Posts by Deb Dredden

Congratulations! Over these past few days you’ve done the initial challenging work of honest self-examination about what really matters in your life. You’ve created ideas about what you’d like your future to look like, and you’ve identified specific things, circumstances, or even people that should be removed from your life, because they are detrimental to…

If you’ve followed the Reboot steps so far, you’ve created the following: Before we move to the final steps of what’s required for a successful reboot, it’s important to pause and reflect on why you may not have yet been successful in creating lasting change in your life. The first, and most powerful reason is…

This is the part of the reboot where ACTION is required! Without it, all you’ve done is daydream up to this point. Step #5- Let’s start with baby steps here. You’ve already decided to create major change in your life by creating the Reboot list as well as the Eliminate List. Both lists are going…

Today I’ll continue to share more powerful tips on how to hit the reboot button on your life. If you missed yesterday’s email, you can access it here: Is it Time to Hit Life’s Reboot Button? So far, you’ve started with an open mindset about the possibility that you can create change in your life.…

It’s no secret to anyone who knows me that technology is not my bailiwick. I’m fortunate that I have people around me who are handy in that respect. Oftentimes, however, I’ve found that all I really need to do when mechanical things freeze up or get stuck, is to simply turn them off and back…

What’s standing in the way of you reaching the level of success you desire, enjoying a great relationship, or seeing your abs for the first time? Is the problem that you don’t know enough? No. Is there too much competition? Not even close. The only obstacle is a lack of mastery over yourself. Don’t believe it? That…

Have you ever felt like you were stuck in a rut? A routine? A pattern that you can’t seem to break? Do you keep getting results you DON’T want, with no idea how to begin generating results you DO want? If you answered yes to any of those questions, perhaps it’s time to explore the…

If I had a dollar for every Employee and/or Client who said to me, “Just tell me what to do and I’ll do it!”, I might be lounging on my custom deck overlooking the Amalfi Coast with a glass of Tignanello as I write this blog! So often we are quick to look elsewhere for…

How often do we make excuses for why we don’t do a thing in our lives, even though we know we will benefit from it? Many times, it’s this one simple word… And that word gives us our ‘out’, our excuse to stay in our comfort zone and by doing so, we keep our lives…

I’m listening to David Grohl’s audio book, ‘The Storyteller’, which I highly recommend. The legendary drummer from Nirvana and the Foo Fighters is indeed a gifted storyteller, thus the clever title. In one particular story, Grohl talks about being asked to stand in for the drummer of The Heartbreakers, Tom Petty’s band, and this gig…

This is a story that was posted on my Facebook page yesterday, written by Summer Grace Vanni as she shared her experience at the Detroit Metro Airport. It’s a story that demonstrates how even the smallest gestures can make an impact that dramatically shift someone’s experience. Prepare to be inspired… I was waiting in line…

As a leader, there are few elements of the job that are more challenging than delivering the message to one of your employees that there is a need for improved performance. Some leaders avoid it altogether, or delegate it to someone else. It’s not easy, I get it. But it is a HUGE part of…

Have you ever found yourself burdened down by a fear of rejection or criticism? In fact, this fear is so deep-seated that it has become a barrier in your life, keeping you from taking risks, chasing your dreams, or even something as simple as saying hello to a stranger on the street? I’ve been there.…

Prior to starting my own coaching business several years ago, I spent 3 decades in the retail industry, working as an Officer/Executive for several well-known companies. Throughout that time, I was privileged to be mentored by many terrific bosses who recognized potential in me that I didn’t always see in myself. They were, as one…

I’ve had several inquiries about my ‘rabbit hole’ experience- where I checked out for a couple of weeks for deep self-reflection and forward planning, and to also spend time with family over the holiday season. Many of the questions came around the structure of such a review exercise. To be transparent, I continue to morph…

Yesterday I briefly mentioned the practice of visualization when discussing my rowing workout, and imagining how I wanted to feel when I was done. That simple exercise provided an extra kick of motivation during the toughest part of the row, where my heart was pounding out of my chest. This is just a small example…

Coaching is one of the fastest growing industries on the planet.  I’m talking Life, Executive Leadership, Business, Relationship, Wealth, Health, Youth, Career, etc…these are just a few of the different coaching swim lanes you will find popping up everywhere, with more emerging every day.   And as with any rapidly growing business, the likelihood that…

OH, THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS… …frightful or delightful? As many of you know, my husband and I recently moved from Southern California to the beautiful state of Utah. We’ve been here now for almost 8 months, and we are absolutely loving it here! I don’t know that I’ve ever lived in a place where the…

Have you ever seen the ‘check engine’ light on your car’s dashboard?  Or perhaps felt those knife-blade sharp pains after a particularly rigorous workout?  Or the sadness you feel after an argument with someone you love?  Maybe you’re angry and frustrated following a critical conversation with someone at work.  Those are all signs that something…