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Playing Around: The Role of Games in Creating World Class Work-Place Teams

 Playing Around: The Role of Games in Creating World Class Work-Place Teams 450 300 Daphne

Basketball great Michael Jordon once said, “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” Jordan might have been referring to basketball, but it’s no less true of teams put together to produce champion results for businesses large and small. And while Jordan’s team was all about playing games, businesses sometimes need the help of…

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Fear in the Workplace – Managing Low Grade Fear in the Workplace

 Fear in the Workplace – Managing Low Grade Fear in the Workplace 297 198 Daphne

In January of 2002, I had to travel to the UK for work. Although I had gone through the mental mantras’ on fear, I was still experiencing “low grade fear” brewing just under the surface like a low grade fever. I got on the plane and arrived safely in Manchester, England and once I was…

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Summer Is Here – Take Time to Add Play to your Workday

 Summer Is Here – Take Time to Add Play to your Workday 450 300 Daphne

The late A. Bartlett Giamatti, former president of Yale University and one-time commissioner of Major League Baseball said, “You can learn more about a society by observing the way they play as opposed to how they work.” Our high tech life with its accelerated pace has fostered a culture that seems to be always working,…

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Living the Vision: Next Level Living for the Authentic Woman

 Living the Vision: Next Level Living for the Authentic Woman 150 150 Daphne

On more than one occasion, over the past 6 months, as we prepared for the 2016 Authenticity Retreats, I have been asked the question “What does Living the Vision Mean?” Before I answer the question:  Let me share a piece of my journey of next level living. In 2014, my vision was to live a…

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Oh, the Tales We Tell: Getting Beyond Our Stories at Work

 Oh, the Tales We Tell: Getting Beyond Our Stories at Work 450 300 Daphne

Every day, Jerome begins his work by telling himself his favorite story: I’m not valued around here. They’re heaping on the work just to see when I’ll quit. I’m sure to be passed over for promotion. His co-worker, Alissa, has her own favorite story: This company’s president is a critical and demanding control freak, who…

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CAUTION: MOTIVATION CHECK UP IN PROGRESS (as published in Ealon Magazine)

 CAUTION: MOTIVATION CHECK UP IN PROGRESS (as published in Ealon Magazine) 672 241 Daphne

  Recently at the urging of my team, I agreed to take on a major writing project.  I was excited about the concept and certainly knew that I could accomplish the goal within the six week time frame.  About three days into the project, my mind entered the Motivation Free Zone (MFZ). That is the…

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Secrets to Growing a Strong Personal Brand

 Secrets to Growing a Strong Personal Brand 450 300 Daphne

As the web trends more and more towards social networking, your personal brand is becoming increasingly more important. People are sharing things about you, videos of you, articles written by you day in and day out. There’s no way to really know who’s being exposed to you and your work. Think of your personal brand…

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Top 10 Ways to Clean Up Your Financial Act – Prepare for Wealth

 Top 10 Ways to Clean Up Your Financial Act – Prepare for Wealth 150 150 Daphne

Almost everyone’s finances can use a little cleaning. So whether your finances just track a little dirt into the room or have you wading hip deep in financial despair, below are 10 practices that can clean you up. 1. Know your numbers. Your income and expenses, credit score, interest rates you pay and earn, etc.…

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The Integrated Professional: Self-Responsibility and Accountability Starts With An I

 The Integrated Professional: Self-Responsibility and Accountability Starts With An I 150 150 Daphne

“Take your life into your own hands and what happens?  A terrible thing: no one to blame.” —Erica Jong   In the following three scenarios what do the people have in common?   Josie is a woman in her twenties. She still lives at home with her mother who makes all Josie’s important decisions: how…

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Life’s Choices Aren’t All Easy, But They Are All Yours!

 Life’s Choices Aren’t All Easy, But They Are All Yours! 150 150 Daphne

Summer time is here! It’s our time to take vacations, play in the sand, live on the water and enjoy the warmth of the sun on our skin. It is a beautiful time, when we actively choose to step out of the routine of responsibility to enjoy ourselves for a day, a few weeks or…

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Why Are You Really Mad?… Embracing Conflict

 Why Are You Really Mad?… Embracing Conflict 150 150 Daphne

In my practice, I have two types of clients: corporate and individuals. With both types, the ultimate goal is to improve workforce productivity by aligning organizational and individual goals. Recently, I’ve noticed with my individual clients the need for interventions around conflict management. Simultaneously, I have an increased request from my corporate clients for Conflict…

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Six Simple Mindset Shifts To Improve Success

 Six Simple Mindset Shifts To Improve Success 150 150 Daphne

As a professional Productivity Coach, I begin all my client sessions with the question: “What are your celebrations and successes since our last conversation?” It may appear that this is a simple question, but it is not a question that is easily answered. We are most comfortable sharing our challenges, disappointments or setbacks, as opposed…

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