A client of mine sent me this audio of Susan Cain speaking at a TED conference. Was it because she and I are on opposite sides of the coin -- I am an Introvert, speak and prefer workshops to Keynotes -- and my client is mostly an Extrovert but sometimes acts like an Introvert. OR maybe it's because Susan, like me is from Brooklyn. OR maybe it's because she somehow knew that I recently ordered Susan's book!  I guess I'll find out when she comes here to comment! Whatever it was I'm glad I had the opportunity of viewing it! To think that 1 of 3 people around you is an Introvert may explain some things!

This time of year I always seem to think of an old boss, Thomas Leonard. For 20 years Thomas was a CFP (Certified Financial Planner) but the more successful his clients became monetarily, the more he realized that helping his clients also meant creating a stronger personal foundation and life plan to create tangible outcomes. Out of his work, Life Coaching was born, and Thomas was the first Personal Coach. While some claim they were coaching prior to Thomas Leonard's introduction of Life Coaching, he is credited with "labeling" the work. He created the first coach training school, two national coaching trade organizations, and then one more coaching training program. He passed away on Feb 11, 2003,

Even with the best of intentions, New Year's resolutions come and go. For many, they end up causing more stress and guilt than they're worth. Instead, read on to learn about a simple and easy way to keep yourself focused throughout the entire year; Personal Themes. In general, themes are uplifting. Have you ever gone to a birthday party and asked people to bring gifts with a "garden" or "fishing" theme? I know someone who asked people to bring something they made themselves! What wonderful ideas and lots of fun, too! A Personal Theme can help you get what you want out of life, too. Anyone who is purposefully growing can be helped considerably by having