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Life Coaching: Unexpectedly Single

Author: Catharine EctonMay 04Categories: General

[huge_it_share]I have helped many men and women who have found themselves unexpectedly single due to: Breakup Divorce Death of a spouse Still haven’t found “the one” It may feel overwhelming while in the midst of ending a long-term relationship,...

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Why Hire a Life Coach: Life Coaching vs. Friendship

Author: Catharine EctonMar 16Categories: General, Life Coaching

Why Hire a Life Coach: Life Coaching vs. Friendship

General, Life Coaching

“I don’t need a life coach, my friends motivate and support me.” I’ve heard this rationale for not hiring a life coach before. A person who very much needs to make a big life change dismisses life coaching as something that will...

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Life Coach Colleague Interview: “Grit” Gets You There

Author: Catharine EctonNov 08Categories: General, Transition Coaching

What fire, energy or motivation drives you to succeed?  How does the accountability found in a life transitions coaching relationship help when making changes and moving forward? Caroline Adams Miller, a friend and coaching colleague, recently...

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Back to School: A Life Coach Specializing in New Beginnings

Author: Catharine EctonAug 12Categories: General, Transition Coaching

Back to School: A Life Coach Specializing in New Beginnings

General, Transition Coaching

September is back to school time. For years I enjoyed my family outings of buying school supplies with my children. There was a sense of excitement and anxiety about the new school year. Shopping brought out the fun side of preparing for what was ahead....

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Life Coaching Case Study: Mom Goes Back to School

Author: Catharine EctonMay 01Categories: General, Life Coaching for Women, Transition Coaching

Life Coaching Case Study: Mom Goes Back to School

General, Life Coaching for Women, Transition Coaching

Putting on masks, taking off masks, deciding who you want to be and how you want to be is part of discovering your identity. As life changes, staying true to yourself during professional and personal transitions can be challenging. The changes from...

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Steps to Gain Energy and Power to Move Forward from a Life Coach

Author: Catharine EctonFeb 18Categories: Career Coaching, General, Retirement Coaching, Seniors Coaching, Transition Coaching

Steps to Gain Energy and Power to Move Forward from a Life Coach

Career Coaching, General, Retirement Coaching, Seniors Coaching, Transition Coaching

Every time you don’t follow your dream, your inner voice, or your personal goals, you lose energy and power. Knowing what you want and learning how to get it gives you the creative energy to move forward and the power to be yourself. SIMPLE...

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Life Coaching Can Help You Find Your Place

Author: Catharine EctonNov 11Categories: General, Getting to Know Catharine, Relocation Coaching, Transition Coaching

Life Coaching Can Help You Find Your Place

General, Getting to Know Catharine, Relocation Coaching, Transition Coaching

I wish I’d had a life coach when I moved to South America in the 1960s. I felt guilty for feeling lonely when I was surrounded by interesting people and a new language and culture to explore. I was homesick and nostalgic for what I had left behind;...

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Career Coaching: A Perfect Fit

Author: Catharine EctonSep 15Categories: Career Coaching, General

Career Coaching: A Perfect Fit

Career Coaching, General

What would your “dream job” look like? Your job should make you feel excited, stimulated, energized and challenged. That is when you are fulfilling your dream and living a purposeful life. You can sense it and others around you can too, because...

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Life Coaching: It Takes Courage to Make a Transition

Author: Catharine EctonJul 26Categories: General, Retirement Coaching, Seniors Coaching, Transition Coaching

Life Coaching: It Takes Courage to Make a Transition

General, Retirement Coaching, Seniors Coaching, Transition Coaching

My introduction to life coaching came late in life, and rightly so. I had lived a rich period of working, traveling and learning, and had a lot of life experiences to share. I had moved 15 times, lived around the world and worked at a variety of jobs...

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