Top 10 Ways to Transition through COVID-19

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image of face mask, goggles, and protective gown and colorful words CORONA VIRUS Top 10 Ways to Transition through COVID-19 by Melody Taylor-Fliege COVID19 – this! COVID19 – that! It seems never to end! Yet every day the sun rises and sets, and we have another opportunity to work with parts of ourselves that this virus does not let us escape—some good, some not so good! While dealing… Read more »

Leading Through Ambiguity

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Image ambiguity word cloud “Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what’s going to happen next.”Gilda Radner Whether you’re leading a team of executives online through working at home or several pre-teens through homeschooling, ambiguity is center stage. How can you get settled into this new space… Read more »

Extraordinary Times of Covid19

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Image of Sad Schoolgirl with face mask bored feeling depressed and lonely in empty playground as school is closed. Restrictions and lockdown as Coronavirus containment measures. With Quote Extraordinary Times of Covid19 "Extraordinary accomplishments are only achieved when we are able to overcome extraordinary challenges." by O.J. Brigance “Extraordinary accomplishments are only achieved when we are able to overcome extraordinary challenges.”O.J. Brigance Extraordinary times call for extraordinary cooperation, thinking, and dealing with right now! Keeping yourself, friends, colleges, and kids’ brains active, combatting loneliness, staying sane in the drastic situations you may be facing – all are part of new daily struggles caused… Read more »

Conscious Breathing Against COVID19

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Image Delivering Food To A Self-isolate Woman or Quarantine At Home with quote, "The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word 'crisis.' (危机 Wéijī) One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger--but recognize the opportunity." --John F. Kennedy “The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word ‘crisis.’ (危机 Wéijī) One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger–but recognize the opportunity.”John F. Kennedy Spring Equinox today marks the earliest Spring in 124 years! If covid19 is not crazy enough, add in a… Read more »

Challenge to increase your integrity

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A word cloud of integrity related items “Integrity is choosing courage over comfort; choosing what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy; and choosing to practice our values rather than simply professing them.”Brene Brown Today I challenge you to strengthen areas where you feel your integrity is weaker to bring more balance and fulfillment to your entire life. Examine what… Read more »

Lead towards courage and values despite fear

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Image of Group of people with business trainer at management seminar with blog post title Lead towards courage and values despite fear “You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing you think you cannot do.”Eleanor Roosevelt, former First Lady of the United States When asked the difference between fear and armor, social scientist and author, Brene Brown described that the… Read more »

What to do when your life is up-in-the-air?

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Cartoon image of man reading newspaper in chair and woman standing on bricks on beach looking at incoming tsunami and words "Oh great, just when I've cleaned up from the earthquake." For coaching blog post titled, "What to do when life is up-in-the-air?" Crossroads Your relationship ended! You got laid off, fired, or decided to quit and need a new job; or even a new career! You need to move for whatever reason! ALL AT THE SAME TIME!!! Also, separately these crossroads are intense! The emotion is strong! The stress levels are high! Or better yet, you feel both… Read more »

Today’s Takeaway from BestOF Group Coaching -Beijing China – 21 November 2019

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Image of diverse group of people living in Beijing China attending Life Coaching With Melody's BestOF Group Coaching using The 5-Elements Coaching Tool Today’s Takeaway from BestOF Group Coaching -Beijing China – 21 November 2019 is: “Out of clutter, find simplicity.”Albert Einstein The 5-Elements can help you break through the Great Wall obstacle between you and your objectives in life. Many times, the barriers between your current position and where you want to be appear indestructible, yet are… Read more »

Today’s Takeaway from Globerweb and DNB Diplomatic Network Beijing Group Coaching – Beijing, China – 05 November 2019

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Image of a group of diplomats living in Beijing China attending a professional development group coaching sponsored by DNB Diplomatic Network Beijing and Globerweb Expat community Today’s Takeaway from Globerweb and DNB Diplomatic Network Beijing Group Coaching – Beijing, China – 05 November 2019 is: “Balance, peace, and joy are the fruit of a successful life. It starts with recognizing your talents and finding ways to serve others by using them.”Thomas Kinkade I had the opportunity to share my coaching with… Read more »

Today’s Takeaway from Coffeeshop Group Coaching – Beijing, China – 17 October 2019

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Image Beijing China Financial District with words Takeaway From Beijing China Thursday 17 October 2019 Coffeeshop Coaching Today's takeaway from Free Coffeeshop Group Coaching - Beijing, China - 17 October 2019 is: “Be kind. Be thoughtful. Be genuine. But most of all, be thankful.” –Author Unknown You want to expand yourself past your current boundaries into a bigger, better version of yourself. Self-expression comes in a myriad of forms, but authentic expression can be... Read more »