Late one evening, I was sitting listening to one of my favourite songs, The Gambler, by Kenny. Rogers. And it made me think……………….. In the world of coaching and personal development, it’s often said that life is a series of choices. Just like in the classic song “The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers, we can view our lives as a random gamble or as a journey where we hold the power to shape our own Read more…
Today, I want to address a deeply concerning issue that affects our beloved seniors in South Africa. In a recent interview with our local newspaper, I shed light on the heartbreaking reality of suicide among individuals aged 60 and older. It’s a topic that demands our attention and compassion. Our seniors, who have contributed so much wisdom and love to our communities, are silently battling with inner hurt, pain, loneliness and feelings of despair. We Read more…
Are you ready to embark on a new career journey? Switching industries, exploring different roles, or even contemplating a complete career change can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. But don’t worry, because as your life and career coach, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. In this article, we’re going to dive into the specific challenges that come with career transitions and discover how life and career coaching can be your ultimate Read more…
Are you ready to take your leadership game to the next level? Developing leadership skills is an exciting journey that can enhance your career prospects and make a real impact. In this article, I want to dive into the specific challenges that surround leadership development and show you how life and career coaching can be your secret weapon in unleashing your leadership potential. Communication Woes: I get it. Sometimes, it can be a struggle Read more…
You are free to Choose, but you are not free from the consequences of your choice. A sobering thought… From the moment you open your eyes in the morning, you are faced with choices. While some may be more important than others, you are consistently exercising your decision-making abilities. The option to choose is something that we no longer just value but now expect. Norman Vincent Peale has this to say about the power of choice. Read more…
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Contentment – I’m sure this is something we’ve all wished for at one stage or another in our lives. Yet it can feel like a huge, abstract, elusive concept. When I think of Contentment, it always reminds me of the poignant Jim Croce song “If I could Save Time in a Bottle”. Have a listen…………… https://youtu.be/dO1rMeYnOmM That feeling of being suspended in time, when everything feels so perfect………….. How do we explain contentment? Wikipedia defines Read more…
Motivation – the buzz word of the last few years! If I asked you to describe motivation – how would you define it? Definitions of Motivation: Dictionary: Motivation NOUN 1. A reason or reasons for acting or behaving in a particular way. ‘escape can be a strong motivation for travel’ 1.1 mass noun Desire or willingness to do something; enthusiasm. ‘keep staff up to date and maintain interest and motivation’ Wikipedia definition: Motivation is the Read more…
The Power of working with a Life Coach: Your life CAN be ALL you’ve dreamed it would be – or it can be nothing. You CAN start making your dreams a reality today and change your life from Ordinary to EXTRAORDINARY! The decision is Yours. So what’s it going to be – ALL……………… or nothing? YES! Help me make my Dreams a Reality!
“Happiness” – a word that is bandied about countless times in a day, out loud and in our minds, during conversations, in the midst of disagreements or arguments, in our private lives and in the workplace. During my many years as a Life Coach, what I hear over and over again from so many of my clients is statements like– “I’ll be happy if I can only lose 10 kg, when I find my true love, when I get that work promotion, when I can buy that new home or car…………” All the “if’s” and “when’s”! Does any of this sound familiar to you?
This brings me to ask: Is Happiness a destination? Or is Happiness a journey?
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This is a question that man has grappled with since the beginning of time – and still today continues to ponder.