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How to Have “The Best Hour of Your Week”

Author: Catharine EctonAug 24Categories: , , , No Comments

How to Have “The Best Hour of Your Week”

Coronavirus Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Health, Inspiration
“That was the best hour of my week!” So said my client Martha* after another very worthwhile and meaningful coaching session. It validated why coaching works. Here are some of the comments she and others have made during the past few weeks “before”...
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DC Life Coach Advice for Trying Times: Unmasking Our Toxic Positivity

Author: Catharine EctonJul 20Categories: , , No Comments

DC Life Coach Advice for Trying Times: Unmasking Our Toxic Positivity

Coronavirus Coaching, Life Coaching, Transition Coaching
When people share their fears with you about coronavirus, what do you say? When you share your worries, what do you hear? For those who are hurting, the usual “let’s keep it positive” perspectives might not fill the bill. Overly positive,...
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DC Life Coach, On Moving Forward: Separate Your “View” From Your “Vision”

Author: Catharine EctonJun 18Categories: , , , No Comments

DC Life Coach, On Moving Forward: Separate Your “View” From Your “Vision”

Case Studies, Coronavirus Coaching, Inspiration, Transition Coaching
What do you see from your window? Tell me, the DC Life Coach, I am listening. In the midst of our nation being hit hard by the coronavirus, the economic downturn, and the political problems, many of us are coping with upheaval in nearly every area of...
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The DC Life Coach: Thoughts on Productivity During the Global Pandemic

Author: Catharine EctonApr 27Categories: , , , No Comments

The DC Life Coach: Thoughts on Productivity During the Global Pandemic

Career Coaching, Coronavirus Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Life Coaching
If you’re at all like me right now, you’re in a bit of a struggle. Here in Washington, DC, we have been in lockdown for the COVID-19 pandemic for over a month. I have read several articles about productivity. Some say, let go of productivity....
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From the DC Life Coach: Coping With Coronavirus Anxiety

Author: Catharine EctonMar 18Categories: , , , , No Comments

From the DC Life Coach: Coping With Coronavirus Anxiety

Coronavirus Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Health, Inspiration, Life Coaching
In times of crisis, such as right now as our nation is experiencing the outbreak of the coronavirus, we must take extra care to keep ourselves in balance. Fretting, worrying, and panicking are draining and unproductive emotions. This afternoon I went...
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Words Matter: How to Use the Language of Love to Create Powerful Change in Your Life and Our World

Author: Catharine EctonJan 13Categories: , No Comments

Words Matter: How to Use the Language of Love to Create Powerful Change in Your Life and Our World

Life Coaching, Life Coaching for Women
My Life coaching clients have so much figured out before they call me. They are typically kind, successful people – but they still yearn for something more out of life. Unlike self-study through self-help books or the Internet, I work collaboratively...
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Small Acts of Kindness Make All the Difference

Author: Catharine EctonNov 25Categories: , , , No Comments

Small Acts of Kindness Make All the Difference

Emotional Intelligence, Holiday Challenge, Life Coaching, Relationships
“The longer I live, the more I notice how valuable it is to do one simple thing: be kind.” – James Clear In my work with life coaching clients through the years, I’ve learned that kindness counts. Kindness matters. Small, random...
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DC Life Coach Challenge Winner: Congratulations Pam!

Author: Catharine EctonSep 12Categories: , , , No Comments

DC Life Coach Challenge Winner: Congratulations Pam!

Case Studies, Holiday Challenge, Inspiration, Life Coaching
Next week fall starts in DC. With it, for my life coaching clients often comes a sense of new beginnings and unmatched possibility. Children go back to school, big kids go off to college and the federal fiscal year comes to a close. As a DC life coach,...
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How to Take a REAL Vacation: Replenish Yourself Challenge

Author: Catharine EctonJul 03Categories: , , , , , , , No Comments

How to Take a REAL Vacation: Replenish Yourself Challenge

Emotional Intelligence, Getting to Know Catharine, Health, Holiday Challenge, Life Coaching, Nature, New You, Special Offers
This month, I am on holiday! Over the years, I have learned to take time off so I can serve my clients better. During this time away, I will reset, refresh and tap even more deeply into my own personal creativity. Let’s have a “replenish yourself”...
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