Assembling Your Personal Board of Advisors
Assembling Your Personal Board of Advisors Who’s in the Boardroom of Your Life? Imagine for a moment that your life is a business and you are the CEO. Perhaps each quarter, or even each month, you would gather in a meeting room with a group of trusted advisors – a board of directors. With their […]
Cultivate Courage
6 Steps to Cultivate Courage Keep Moving Forward Is fear holding you back from living your life to the fullest? Do you wish you could show up more courageously in your day-to-day interactions with coworkers? Are you afraid to go after bigger things even though you deserve them? What would you do with an extra […]
You Have the Power to Choose Yourself
4. You Have the Power to Choose Yourself Decisions, Decisions, Decisions! In the third article of the Power Series, I shared how I dealt with an impossible-to-please boss. And survived! Actually, I excelled. If you missed it, take a peek at the blog. Now let’s pick up where we left off: I realized that while […]
You Have the Power to Survive a Bad Boss
3. You Have the Power to Survive a Bad Boss It Started Great I worked at Microsoft for 7 years, from 2004 to 2011. And I did well from the start. My hard work and contributions were appreciated. It showed in the promotions I received, along with increased responsibilities. Everything was fantastic, and I was […]
You Have the Power to Create Wealth
2. You Have the Power to Create Wealth The Money Talk My mother once told me, “You can’t spend every dime you make. You must save something for a rainy day.” The good news is that I took her advice to heart: I’ve been a saver since I got my first job at age 15. […]
You Have the Power to Defy Your Beginnings
1. You Have the Power to Defy Your Beginnings My Family’s Humble Beginnings As far as humble beginnings are concerned, mine was almost as modest as they come. Like so many others in this country who descended from slavery, my ancestry is a mystery to me. But I do have a few old, faded family […]
Does Personal Coaching Really Work?
Does Personal Coaching Really Work? Yes, Coaching Works! If you are ready to invest in yourself and your future, coaching might be the very best investment you can make. Why? I firmly believe that personal coaching is the fastest way to move, or ascend, from where you are to where you truly want to be. […]
‘Self-Made’ is Not a Thing: It Takes a Team
‘Self-Made’ is Not a Thing: It Takes a Team We hear a description all the time about successful, and usually incredibly wealthy, people: self-made. It sounds impressive, but can it really be true? Can an individual achieve their wildest dreams without the assistance of another soul? Personally, I think not. Keep reading to find out […]
The Coach is ‘In’ – Are You?
The Coach is ‘in’: Are you? It’s Time to Hire a Coach According to a recent Forbes article, 2022 is the year you should hire a coach. Do you think you’re ready for a professional coach? If so, you’ve come to the right place! I am here and ready to be a guide on your journey […]
Make a Big Bold Move #likeaboss
Make a Big, Bold Move #likeaboss The Conversation Continues In my blog post entitled Level Up and G.R.O.W., I outlined Ascentim’s process to help you: Gain Clarity Realize New Possibilities Overcome Obstacles Win at Life! And, I promised to tell you why I walked away from a ‘cushy corporate executive career.’ Today is the day. […]