My clients have:

• Double and tripled their income
• Decreased their stress by "85%"
• Built their dream and, literally, "bought the farm"
• Won back to back performance awards for the first time in their company's 71 year history
• Grown their business from $4K a month to $300K a month in two years
• Passed their Boards
• Passed their Series 65 exam
• Hired the "best fit" for their CFO position

What do you want to do?  What's your dream?

As an industry the facts about Coaching are compelling?

• 72% say coaching increased their performance
• 80% increased morale
• 86% of companies say they "at least" got their investment back
• 99% were satisfied with the overall experience

What is VOICE based coaching?  First, at WindRiver Strategies we believe that every person exists because they bring inherent, natural Value (V) to the world.  We assume given the overwhelming amount of scientific data that supports us that everyone is here because they have Value.  Everyone delivers on that value in ways that “only they can” which are integral to a high learning, high functioning, enjoyable, low stress community.   When we show up in the world connected to our Value without obstruction we have our best chance of living fulfilled.

Second, there are two and only two psychologies in the world.  They are Choice and Control.  Now, we grant that there are many “psychopathies” and psychological disorders but hold as conviction that there are only two psychologies.  Our functioning world is dominated by control.  When we are able to enter our functioning life because we “choose” to do so versus being compelled or manipulated by some external influence or internal narrative then we notice shifts upward in our morale and enjoyment of life.    

VOICE Based Coaching works because it is transformational and is supported by proven theoretical foundations.  For brevity’s sake, here are three influential steps in the transformative process:

1. Experience
   
2. Critical Reflection
   
3. Rational Discourse in the process of meaning
   

Experience
In a recent paper by Kristina Summat, St Xavier University, entitled, “Transformative learning theory and coaching” the necessary experience is described.  Experience begins with a disorienting dilemma that provides “grist for critical reflection”. Coaching clients who participated in Sammut’s study “were in agreement that a catalyst must exist in order to produce transformation” and “confirmed that coachees come to coaching for a host of reasons – being stuck in their lives with a problem or issue, a life changing event, professional development, etc.”  In other words, when someone decides to engage the services of a coach they have identified a felt need in some area of their personal or professional life.  Can you identify a need like that?

Upcoming Posts: Critical Reflection & Rational Discourse

Everyone has needs driven by the play we let everyone else see.   There are, however, deeper motivations  than the ones that drive the surface plot.  Some describe this as the "created self" with the "true self" underneath almost as if it is hidden.  We have an innate and unchanging nature which is frequently different than the typical actions we take to connect to the people around us. This true self when embraced serves us by developing our self esteem and inspiring us to create for ourselves the place and occasion where we make our highest and most unique contribution to the world.

What if it were possible to take a snapshot of that "nature" and build a future around it.  What if it were possible to increase your awareness of what makes you tick and design your life going forward in ways that powerfully connect you to what inspires and motivates you at a "heart" level.  It is possible.  Let' s work on that together. 

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We say things like "I had no choice", "I'm between a rock and a hard place", "there was no alternative", "I had to", " I was pushed into..." and we do so sincerely.  These phrases though used frequently are seldom true.  We always have a choice though some consequences of our choices are more acceptable than others.  "I had to" more often than not means someone was pressuring me to do something and rather than "go a few rounds with them" I took a less adversarial path. 

There's nothing necessarily wrong with taking a less adversarial path but it is still a choice...our choice.  If we are between the proverbial rock and a hard place then seldom do we arrive without our own consent. These "I have no choice" stories and their synonyms are like a psychological game we play that leads to another story we may tell our self, "I am not responsible" for the outcomes because "I had no choice" or "it was not my decision".   Do any of our "I had no choice" stories authentically serve us well?  It's not likely.

A friend tells me that they would like to make more money but they would need to go back to college to get a Master's Degree to do so and...they do not have the time or money to make that happen.  "It's just not in the cards."  Really.  First, I know lots of people who  are now making "more money" who did not go back to get a Masters Degree.  The requirement for higher education is simply a story my friend tells that constrains their desire to have a better income.  Secondly,  there are plenty of people in their life circumstance who have gone back and received their Masters and found more fulfilling careers.  Thirdly, they have as much time as anyone else.  There is no shortage of time.  Could they not go on the web and find thousands of stories of people in their circumstance or worse who found a way to improve their financial well- being?  Yes...they could.  Fourthly, there are many, many online colleges that are relatively inexpensive who also accommodate busy schedules and provide financial aid.  Choose the story you want to tell.

