Category Archives: Managing Fear

Speak Out?

Posted on April 27, 2008 by Laurie Weiss

Say what you think Say what you feel. Say what you mean. Say it quickly — take your time. Say it right or something awful will surely happen. Say it wrong and

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Avoiding Negotiation: Limiting Options

Posted on June 21, 2007 by Laurie Weiss

“ I agreed to pay him so much that I’ll end up losing money each time he covers for me,” complained Samantha. As Samantha’s coach, I jumped to full alert. I had heard this story before. As the owner of … Continue reading →

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“Cut your to do list in half!” Coaching in Action

Posted on May 17, 2007 by Laurie Weiss

Linda was shocked by my request to cut her to do list in half. She had hired me as her coach after she narrowly avoided an automobile accident caused by almost falling asleep at the wheel. The stress of managing … Continue reading →

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When You

Posted on May 3, 2007 by Laurie Weiss

Warning! Relationship patterns from your past can influence your relationships at work now — without your knowledge or consent. “I’m so angry about my schedule that I’m ready to quit this job, too! I don’t understand why this keeps happening … Continue reading →

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How To Tell The Truth At Work (Part 1 of 3)

Posted on February 11, 2007 by Laurie Weiss

Telling the truth can be risky. It is often difficult to find a balance between telling important truths and protecting the feelings and reputations of everyone involved. Not only that, but honest, well-intentioned people don‘t always agree about what is … Continue reading →

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