Personal Growth Blog Posts

Exploring Business Leadership with Robert Swan

By Robert Swan

I certainly didn’t feel that we had overcome the Poles... by reaching them, the Poles let us through and it was a ‘WE’ celebration, not a ‘ME’ celebration. SPEAKING.COM: What was it like completing the extraordinary feat of reaching both the north and south poles on foot? SWAN: It was an hounour and I certainly… more -->

The Most Powerful Motivational Force on the Planet

By Mike Rayburn

Three-time Carnegie Hall headliner, keynote speaker, humorist and captivating musician, Mike Rayburn uses his multifold skills to deliver inspirational and motivational speeches. Mike's unique style and message have been profiled in, among others, USA Today, Newsweek, Billboard, Gig, Programming, American Entertainment, and Successful Meetings. Most people never make the choice to become their personal best… more -->

Building Better Business Relationships with Tim Sanders

By Tim Sanders

Tim Sanders, a former Yahoo! executive, uses his experience and business expertise, to help some of the biggest brands in the world as a corporate consultant. From Leadership Consulting to Strategic Marketing Consulting, Tim has helped clients explore new opportunities and develop new innovations to drive growth and maximize revenue. SPEAKING.COM: Can you give us… more -->

Your Job May be 9 to 5, But Your Career is 24/7

By Laura Schwartz

We’ve all been there… it’s Friday evening and you’re finally off the clock and ready to kick back and relax. Only problem? You may just miss your next big opportunity by not being ready to network at that black tie event or backyard barbeque you have on your calendar this weekend. A few tips to… more -->

Choose Your Role, Then Choose Greatness

By Dan Coughlin

Recently I completed a wonderful three-year experience of being an assistant coach for a boys club soccer team. The players went from being 10-year-old boys to 13-year-old young men who were extremely hard-working, supportive of one another, and respectful to themselves, their teammates, their parents, and their coaches. In so many ways, they were an… more -->

How to Kill Negative Automatic Thoughts

By Katty Kay

NATS (negative automatic thoughts) are big confidence killers for women. You know them. “I should have done x…” “Why did I say y?…” “That paper wasn’t as good as it could have been…” Women are particularly prone to NATS. We think we make one tiny mistake and we dwell on it for hours and hours.… more -->

Achieve Your Goals

By Tony Alessandra

Goals are the most important tools you need to accomplish anything, and there are certain steps you can take to complete your goals after you’ve made them. There are certain areas you need to consider while you work towards your goals, which will help you succeed: Define your goal. Your first task is to work… more -->

The Forgotten First Step for Connecting

By Kare Anderson

While happiness books are all the rage, none begin by showing us the inescapable first step to connecting with others. That having social ties is the single best predictor of a longer, healthier, more satisfying life. That seemingly mundane step? Attention. When hired by Disney to observe what infants and toddlers paid the most attention… more -->

Accentuate the Positive

By James Mapes

One of the many reasons I love the summer in Connecticut is that I have the opportunity to take a brisk walk on the beach whenever I choose. Including the benefits of exercise, it serves a number of purposes. If I am feeling anxious and troubled, it calms me down and clears my thinking. If… more -->

Managing a Winning Career by Handling Curveballs

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In our turbulent and uncertain economy, managing a winning career, i.e., staying employed, getting promoted, and achieving emotional, intellectual and financial rewards, depends on your capability to hit the curveball, not just the fastball. In professional baseball, while the fastball, which comes speeding toward the plate at upwards of 100 mph, is challenging, the certainty… more -->