Author Archives: Don H. Morris

About Don H. Morris

As a a life coach, I help people clarify their goals and create a compelling vision to accomplish them. Learn more at my website, Encouragement Plus.

Tales of No: The Consequences of Unassertiveness

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Don H. Morris

Some people have never learned to set interpersonal boundaries by saying “No” to the unreasonable demands of others. Their lives are characterized by unassertiveness. This can have disastrous consequences. Here are two stories about friends of mine. The first story … Continue reading →

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Managing Frustration

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Don H. Morris

“Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion .  I myself prefer to laugh.” ~ Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. Have you ever had one of those days (weeks? months? years?) when nothing was going right and an important deadline … Continue reading →

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Thining and Talking Solutions

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Don H. Morris

“Leaders think and talk about the solutions. Followers think and talk about the problems.” ~ Brian Tracy When problems hit, they often hit hard and long. It is easy to focus on what’s missing or what isn’t working. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Looking for Littlest Bits

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Don H. Morris

Many coaches, virtual assistants and small business owners want to make a difference in the world in addition to making a living. This is a noble goal, but without some specific planning it is often only an unfulfilled wish. I … Continue reading →

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All About Networking Groups with Leni Chauvin

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Don H. Morris

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Networking Groups But Didn’t Know Who to Ask: A Q and A with Leni Chauvin Leni Chauvin of Attract Clients Galore is the co-moderator for the New Coach Connection discussion list’s “Full Practice … Continue reading →

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How to Set Message Rules in Outlook Express

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Don H. Morris

Hi, Everyone, Those of us who get lots of messages in our email Inbox every day day may find it difficult to keep them all straight unless we set up message filters, which most email programs allow. This is especially … Continue reading →

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How to Change Your Email Delivery Settings on a Yahoo Group

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Don H. Morris

Hi, Everyone, The NCC Connectors, the team of moderators who oversee the New Coach Connection discussion list, are sometimes asked how to edit membership details on the New Coach Connection list. Members may want to change the email address the … Continue reading →

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NCC Coaching Trends 2009 #15: Marion Franklin

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Don H. Morris

NCC Coaching Trends 2009 Interview No. 15: Marion Franklin Marion Franklin, MS., MCC, of LifeCoachingGroup.com, is a long-time member of the New Coach Connection discussion list and one of the NCC Connectors. Marion is a great source of insight about … Continue reading →

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NCC Coaching Trends 2009 #13 & #14: Andrea J. Lee & Angela Spaxman

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Don H. Morris

NCC Coaching Trends 2009 Interview No. 13: Andrea J. Lee Andre a J. Lee, of AndreaJLee.com, is a leading figure in the coaching community from Canada. Andrea has been involved with the New Coach Connection since its founding by Candye … Continue reading →

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NCC Coaching Trends 2009 #12: Diane Krause-Stetson

Posted on March 1, 2009 by Don H. Morris

NCC Coaching Trends 2009 Interview No. 12: Diane Krause-Stetson Diane Krause-Stetson, J.D., MBA, IAC-CC, of LeadYourLife.com, is an old friend of mine from a coaching study group we were in several years ago. Diane was a corporate attorney before becoming … Continue reading →

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Marketing Aversion: Yikes, Yuck, Yay, Yawn or Yes?

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Don H. Morris

In a previous post I mentioned some possible reasons many coaches, virtual assistants, and other small business owners experience severe feelings of anxiety or disgust when they as much as think about engaging in one or more marketing activities. These … Continue reading →

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NCC Coaching Trends 2009 #11: Des Walsh

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Don H. Morris

NCC Coaching Trends 2009 Interview No. 11: Des Walsh Despite some trouble getting through to a U.S. bridge line, Australian coach Des Walsh and I finally connected for our conversation on coaching trends. Like several of my guests, I have … Continue reading →

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NCC Coaching Trends 2009 #10: Roberta Hill

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Don H. Morris

NCC Coaching Trends 2009 Interview No. 10: Roberta Hill Roberta Hill, MCC, is another successful coach who is a member of the New Coach Connection discussion list. In her blog, Assessments Today, Roberta shares news and tips about the appropriate … Continue reading →

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NCC Coaching Trends 2009 #9: Barry Zweibel

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Don H. Morris

NCC Coaching Trends 2009 Interview No. 9: Barry Zweibel Barry Zweibel, MCC, who can be found at GottaGettaCoach, Inc., is another highly successful executive, business, and life coach that I have not talked to in person before. I was excited … Continue reading →

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NCC Coaching Trends 2009 #8: Don H. Morris

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Don H. Morris

NCC Coaching Trends 2009 Interview No. 8: Don H. Morris My friend and colleague Jessie Hipolit of coachesplayingtowin.com was the guest host for this interview, since I was the interviewee. Yes, as promised, on this call I gave my own … Continue reading →

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