Don’t Eat the Crust
We believe we should do it all, be it all, or have it all – and we waste precious time on the "crusts" of our days which could be better invested in parts that are our draw, our sweet spot.
Stop the Dripping
Stop the drips of multi-tasking, overwhelming obligations, and energy-draining tasks that aren’t contributing toward the productive and satisfying business life and personal life you want to live.
Canoes and Your Best Work
Outstanding work happens when we are living in congruence with our values. As an executive life coach my best work is to bring creative visioning with wise application to my clients. Coaching provides innovative questions and strategies that help clients think outside-the-box and see their own life and business situations clearly.
3 Life Coaching Tips to Get Your Mojo Back
Are you in a funk? Do you feel that you’re missing the zest you usually have for life? If it's work, relationships, or personal well-being, Chicago Life Coach Diane Overgard has a few ideas to help you refresh your outlook and propel you forward.
Something’s Got to Change
Tolerating frustration doesn't work. Accepting sadness is a waste of valuable time. Spinning in confusion gives us headaches. Try a coaching exercise to...
90 Seconds to the Person You Want to Be
Invest 90 seconds to gain insight into your best self. As the 90 seconds tick away on your watch, visualize the Person You Want to Be.
Nobody’s Valentine
If you're feeling like you're Nobody's Valentine this year, look around. There is someone in your path today that will touch your life with a lift if you're looking for him.
I Know What 2013 Will Bring
If you're curious about 2013, I'd like to let you in on three things that lie ahead. These are my predictions – actually promises – for the New Year. Sunny Days. I guarantee there will be some. Music. You'll find it on your radio, IPod, or in a song that you sing in the shower. Disappointment. That's an absolute certainty. Here is a gift for you – COACHING TIPS to Live Well in 2013.
1 Minute Lesson for Golf and Life
Three facts have changed the way I play golf. These are more than lessons for enjoying a round of golf – they spill over into lessons for enjoying life more. Even if you're not a golf enthusiast, I think you'll understand what I mean. FACT #1 – No matter how well I hit the ball, I could have done better.
Happy about Nothing
A happy life is a compilation of many happy moments, including moments that stem from things that did NOT happen. Practice being "Happy about Nothing.