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A Lesson from Lola

When I lived in the UK I had a beautiful little Shitsu called Lola. Lola was an absolute “babe”. She could lift my spirits within minutes of being with her. She always could sense if I was sad or morose, and at times like this she would quietly come and park herself near me; it was her… Continue

Added by Vanessa Vinos on June 4, 2009 at 1:58pm — No Comments

The 3 Reasons People Come Into your Life

People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficul… Continue

Added by Vanessa Vinos on May 8, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Are you a rhinoceros?

Last week some girlfriends and I were chatting together over a “liquid lunch” when one of my friends asked, “what animal would the people that know you say you are?”. Well at this point, I started to think about all the lovely creatures I “felt” I could be; a lovely butterfly, a peacock, a… Continue

Added by Vanessa Vinos on April 25, 2009 at 1:30pm — 2 Comments

Finding Joy (or cupcakes!)

I really love this picture. As a Life Coach one of my principle aims is to help clients find their joy (again!). It is always there, but sometimes with the challenges we go through during our every day lives, we lose that connection; we forget how to feel joyous. It doesn't have to be… Continue

Added by Vanessa Vinos on April 11, 2009 at 5:46am — No Comments

Smell the flowers on your side of the path.

This is a really wonderful story…………

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Added by Vanessa Vinos on August 30, 2007 at 12:47pm — No Comments

Rocky Balboa has it Sussed!!!!

(before you think I’ve lost the plot,read on……….)

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Added by Vanessa Vinos on August 24, 2007 at 12:08pm — No Comments

A Lesson from the Honey Bee.

A question coaching clients often ask me is, "how do I find my purpose in life?" They get really tangled up and stressed trying to find out what their purpose is; what should

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Added by Vanessa Vinos on August 20, 2007 at 12:47pm — No Comments

A Dedication for Every Woman (sorry guys!!!):

I recently read this beautiful "dedication" by Maya Angelou, and wanted to share it with all my female friends here.It may not seem obviously "spiritiual"on first reading, but it certainly resonated with me.

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Added by Vanessa Vinos on July 25, 2007 at 6:46am — No Comments

The 3 Reasons People Come Into your Life

People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person.

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Added by Vanessa Vinos on July 24, 2007 at 7:39am — 3 Comments

Purple Hats!

IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Belinda Emmet (an Australian TV personality) written after she found out she was dying from cancer.

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Added by Vanessa Vinos on July 8, 2007 at 1:45pm — No Comments

Would anyone like a cookie?

A young lady was waiting for her flight in the boarding area of a big airport.

As she needed to wait for many hours, she decided to buy a book to spend her time. She also bought a pack

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Added by Vanessa Vinos on June 28, 2007 at 12:54pm — 3 Comments

Sorry, what did you just say?

One of the fundaments of coaching is being a good listener. It’s certainly not about speaking about all your own achievements and how far you’ve come as a coach . Instead it’s about REALLY listening to what your clients are saying i.e the equivalent of reading between the lines.Consequently, listening is really close to my heart.

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Added by Vanessa Vinos on June 11, 2007 at 5:05am — No Comments

What I've Learnt So Far.

As I continue on my journey at the University of Life, there are some things that I have learnt that keep coming up; lessons I can’t seem to avoid. Here are some of the things I have learnt so far:

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Added by Vanessa Vinos on May 31, 2007 at 8:25am — 3 Comments