Lauren, Thanks for writing Yes, we are all prone to know what to do, and even take steps in that direction, but then STOP when things become unfamiliar or when we get scared. One of the reasons why I’ve studied behavioral change so much is I am fascinated why we stop ourselves in the midst of change. I am guilty of it, myself–and have learned how to recognize when I begin to freeze up, and then start to identify why. There’s a great chart that I’ll add in one of the upcoming posts that identifies the “Change Process” and I’ve found it very helpful to determine what to do next (with myself, as well as my clients).

I cover the business side of things and the “How To’s” with my clients, but look for more development there in upcoming months! I’m working on some exciting stuff that I will speak more about soon Until then, enjoy China, and ‘see’ you online. I’ve been peeking at flights to China, how’s the weather in October??

Rasheed – I’m sure it has Especially when we are proactive in our lives and looking for the answers. I think if I had to sum up my purpose on earth it would be transformational change. I love everything about it– well, except that it is hard!! Good to hear from you :0)

Loved the four step process of transformation. I can see how that has happened in my life so many times.

Rasheed

I enjoyed this post very much. I laughed a bit when you mentioned in your Transformational Change section the part about going to the gym … how we convince ourselves we are making progress by getting the clothes or the gym membership but we never actually end up going!

And that happens way to often in life in general. The same could be said for those who want to live a life free of the 9-5 on their own terms in say, Thailand! We can read the blogs and books all we want on how to do it, but sometimes, you just need to do it! Of course, transformational change is much easier said than done at times, but we can all do it.

I hope your coaching is going well! I’d love to hear a post more about the business side of your blog – how are you attracting clients, who are you aiming for, what have you been learning etc? What strategies in coaching and consulting have you used that have been truly effective or not so much?

Okay, well, time for me to go walk around crazy streets of Beijing – hope you’re enjoying the beautiful beaches of Krabi!
- Lauren

I’ve never done any type of formal coaching, but I have guinea pigged some friends into changing the way they think about some things. It’s fun for true.

Having had the joy of working with you the past couple of years, I know firsthand the amazing changes one can make when working with the RIGHT coach. At 50, I have learned that I have the power to become, not a different person, but the person I want to be. It’s been a journey, but you’ve been holding my hand each time I stepped off the cliff. As a result, I have the life I always wanted, my business is thriving and virtually runs itself, I have time to pursue other dreams.

But the biggest miracle is the ripple effect.Through working with you, my employees, clients, friends and family have all been touched.That’s the real magic.Thanks.