Follow an Expert by Colle Davis Several years ago, I saw an excellent example of following an expert. I was invited as a guest for a weekend at Sebring Raceway in Florida. One of my hosts, Jim, was a sports photographer specializing in auto racing. He built his career taking pictures of new drivers, sending …
Need to Change Jobs? Or, Are you Just Restless? -by Colle Davis There are times when we find ourselves in a space that doesn’t quite fit who we are. When your routine is mundane, your rewards seem flat, you grow restless as time passes, and you become increasingly uncomfortable. Nothing we do seems to fill …
Non-Scary Risk Taking by Colle Davis Today’s MyCoach’s Notes creates surprising and often immediate results. Are you READY? “The bigger the risk, the bigger the rewards.” This statement carries some implied acceptance that one is willing to take risks. What is not said is that taking risks of any size that don’t work will still …
Next Exit Syndrome – by Colle Davis Picture the following scenario: You are driving down the freeway, and suddenly it occurs to you that you must have missed your exit. You ask yourself, “How is that possible? I was paying attention and have been on this road many times before, so how could I …
Coffee Bump -by Colle Davis Coffee is not my thing; however, my wife and our best friends are all coffee lovers. They need their coffee, mainly in the morning, to feel awake and alive, but they may also indulge in a second cup at some point in their busy days. Therefore, I enjoy making coffee …
Sunk Cost By Colle Davis Your past is not important. What you learned from your past is invaluable. Everything paid for in the past is termed a ‘sunk cost.’ That cost is no longer useful or accurate. The impact is confirmed on a spreadsheet, BUT the effect has worn off, and a new perspective is …
Are You Ready to be a Kingmaker? By Coach Colle Davis History Machiavelli’s The Prince was written in the 15th and 16th Centuries during the era of monarchs and cruel despots. The author offered advice to those seeking a higher station, the sycophants, schemers, and hangers-on in the realm, who wanted to stay alive by …
Your Only Job By Coach Colle Davis If you are in sales and good at selling, you bypass or override other people’s objections to get the deal. It is your job, you love it, and in most cases, it pays well. If a prospect allows you to give them a presentation, they are already looking for …
Is Your Boss Salvageable? by Coach Colle Davis Do you want to salvage your boss? Is your boss even salvageable? Are they worth the time, effort, and expense of bringing them into line being a caring adult and an effective leader? These questions come up too often, though they are seldom stated aloud. They arise …
Puma or Fear Reduction Process by Coach Colle Davis This process allows you to alter how you think about someone you dislike. It can also change how you think and feel about someone you fear or would love to intimidate. You are about to learn a method that will reduce your uncomfortable feelings about a …