Idealist Coach: Strategic Life Coaching & Consulting

Dave Stars in a New ABC Sitcom - Will You Be on TV, Too?

Dave W. — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:59:19 +0000

Although I don’t watch a great deal of television, I viewed the first few episodes of ABC’s new animated sitcom The Goode Family with great anticipation. This highly socially and environmentally conscious family exaggerates characteristics of people I’ve served through my life coaching, workshops, and writing. They also remind me of myself. How would Mike [...]

Saying Goodbye & Mourning Loss: A Necessary Step in Creating Change

Dave W. — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:08:35 +0000

A few weeks ago my grandmother passed away at the age of 91. Among the things she shared with me and others were her musical talents, sharp wit, and sense of humor. I still recall hearing the organ and piano music wafting out her front windows during the summer, and remember her music books that [...]

Workplace Overachieving & Martyrdom: Time for a Job or Career Transition?

Dave W. — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:37:00 +0000

Many people currently spend each day in workplaces with heightened levels of uncertainty, wondering if they’ll still have their job in another month. This can result in increased challenges with work-life balance, and possibly even questions as to whether a job or career change may be in order. When discussing the pitfalls of competition, I sometimes [...]

Wayne Dyer, Lil’ Wayne, & the 38th Verse of the Tao: Unleash Your Inner Gangsta

Dave W. — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:01:47 +0000

When you’re actively seeking it, inspiration for life coaching, career and transition coaching, and everyday living comes from many places. Given my own “music composer” side, I tuned in to Katie Couric’s recent Grammy Awards special where she interviewed several popular music stars. Among them was Lil’ Wayne, a hip-hop/rap artist known for his fiercely independent [...]

Writing Your Inaugural Address for Your Next Life Transition

Dave W. — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:14:07 +0000

As we consider the 2009 presidential inauguration ceremony for Barack Obama, we can develop tools for personal life transitions. Inauguration, as defined by Merriam-Webster, means “to induct into office with suitable ceremonies,” “to dedicate ceremoniously, or “to bring about the beginning of.” Wikipedia describes an inauguration as “a formal ceremony to mark the beginning of a [...]

Coping with Transition and Loss via a Broken Leg: A Slippery Trip to a Deeper Authentic Side

Dave W. — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:33:42 +0000

When experiencing a sudden and unexpected life transition regarding a physical goal, career objective, relationship, or otherwise, have you leveraged opportunities to view and do things differently? I hope that my own thoughts surrounding loss provide you with insight as well. My left foot slipped on the ice and I instantly fell backwards and sideways, while [...]

What Do You Really Want for the Holidays? How to Be More Emotionally, Financially and Environmentally Sustainable this Season

Dave W. — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:26:58 +0000

Are you caught up in the hustle and bustle of shopping, planning, running errands, etc., that never quite seem to bring contentment? As a new year rapidly approaches, are you looking to get off the treadmill and start defining and pursuing what you really want? If this describes you or someone you know, give yourself and [...]

Work-Life Balance and Public Leadership: A Double Standard?

Dave W. — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:57:37 +0000

There was a significant amount of media coverage late last week over Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell’s comments regarding Janet Napolitano. Not realizing he was speaking near a turned-on microphone, he noted that Napolitano was a perfect candidate for Homeland Security Secretary because she has no life or family and “can devote, literally, 19 to 20 [...]

A Free Self-Empowerment Book for Your Favorite Naked Idealist

Dave W. — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:49:45 +0000

1/8/09 update: The competition is now closed. Congratulations to Pace for winning a copy of Naked Idealism for their friend Nick, via the posting below! If you wish to hear about future offers and competitions, please sign up for the Idealist Coach News/Updates List. While I was excited to receive some media coverage of my [...]

Mansfield News Journal Conversation on Naked Idealism & Life Coaching

Dave W. — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:39:11 +0000

Holly Harman Fackler, editor of the new “Community Conversations” section of the Mansfield News Journal, interviewed me recently. Because she covers a range of community and civic engagement issues, the topics of Naked Idealism fit in nicely. We covered a lot of ground including the book, life coaching, authenticity, sustainability, proactive thinking, diversity, self-leadership, and [...]