Some of you may recall the time when "letting it all hang out" was often a topic of conversation -- it suggested we hold nothing back. So often, when I'm speaking at group events, I hear people say, "Well, they'll just have to take me or leave me, because that's...

Some of you may recall the time when "letting it all hang out" was often a topic of conversation -- it suggested we hold nothing back. So often, when I'm speaking at group events, I hear people say, "Well, they'll just have to take me or leave me, because that's...

When I think of stretching, three things come to mind:

My gym.
My mind.
My grandfather.

My late grandfather was a Russian immigrant who ran away from Bialystock at the age of 18. He ran to escape the secret police in Russia who had...

Personal Branding - it's A Stretch

When I think of stretching, three things come to mind:

My Gym.
My Mind.
My Grandfather.

My late grandfather was a Russian immigrant who ran away from Bialystock at the age of 18. He ran to escape the...

Once upon a time, personal branding was not really on the front burner. However, of late, it has become somewhat de rigueur. The emphasis seems to be geared toward online personal branding, and in my opinion, not enough attention is being given to in-person personal branding. In-person personal branding is...

When life feels challenging, or events seem to be less helpful than you'd like, particularly as they relate to your values, beliefs and aspirations, knowing that you are not alone can be a great comfort. And whether you are aware of it or not, the relevance of your personal brand,...

I thought I'd take this opportunity to share with you the trials and tribulations of developing my own personal brand. The year 2007 was when my life changed. I had been coaching and running workshops and seminars, mostly in the financial sector, for a large number of years, both in...

In my experience as a coach, workshop facilitator and public speaker, the whole area of personal style continues to be a touchy subject with many attendees and clients. It probably has to do with the sensitivity we feel about our image/appearance. I'm referring to many who neglect their image by...

In my experience as a coach, workshop facilitator and public speaker, the whole area of "personal style" continues to be a touchy subject with many attendees and clients. It probably has to do with the sensitivity we feel about our image/appearance. I'm referring to many who neglect their image by...

For many years I've been helping, guiding, and in some cases, persuading clients and friends to imbue the power of positive psychology. Moreover, my bottom line required outcome continues to be that people whom I coach take positive actions. I'm referring to taking actions that will enhance their lives. These...

For many years I've been helping, guiding, and in some cases, persuading clients and friends to imbue the power of positive psychology. Moreover, my bottom-line required outcome continues to be that people I coach take positive actions. I'm referring to taking actions that will enhance their lives. These include improved...

A factor that distinguishes the doers from the non-doers is their level of etiquette. Depending on how a client decides to conduct themselves, be that on a business or personal note, can determine the outcome of a coaching assignment. This simple yet often neglected quality is the one thing that...

A factor that distinguishes the doers from the non-doers is their level of etiquette. The way that a coaching client decides to conduct themselves, be that on a business or personal note, can determine the outcome of an assignment. This simple yet often neglected quality is the one thing that...

Awareness, Attitude and Action.

Many of us know that much of what happens to us, intellectually speaking, is dictated by our level of awareness, our attitude and actions. However, only when we become more conscious of how these attributes affect others and us do we make an effort to...

It seems a little weird to read that Ken Russell has passed. Having met him on a number of occasions some years ago, he came across as someone who would always be with us. I recall him being amusing, quirky and eccentrically fussy. At that time, I was running my...

It seems a little weird to read that Ken Russell has passed. Having met him on a number of occasions some years ago, he came across as someone who would always be with us. I recall him being amusing, quirky and eccentrically fussy. At that time, I was running my...

"Are you Being Served" was the title of a British TV comedy series of the 1970s. It was set in the men's and ladies' departments of a fictional department store where it housed an odd bunch of eccentric employees. In its day it was considered both funny and a bit...

This is a question that's currently being asked of me by clients and friends. In part, I believe it's symptomatic of the current economic climate. Change is afoot, both in society and culturally. We live in a different world than we lived in before the financial meltdowns occurred across the...

Over a number of years, I've worked with and for male and female business leaders. The individuals I both respect and admire tend to lead with humility, a reined-in ego, a healthy dose of self belief and passion. They also self-lead by making difficult decisions, taking risks and owning everything...

Over the years, I've worked with a number of men and women who have personal brands that enable them to shine brightly. It's their sense of wellbeing that's so striking. It's as if they don't have a care in the world. And while that's highly unlikely, they never convey any...