Mike Powell, MBA: is a leadership consultant and business coach who, ignites passion, growth and energy for positive change in people and organizations in every sector. A dynamic speaker and trainer, Mike draws upon the lessons learned from his unique life experiences to help individuals, teams and organizations improve their performance and achieve success. With … Continue reading
Story originally posted on Health Psych and written by Kim Pratt (photo credit: Moyan Brenn) – Want to decrease the amount of time you spend worrying? Schedule “worry time.” It may sound counterintuitive, but employing this cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) tool can help you develop control over the frequency and timing of your worry. Backed by research, this technique known as stimulus … Continue reading
Story originally posted on Inc. and written by Bernard Coleman (photo provided by Getty Images) Leadership is not without its pitfalls. I’ve now been working for 20 years across a number of industries–in tech, politics, nonprofits, and state government. In that time, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a wide range of leaders. However, one of the … Continue reading
Review written by Silas Grant – I ordered this book after being introduced to the 75 Hard concept by a good friend. The concept is a mental toughness program that requires willing participants to dedicate 75 days to improving their lives through fitness, reading, and healthy eating all while mapping out the progress on a … Continue reading
Story originally posted on 99u and written by Tina Essmaker (Illustration by Giacomo Bagnara) – It’s the end of the day and I feel like I’ve accomplished nothing.” “My to-do list is constantly growing and I feel overwhelmed.” “I want to feel more productive and accomplished at work.” “I’m spread so thin that I’m not … Continue reading
Story originally posted on Greatist and written by Daphne K. Lee – It’s 2 a.m. on a weekday and I’m either doomscrolling on Twitter or watching Netflix. My eyes can barely stay open, but they will soldier on. When it’s finally bedtime, I put on a podcast episode to inhale 5 more minutes of information before drifting … Continue reading
Story originally posted on Smart Asset – Choosing a financial advisor is a major life decision that can determine your financial trajectory for years to come. A 2020 Northwestern Mutual study found that 71% of U.S. adults admit their financial planning needs improvement. However, only 29% of Americans work with a financial advisor. The value … Continue reading
Story originally posted on Entrepreneur and written by Hayley Paige (image credit: Karl Tapales/Getty Images) – Writing a book. It’s one of the most commonly held aspirations, yet is somehow perceived to be one of the most overwhelming and problematic roads to navigate. And when this life goal is coupled with the knowledge and recognition … Continue reading
Story originally posted on Business News Daily and written by Paula Fernandes with additional reporting by Pamela Oldham – Many of us have made the long commute to work more bearable by buffering the departure and arrival with a podcast or two. Some of us have compensated for the sense of isolation felt as new … Continue reading
Story originally posted on Science Alert and written by Signe Dean – From daily tooth-brushing to the 11 am coffee, we all have dozens of habits that get us through our daily routine. Some are great – weekly gym visits are often encouraged – others not so much, like smoking a pack a day, or dialling … Continue reading