So, How Do You Change Your Story
Well, this is a short blog so I am just going to provide a starting place.  Changing your story involves changing what you allow yourself to see. So, ask and answer these questions of yourself. 

Write the answers down.

I Am Enough

Today, I am enough.
I am smart enough.
Wise enough.
Clever enough.
Resourceful enough.
Able enough.
Confident enough.
I am connected to enough people to accomplish my heart’s desire.
I have enough ideas to pull off magic and miracles.
Enough is all I need.
Enough is what I have.
I have more than enough.
As I do all that I can do, I’m able to do more and more.
I am excited to be alive. I rejoice and re-choice every day to make my life better.
I am happy, healthy, prosperous, successful, rich, loving, loved and beloved.
I am comfortable with myself, so I am comfortable with all others.
I confidently greet each day with a smile on my face and love in my heart.
Everyone who meets me is warmed by the radiance of my attitude.
I work on my attitude continuously. I read positive, inspiring and uplifting books.
I associate with friendly, caring, nurturing people who are involved doing important things.
The people with whom I associate want more for me than I want for myself.
The projects with which I am involved WOW my soul.
I am passionately on-purpose to do good, be good and help others do the same.
I am enough. I have enough. I do enough.

Poet and philosopher, Samuel Coleridge in 1817 described a concept we likely learned in high school called the “willing suspension of disbelief” which he further described as “poetic faith”.  In other words, disbelief is really a belief or poetic faith.  In short, this disbelief can be defined as temporary acceptance as believable events or characters that would ordinarily be seen as incredible.  Coleridge suggested that if a writer could infuse “human interest and a semblance of truth” into a fantastic tale, the reader would suspend judgment regarding the implausibility of the tale.  So, as a participant in some creative work we may allow our self to “experience as real” something we know or may have reason to believe  is pure “make believe”.  

In the movie “Raiders of the Lost Ark” Harrison Ford escapes the Nazis who are looking for him by jumping off his ship, swimming to and getting on the Nazi submarine carrying his pursuers, somehow making his way over to and (I guess) inside the boat itself without getting caught, traveling hundreds of miles to its destination, getting off the sub and making his way into the heavily guarded sub base without getting apprehended or drowning.  We suspend our disbelief in order to experience these outlandish and heroic efforts. 

Notice that somewhere inside you is a place where you can acknowledge or at least suspect something is not true but you still allow its influence.  When you watched “Lion King” for the first time in an audience filled with kids, what happened when the king is trampled by wildebeests?  Did not every kid in the audience start crying because Simba lost his Daddy?  This story is complete fantasy but our kids experienced it as real at some level.  They expressed real emotions.  Is it possible that what we can see and speak about as the “willing suspension of disbelief” is actually a normal, everyday real-life occurrence?   That is, this dynamic happens outside the world of literature and Hollywood.                                                                                                                                                                                   

Consider

What fantastic tales repeat in your personal, internal dialogue that create negative emotional outcomes for you?  Is there some negative self-perception like “I’m not good enough”?   Take 5-10 minutes to write down everything you can think of, all the evidence that supports “I am good enough”.  Call your most supportive family & friend(s) and ask them for more information.

How we see things makes a difference to how we feel about our life?  What is the story you make up about the picture above?  Can you make up more than one story?  Which one is true?  Does one story feel better than the other?  What do you want to create in the story you tell?

COMING SOON: "I Am Good Enough" Affirmations & How To Change Your Story and Make It Better

I had the pleasure of experiencing Kevin McDaniel as a keynote speaker, not once, but twice!  In my experience of attending several conferences per month, I have had the opportunity to listen many keynote addresses and Kevin ranks among the best.  Kevin’s passion captivates his audience with enlightening anecdotes and relevant strategies everyone can apply to their personal and professional life, all with an energizing sense of humor.  I am delighted to recommend Kevin McDaniel as a keynote speaker.  He will deliver intelligent and valuable information in an inspiring and entertaining manner.

Heather Ramsey
Regional Sales Manager
ParrishShaw

Series Introduction
Having a great idea, and assembling a team to bring that concept to life is the first step in creating a successful business venture. While finding a new and unique idea is rare enough; the ability to successfully execute this idea is what separates the dreamers from the entrepreneurs. However you see yourself, whatever your age may be, as soon as you make that exciting first hire, you have taken the first steps in becoming a powerful leader. When money is tight, stress levels are high, and the visions of instant success don’t happen like you thought, it’s easy to let those emotions get to you, and thereby your team. Take a breath, calm yourself down, and remind yourself of the leader you are and would like to become. Here are some key qualities that every good leader should possess, and learn to emphasize.

