No too long ago I was coaching a client in his late sixties and he said something in passing. I paused and asked, "What did you just say, can you repeat that?"
I'm not going to share what he told me--but it was about a life-long dream he's had ...
Serena Williams’ Coach’s Advice to Us All
Published on February 6, 2016 by Alan Allard
You Can Have More Happiness, Here’s How
Published on December 27, 2015 by Alan Allard
If you read a book on happiness or listen to a speaker on the topic, we’re told that many, if not most people, have a happiness problem—they’re just not that happy.
You won’t hear that from me though. I think most people are fairly happy.
They’re “happy” in several areas ...
What’s Holding You Back Isn’t What You Think
Published on November 24, 2015 by Alan Allard
When a speaker asks a group, “What is the biggest thing that keeps most people from pursuing their l dreams?” the answer is almost always “Fear.”
Fear seems to be behind a lot of things without us even knowing it. The salesperson doesn’t ask for a clear “Yes” or ...
Are You Amazing? Really, What Do You Think?
Published on November 2, 2015 by Alan Allard
Rumi was a 13th century Persian mystic poet, someone with mind-blowing insights into life, meaning, spirituality and human potential. Here's what he wrote about human potential:
You were born with potential. You were born with goodness and trust. You were born with ideals and dreams. You were born with greatness. ...
The Courage to Be Unhappy For a Time
Published on October 31, 2015 by Alan Allard
Sometimes the reason we're not happier is because we don't want to be unahppy for a tiime while we deal with things we want to avoid. It takes courage to be unhappy for a time but it's the work we can do to create more happiness and fullfillment in life ...
How to Feel Invincible, Despite the Critics
Published on October 26, 2015 by Alan Allard
Invincible: Too powerful to be defeated or overcome. Synonyms: indestructible, unconquerable, unbeatable, indomitable, unassailable.
I just read a story that made me stop and think. The story is just a story, meaning it never happened—however, the point of the tale happens all the time in real life in different ways.
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How to Choose How You Feel, No Matter What
Published on October 24, 2015 by Alan Allard
What would life be like if you had control over how you feel regardless of what’s going on in your life at the moment?
Most people don’t think that’s possible. Let me explain:
About twenty years ago I was in a post graduate psychology class with twelve other psychotherapists. ...
Why This New Study On Happiness Is Wrong
Published on October 5, 2015 by Alan Allard
If you want to be happier, you might want to ignore this new study--or at least see the holes in it. Here's what it says:
"A new study suggests you won’t be as happy as you are now for about another four decades. Australian researchers say happiness follows a predictable ...
Unleashing More of Your Potential: Three Keys
Published on September 29, 2015 by Alan Allard
In the past several years I’ve worked with several organizations that are leaders in their industries. The individuals and teams I coached or trained are doing well and they know it.
They also know they have more potential and they want to know how to unleash more of it. ...
Instant Happiness
Published on September 23, 2015 by Alan Allard
About a month ago I delivered my two day workshop, “Leader as Coach” for a large organization. Everyone there was very smart and accomplished and wanted to learn how to coach their teams. On the second day, I was ready to have them do an exercise that demonstrates the power ...
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