Back in 1984, the hamburger chain Wendy’s grabbed the nation’s attention with their “Where’s the Beef?” television commercial. The essence of their message was simple – all the fluff (ketchup, mustard, lettuce, bun, etc) doesn’t matter much if the beef isn’t notable. In the process, Wendy’s was asking us to make the size of the …
You’re a clinician in the health care arena. This means you graduated from a demanding education program alongside other outstanding students, you were likely making respectable money out of the gate, you’re well respected by the public, and, most important, you’re making a difference in society as a highly engaged member of a vibrant profession …
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What happens when there’s no blueprint? As a wellness coach (or frankly – in any area of your life), a well designed blueprint can set you up for success – both more quickly and more easily than a random “shotgun” approach. But what happens when there is no blueprint? What happens when you (or your …
For those of you who may be curious about a middle-aged, average guy trying to transition from a runner to a cyclist to compete in the Race Across America as part of a 2-person team, we are now 6 weeks into the process. That makes this a great time for an update on the gradual progress. …
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Fill Me (But Not Necessarily You) Up Understanding the uniqueness of the individual defines effective wellness coaching approaches I heard the greatest song yesterday! It’s one of my all-time favorites, gets the foot tapping, the heart singing and helps put life in perspective. However, it likely wouldn’t even be on your Top 10 (or Top …
As is my lunchtime tradition, I pulled out all the salad options from the refrigerator today, set them on the counter, grabbed a bowl and started filling it with various options. After starting with a handful of spinach and arugula lettuce, next up was the red pepper. The cutting went slowly, as the knife struggled …
Back in December, we introduced a new feature that would appear occasionally within this blog for wellness coaches around the concept of “Wellness in the Real World.” The posts would allow me (Brad Cooper – Co-Founder of the Catalyst Coaching Institute) to share my own struggles – and hopefully a few success stories as part …
Many wellness coaches will pursue opportunities to work with employers, providing wellness services for organizations of sorts. In doing so, it’s critical to be sure the key components are addressed not only for the employee participants, but also for the organization. The following will be helpful to you as a wellness coach as you address …
Is it possible for an equation to literally change your life? Of course not – but the APPLICATION of what we are about to share could certainly have a significant impact on your future outcomes in life. And, if you’re struggling in a specific area at the moment, it could provide a valuable boost going …
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