Coaching Survey Results

If you have experienced coaching, what’s the best part about it?

New Perspective (36%)

You would be amazed how looking at the same problem in a new light can change everything. Coaching doesn’t change your circumstances, but it changes your outlook and hope of the situation. All of a sudden you feel more confident, more in control and more motivated!

More motivation/effort on my part (24%)

Coaching is about YOU doing more. You become more motivated because it’s my job to understand what it is you want and show you how to get it. If you knew the solutions to your problems, wouldn’t you be more motivated?!

Increased Confidence (20%)

Confidence comes from knowing what you do best and doing more of it. Identifying and maximizing your strengths is my main focus when I coach people. Why spend time contemplating your weaknesses? Did you know you have the greatest room for growth in the areas of your strengths? More confidence makes you feel you can conquer the world!

Accomplishing More (20%)

In coaching you reach your goals FASTER. It’s that simple. It is not restricted to one area, it’s basically a free for all. Where you want to go, I follow. They’re YOUR goals, I just want to see you reach them. I believe coaching makes you more efficient. The more successful you are, the more successful I am.

So what are you waiting for?! If you’ve tried it, tell you friends about it. If you haven’t call (310) 295-0046!

Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

Leadership Profile: Vanessa Van Petten

Here is the first installment of "Leadership Profiles." I have asked a series of questions to up and coming leaders that I know personally. They will share their thoughts on leadership and you can respond and interact with them!

Vanessa Van Petten
Teen Author of You're Grounded! and Creator of OnTeensToday.com

How has "Teens Today" affected you as a leader?
Building a blog, a company and a brand from scratch has been one of the most difficult and fun things I have ever had to do. In terms of being a leader, it taught me to be patient and to keep working even if I did not always know the final outcome I was working toward. I have had to inspire youth and parents and that has made me conscious of my every word and action and how it would affect my readers and users.

Who are some leaders who have been role models for you?
Candice Carpenter, the founder of iVillage has been the ultimate role model for me. She has been a leader in the business world, in the online arena, for her readers, and to women everywhere. She created iVillage when there was nothing else like it on the web to bring women entertainment advice and a community. She was able to make money while also doing good things for the world around her.

What is the best advice about being a leader that you'd like to share with everyone?
Dream big, work hard and you will get there.

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What is the Most Important Trait of Leader?

Defining what makes a great leader is a challenging task. What you value in a leader is usually what you expect of a leader. I remember having a 4-hour long discussion during a class in my Master's program debating the most important traits of a leader, yet we still could not come to a consensus! That shows how difficult defining a leader can be! For me, the most important trait is integrity. Integrity is doing the right thing, no matter what. It is sticking to your word and following through with your commitments - consistently. Integrity is honesty. It is being able to trust what someone says. I believe it is the foundation of a leader. I've seen people get hired for their talents or abilities, but get fired for their character flaws. When a leader is "safe" and can be trusted, it is the beginning of a leader's lifelong legacy....

Now that's how I feel. Tell me what you believe is the most important trait of a leader!

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