Life Coaching

How Emotionally Intelligent People Handle Criticism

Author: Catharine EctonJan 17Categories: , , , No Comments

How Emotionally Intelligent People Handle Criticism

Emotional Intelligence, Inspiration, Life Coaching, Transition Coaching
As a Washington, DC based Life Coach, I’ve found this to be true: none of my life coaching clients welcome criticism. It’s human nature to enjoy being right and feel a sense of hurt when we’re wrong. HOWEVER … the right type of...
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Life Coaching for the New Year: The Power of Cozy

Author: Catharine EctonJan 02Categories: , , , , No Comments
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Life Coaching for the New Year: The Power of Cozy

Career Coaching, Inspiration, Life Coaching, New Year, New You
In my Washington, DC Life Coaching, I find that many of my clients have created a life that’s stuck in stone, a calendar full of shoulds, people pleasing, self-doubt and fears that are obeyed instead of challenged. Busy people often feel they are...
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10 Mindfulness Tips from the DC Life Coach to Help Combat Holiday Stress

Author: Catharine EctonDec 17Categories: , , No Comments

10 Mindfulness Tips from the DC Life Coach to Help Combat Holiday Stress

Holiday Challenge, Inspiration, Life Coaching
It’s mid-December, and the holiday season is in full swing! If you’re like me, you’re enjoying the fun, the family, the celebrations, the mad dash to finish things up before the end of the year. It’s exciting! But more often than...
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The Life Coach Says: My Top 25 Ways to Open Yourself to New Possibilities

Author: Catharine EctonDec 07Categories: , , , No Comments

The Life Coach Says: My Top 25 Ways to Open Yourself to New Possibilities

Inspiration, Life Coaching, New Year, New You
I often look at interesting architecture, like the building pictured, and wonder how the architect came up with such new innovative ideas. How can we free ourselves up from what’s been done in the past and begin to see what’s possible? My...
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Tapping Into Your “Horse Sense”

Author: Catharine EctonNov 01Categories: , , No Comments

Tapping Into Your “Horse Sense”

Emotional Intelligence, Getting to Know Catharine, Life Coaching
“Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people.” -W.C. Fields I was mesmerized by the interactions of a horse, unresponsive to training so far, and a professional “horse whisperer.” As the two interacted...
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Invite More Playfulness into Your Life

Author: Catharine EctonOct 11Categories: , ,

Invite More Playfulness into Your Life

Life Coaching, Life Coaching for Authenticity, Life Coaching for Women
Often, when my ambitious Washington, DC life coaching clients come to me with their “big goals” and aspirations, I ask them: “Where are you finding your creativity?” This is often met with blank stares. My hardworking clients...
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