Pelham is from the United Kingdom and at 72, she started blogging and writing. She started because, in her own words, "I was left sick and somewhat disabled and quite frankly, bored!" A young friend called Lauren encouraged her to write. Lauren "sat at my new...
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HOW TO ENCOURAGE SOMEONE: 3 Tips that Always Worked for Me
For one year, I taught fifth grade. And one child stole my heart: Alex. As a fifth grader, Alex's grades never exceeded a "D" or "F." He was a consistent discipline problem; however, Alex had a sweet temperament and high energy, albeit a somewhat forlorn disposition....
Our WORK ETHIC Opened the Door to Own Our Own Profitable Business
Because we were “the best,” the career opportunity of a lifetime fell in our lap. We would soon become business owners.
OVERCOMING OBSTACLES: Angela Had Physical Challenges But Used Them as Motivation
“Please raise your hand if you understand this concept,” I said, to the college class. Angela cleared her throat loudly. By this time, very comfortable with Angela, I smiled and said, “Okay, Angela, you are excused.” It was a testament to Angela and her self-effacing...
Medical School at Age 45? How 2 Reoccurring Dreams Guided Me in My Career Change
In one of the Indiana Jones movies, there is a scene where Indiana was between two chasms and across them spanned a bridge, but he had to step out into the chasm before he could see the bridge. At 45, making the career transition to go to medical school was a lot...
Confronting a “Bully” Gave Me Lifelong Confidence
I confronted a bully at only three years old and ironically, this defining moment, gave me confidence for the rest of my life. I lived in poverty as a child. I lived in an apartment complex with my family and the other would bring the whole farm with them: pigs,...
How A Professional Coach Got Me Unstuck & Into My Law Career
The road to becoming a lawyer had its challenges but it was the Bar Exam, waiting for me at the end of three years of law school that had me facing some inner weaknesses which were so profoundly overcome with the help of a professional coach. After All the Work of Law...
After Years of Deceit, Lies & Betrayal, I Rebuilt Trust (Slowly)
It wasn't easy to rebuild trust in my relationships because the problem started pretty early. Actually, it was sixth grade. I found a big grocery bag in a locker at school in the PE room. I knew what it was and I was curious. So, I emptied out my mom’s cigarettes...
I Quit My Job (Actually, I Made A Choice That Got Me Fired)
I had been relocated by my company to a new city, halfway across the earth….well, Okay, halfway across the U.S. Within weeks of this expensive upheaval in my life, the company I was working for folded. I found myself unemployed in a strange new place—no contacts, no...
Mom was in Jail. I was a Dropout. Why I Overcame My Obstacles in Life
Mom was in jail and I was a drop-out. My greatest struggle was about to be my greatest triumph. I was only 16 and for the second time, I dropped out of school. My mom had been thrown in jail temporarily for a month, but now she was arrested again and going away for...
CREATE A PROFITABLE COURSE
(Using Knowledge You Already Have)
PURPOSE: Follow Your Fit™
Your Business Growth Plan (How the Magic 10:1 Ratio Works)
After over twenty years of owning my own business, I will share with you the Magic 10:1 Ratio I wish I had understood when I started my business. Your Growth Plan: 10-1 Ratio When asked how I started my business, I joke that I started my business on faith,...
Letting Go vs. Holding On: How Do You Make the Right Choice?
A young child asked a woman how old she was. She answered, "39 and Holding.” The child thought for a moment, and then said, "And how old would you be if you let go?" Scary thought. I don’t know about you all but I have found this “Letting Go vs. Holding On” to be a...
Change is Good: Lean Into the Pain & Support, Don’t Enable
As a coach, course creator, or CEO, you are often asking your clients or employees to go through change and change is often rewarding, but difficult. Lean into the Pain As a mediator helping teams process through conflict, I had a saying, “Lean into the Pain.” I got...
Our Words Train Our Brains: I Can’t Help It is Powerlessness
There are four words in the English language, I hate the most. It’s these words: “I can’t help it.” I literally shutter when I hear it. Think of your brain (and all human brains) like clay that can be sculpted with small incremental shifts—which will then pivot your...
Hero & Human: The Paradoxes of Leadership Communication
The Leadership Paradox Successful leadership is the right mix of opposite characteristics, thus, the Leadership Paradox. Leaders are required to navigate a fast-moving freeway between being a Superhero on the one hand and a Real Human on the other. It is a delicate...
PROFIT: Bank Your Course™
Your Business Growth Plan (How the Magic 10:1 Ratio Works)
After over twenty years of owning my own business, I will share with you the Magic 10:1 Ratio I wish I had understood when I started my business. Your Growth Plan: 10-1 Ratio When asked how I started my business, I joke that I started my business on faith,...
PUNISHED FOR YOUR STRENGTHS at Work? 5 Ways to Follow Your Fit™
Albert Einstein said, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” This is the Science of Fit™. We are often punished for our strengths when we are in an environment that...
12 TYPES OF KNOWLEDGE You Need to Create Your Course
Did you know that having the right knowledge can dramatically impact your success and your income? There are 12 types of knowledge and each one matters. Having the right kind of knowledge can help you create an engaging course that would ensure the success of both the...
Use Your EXPERT POWER to 10x Your Consulting & Course Fees
Influence and Income are Only Two of the Advantages of Expert Power Today’s top digital content course creators, like Sherpas, help others reach incredible heights. You can make a big difference in people's lives Sherpas are trusted guides and guides for the climb...
8 Ideal Traits of an Epic Instructor Who Loves to Teach
Most of us, somewhere in our lifetime, has been the recipient of great teaching and have sat under the tutelage of a great instructor. Today Lifelong Learning is a must. Everyone in every professional community will be asked at some time to fill one or both...
PUBLICITY: Multiply Your Markets™
Your Business Growth Plan (How the Magic 10:1 Ratio Works)
After over twenty years of owning my own business, I will share with you the Magic 10:1 Ratio I wish I had understood when I started my business. Your Growth Plan: 10-1 Ratio When asked how I started my business, I joke that I started my business on faith,...
Letting Go vs. Holding On: How Do You Make the Right Choice?
A young child asked a woman how old she was. She answered, "39 and Holding.” The child thought for a moment, and then said, "And how old would you be if you let go?" Scary thought. I don’t know about you all but I have found this “Letting Go vs. Holding On” to be a...
Change is Good: Lean Into the Pain & Support, Don’t Enable
As a coach, course creator, or CEO, you are often asking your clients or employees to go through change and change is often rewarding, but difficult. Lean into the Pain As a mediator helping teams process through conflict, I had a saying, “Lean into the Pain.” I got...
Our Words Train Our Brains: I Can’t Help It is Powerlessness
There are four words in the English language, I hate the most. It’s these words: “I can’t help it.” I literally shutter when I hear it. Think of your brain (and all human brains) like clay that can be sculpted with small incremental shifts—which will then pivot your...
Hero & Human: The Paradoxes of Leadership Communication
The Leadership Paradox Successful leadership is the right mix of opposite characteristics, thus, the Leadership Paradox. Leaders are required to navigate a fast-moving freeway between being a Superhero on the one hand and a Real Human on the other. It is a delicate...