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Awaken the Billionaire Within: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

4/25/2025

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There’s a version of you already inside — a version that sees opportunities others miss, trusts in abundance even when others fear scarcity, and creates value at a level that reshapes their life and the lives of those around them.
It’s the billionaire within.
But for most people, this version stays hidden, buried under layers of limiting beliefs, fears, and outdated definitions of success.
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The Power of Retiring Old Goals

4/10/2025

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We often talk about setting goals—but rarely do we talk about what it means to retire them.
Not abandon. Not fail. Not quit.
Retire.
With grace. With reflection. With intention.

It might hurt in the moment but it can open up something far more important.


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The Formula for Change: Insights from Mentor Coaching

3/25/2025

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In my recent mentor coaching session, I explored with my mentee a foundational concept: every coaching session is, at its heart, about change. Clients come to the table seeking transformation. They may not always articulate it in those terms, but behind every goal, question, or dilemma is a desire to move from where they are to somewhere new.
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Coaching the Person, Not the Story: A Mentor’s Perspective

3/7/2025

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​The Common Pitfall: Getting Lost in the Story
Coaches, especially those in the early stages of their journey, often find themselves captivated by the stories their clients bring. It’s easy to get absorbed—after all, these stories are compelling, intricate, and full of detail. But great coaching isn’t about solving the story; it’s about coaching the person inside the story.
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Navigating Uncertainty: The Unexpected Key to Inner Peace

3/5/2025

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​The Search for Balance
"There’s so much going on—personally and at work—I just need to find a way to reduce my stress. I need something that will help me navigate all this uncertainty."

My client came into the session with an urgent need: to find strategies that would help him manage the overwhelming uncertainty in his life. The world around him felt unpredictable, and he was looking for ways to stay grounded amidst the chaos.

​But as we explored further, it became clear that the answer wasn’t about controlling external circumstances—it was about finding stability within himself.

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Finding Direction: Navigating Career Choices

3/2/2025

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The Crossroads of Too Many Options
"I feel stuck. I’ve been doing the same thing for three years, and I need something new—but I don’t know what. There are just too many options."

My client entered the session feeling lost, overwhelmed by possibilities yet yearning for change. They wanted a plan, something structured to help them feel secure, to provide direction, to offer support. But as we peeled back the layers, it became clear that this wasn’t just about having a plan—it was about gaining clarity on what they truly wanted.
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Unlocking Direction: A Coaching Session That Sparked an Aha Moment

2/21/2025

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My client came into today’s coaching session with a challenge: she needed to define her development goals for the year, but she had no idea which direction to take. She was happy with her current work, so setting a development goal didn’t seem necessary or relevant. But without dissatisfaction, vision, and a plan, meaningful change is difficult to pursue. And so, she found herself stuck.

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Asking Questions with Purpose: Coaching Beyond Comfort

2/18/2025

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Coaching is about creating space for discovery and transformation. Coaches listen deeply and ask questions to guide clients toward meaningful insights. But sometimes, conversations become unfocused, and coaches rely on habits rather than intentional techniques. This can lead to sessions filled with repetition rather than real progress. By asking questions with purpose, coaches can create clarity and direction that move their clients forward.
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How to Keep Coaching Clients Engaged: Creating a Sustainable Session Cadence

2/7/2025

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Coaches want to keep their clients engaged and ensure that coaching relationships remain meaningful. They invest time and energy in structuring sessions and supporting clients' growth. But maintaining momentum can be challenging, especially when clients have different needs and levels of commitment. This is why establishing a structured yet flexible cadence is essential to sustaining long-term coaching relationships. 🔄🎯📖

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The Art of Letting Go: Coaching Beyond Results

2/7/2025

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As coaches, we enter sessions with a deep belief in the power of coaching and a desire to facilitate meaningful change. But sometimes, we hold expectations about the results our clients should achieve. Yet, these expectations can unintentionally limit both the client and ourselves. Therefore, the key to mastery lies in letting go—of outcomes, of control, and of our personal need to measure success by results alone.
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A Transformational Coaching Session: From Fixed Path to Open Possibilities

1/24/2025

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​In my recent coaching session, I encountered a scenario where a client's initial determination on a fixed path was subtly narrowing his options. This experience powerfully demonstrated the role of coaching in broadening perspectives and opening up new possibilities. 
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My client was eager to convert his temp position into a full-time role at a large tech company but faced the pressure of a ticking clock with his visa application. Join me as we explore his journey from a confined viewpoint to an expansive vision of possibilities.

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Breakthrough Coaching: Moving from Surface-Level Solutions to Transformational Growth

1/17/2025

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Coaching is about unlocking potential and guiding clients toward meaningful change. But often, clients approach sessions with tactical, surface-level goals. They believe solving a specific issue will unlock their happiness.

​For instance, a client might say they want to ace a job interview to land a higher-paying position. This is a solid starting point 
but fails to tap into the deeper motivations and barriers that define their journey. As coaches, we must intentionally go beyond what clients bring to the table, uncovering the layers beneath their stated goals.
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How to stop feeling overwhelmed

1/15/2017

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Do you feel overwhelmed? I don't know how you feel, but it seems like every year gets crazier, more busy, and passes so much faster. There are all these things that we want to accomplish. We have all these ideas. We are pulled into different directions. We get distracted and easily waste our time.

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2016 Annual Review

12/11/2016

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Learn how my kids helped me with a speech on big dreams, why I rarely wear ties anymore, how many coaching clients I had this year, how many books I sold in the past two years, how a 55-year-old passed me, how to ride the wave of adrenaline, which two books inspired me most in 2016, where we went for our family vacation, and much more.

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Top 5 Lessons from Presenting at SAP’s largest end user conference in Orlando, Florida 

5/5/2015

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In 2015, I gave a presentation at ASUG together with my friend and customer Doug Ciolli from Southern California Edison. We presented again in 2016 on a related topic. In this post, I want to share the most important lessons that I take away from our 2015 presentation.
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How to not let little things of life get in the way of your dreams

4/8/2015

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Steven Covey, the father of effectiveness habits, shows how the little things in life get in the way of us doing the big things that matter. He demonstrates the concept with a glass jar, sand, and big rocks. Here is how it goes...

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