My Almost Mid-Life Crisis

When I turned 41 years old I started to have a mid-life crisis. My mid-life crisis involved a vineyard, a couple of dogs, and a small monastic retreat center - all in Tuscany, Italy. The problem was, I couldn't afford it!

I decided to put my mid-life crisis on hold while I save up for it. I'm still saving...

In the meantime, I've come to the conclusion that a bit of a mid-life crisis now and then is a good thing. Read the whole article here.

What's Your Expertise

In the heart of London's financial district, I sat down with an executive coach. During the conversation I learned that he earns ten times the money other executive coaches receive. Knowing he's not a "big name" author or speaker, I asked him how he could charge so much more than others. The reason, he explained, is the expertise he brings to his clients.

He doesn't just coach. "Coaching is a commodity that a lot of people provide", he explained. "What I bring are results, real value, that comes from my expertise in business and as a coach."

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Don't Quit Too Soon

Research shows our really unique contributions begin after 10 years of mastering a domain of study. Yet, 1 in 4 cross-cultural workers don't stay on the field beyond 4 years.

I suspect that many of us prefer the "new" and when things get tough or stale, we jump to the next new thing.

This month we'll look at how to focus long enough and when to move on. Read the whole article here, and comment below.

Authentic Credibility

In your ministry, are you credible? Credibility is determined by how people answers these two questions about us:

1. Does she know what she is talking about? That's Competency.
2. Will he do what he say he will? That's Reliability.

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Questions to Find Your "Fit"

People want to find where they "fit" in terms of their work, their role, and living out of their true self. For some, they want to change roles, jobs, or organizations. This article will show you how to coach someone to find and evaluate a suitable role or position.

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The Clarity of a Heart Attack

You've heard it too, reflections from a person who had a near-death experience. Many come away changed. They make life-correcting decisions on how they spend their time, who they invest in, what's important in their lives.

Are you waiting for your heart attack to make significant life changes?

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Living Out Calling

A calling to contribute drives men and women to overcome huge obstacles to relocate cross-culturally, learn the language, develop all-new social networks, and join often low-paying organizations. However, once there, the reality of living cross-culturally, role adjustment, organizational mismatch, conflict with co-workers, etc. all work to undermine that original sense of calling.

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