February 2013

24
Feb

Paradigms

  Seth Godin’s book, The Icarus Deception says the old paradigm is “better safe than sorry” but the new paradigm is “better sorry than safe.” Where are you?

24
Feb

What is Coaching?

What is coaching? Being a Courage Coach is no different than being a music teacher or workshop presenter; it merely focuses in a more complete way. Coaching is life planning; it is a journey driven by passion. The coach is someone who partners with the client to be a vision builder and value shaper. A coach is someone who holds

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15
Feb

Preparing for Courageous Speech

Preparing for Courageous Speech As you contemplate the importance of predicaments you are facing, you will want to make sure you have the facts in order. To project your voice above the crowd, practice courageous speech in advance whenever possible. Speaking confidently requires composure building. The following checklist provides an easy way to achieve this goal. •  You have determined

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14
Feb

The Good in Life

  “Acknowledging the good that is already in your life is the foundation for all abundance.”  — Oneness With All Life by Eckhart Tolle

11
Feb

Too Busy to Meditate? Reflect Again!

By Sandra Ford Walston, The Courage Expert “Time is money. Don’t waste time!” If you observe the world around you, you will see how many people are dominated by that mantra: At this level of consciousness, people are overwhelmed trying to control their work and personal schedules. Trapped in the domination of the ego, they sulk and huff, “I’m so

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9
Feb

Courage–the Inner Tests

  “Courage is not limited to the battlefield or the Indianapolis 500 or bravely catching a thief in your house. The real tests of courage are much quieter. They are the inner tests, like remaining faithful when nobody’s looking, like enduring pain when the room is empty, like standing alone when you’re misunderstood.” — Charles Swindoll  

5
Feb

Basic Decency and Goodness–Do You Have It?

  “Each person has inside a basic decency and goodness. If he listens to it and acts on it, he is giving a great deal of what it is the world needs most. It is not complicated but it takes courage. It takes courage for a person to listen to his own goodness and act on it.” — Pablo Casals,

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