Posts by Carol Ross
Laughter Yoga
I’m reading a wonderful book, A Whole New Mind, by Daniel Pink. More on the book later but I wanted to tell you about an intriguing concept that’s discussed in the book-laughter clubs as a way of boosting our joyfulness and productivity as human beings. Go to www.laughteryoga.org to find out more.
Read MoreAre You The Product of Life Coaching?
A prospective coaching client asked me this provocative question. It spoke to walking the talk, eating my own dog food, and living the results of what I believe in. I have paid for formal coaching. I’ve swapped coaching with colleagues I respect and admire. And I have been the beneficiary of people who brought coaching…
Read MoreLowering Expectations, Outsourcing, and Perspective
I had an extraordinary experience recently. I hosted a relaxing Thanksgiving dinner for my family. Yes, relaxing. And no, we didn’t have it catered or eat out at a restaurant. It was a home-cooked meal (mostly). My husband and I noticed the lack of stress, both the day before Thanksgiving and at the start of…
Read MoreThe New World of Marketing
Recently, I came across a link to a video on the subject of fun and creativity. The link came to me two ways–as a on-line posting from the creator of the video, Michael Bungay Stanier, to a discussion group for coaches and from an acquaintance who is a maven for finding interesting things on the…
Read MoreThe Science Behind the Magic
On the subject of perception, take a few seconds to see how our mind can play tricks on us: www.patmedia.net/marklevinson/cool/cool_illusion.html Continue reading only after you’ve gone to the link–otherwise you’ll spoil the fun for yourself. I sent this link to my coaching clients. One of them wrote back that she had already seen this phenomena…
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