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How to Comfort a Friend Or Co-worker Going Through a Hard Time

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When a friend, co-worker, or family member is going through a difficult time, we want to show up for them and show we care — but oftentimes, it can be challenging to know how we can help in a way that’s both thoughtful and respectful of what they’re going through. Take time to just listen. “So Annie Bauer, coach, Asheville, NC.

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Coaching Story: Donna

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At the end of each chapter of How To Get Out Of Your Own Way , there is a “Coaching Story.”. These are stories and observations that have surfaced during a coaching session; personal stories that have touched me. She felt the feedback was spot on as she was not being taken seriously at times in high-level meetings.

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3 Reasons Why You Should Attend More Networking Events

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and worked in counterterrorism, I attended more than a few networking events. On one occasion, I ended up talking with a cab driver for a good portion of the night, and some of the women that came to the event with me said I was wasting my time talking to him. Now, as a career and business coach, it’s something I remind every client.

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“Decolonize our minds” with Yanna Joanne Papadopoulos of Teenacers

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The school system they attend is one of a different country. However, I feel tremendous stress in timed interviews or timed workshops, which I facilitate. I practice timing myself, while presenting a trial run, out loud. The timing of these events created a sense of fear, scarcity, and distrust.

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Lynnette Phillips of Empower Your Possibilities: “Coaches Need to Have Coaches?”

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From my perspective I first define success when it comes to coaching. A coach is successful when they are facilitating the growth and change of a client while being compensated fairly because if they are effective their client should be able to have long time return on their investment. T he coaching industry is now tremendous.

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How to Comfort a Friend Or Co-worker Going Through a Hard Time

Thrive Global

When a friend, co-worker, or family member is going through a difficult time, we want to show up for them and show we care — but oftentimes, it can be challenging to know how we can help in a way that’s both thoughtful and respectful of what they’re going through. Take time to just listen. “So Annie Bauer, coach, Asheville, NC.

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Time Out

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Since my burnout in 2013 I’ve created better boundaries in all areas of my life and that my ‘me time’ and daily practices are non-negotiable. I don’t and won’t compromise my time out, I know it’s needed, I know I need it and I know that if I’m not looking after myself then I can’t be my best self for my family, for my team, or for my clients.