Past Coach Talks
Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out Jan 17, 2008
This Coach Talk is packed with articles and exercises ranging from discovering your true nature to changing the way that you relate to money. The featured article uses Timothy Leary's 40 year old phrase, "Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out" to focus on bring more of your Self into what you do.
Year In Review Dec 18, 2007
Reflections on the past year at Bill Baren Coaching, intentions for the New Year, and the famous "Best Of 2007" picks for movies, books, and music.
Flip A Coin Nov 29, 2007
"I need to flip more coins." That's what the email from my client read. What it was really saying is that we lose so much time, energy and often money in the process of making a decision. This Coach Talk explores the process of making decisions and offers an exercise to help you "Get Unstuck and Get Going!"
Human Beings vs. Human Doings Nov 13, 2007
We all get busy and sometimes it seems all we do is go from place to place, task to task. What if you stopped and considered who you were being during the course of your day? Are you being happy, annoyed, satisfied, impatient? This Coach Talk explores how being yourself naturally leads to doing which in turn creates the results you want.
Prioritize What's Important Jul 12, 2007
What's important to you? It sounds like a simple question, yet most of the time we are not consciously aware of the answer. And if that's the case, we are certainly not allocating enough time and energy to doing things that will allow us to have that which we want. This Coach Talk is dedicated to exploring the importance of prioritizing what's important. It also includes an exercise to help you choose what to prioritize and how to do it.
15 Minutes of Fame Apr 12, 2007
In my years of being committed to my own personal and spiritual growth, I have noticed how I continually attract people, clients and situations that allow me to let go parts of my programming that are not working for me and are ready to be shed. I am now more boldly stepping into embracing this wonderful way the Universe is assisting me in my journey.
My Own Private Oscars Feb 25, 2007
In the week after the Oscars, I wanted to share my favorite films of the last year. Some are entertaining, some are spiritual, some are informational and all of them highly recommended.
Whisper of a Call Dec 12, 2006
One of my wonderful clients has quit her job. She is delighted at the prospect of devoting herself full-time to her business and her life?s work. She was arriving at the last big staff meeting, at her now past-employer?s, with the intention of breaking the news of her departure to most of her colleagues. How will they react? Will they be supportive of her pursuing her dream?
Life and Happiness May 5, 2006
This Coach Talk is dedicated to the memory of Micah Mei I was reluctant to start this Coach Talk with a topic that brings up so much sadness and discomfort for most people. Yet, to begin with anything else would simply be disingenuous. The 1 1/2 year-old daughter of two of my dear friends unexpectedly passed away this month. Can anything be done or said to help this family deal with the pain, the numbness and the realignment of life without their daughter? Probably not. I do want to pass on the message from the father of Micah Mei (at least my version of what I understood from his speech at the funeral):
Reality - What a Concept? Apr 2, 2006
I've always found travel to be one the most significant sources of emotional, physical and spiritual recharge. Just being away from the regular daily rituals of life and business can create a fresh perspective. Travel gives us an opportunity to get off the treadmill of our regular lives - away from the forces that create the illusion of forward movement. Upon our return, we are able to see our lives in a much more objective way. This perspective allows us to get more traction for conscious personal and career movement. Check out my personal reflections section to read a bit about my recent travels.
How Do You Handle Adversity? Mar 23, 2005
"Shining in the Dark" - Another Brilliant Story from my friend, Corii, about a carrot, an egg, and a cup of coffee. You will never look at a cup of coffee the same way again.
The Journey Mar 1, 2006
It's not always easy for me to start writing my Coach Talks, but when I finally do get started, I remember how much I enjoy it. I love the process of writing, of sharing my ideas and of coming up with new ways of thinking for myself. I often find greater clarity around ideas I thought were clear in the first place. So why is it so hard for me to start something I enjoy so much? Why have I not published this newsletter in over 3 months?
Belive and Be Inspired Aug 15, 2005
Am I Successful Enough? Jul 22, 2005
I am on a mission to redefine success. It is so often in our culture we define success in terms of what we do and not who we are. What would the world look like if success was measured by who we are being ? a loving father, a dedicated lover, a conscious business person, a compassionate human being. There is a great movement in today?s business climate to expand the definition of success from one ?p? to three ?p?s.? Many organizations are starting to define their own success from the perspective of their profit and additionally the planet and the people. This creates a holistic approach to business rather than a singular track ?money approach? to the situation. These companies do enjoy profits as well, but without sacrificing our planet nor people in the process. This works on a personal level as well. If we define our success solely based on how much money we are earning or how much power we have, we ultimately forget the greatest impact we can have on this planet. The greatest impact we can have is to be the best person we can be. If we learn to be more compassionate toward ourselves, our capacity to be more compassionate towards others effortlessly increases.
Why Does Coaching Work? Jun 15, 2005
Because coaching is a relatively new profession and most people I know haven't had any direct experience with it, the question of why coaching works is something I frequently hear. One of the biggest misconceptions is that coaching is about giving advice. I believe that all of the answers we seek are inside of ourselves. We shouldn't go to a coach to be told what to do. The reason to go to a coach is to empower yourself to listen to your own inner voice. Seeking outside help can be beneficial to your development or it can be an escape. Pushing the responsibility away from your self, from your own truth, and going with someone else's view is only a short term solution.
Best Year of our Lives Jan 6, 2005
Has this scenario ever happened to you? It's January 1st and it feels good to have all the resolutions written down. You feel hopeful and refreshed. 2005 will be a great year! Then six, five, four or perhaps even one week later, we find we have already broken many of our resolutions or have not taken any steps to getting what we want. Perhaps next year?
