Posts by Vicky Dearing, MCC, M. Ed.
Have Stress? Try This…
This month, we are continuing to focus on the work of Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar in his book Happier No Matter What: Cultivating Hope, Resilience and Purpose in Hard Times (2021) with a focus on how best to deal with stress, a common request of leaders everywhere. Since it is highly doubtful that any of you…
Read MoreWait – Stress Is A Good Thing? How Can That Be?
Let’s face it, we all know what it’s like to live and work in a sea of stress. And, did you know that stress is not necessarily a bad thing, and can actually be a good thing – if treated correctly? Stress is how our body responds to a threat, real or perceived says as…
Read MoreHappier, No Matter What – Really?
I had the opportunity to attend a virtual webinar with Dr. Ben-Shahar this summer and was intrigued with what he had to offer, especially, as related to his recent book, Happier, No Matter What: Cultivating Hope, Resilience & Purpose in Hard Times. It wasn’t that I was hearing the ideas presented for the first time.…
Read MoreMake the Most of Yourself – Get Involved with Coaching
“The very best thing you can do for the whole world is to make the most of yourself.” Wallace Wattles I love this quote which I came across while reading The Heart of Laser-Focused Coaching by Marion Franklin (2019). Making the most of yourself. Isn’t that what coaching is really all about – supporting another…
Read MoreCoaching – Does it Matter? Yes, it Does!
Earlier this month, we offered five key points about what coaching is. Now, let’s look toward why coaching matters. From a research-based perspective and a personal opinion, coaching is an effective growth and support process for businesses and individuals. Personally, I don’t know how people stay motivated and productive in dealing with the challenges of…
Read MoreHigh-Five for Coaching – Five Key Points On What Coaching is All About
Recently, a client asked me to offer some language to share with her team about what coaching is and why it matters. Here are some of my thoughts – let’s call them five key points about what coaching is. Perhaps this will serve as a reminder for all of us about the importance of coaching…
Read MoreNew Year – New Beginnings
Earlier this month the four founders of Results Coaching Global communicated to you that RCG is now a subsidiary of Solution Tree, Inc. We are extremely excited to join the Solution Tree Family and want to assure you that this is a flawless transition with no disruption to products, services, and customer care. We are…
Read MoreAs We Begin a New Year, Let’s Think Again
When was the first time you heard someone say to you, “Think again”? It seems to me that it was my mother who first used that phrase when I had not met her standards regarding my behavior or responsibilities. For example, perhaps I said to her that my room was clean, she took a look…
Read MoreThree Ways to Spread Love as You Lead
Spread love everywhere you go; first of all, in your house. Give love to your children, to your wife or husband, to a next-door neighbor. Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Mother Teresa The quote from Mother Teresa is a beautiful one. Spread love, give love, and let no…
Read MoreWe All Need Love!
In the 1960’s there was a song written by Hal David and Burt Bacharach titled, “What the World Needs Now is Love.” Dionne Warwick brought the song to life with her beautiful voice. I loved the song when it first came out (I was a college student), and still love it today (as a mature…
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