February 2010
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Analysis Paralysis!
As a lawyer I am constantly being challenged to to keep an eye on the ‘Big Picture’ (context) as well as the detail (content). Over analysis can lead to paralysis! Its all about perspective. One very useful tool to use in moments when the longer and harder you spend looking at the detail the further
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Why Business Coaching?
Why business coaching? Do you own your business or does it own you? spend more time working in your business than working on your business? have a clear direction for where you want your business to go? really believe that continuing to do what you’ve always done in business will get you to where you
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Inspirational Quotes
“Don’t join the blame game or make excuses – the buck stops right here, right now!” John Gray “You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons or the wind but you can change yourself”. “You can’t hire someonelse to do your push-ups for you”. Jim Rohn
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Just Joking!
Hold onto your seat During a trial an eminent psychologist was called to testify. A severe, no-nonsense professional, she sat down in the witness chair, unaware that its rear legs were set precariously on the back of the raised platform. “Will you state your name?” she was asked. Tilting back in her chair, she opened
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Why Legal Coaching?
My experience acquired through working with a number of law firms is that while most lawyers are good at being lawyers they are not necessarily good managers or business owners. Some bigger firms employ professional managers to carry out this role however the tendency is for most firms is to spread the responsibilities between Managing
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Why Personal Coaching?
Personal coaching is an on-going professional relationship that assists individuals in achieving extraordinary results in all areas of their lives – whether that be in their relationships, careers, health, creating more time for themselves, earning more money or simply following their dreams.
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My Story!
When I cast my mind back to the 1970’s I well remember my decision to embark on a course of study at Victoria University that if I was successful would lead me to a career as a successful lawyer. This period of time had been rather traumatic for me with my father who having been