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The number one reason relationships fail isn’t poor communication or growing apart or any of the other many reasons people give for the end of a relationship; it’s a lack of commitment to do whatever it takes to make the relationship work. At least that’s the view from the therapist’s chair in which I sit. In today’s world where there are so many single, separated and…

Anatomy of a Community Start-Up...Read About BarCamp Sarasota in the latest BizGuide.

2010 Winter & Spring Schedule…

Congratulations Kim Hill You've Won This Pair of Shoes

Are you a movie lover? Have you ever had a secret desire to be a film critic? This Saturday, you can have the opportunity for the day. It sounds like a day any film lover would enjoy with three films to preview and evaluate. The films include a feature comedy, a short film (you’ll help determine if it’s made into a feature film) and a documentary already slated to premiere at…

Healing with Bioenergy

A long time Bioenergy-healer both here and internationally, Csongor Daniel will share some of his knowledge through a 6 hour seminar at Family Chiropractic in Sarasota on March

20^th.

Bioenergy-healing, or…

Florida officials have taken a more aggressive stance against the…

Did any of you bristle when you read this tip? Many people are uncomfortable expressing anger. Most people express it poorly. Often, anger is expressed in indirect ways –an exasperated or harsh tone, silent withdrawal, sulking or a sarcastic remark. When anger is expressed indirectly, the other person involved feels the anger, but is clueless as to what triggered the reaction. What is being unspoken often feels like…

The Value of Communication can't be taken for granted. It is way more than saying what you have to say. Is anybody listening? How would you know if people understood what you were trying to communicate to them? Wouldn't they need to indicate somehow that they got it? I have heard friends quickly say, "know what I mean", but not wait to find out!

What is your role as the receiver? You hear what is said, but now the question is did you hear what you wanted to hear, or did you…

There are several things a person can to do be an effective and memorable speaker. A while back, I was a member of Toastmasters International for six and a half years. These are some of the things I learned and continue to use in my motivational presentations.

1. Have a strong opening - I often begin with a question to immediately engage your audience.

2. Continue to engage the audience by asking them questions during the presentation.

3. Remember - less is more. Better to…

Dear Coach:

In the past year I have gotten a divorce, moved to a new city and had to find new employment after working for the same company for 15 years, and my financial…

In the news there has been a lot of publicity about Jaycee Dugard and what she is doing to return to a “normal” life. Part of her healing comes from an unexpected source, horses. There is a very deep bond between a horse and a human. See More Horse Stories Here.…