It’s so normal to talk about happiness: the things that make us happy, how we can increase our happiness and how happy we are feeling at the moment. It’s a little more taboo to talk about loneliness. Although it’s a common human emotion that we all feel to various degrees from time to time, it’s harder to talk about it …
For most people who prescribe to new year’s resolutions, January is the time to set goals and aspirations for the next year. But for a growing number of people, September is the new January. Harking back to your school days, when September meant the end of the summer and the start of another academic year, many adults still feel a …
When someone gives you criticism on how you do something, what you should wear or how you should work, how do you take it? Does it cause you to stop and assess your own behavior or does it send you into a tailspin? A lot of us have a difficult time handling criticism with grace. Feeling criticized can feel like …
In the Fall of 2015 I completed my LPI Certification with Tanya Varley. At that time I’d been a director of nursing for over 20 years and loved EVERY minute of it. I loved seeing our building, the staff, patients, families and loved ones all succeed. I coached my staff, patients and families every day and found it came very …
Are you one of those people who is always late? While you may just accept it as part of your personality, chances are that your tardiness has resulted in some less-than-ideal consequences. From minor things like missing dinner reservations to the more serious like making a bad impression at a job interview or missing a flight, being chronically late can …
Life coaching is a growing career field that offers lots of creative and flexible opportunities to help others live their best lives. Coaches can have successful careers that are lucrative, inspiring and truly make a difference. In fact, many people are drawn to the field because of the freedom that it offers. With the prevalence of virtual meetings today, there …
When you are just starting out in anything, it helps to seek out advice from those who have been there before you. Whether it’s having a baby, moving to a new city or starting a business, the experience of others who have already walked that path can be enlightening, encouraging and confidence-building. For people just beginning their life coaching careers, …
Do you struggle with finding the right clients? Getting your ideal clients can be harder than it looks. However, it can be done with a little planning and hard work. How to Land the Right Clients for Your Coaching Business It is not uncommon for coaches to get clients who just aren’t the right fit. Especially when you are starting …
Are you in need of a vacation this summer? More than in years past, people are feeling the itch to get out of their homes and away from the stresses of daily life. With the pandemic, lockdowns, mask orders and travel restrictions that we are facing so far this year, it is no wonder that people are desperate for a …
Hello, my name is Cynthia Sipes, CLC. I run Chrysalis Life Coaching in Woodland Park, Colorado. I was pleasantly surprised to be chosen for the Alumni Spotlight. Being acknowledged in a public way for my hard work is relatively new to me. I grew up in a very small Midwest village. My mother taught me to be a perfectionist and …
