We asked some independent business coaches for their input on the challenges that business owners tend to face. What is the most common question that business owners ask you? “How can we get our culture fine-tuned to engage more of our staff, and retain / recruit top talent?” – John A. Page, LFHIMSS, Chair of Vistage Worldwide
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“In the same way that a good Wall Street investment appreciates in value, you want your investments of time and energy to offer high yields. They should make you feel good — happy, satisfied, energized, or relaxed.” Marc Eisenson, Gerri Detweiler, & Nancy Castleman Invest in Yourself: Six Secrets to a Rich Life Life satisfaction
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A growing number of individuals and couples are entering the ranks of the Sandwich Generation. What they have in common is that they are “caught in the middle” between the competing needs and wants of their dependent children and aging parents. In addition, they also need to prepare for their own retirement years and potential
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It’s undeniable that one of the best phrases you can hear in life is “you’re going to be a grandparent!” You probably picture your days as grandma and grandpa at t-ball games and ballet recitals, spoiling the kids with treats, and rediscovering your inner child with all kinds of games and crafts. Being a grandparent
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When someone starts to think about stopping working, it’s a total mindshift. For years, you’ve been in earnings mode with a constant income stream to support your needs. You’ve also been in a constant state of socialization (whether you liked it or not), with a boss, coworkers, and/or a team relying on you for guidance.
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Retirement is a transition like many other changes in life. Are you worried you’ll wind up retired and bored to death? Retirement is the time to stick your hand in the air and say “Pick me! I can help!” Be a joiner! Here’s a list of things to do when retired and bored, as well
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Living your most illuminated retirement means going for what you’ve always wanted, and for many that can mean putting together a moving checklist, seeking out retirement relocation tips, and moving to the home of your dreams. If you don’t know where to start, this blog will provide you with a moving checklist for retirees, packing
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Whether it be a holiday gift from a clueless relative, or colleagues who forgot it was your birthday, there’s nothing worse than a halfway thought-through gift. Finding the right retirement gifts can be a challenging, especially if you’re trying to find a retirement gift for women rockstars who rule their working world. Here are some
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If you’re contemplating retirement, I certainly hope you’ve thought about your ongoing healthcare needs. If you retire at the traditional age 65, as laws stand now, you’ll just transition onto Medicare, right? Problem solved? Unfortunately, it’s not that straightforward. Medicare has its coverage limitations, and will not pick up the tab for an extended need
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The holiday season is well over, so now it’s time to enter everyone’s favorite season of the year – tax season! (Just kidding, of course). Many folks, with the exception of the IRS, may feel as though filing taxes are a necessary evil. Others may think that “what’s done is done” and that there is
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