Lisa Haisha

It's always fun to be with someone living a vibrant and exciting life, but sometimes these people are acting out from deep-rooted self-esteem issues. Such is the case for the "Sex God or Goddess," one of the eight "Impostors" I've identified that keep people from living from their authentic soul.

There's someone in every family and group of friends who always has a joke ready for any situation. Being able to see the funny moments in any situation can be a great quality, but sometimes the laughter is really meant to cover deep negative emotions. When that happens, the "Clown"...

Being gifted doesn't necessarily work in your favor. While there's nothing wrong with being born with great intelligence or aptitude for creativity, if you're not conscientious, it can lead to an "Impostor" taking over your behaviors.

In my work as a celebrity life coach, I help people deal with...

Over the past months, much has been written about the Occupy movement. Critics bash the movement, calling protesters "lazy freeloaders who should shut up and get a job," while supporters praise the movement, donating money, time, and supplies. Regardless of where you stand on the spectrum of support, one thing...

Just because you're in love with someone doesn't mean you should marry them. And just because you're married to someone and connect with him or her emotionally, spiritually, and physically doesn't mean you can tolerate living with your spouse.

Am I anti-marriage? No. I'm simply saying that as society evolves,...

While most people in the world know about the current famine in Africa, when a problem is hundreds or even thousands of miles away, it's easy to ignore it. But let's face the facts:

• The Horn of Africa, which includes Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Djiboutiis, is experiencing its worst...

It seems a week can't go by without news of another teen committing suicide due to being bullied. From Jamey Rodemeyer of New York, to James Robinson of Nevada, to Devon Pritt of Indiana, bullied teens are taking their own lives at an alarming rate.
Unfortunately, many...

Have you ever thought about the legacy you're leaving your family, your community, your world? Most people never give it a second thought. But a legacy is something you're creating every day, whether you realize it or not.

What exactly is a legacy? Webster's Dictionary defines "legacy" as "something transmitted...

These days, it seems that many people need some tough love when it comes to their financial health. Every day, I meet people who have become unemployed, have taken a pay cut, or are experiencing a slow period in their business. On top of that, they have credit card and...

Most people would love to have the bank accounts of today's A-list celebrities. Earning millions of dollars while doing work you love sure has appeal. But before you let jealousy set in or criticize others for having money, answer this: "Why aren't more 'average' people able to emulate the success...

No matter what you want to do in life -- whether you want to be an Academy-Award-winning actor, a CEO of a big company, a sought-after speaker or the winner of a marathon -- having self-confidence is essential for your success. Without a healthy dose of confidence, you'll never take...

"What could I possibly have in common with a celebrity?" you may ask. On the surface, it's a valid question. Based on what they read in the tabloids and see online, most people believe that celebrities are very different from average people; some don't even consider celebrities "real" people at...

Whether you're an actor in Hollywood climbing the ladder for your big break or are a rising star in the business world, you're sure to learn one truth about success: "It's lonely at the top." While it may seem cliché, the fact is that successful people in any arena have...

I've had the opportunity to visit Cairo, Egypt, twice: once in 2008 and again in October 2010. During my most recent trip, I didn't sense the impending riots we are witnessing today; however, I did wonder why the Egyptian people weren't organizing a revolution, much like the Americans did in...

Everyone, regardless of gender, fears something. And fear is completely normal. It's a powerful and primitive human emotion that helps protect us from danger. But while our ancestors feared such things as being eaten by large and ferocious animals, people today have fears that are more about internal issues rather...

It's been said that everyone can light up a room -- some when they enter, and others when they leave. Which type of person are you?

Have you ever wondered why certain people can walk into a room and light up the atmosphere with their presence? Or...

Drugs, unprotected sex, drinking, bullying, smoking -- the list of parental worries often seems endless. And just when you think you have all the potential problem areas covered, your child or teen suddenly seems "addicted" to Facebook and other online social media sites. Is that even possible?

According to psychologist...

Imagine leaving every creature comfort you have to embark on life in a developing country, dedicating yourself to helping the poorest of the poor -- the forgotten children of that nation. Imagine saying good-bye to your big house, luxury car, designer clothes, and technological gadgets so you can live among...

The earthquake in Haiti, the plight of women in Kenya, the orphans in Peru, the rise of cancer rates, the hungry child in your neighborhood, the homeless person on the street.

It seems that no matter where you look these days, whether it's in the news or right in your...

Have you ever wondered why your life is the way it is? Why certain challenges constantly plague you? Why you make certain decisions in the midst of stress? Why you attract certain people in your life? The answer may lie in the impostor that resides within you.

We all have...