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Bridging East and West: A Holistic Approach to Life Coaching
I grew up in Asia, completed my education in Europe, and made my home in America. Throughout my life, I could always reflect on stark differences in approach to human dilemmas, differences that often ...
How to Overcome Fear, Self-Doubt, and Imposter Syndrome to Live Your Best Life
Embarking on a journey to become a life coach or seeking a life coach for yourself can be exciting and daunting. You aspire to empower others to lead their best lives, but those relentless adversaries ...
Mastering the Art of a Positive Mindset: Your Key to Conquering Life’s Challenges
Challenges take center stage in the grand theater of life, frequently arriving as unforeseen plot twists. These challenges can be formidable, testing our resolve and pushing us to our limits. So, what ...
Connecting on a DEEPER Level by Managing Conflicts: How to Argue Better and What to Say in an Argument
Disagreements often lead to frustration and misunderstandings. This happens because we cannot separate a specific issue at stake from the person with whom we disagree...
Communication in the Digital Age: Creating Deep and Meaningful Connections
Dive into the world of deep connections and understand the fight, flight, or freeze responses that can make or break our relationships.
Change Your Question, Change Your Life: The Art of Asking Transformative Questions
Do you ever find yourself stuck in a loop of negative thoughts and self-doubt? The kind where you constantly ask yourself, "Why am I not good at this?" or "Why do I always make the same mistakes?"
Navigating Self-Blame: Embracing Growth and Resilience through Compassion
We explore the complex emotions surrounding self-blame and its impact on our well-being, self-esteem, and relationships.
How to Become More Grateful
Gratitude is not an “emotion”, but exercising gratitude can help us with our emotional states, including those we find troubling. Gratitude crosses the boundary between the Spiritual and the Emotional Aspects of Being.
In Order to Know, You First Need to Love
“A drop of love is more than an ocean of knowledge.” ~ Blaise Pascal Over the years, I have encountered some clients who are already in a steady relationship but are ‘unsure’ if it’s the right move to ...
The Top 3 Marriage Mistakes Every Couple Makes
“Marriage is a mistake every man should make.” -George Jessel Making mistakes is a regular part of married life. Why else would patience, forgiveness, and understanding be such popular wedding vow th ...
Your Break-Up Alarm Clock: Knowing When To End a Relationship
When I meet with single women looking to find love, one of the first things I do is size up the quality of their break-up alarm clock. You know, the little siren in every woman's heart that goes off ...
Love Is Not a Life Saver: Save Yourself and Your Marriage
On a recent trip to the beach, I took a quick dip to cool off and ended up getting caught in the current; the more I paddled toward the shore, the further it seemed to drift away. Trying not to panic ...
The Infidelity Files Volume 2: Why Women Cheat
A few years ago, I said goodbye to a trio of girlfriends headed to Europe for a summer abroad. When they left, all three were married or in serious relationships. When they returned, all three wer ...
The Infidelity Files Volume 1: Why Men Cheat
Thanks to famous cheaters like Tiger Woods, Bill Clinton, Richard Burton, and JFK, torrid tales of scams and scandals have sold both hard newspapers and gossip mags alike for decades. Familiar story l ...
Re-chart the Marriage Journey: Renew, Restore, and Revitalize Your Relationship
“It's normal to get lost midway along the marital journey. Successful couples are those who can renegotiate a new direction when they hit such critical relationship junctures.” -Steve and Cathy Brody, ...
When Saying “No” Means Saying “Yes” To a Healthy Relationship
“What is a boundary? A boundary is a limit. By the limits you set, you protect the integrity of your day, your energy and spirit, the health of your relationships, the pursuits of your heart. Each day ...
The Greatest Love of All: Love Yourself And Your Mate Will Follow
A while back, my client Kari introduced me to “love lists.” I still use Kari’s love list idea (with a few tweaks) in my practice as a dating / life coach and I have to thank her for inspiring me! Alon ...
