Category Archives: encouragement

A Bicycle shift?

Posted on May 31, 2006 by transitionchick

I was thinking as we pedaled along-(uh-oh, I see a metaphor coming!) We tried to shift into a better gear & waited, hoping, it would just hurry up already!  That’s what many of my midlife women clients say…change is  uncomfortable…You … Continue reading →

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With Friends like These…

Posted on May 21, 2006 by transitionchick

Ask yourself, "Do I surround myself with positive people?" Ever have a "friend" who tells you you’re thin as a rail and should eat?  But, you know, they’re just being kind-you have 20 more pounds to lose and you don’ … Continue reading →

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Choosing from the “menu” of life!

Posted on May 15, 2006 by transitionchick

Many of my midlife women clients, baby boomer women or anywhere in between, have this in common-choice and what this means. In our coaching, we discuss options giving them the encouragement and realistic feedback they need.  The question is "what … Continue reading →

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Two Paths, which one(s) are you?

Posted on May 1, 2006 by transitionchick

As I looked on while my "niece" celebrated her 10th birthday at her family’s barbecue, I marvel at how different her mom, Jane & I had become.  Many are both wife & career women,, but our lives intersected once and … Continue reading →

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Take The Lead-A Coach’s Story?

Posted on April 14, 2006 by transitionchick

Saw "Take The Lead"-ballroom dance teacher teaches at-risk youth self-esteem & mutual respect through the discipline of dance.  I’m no Antonio Banderas, but thought this sounded alot like the coaching experience. He describes how one leads & the other CHOOSES … Continue reading →

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Do systems make sense?

Posted on April 8, 2006 by transitionchick

The psychology of using a system is that by doing what you need to do consistently, you achieve consistent results!  That’s powerful. In my last post,I talked about Accountability..once again, folks commented to me personally, not here! So, like the … Continue reading →

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What Makes Accountability Work?

Posted on April 4, 2006 by transitionchick

In about an hour, I’m hosting a Master Mind group.  One of the areas we always talk about is accountability.  Organizing your goals-both daily, weekly and even long-term, like in 5 or 10 years, I will…I read that setting goals … Continue reading →

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Is My Face Ever Red?

Posted on April 4, 2006 by transitionchick

Do you rememberthose embarassment articles?  Well, I’ve got a doozy!  I was so excited to offer the Get Hired Now!  Job Search system-with feedback, support & encouragement from your coach & the team of other job-seekers!  Well, I made a … Continue reading →

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