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melissa5951
Jun 18, 20240 min read


FREE Coaching Class
Join us on March 26th at 5-5:45 EST for a free overview of my "Speaking Clearly: Secrets of a Life Coach" communications course. Contact...
melissa5951
Mar 14, 20241 min read


Fall is the best time for goal setting
Hey there! Here's lesson one of Conscious Goal Setting, inspired by Andrea Belzer. I found fall to be a good time of year for goal...
melissa5951
Oct 11, 20231 min read


Overcome People-Pleasing Behavior
As a recovering people-pleaser, I know how hard it can be to change behaviors and set boundaries that let you prioritize your own needs....
melissa5951
Sep 8, 20232 min read


The "No Fear" Mantra
Here is one of my favorite blog posts from Coach Trainer Simone Seol. I truly try to use the "no fear" affirmation in both my recruiting...
melissa5951
Aug 18, 20232 min read
Realizing attachments cause suffering and how to re-frame everything in your life.
Attachments can lead to pain & suffering. According to Buddhist teachings, suffering arises from our attachment to desires. These desires...
melissa5951
Aug 7, 20231 min read


melissa5951
Apr 19, 20220 min read


How to Make the Office Less Awful
I had to laugh at a recent article on "Making the Office Less Awful" from the WSJ. The challenge for employers is convincing employees to...
melissa5951
Jan 4, 20221 min read


U.S. Workers Quit Jobs at Highest Rate Since 2000
According to Wall Street Journal, more U.S. workers are quitting their jobs than at any time in the last two decades. The shift by...
melissa5951
Jul 19, 20211 min read


Some cracks are happening with working from home
I am not sure how people have been effectively working from home. It's hard for me to focus at home with all the distractions. I can’t...
melissa5951
Jul 27, 20201 min read


Consider hiring a Coach Not only to feel better, but to create an exciting game
This is a good time to consider therapy or coaching during these chaotic times. As an example Starbucks is offering 20 free therapy...
melissa5951
Mar 26, 20201 min read


Consider a shorter work week or day as a recruiting tool
As a recruiter, I placed several candidates last year on a 3/4 schedule, or approx. 30 hours a week. The candidates were able to enjoy...
melissa5951
Mar 5, 20201 min read


Monday One Hour
I heard about this new time management plan from The Life Coach School, called Monday One Hour. Under this schedule, you plan your...
melissa5951
Feb 21, 20201 min read


A Gift from Yoga Teacher Training
When I went for my yoga teacher certification at Aumtar Tantra Hatha and Vinyasa in Cancun this year, I did not know how much I would be...
melissa5951
Feb 7, 20202 min read


The Great Unknown
"Jumping into the great unknown" by overcoming your fears could be a great way to look at your job change for 2020. Check out Kylie...
melissa5951
Jan 6, 20201 min read


A gentle reminder to slow down.
Even in our own crazy world being “driven” will kill you. I wanted to share an excerpt from the Yoga Journal. I thought my fatigue issue...
melissa5951
Sep 19, 20191 min read


It’s a Tight Job Market. Here's an article from WSJ on the impact on tiny businesses.
The upward growth of small businesses has seen a dramatic decrease in the last eight years. It is the attraction and retention of workers...
melissa5951
Sep 19, 20191 min read


Beware: It's a Candidates Driven Market Making it Harder to Recruit and RETAIN Candidates
Here's an interesting article from the Wall Street Journal: One Fix for All That's Wrong: Better Managers A Gallup poll found that...
melissa5951
Sep 19, 20191 min read


The Hidden Costs of Stressed Out Workers
According to this article, there are indirect costs for companies for "stressed or overworked employees' such as turnover, absenteeism,...
melissa5951
Sep 19, 20191 min read
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