Coaching Highlights

Have you felt like what everybody else was doing was not right for you? I have. So have you ever bucked the trend, and blazed your own path? Tell me about it.

In Chapter 9 of 14, J.T. Allen chooses to attend the University of Michigan to study political science but soon learns he finds business classes more interesting. Years later, as an entrepreneur, Allen applies business concepts, including incentive structures championed by author Ayn Rand, in identifying ways to address political problems in the education system.

In Chapter 5 of 14, stand-up comedy provides Matt Ruby continuous feedback via the crowd, known amongst stand up comedians as 'civilians', and comedian peers. Peer appeal helps comedians land slots on hosted comedy shows, but audience response remains top priority.

Aussie model Jennifer Hawkins poses for Marie Claire naked to promote healthy body confidence and gets a lot of back lash because she is deemed “too hot”. Ingrid gives her opinion and much more with a unique take on what women should be doing to achieve a healthy body, life and community. Come on girls let’s start living and stop fighting each other. Love yourself and love ALL others. It’s a free world.

Learn about the dangers of emotions when doing business. I talk about the fact that emotion is the driving force in many peoples business decisions and how scary and bad that is

Robyn McKay explains how living in the present and being mindful of your actions affects the brain.

In Chapter 15 of 15, non-profit executive Courtney Spence shares how secured school administration financing to launch what would eventually become her Students of the World. Spence pitches the idea to several Duke University administration officials. Early rejection pushes Spence to refine her pitch for investors. Ultimately, Spence connects with the VP Student Affairs, receives financing, and goes back to those who had rejected the idea and ultimately finance the project.

In Chapter 7 of 9, reporter and journalist Yoav Gonen finds joy in the assortment of experiences and people he meets writing news. He carries a passion for exploring and world travel in his personal life, visiting cultures dissimilar from the United States and embracing their respective, different ways of life.

In Chapter 3 of 13, as a 23-year old elected official in Connecticut politics, Mike Germano embraces his younger perspective and learns valuable lessons about preparation managing relationships and presenting arguments to older peers and constituents. Germano, co-founder of www.carrotcreative.com, a social media agency, now applies these lessons when engaging brand manager clients. He positions youth as an asset in social media, remaining mindful of his important role.

Learn how you can apply the principles of Feng Shui to help advance your career and direct your power in life.

All great minds think on paper. Clear the mind, reclarify goals, values and your purpose in life constantly. Journal and evaluate if you're on track. Have dialogs with yourself to solve problems. Paper helps you articulate thoughts and ideas.

Career Counselor Judith Gerberg shares some advice on how to bring enthusiasm into your work life, and how to use your skills and experience to the best of your advantage in your current workplace.

In Chapter 1 of 17, Gonen, a New York Post education reporter, shares why the human element in his reporting makes his job so fulfilling. In one instance, a young Bangladesh-born Muslim girl living in New York overcomes family and cultural obstacles to study her passion, biology, while in high school. Gonen details his experience discovering, researching, and writing the story that ultimately ended with the Muslim girl receiving a scholarship to study at Cornell.

In Chapter 17 of 17, entrepreneur, innovator and Moo.com founder Richard Moross reflects on his many days staring out the window in class, daydreaming about things other than his college philosophy, art, and politics classes. Moross looks to finds comfort defining his own systems and agenda, which pushes him to be an entrepreneur and start a company. In effect, Moross creates his own path and career ladder. He cites Malcolm Gladwell's writing on "Meaningful Work".