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Author: Paula

  • 7 Secrets to a Stress Free Thanksgiving Free Teleclass

    Did you know Thanksgiving is just a week away? And, with Thanksgiving the official start of the “Holiday Season” (whatever that means), at least in the US, a whole host of other holidays are just around the corner. Does the thought of this season.. Make your palms sweat? Fill you with dread? Stress you out?…

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  • The Economics and Psychonomics of Halloween

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    Last night we got to experience Halloween in a new way. As a stand-in parent for our neighbor’s boy. So we did the march around the neighborhood with the rest of the adults shepherding kids on the trick or treating mission. As we wandered around I couldn’t help but think about the economics and psychonomics…

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  • Is the Wage Gap Reversed for Gays?

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    Traditionally women earn less than men. In fact I wrote about how $.25 can leave women millions short because of that gap. Yet, recent news from Time magazine may indicate the opposite holds true for gays and lesbians. According to a recent study: …gay men who live together earn 23% less than married men, and…

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  • Job Hunting and Scams

    My partner Kim is out hunting for a job while I am building my business post-layoff. So, needless to say there is a lot a focus in my household right now on finding and attracting employment and business opportunities. While she is still employed, she knows she has stayed way too long in a job…

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  • Sleeping With Money: What Does Money MEAN to You?

    I’ve been reading the book “Secrets of the Millionaire Mind” by T. Harv Eker recently and as I stumbled across one section I thought — now THAT is a Sleeping with Money topic! You see, as a coach I often work with people around changing their relationship with money. After all changing our beliefs, thoughts,…

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  • WWYD: Put Up With Lousy Service or Take Your Business Elsewhere?

    These days stellar customer service seems few and far between. Even companies with “good” customer service are often more like “acceptable”. While I don’t believe the customer is always right, I do believe if you are paying for a product or service, you should get what was promised and receive reasonable, polite service with a…

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  • National Coming Out Day – October 11, 2007

    Are you out in your professional life? Could that be your next step in your personal coming out process? It may just boost your bottom line in your finances, your career, and your personal confidence account. And, today is a great day to start creating a

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  • Coaching is an Investment Not an Expense

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    As a certified coach who walks my talk by always having my own coach I get to see the coaching profession from both angles – that of coach and client. One of the biggest questions that are always being asked is “Can I afford it?” If you’re someone looking to make the most of your…

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  • Navigating the Unemployment Compensation Waters

    Since I lost my job last month, I’ve been slowly but surely attempting to navigate a variety of transitional waters. One of them that is a fascinating study in complexity and administrivia is the realm of unemployment compensation. Until now I have never really had much experience with the whole process or the rules. Sure,…

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  • Is Anyone Responsible for Your Luggage When You Travel By Air?

    I recently got back from a wonderful vacation in Northern California. While I am thankful to say all my luggage and fine California Wines made their way back to Pennsylvania safe and sound, my experience in digging up details got me curious and concerned. All this thinking got started early in the trip as we…

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