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Confrontation - The Thing No One Wants To Do

no@spam.com (Edward Gifford) — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 05:56:33 EDT

This talk draws on the work of John Maxwell and explores one of the most difficult task facing leaders and managers today. Confrontation is common in the workplace and organisations are deleteriously affected if poor relationships are not restored. The effect on morale, productivity, performance is serious. Read further if you want to learn how to confront in a positive way and get your team to pull together.

So What�s in Your Box? � From Success to Significance

no@spam.com (Edward Gifford) — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 05:27:57 EDT

We find ourselves in an unprecedented time in history – the most educated people in history, with a world full of options for meaningful work, yet many of us are unsure of just where we belong. Many men and women especially in the 30’s and 40’s are questioning the world view of success and are looking for more meaning and purpose in their lives. In this talk Dr Edward Gifford draws on his own experience and the work of Bob Buford and Kevin McCarthy to explore how we can we can deal with the issues of “Half-Time” in a practical, life changing way. How we can move from success to significance.

Enthusiasm � The Extra that Makes a Difference

no@spam.com (Edward Gifford) — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 04:35:12 EDT

Are you naturally an enthusiastic person or do you really struggle with the idea of being passionate about life and living? Life Coach, Dr Edward Gifford, writes that enthusiasm is one of the key determinants of success in life. He highlights leadership expert Dr John Maxwell’s eleven steps to enthusiasm as an effective and practical way to increase your personal impact.

Burnout or Balance

no@spam.com (Edward Gifford) — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 05:53:11 EDT

One of my roles as a life coach is to help people gain clarity and balance in their lives. This is the age of “hurry sickness” and we can witness this everyday as we travel on the roads, queue at shopping check outs, cross roads, being too busy to invest time with family or friends and so on. Men everywhere are struggling to balance day-to-day work and family pressures, learn new and changing technologies, and cope with personal financial pressures. Men’s lives are filled yet unfulfilled. These realities are impacting families and the workplace. Burnout is rife! Is your life anything like this?

Work-Life Integration

no@spam.com (Edward Gifford) — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 06:46:22 EDT

‘Hurry sickness’ is increasing as people struggle to manage their private and professional lives. Employers and employees are struggling to balance day-to-day work and family pressure, learn new and challenging technologies, stay fit and healthy, maintain relationships and cope with personal financial pressures. And they are failing. People’s lives are filled yet unfulfilled and these realities are impacting families and the workplace. Burnout is rife and the ripple effect on personal and professional life is alarming.

Valentines Day

no@spam.com (Edward Gifford) — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 06:39:12 EDT

Einstein said many years ago, "Everyone has two choices.We are either full of love or full of fear."

Is Your Marriage On-Purpose?

no@spam.com (Edward Gifford) — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 06:34:24 EDT

Central to being On-Purpose is the living out of the Purpose Principle.The outworking of this principle brings meaning and purpose to relationships at home and at work.This is about aligning the Purpose of the person with the Purpose of the organisation (Pp<->Po).

How to Improve the Quality of Your Life

no@spam.com (Edward Gifford) — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 06:13:28 EDT

Over the past weeks I have been work-shopping with people on the way we think – a sort of “check up from the neck up.” One of the concepts we explored was the very old psychological truth about ‘we can’t control the stimuli that come our way in life but we can control our response.’

Make This your Best Year Yet

no@spam.com (Edward Gifford) — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 06:01:26 EDT

The On-Purpose Secret for Success 1 - Your BEST year yet – Hit 2006 for Six!

Can you believe how quickly 2005 came and went? As you commence 2006, I'm sure you have great hopes and aspirations for the coming year and that you want 2006 to be your BEST year yet. Taking the letters of the word BEST we have pleasure in offering some secrets on how you can really make this year your BEST.

Do More of What You Do Best

no@spam.com (Edward Gifford) — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 01:31:57 EDT

You are the leader! People look to you for strategy, direction, and growth. But are you getting the most for your effort, energy and investment exerted at work? How do you get past obstacles to further growth?

The centerpiece is a strategic question, "What Do You Do Best?" Identifying "the best" is critical. It is always about the purpose of the organization.