Interview of Gwen – April 2013 Gwen is a wise and wonderfully creative woman and former coaching client who retired from a managerial position with the BC government in 2009. I recently interviewed her about how she has re-engaged rather than merely “retired”. Gwen, what most strikes you when looking ...
At this time of year, when spring seems to emerge from the ground and spread through all life forms, most of us also feel the urge to burst forth and blossom from the inside out. That yearning can express itself in a myriad of ways. Whether you do something as ...
In the process of coaching people in life transitions, career change or retirement, I’ve noticed that some find themselves under tremendous pressure from people around them. I recall in particular, three months ago, a man (whom I’ll call Paul) in a managerial position who was laid off with an extensive ...
At this time of year, chances are you have just made your RSP contribution, gradually adding to the nest egg that will support your financial security on your way to an eventual retirement. But have you thought about what else you need to consider to better prepare yourself for this ...
In the course of leading my seminars for boomers in midlife or entering retirement, I have repeatedly noticed participants setting goals to improve their health and fitness. Evidently, at this time of year, this is a goal that many people set, so we have the wind in our sails as ...
My teenage son came home a few days ago with a stack of pieces from a puzzle he had found discarded in a public place. Given his enormous curiosity and eagerness to explore new challenges, he decided that he was going to attempt to put the puzzle back together. As ...
With the new year around the corner, our minds and hearts fill with new desires, aspirations and goals. As you may know, only about 30% of resolutions are achieved because most people don’t effectively follow through on the goals they set. But while a lack of action often leads to ...
In a professional development session I recently attended, I heard the facilitator and speaker, Hugh Calver say that “busy” is often just another word for “lazy”. While this statement sounds provocative, as you think about it, you’re likely to realize that there is some truth to it. Looking at your ...
Recently I met someone who said that although she was going through a very difficult transition, she did not need a coach because she has good friends that can be counted on for support. Well, it is indeed a great blessing to have supportive friends especially at a time when ...
Recently I met someone who said that although she was going through a very difficult transition, she did not need a coach because she has a few good friends that can be counted on for support. This is indeed a great blessing especially at a time when friendship is too ...