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What is your Relationship to your Business - Romance or Business?

I cannot remember the exact moment or when the concept of my relationship to my coaching business was introduced during the Erickson Business Center, but I do recall my brain’s reaction when it successfully snuck through my perceptual filters. Teresia had thrown the curve ball question --“What is your relationship to your business?” The ‘Big Error’ message came up in flashing neon lights, what is Teresia talking about?
Crossing the Bridge from Dreaming to Doing

I was recently inspired by the commitment demonstrated by our nanny and thought I would share more on the power of commitment! Rose finally got her visa for her family to move from the Philippines to live with her in Canada. She has
To call or email? Which is best for sales?

CEOS and company owners often complain to me that they just cannot get their sales reps to pick up the phone and call their customer rather than relying so heavily on email. Members of the sales team tell me their bosses are out of touch and that prospects prefer email and rarely check their voicemail. So who is right?
A Visit to the Great Wall

A few years ago Marilyn and I visited the Great Wall of China with Jack Huang. What an experience!
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How Being a Coach Can Make You Healthy & Happy

There are many benefits to being a professional coach, from the financial aspect to the personal satisfaction of seeing others reach their full potential. It is exciting to complete the extensive life and business coach training required for such an influential profession, plus the continual drive to learn more everyday keeps a coach motivated.
Commitment Transforms a Promise into Reality!

Whether you are committing to taking The Art & Science of Coaching, getting married, losing weight, taking your parenting skills to the next level, or building your coaching business, consider creating a commitment pledge and get real with your commitment.
Fear and Fun in Singapore

We arrived at the Singapore airport, going to Beijing. Marilyn and I have all our luggage in one cab. We got to the airport early, the airline says that Marilyn’s Chinese visa has expired. We thought it was handled when her Russian and Brazilian visas were handled - it wasn’t. They won't let her on the plane. We can’t go to Beijing.
Introducing Global Sorority

What do you get when you put together two creative Erickson coaches with a passion for improving the lives of young women in the world? A project that will not only impact the lives of a 100 young women around the globe but also impact the lives of many in their communities.