Confidence
There may be days where the future of your brand is worrisome and things aren’t going according to plan. This is true with any business, large or small, and the most important thing is not to panic. Part of your job as a leader is to put out fires and maintain the team morale. Keep up your confidence level, and assure everyone that setbacks are natural and the important thing is to focus on the larger goal. As the leader, by staying calm and confident, you will help keep the team feeling the same. Remember, your team will take cues from you, so if you exude a level of calm damage control, your team will pick up on that feeling. The key objective is to keep everyone working and moving ahead.

by Tanya Prives, Forbes Contributor 

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Most of us in corporate America are busy, functioning at warp speed and though we would love to stop and smell the roses they are more typically a blur as we hurry past.  We are constantly managed to move faster than a speeding bullet, be more powerful than a locomotive and leap tall buildings in a single bound.  We are immersed in information through training and books to help us be highly effective, retrain our brain, go beyond the idea, build our influence, move from good to great, discover our strengths , function well in teams and on it goes.  I believe all of these to be good and even powerful ideas but most of us are challenged to take the concepts and place them dynamically in our jam packed and quickening lives.  I hope you do not feel like I am “piling on” with this next suggestion but have you considered hiring a coach?  Why would you do such a thing?

“Coaches have an advantage over the participants.  They can see things objectively and make assessments which shed light on difficult situations.  Frequently, the simple act of a timely delivered; attentive question can bring amazing clarity to a challenging circumstance.  A Coach can act as the needed sounding board that helps sharpen skills, motivate and build confidence.” 

In a Global Coaching Client Study commissioned by the International Coach Federation but conducted independently by PricewaterhouseCoopers the following findings were observed:

Increased Productivity: Professional coaching maximizes potential and, therefore, unlocks latent sources of productivity.

• 70% Improved Work Performance
• 61% Improved Business Management
• 57% Improved Time Management
• 51% Improved Team Effectiveness

Positive People: Building the self-confidence of employees to face challenges is critical in meeting organizational demands.

• 80% Improved Self-Confidence
• 73% Improved Relationships
• 72% Improved Communication Skills
• 67% Improved Work/Life Balance

Return On Investment: Coaching generates learning and clarity for forward action with a commitment to measurable outcomes.

• 86% of companies say they at least made their money back

Satisfied Clients: Virtually all companies and individuals who hire a coach are satisfied.

• 99% “Somewhat” of “Very Satisfied” with Overall Experience
• 96% Would Repeat the Process

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In short, gratitude is incompatible with negative, griped and “put out” emotions.  It is almost impossible for them to coexist simultaneously.  Anger, bitterness, greed, hatred, sadness, jealousy and a host of other grungy emotions diminish the more grateful we become.  It’s even difficult to feel guilty or resentful when you’re feeling thankful. I have a client who has worked on being grateful and taking “feelings of guilt” out of their life.   It is amazing to me that when we remove such a profound obstacle as unnecessary guilt…how many doors open up for us as to how to engage the world around.   

Guilt and ungratefulness narrow our response to life’s challenges in extremis.  How is that? Well, when I am feeling guilt I am in pain.  When I am in pain I respond or more typically react out of my pain.  When I react out of my pain it frequently causes pain to others. When others are feeling pain, they tend to react out of their pain and cause pain back to the “causor” of their pain.  Here is the less confusing dynamic: when you cause me pain…I’m going to hurt you back.  Gratefulness gives pain and bitterness and anger very little room in our hearts to operate.

Consider: What could I do today that could influence someone in my life to be grateful?  Here are some suggestions.
Buy someone lunch today that  you know.
Buy someone lunch today that you don’t know.
Send a specific and encouraging email.
Write someone a letter by hand and snail mail it to them.

Benefits of Gratitude Series
Benefits of Gratitude (1): Savoring Life’s Good Times
Benefits of Gratitude (2): Builds Self-Esteem
Benefits of Gratitude (3): Helps Us Deal With Stress And Trauma
Benefits of Gratitude (4): Encourages Good & Giving Behavior
Benefits of Gratitude (5): Inhibits Keeping Up with The Joneses
Benefits of Gratitude (6): Inhibits Keeping Up With The Joneses