Enjoy Success from the Inside/Out

  Everyone deserves a GOOD job and there is a GOOD job out there for everyone!                                                                                                     By, Career Coach Kathy Shabotynskyj September 2020. Noteworthy (and blog-worthy) due to two significant events. One major milestone has been on my horizon for 40+ years and the other, about 3 years in the making. These observations reinforce my passion for my Career Coaching practice and my gratitude for those who enhance my life through their hard work.  For a bit more than three years, a new roof has been needed. We patched and patched until my roofer spoke up, “Kathy, you need a new roof.”  I am thr...

How’s Your Communication Style Serving YOU? By, Nafije & Kathy Have you ever heard of the phrase Know thyself ! This motto is inscribed on the frontispiece of the Temple of Delphi in Greece. This phrase suggests that man must “examine their life” and live according to her/his nature. What great wisdom, and powerful motto this phrase contains. It is a vital reminder for all of us to sit back and reflect on our communications. We can take the wisdom from the quote and “practice” communicating, to enhance our personal leadership skills so we can “perform at our desired” level! In my cognitive science research, I learned that there are many communication styles, but they all fit into four main communication styles: Analytical, Direct, Supportive, and Initiating. Many theories explain the four main types of communication styles, and they agree that our style of communication is often “situational.”   We all have the dominant styles we use with different ...

By,  Kathy Shabotynskyj & Nafije Prishtina We wake up each day fresh and ready to go. We call our prayers and intentions out to the universe and plan our days based on our goals. Then, we go through the day accomplishing our goals, crossing off the tasks completed and celebrate our progress. In the process, we make sure to nurture our body with exercise, food and hydration. And then, of course, we step back and take the time to reflect and count our blessings. This way of living is wonderful and when we live life gracefully like this, we are living life to the fullest. However, it seems that the busier we become, the more we turn our thoughts to what more we need and what more we need to do.  Sometimes we just don’t take the time to be grateful for what we have.   Creating the habits of gratitude is very important. I believe incorporating time for self- reflection is the most important aspect of self-management and life success. When we take time to ...

By,  Kathy Shabotynskyj & Nafije Prishtina What is necessary to change a person is to change his awareness of himself. Abraham Maslow The greatest benefit to being self aware is helping us stay in control of ourselves, our emotions and thoughts. Just like the moon goes through different phases, we go through different life phases as well.  We experience ups and downs and we must stay self-aware and be responsible for self management of our energy and our actions while keeping ourselves centered. One very important attribute to be aware of is learning to identify personally stressful situations and how to respond to them. Self-monitoring is one strategy for increasing awareness such as keeping daily records of personal stressors (internal and external stressors.) Once a person is aware of stress-producing stimulation and responses, the next step is to learn new coping skills such as; 1. Improving diet and increasing exercise. Exercise training appears to incre...

What are your Productivity Enemies? By, Career Coach Kathy Shabotynskyj and Life/Business Coach Nafije Prishtina I know that you know what you want to do, you have stated your goals in writing using the SMART format, and you’re making good progress accomplishing that which you set your mind to doing. You're so good, you check that box completed. YAY you say with a smile. You also know that you're able to do more great things based on your past accomplishments. You're living the life you want, and you’re saying to yourself “Wow, I'm so awesome, I'm unstoppable, I'm a true shining star!” The above statement is true and I have experienced it many many times. I also have witnessed my clients sharing their successful experiences just like the above statement. That feeling is extraordinary so it is natural, it increases our dopamine and I believe it is almost contagious. Then sometimes, something happens.  The day starts out right, we list the “to do’s”...

Life Coaching and Career Coaching What is it all about?  WIIFM? (What’s In It For Me) By, Career Coach Kathy Shabotynskyj and Life/Business Coach Nafije Prishtina     Life Coach Institute defines coaching as a professional partnership collaboration between coach and client. The job of a Life Coach is to use a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires and guides the client to explore possibilities and find answers. Incorporating coaching skills and asking questions brings the client clarity around what is happening now and what they want for their future. A Life Coach is professionally trained to help you maximize your full potential. Think of your Life Coach as a tool to accelerate your success and reach your desired results of maximum personal and professional growth. The client receiving coaching has one requirement; a desire to grow. Paired with a willingness to change, Life Coaching will make a significant difference in a client...