Does it seem that your inspirations and ideas come out of nowhere?
Perchance they are the invitation from your Muse.
Muses can be a bit flighty, air-headed and flippant; and they will take you, their charge, on amazing journeys.
As a creator [...]
How many times have you had this conversation?
“Do you remember when candy was one penny, school books were carried in a strap, and Good Humor trucks would drive down your street?
So many memories. You have seen the world through the [...]
“Treat yourself,” I heard my heart whisper. And so I did.
“Thank you, they’re beautiful,” I said aloud to myself as I dropped the Spring Bouquet loosely into the crystal vase in the bay window…
When was the last time you [...]
For some couples, the decision to have children is something that is discussed long before marriage.
In some cases, I am told, on the first or second date! But for many couples, deciding whether or not to have children can be one of their [...]
Life seems to demand that creators create no matter what happens to them.
But, is this human reality? I mean, can you really be wonderfully imaginative when you’re stuck in a down turn?
It could be anything that has you in its grip – lost [...]
The news took my breath away.
When I heard on the news on January 30th, 2013; “A Newport Beach Doctor was shot by a patient”; I froze and couldn’t concentrate on anything for the remaininder of the day.
I thought to myself, [...]
It has to be something, right?
As a start, there is nothing better than honestly and carefully writing a short synopsis of your vision.
Sometimes this is a solution, and people go happily into a new life. But, NEW LIFE, what is that?
A recent [...]
Second best is not even close to the Brass Ring.
Vice Presidents rarely become president, and back-up quarterbacks rarely rise to permanent status as starting QB. Did you ever think about why?
What are the skills of a back-up and what are the [...]
Practically everyone has experienced it.
Everyone whose been in a serious romantic relationship with all of the deliciously intense and passionate feelings that go with it, have at one time or another experienced jealousy, which is really the [...]
It’s strange how, when you least expect it, your life is redirected because of a chance meeting.
As a mental health professional, I do many groups, seminars, workshops and presentations that put me in touch with many people.
This particular [...]
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Executive & Career Transition Coach, Dr. Beth Ross, is the author of the new eBook, Career Metamorphosis, which is full of helpful hints on moving forward to a new career adventure!
Dr. Beth Ross, who specializes in helping [...]
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JenningsWire blogger, Leadership Consultant & Career Coach, Bud Bilanich Ed.D. “The Common Sense Guy,” is the author of Success Tweets:140 Bits of Common Sense Career Success Advice All in 140 Characters or Less.
In [...]
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Jennifer Blanchard is a Creative Wellness and Writing Coach and author of the upcoming book, Creative On Command, where she talks about how to nourish your creativity so it’s always ready to come out and play.
In this [...]
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Dianne Collins is the author of the 5-time award-winning bestselling book, Do You QuantumThink? New Thinking That Will Rock Your World.
She’s here to share the magic potion that makes a person SEXY…
Why Thinking Is Sexy
Why [...]
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Jim Britt is a Bestselling author and motivational speaker. In this podcast, Jim discusses his latest book The Law of Realization in which he says that the Law of Attraction DOES NOT WORK!
Why The Law Of Attraction Doesn’t [...]
An unfortunate reality of difficult economic times is that layoffs and cutbacks become business as usual.
And economic crisis or unemployment can throw even the best functioning families into emotional turmoil as nothing before it has.
With [...]
College graduations must have hired a better PR firm than the one college convocations hired.
Every spring we hear a lot about college graduations. We hear about the multitude of commencement speakers past to present presidents, from Hillary [...]
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Katrina Starzhynskaya is the Founder of Health Mastery Retreat, a Holistic Nutritionist, Public Speaker and Success Coach. She is the bestselling author of Katrina’s Recovery and is passionate about empowering people to [...]
Can you relate to the following scenario?
You once approached your work in a dedicated, passionate and enthusiastic way. You were eager and excited about your responsibilities.
While you were aware that there are built in frustrations in [...]
An Unexpected Opportunity
I was on my high school cheerleading squad for four years: freshman, sophomore, and two varsity squads, during my junior and senior years. Unlike others, my reasons for being a cheerleader weren’t because I was [...]
Although most people think longevity is solely related to genes, it really depends on genes, attitude and lifestyle.
Centenarians attribute their long lives to eating well, being optimistic and keeping busy. The Census Bureau estimates that [...]
The other day I was asked to write a blurb for Peter Vajda’s new book, Becoming a Better You.
Peter’s preface rocked me. Check it out…
In one of the first jobs I held after graduate school, my boss, John, took me aside and asked, “Why [...]
Through the powerful skill of listening, a great creativity coach offers encouragement, and who doesn’t need more of that?
They can also educate about general creative matters, and how you can be creative in your life, which includes the [...]
Many successful people have a difficult time in managing their private life when they are in the spotlight.
As an author of a managing fear book, I can sometimes relate to those people who are successful and popular. Here are a few suggestions [...]
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Tom Ingrassia is the co-author of the upcoming new book One Door Closes: Overcoming Adversity By Following Your Dreams, a step-by-step guide to living your dreams with vision, courage, determination and passion.
Overcoming Adversity [...]
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Sandy Nelson is a JenningsWire blogger, artist and certified Creativity Coach who will discuss how to unleash your creative potential with her 5 Easy Tips to Use Your Creativity Every Day.
Unleash Your Creativity!
What makes [...]
I was feeling a little lazy this morning.
Last night our friends took Cathy and me to my favorite Mexican Restaurant here in Denver – the Brewery Bar II – to celebrate my birthday. We had a great time, but this morning I was feeling a little [...]
The term “helicopter parent” is a relatively new one in our culture, but the practice is quite prevalent.
When a child leaves home (for college, for instance, or even overnight camp) the helicopter parent does exactly what the term implies [...]
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Ginger Jenks is a Master Coach and internationally recognized leader in the coaching profession. Ginger has helped thousands of people be more successful and is author of the book, Wag, Live, Love – What Dogs Teach Us About [...]
Too often we feel like we must do something or we should do something.
That’s why we don’t do anything at all. If you want to get more done and achieve the results you desire in your life and work, take inspired action not required action.
The [...]
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Lisa Payne is a Certified Professional Coach, President of Connections for Success Inc and author of What If They Knew: Secrets of an Impressive Woman.
What Does It Mean To Be An Impressive Woman?
What does an impressive woman [...]
When there’s something important in your life you’d like to change, like being less anxious, having better communication in your marriage or coping with a stressful work situation, the process of figuring out where to begin can feel daunting.
Sometimes [...]
Tweet 62 in my career advice book Success Tweets says, “Your personal brand should be unique to you, but built on integrity. Integrity is doing the right thing when no one is looking.”
I saw a great example of this the other day. I was [...]
You may think you have little in common with Mark Brooks.
You probably don’t even know who he is. He has something in common with someone you know, or work with or are related to in some way.
Mark Brooks became a professional golfer in 1983. [...]
I have my own purpose in life and it may not be the same as anyone else.
Each person has their own purpose, regardless of whether they know it or not. What another’s purpose for living is not my concern, unless they ask for my help in trying [...]