What are you good at? I mean, really good at? It might be a skill, like writing; it may be a more intangible quality, like listening or leading. Whatever it is, each of us has natural strengths. As 2013 kicks off, I’d like to discuss a key component in executing a satisfying and fulfilling life:… [Read More]
Archive Newsletter
Take Control by Saying No
This edition is about Saying No: making choices in alignment with your purpose, and having the courage to turn down commitments that may distract you from your intentions and living your best life. I hope you find at least one idea to inspire and encourage you. Warmly, Melanie Ott Inspirational Quotes When you say yes… [Read More]
Live Courageously!
This edition is about Living Courageously: taking bold leaps of faith in the major areas in your life. By overcoming fear, you can empower yourself to transform your life into one which is meaningful and truly fulfilling. I hope you find at least one idea to inspire and encourage you. Warmly, Melanie Ott Inspirational Quotes… [Read More]
Your Vision — Let It Inspire You!
This edition is about Life Visions: creating powerful visions for each major area in your life. By developing a vision for your ideal future, you can empower yourself to transform your life into one which is meaningful and truly fulfilling. I hope you find at least one idea to inspire and encourage you. Warmly, Melanie… [Read More]
How to Be Interesting
This edition’s topic is How to Be Interesting. Interesting people light up a room, draw a crowd, and are sought after for relationships by friends and co-workers. Fortunately, being interesting is a characteristic that can be enhanced and developed in all of us. I hope you find at least one idea to inspire and encourage… [Read More]
Grit: Passion, Perseverance, and Patience
This edition’s topic is Grit: Passion, Perseverance, and Patience. The concept of grit is that if you stick with something long enough, your passion and determination will pay off; it is only when you give up that you fail to achieve. I hope you find at least one idea to inspire and encourage you. Warmly,… [Read More]
The Pursuit of Happiness
The New Year is a time for celebration and looking forward, making it the perfect time to bring more happiness into your life. This edition’s topic is The Pursuit of Happiness: finding peace, joy, and true happiness in your career, relationships, and spiritual life. I hope you find at least one idea to inspire and encourage you. Warmly, Melanie Ott… [Read More]
Happy Thanksgiving from Leap Forward Coaching! (Cultivating Generosity)
Thanksgiving evokes emotions and actions of gratitude – from expressions of gratefulness shared at the family dinner table and decorations bearing reminders to “Give Thanks” to feelings of plenty as we survey harvest’s bounty and the blessings in our own lives. Thanksgiving is also the perfect time to express generosity, both personally and professionally. This… [Read More]
Cultivate Lifelong Learning
September 2011 Lifelong Learning: Cultivating a Spirit of Curiosity and Intention Greetings! Welcome to the Leap Forward Coaching e-newsletter. Our topic for this edition is Lifelong Learning: cultivating a spirit of curiosity and intention for personal growth, to achieve your most meaningful goals, and your most fulfilled life. I hope you find at least one suggestion,… [Read More]
Declutter
Summer 2011 Declutter: clear your mental and physical spaces to achieve well-being and an inspired life. The amount of “stuff” we accumulate is mind-boggling. As a result, our minds and spaces become overloaded with unnecessary and unwanted items that bog down our lives and leave us swimming in a sea of clutter. Resolve to add… [Read More]