We’ve all been touched by the pain and loss of these last four months. The pandemic and the ongoing struggle for racial justice have changed our lives forever, and it’s hard to know how to move forward. But as devastating as it’s been, I believe in the power of hope: hope that we can learn… [Read More]
Lifelong Learning
Leap Forward Coaching’s TOP 5 Newsletters of the Decade!
I am filled with gratitude as I reflect on the past decade of sharing life, career, and coaching tips with readers through my Leap Forward Coaching newsletter. It is truly my joy and privilege to share encouragement, advice, and inspiration with you through your inbox! This month I invite you to revisit some of… [Read More]
Get Focused!
As we kick off another year, let’s talk about Getting Focused. Focus is about getting your mind, energy, and enthusiasm laser-pointed on what’s most important to you — then honing in on the goals that will drive and support your success. Warmly, Melanie Ott Inspirational Thoughts Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand…. [Read More]
Discovering & Working to Your Strengths
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]
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]
Be Interesting by Becoming Interested
Dale Carnegie once said, “You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.” In my latest newsletter, I talked about how to become a more interesting person [hyperlink], and many of the ideas and tips… [Read More]
Welcome to the NEW Leap Forward Coaching Blog
Welcome to the premiere post on the Leap Forward Coaching blog! It has been my pleasure to interact with you through many different means, from one-on-one coaching meetings, group coaching sessions, and individual coaching emails, to my coaching newsletters. I view this blog as just one more way for me to communicate with and encourage… [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]