Coaching Highlights

In Chapter 20 of 20, author and leadership expert Simon Sinek shares why human, physical interaction creates deeper relationships than Internet communication. Sinek notes that sheer physicality limits the Internet and its communication tools - Facebook, Twitter, blogs - ability to develop lasting, trusted bonds. He finds the Internet great at three things: one, connecting people; two, finding and sharing information faster; and three, increasing transaction speed, but not cement relations.

Gloria Starr explains the correct etiquette for eating dessert when formal dinning.

In Chapter 9 of 22 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, author Nina Godiwalla answers "How are You Learning to Adapt Your Message to Reach Broader Audiences?" Godiwalla spends considerable time on the public speaking circuit while promoting her book. By listening to audience stories and challenges, Godiwalla accepts responsibility to be the voice of the unspoken and unheard on workplace diversity issues in corporate America. Godiwalla is the author of "Suits: A Woman on Wall Street".

Dr. Ted Feinberg explains how one can cope with a suicide loss.

In Chapter 1 of 18 in his 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, Internet entrepreneur Anatole Faykin shares how emigrating from Russia to the United States at 13-years old, Faykin learns to listen to learn the language and how others spoke. He also learns that surviving the American high school experience is far more challenging than moving into foreign cultures. As a result, it makes sense since high school Faykin has lived all over the world. Faykin is the founder of Tuanpin.

In Chapter 2 of 22 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, author Nina Godiwalla answers "What is Getting Easier and What is Getting Harder in Your Life?" She notes how she has pushed herself to overcome challenges and identify with and connect to a tribe of like-minded aspirational peers. Through the process, she finds it getting easier to find herself. What becomes more difficult is putting this into action. Godiwalla is the author of "Suits: A Woman on Wall Street".

Gloria Starr explains the correct etiquette for conversation at a formal dinner gathering.

In Chapter 13 of 13 of his 2010 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, executive and private life coach Garren Katz shares how his sales skills apply in his executive and life coaching practices. Katz notes the fundamental need to establish trust and its applicability across both professions. He highlights early career examples selling roofing and establishing trust in relationships to help customers make big financial decisions.

Gloria Starr explains the correct etiquette when adding milk and sugar to your tea or coffee.

In Chapter 4 of 22 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, author Nina Godiwalla answers "How Do You Define and Measure Success in Your Work as a Writer?" Godiwalla realizes the importance of sharing personal experiences to create conversations, especially knowing so many that have struggled with workplace discrimination who elect not to share their stories. She builds upon this sharing and then be able to change others lives by speaking to them.

In Chapter 1 of 22 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview, author Nina Godiwalla finds she is at her best when she is doing something meaningful. She goes into detail about when and how this happens and what it allows her to project that energy into the world. She shares how as a child she learned to appreciate and embrace dance. As Godiwalla focuses more and more on dancing, she learns progressively cultivates her passion, deriving happiness from the process.

Difficult people can be bad for your health if you let them stress you out. Mary Bolster, editor of Natural Health Magazine, has some excellent reminders to help you deal with the difficult people in your life.

Gloria Starr explains the correct etiquette in telling someone they have food in their teeth at the dinner table.

Taking care of aging parents can be a major source of stress. Here’s how to cope.

In Chapter 19 of 20 in his 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, author and leadership expert Simon Sinek shares the importance of differentiating friends from acquaintances. Sinek compares acquaintances sharing common interests, for example Facebook friends, from actual friends. When discussing a mutual connection, Sinek has learned to ask sharper questions to differentiate between the two to receive better context on an introduction or relationship.