COACHING RESOURCES: ACHIEVING SUCCESS & WORK-LIFE BALANCE
We all need support as we search
for our dreams.
RECOMMENDED READING
The following books and articles are great
resources for success and personal growth. I strongly recommend
them. Click on the links to order them from Amazon and download
the articles.
LIFE BALANCE
| LEADERSHIP | CAREER
| RELATIONSHIPS | SELF
CARE
MINI-RETREAT RESOURCES
LIFE BALANCE
The
Mini-Retreat Solution - You can relax yourself deeply
without taking any extra time out of your life. With just
a few moments to relax and recharge, you will work smarter,
laugh more, and fully engage in life. You'll find the energy
to shine - not just exist. With over 80 different ways to
relax and refresh, The Mini-Retreat Solution
will show you how to weave moments of deep relaxation into
your daily life - no matter how busy you are.
"Work-Life
Balance in the New Millenium. Where Are We? Where Do We Need
to Go?" by Linda Duxbury and Chris Higgins, Canadian
Policy Research Networks. (PDF file)
Slow
Dance
Poem written by a terminally ill young girl in a New York
Hospital
MINI-RETREAT RESOURCES
LEADERSHIP
The Art
Of Possibility -
Are you ready for a paradigm shift? Do you want to create
your life from possibility rather than circumstances? Through
uplifting stories, parables, and personal anecdotes the Zanders
invite you to become a communicator and leader who radiates
possibility.
Now,
Discover Your Strengths
- Are you ready for excellence? Do you want to hone your strengths
and focus on what you do best? This revolutionary program
shows you how to develop your unique talents and strengths
- and those of the people you manage.
CAREER VISIONS
The Art Of Making A Living - Do you want to make a
living doing what you truly love? This book will help you
clarify your career vision and take action to realize it.
This book is an excellent companion to a coaching program
- it helped me identify my dream career and achieve it.
"Want
to be a Star Performer? Hire a Coach" Article by
Clare Marshall Wood, CEP Magazine, April 2002 (PDF file)
REWARDING RELATIONSHIPS
The
Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
- John Gottman has studied habits of married couples and has
found seven principles that guide couples towards harmonious
and long lasting relationships. The principles also apply
to other important relationships, such as colleagues, customers,
family and friends.
"The
Power of An Apology" by Rosamund Stone Zander,
Parade Magazine, July 2001 (PDF file)
Crossing the Bridge This film is the story of Hedy
and Yumi Schleifer, recognized amongst their peers as one
of the world’s most dynamic and inspiring relationship-building
teams. Fueled by their own emotional scars from the Holocaust
and power struggles during their four decades of marriage,
Hedy and Yumi teach a skill set for couples that leads to
passionate, rewarding, and lasting relationships. They now
travel the globe promoting the “power of connection”
among couples and nations.
SELF CARE
The
Joy Diet
- This is the healthiest and most enjoyable diet you will
ever try - a diet not for the body, but for the soul. On the
menu are ten behaviours that will greatly enhance your experience
and appreciation of this precious gift of life.
The
Highly Sensitive Person
- Are you aware of subtleties in your environment? Do other
people's moods affect you? Are you very sensitive to pain?
Do you get overwhelmed when you have too much to do at once
In a world that values aggression and extroversion it can
be difficult to be a "highly sensitive person."
This book provides insights on how to thrive with your gift
of sensitivity.
Feel
the Fear and Do It Anyway
- Fear is the number one reason why we don't take action,
be it in relationships, business, or any other area of our
lives. This book is a guide to overcoming fear - by feeling
the fear and doing it anyway.
Taming
Your Gremlin - There is a creature inside each of
us that can stop us in our tracks, take the wind out of our
sails and make us feel about three inches tall. Get to know
this creature, your inner critic, and turn it into a strength
instead of a weakness. This book offers a light and humourous
approach in dealing with your inner saboteur and taking charge
of your destiny.
MINI-RETREAT RESOURCES
LINKS
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