Nobody’s Perfect: Accepting the Flaws In Your Healthy Relationship
The sparkling lights of Broadway are a big part of the Big Apple's luster. (And a live show often makes for a great date!) A few years back, I remember reading review after review of the musical, “I ...
Client’s Transformation Cycle
Coaching Clients’ Cycle of Transformation can be approximated by the concept of Hierarchy of Competence, developed in the late 1960s and attributed to Michael M. Broadwell. The model distinguishes b ...
How to Make Better Decisions?
Many coaching clients experience blocks at the level of decision-making. …
...Write Your Heart Out: Journaling as a Spiritual Practice
One of the first steps toward finding a spiritual path is to engage in some practice on a regular basis. …
...Breaking away from Social Media, and Give Yourself a Break
In this age of information overload, social media has become the main source of everything, whether it’s communications with our friends and co-workers, newsfeed, or sharing all sorts of content. ...
What if things go wrong?
What if things go wrong? This perennial question reflects our tendency toward risk aversion. …
...The Ultimate Guide for Setting Goals in 2022
Among the familiar traditions that we practice are birthday wishes and New Year’s resolutions. Both are associated with goals. Goals are the things that we want to achieve in life. We set goals ...
What to do when you lose your job?
Did you just lose your job? I know. What could be worse? Death, serious illness, divorce, a painful relocation. But it’s up there, among the most acute crises one could face in life. Back in the da ...
5 Steps to a More Fulfilling Life
This is my answer to wikiHow's question: How to pick the right goals in life, and achieve them! Many of us have experienced the brief satisfaction of achieving a specific goal, be it when acquiring a ...
3 Easy Ways to Make Money Flow Into Your Life and Business—in 5 Minutes a Day!
I often hear my clients (mostly conscious/spiritually-minded/heart-centered entrepreneurs) say, “I don’t care about money. It’s not about money. I’m not interested in saving money." Can you feel an en ...
A New Year’s Resolution for Unstoppable Motivation
A New Year brings a fresh start. As we flip the calendar, it's natural to think about goals. Beyond the usual like health, there's a deeper resolution here. It's not just about setting goals; it's abo ...
9 Ways to Cultivate Family Peace: A Practical Guide
Family, those closest to us, often serve as our healing angels. However, this healing may not always come wrapped in the red ribbon of unconditional love; it might be concealed within grudges, trigger ...
How to Manage Stress Effectively and Live a More Peaceful Life
In today's relentless and fast-paced world, stress has become an inescapable companion in our daily lives. From demanding work schedules to personal responsibilities, the constant hustle and bustle ca ...
Reclaiming Confidence: A Deep Dive into the BETAS Coaching Process for Holistic Transformation
In my previous post, I shared the exciting integration of Eastern self-discovery principles and Western goal-oriented approaches. It's a unique blend that harmonizes productivity with profound wisdom. ...
Exploring a Holistic Approach to Goal Setting
Join us as we explore a balanced approach to goal setting, harmonizing Eastern and Western traditions, deepening awareness at every level, and unearthing what truly matters in pursuing our dreams. We' ...
Bridging East and West: A Holistic Approach to Life Coaching
I grew up in Asia, completed my education in Europe, and made my home in America. Throughout my life, I could always reflect on stark differences in approach to human dilemmas, differences that often ...
How to Overcome Fear, Self-Doubt, and Imposter Syndrome to Live Your Best Life
Embarking on a journey to become a life coach or seeking a life coach for yourself can be exciting and daunting. You aspire to empower others to lead their best lives, but those relentless adversaries ...
Mastering the Art of a Positive Mindset: Your Key to Conquering Life’s Challenges
Challenges take center stage in the grand theater of life, frequently arriving as unforeseen plot twists. These challenges can be formidable, testing our resolve and pushing us to our limits. So, what ...
Becoming a Life Coach in 2023: Is it still worth it?
Have you ever wondered what it truly means to become a successful life coach? The journey begins by mastering the essential foundations of coaching. This entails going into the intricacies of the coach-client relationship, crafting sessions with precision, and refining the core coaching skills that make a significant difference.