How to Build a Business as a Life Coach or Therapist

This five part lecture series, "Interpersonal Communication: Managing Friendships" is designed to give you an interpersonal communication background on the concept of friendships. Friendships are one of the most vital interpersonal relationship you can foster and maintain, but we oftentimes pay little attention to the development and maintenance of these relationships in our own lives. The first lecture on the friendship formula explores the key ingredients required to build and sustain a friendship. The next lecture on the friendship lifecycle, examines how friendships develop, as well as potentially end. Our third lecture on relationship stressors further investigates tensions that can either end a friendship or put a strain on the interpersonal relationship. Next, our fourth lecture explores how social media has shifted potential friendship dynamics into a new concept of amiendships. Lastly, the lecture series ends with the final lecture that offers some helpful tips on being more effective with your communication within a friendship dynamic.This course is led by Dr. Marcus C. Shepard a tenured communication professor with degrees from both Northwestern University and the University of Southern California. Dr. Shepard has written several books, but his first book "Midnight Musings: Interpersonal Communication Social Media" is where he explores many of the concepts he has condensed into this five part lecture series.

We’re all great leaders when there are no problems. The test comes when things go wrong; when mistakes are made, and when there are sharp disagreements. At these critical moments we need a set of powerful leadership skills that are little known and rarely taught. We need the skills of self-management.The course opens with the foundation skill of reaction management. This is the ability to manage our ‘fight or flight’ reactions when things go wrong. This essential skill literally fills a missing link in human development. (We’ve jumped on ahead. We learn and teach communication skills; anger management; conflict resolution and problem-solving. But these skills are of little use in the heat of the moment – if we haven’t learned how to “catch ourselves in the act” of reacting – and how to step in and take control of our thinking and behavior when things go wrong.)We address seven self-management topics in this course – all focused on key priorities of leaders in the workplace: Enhancing performance and productivity. Reducing the costs and consequences of employee turnover. Reducing the incidence of stress-related illness and absenteeism – and earning the committed engagement of ‘all’ your team members, so you can deliver the results you want and need – and achieve your personal goals as well.Participants say the course is as helpful in their personal lives as in their lives at work.

Perhaps you do not feel like you have time to spend to manage your time correctly. You think it will be a waste of time. It might feel like it is just better to work faster. Remember, being busy all the time, does not mean you are using your time effectively. In fact, being busy all the time can be a barrier to productivity. Although busy people are not wasting time, they are not necessarily utilizing their time properly.John Randolph said: Time is at once the most valuable and the most perishable of all your possessions.Let's say your brain is like a smartphone. You have been taking pictures and your phone storage is full. It is operating slow and refusing to take more photos. What do you do? You delete the unnecessary photos from your phone. An efficient mind works on the same principle. In order to think clearly and creatively, you need to "clean that closet" so to speak.You need to give yourself room to breathe in order to be productive and effective.Planning and downtime are important. So stop being overwhelmed all the time, rather spend the time now and learn how to manage the time that you have effectively.

Have you ever been persuaded to do something, and later regretted it? Did someone seduce you and break your heart? Learn to use countermeasures to defend yourself against unethical persuasion and seduction tactics. This course is built from over two decades of research and work with clients and audiences that Tom Marcoux has accomplished.For decades, Tom has trained people to protect themselves. He began with teaching swimming and then martial arts skills. In the recent 20 years, Tom Marcoux has helped clients and audiences recognize when persuasion and seduction is being used against them and how to protect themselves against manipulation. These are his best methods. Unleash your hidden power to protect yourself and get what you want.You’ll become strong, and you’ll protect your growing success. Here, at last, are the Secrets that Tom Marcoux used to rise to the level of teaching MBA students at Stanford University and directing a feature film that went to the Cannes Film market. Tom earned a special award at the Emmy Awards. He demonstrates how he went from being a shy boy, shaking terribly while playing a piano for a small audience, to becoming an international speaker and author of over 50 books. Now, you have access to the Secrets so you can rise to Real Confidence, Protect Yourself and Enjoy True Success.

Tired of drowning in tasks and deadlines? This course is your fast track to thriving, not just surviving, with proven productivity strategies designed for busy professionals.// Why This Course Stands Out.In just one hour, you’ll unlock:Maximal Output Strategies: Prioritize with precision, focus intensely, and execute efficiently.Your Productivity Arsenal: Access tailored tools and techniques to match your unique goals and lifestyle.Procrastination Defeat Tactics: Overcome procrastination and perfectionism, turning them into strengths.Essential Skills: From mastering email to dominating meeting-packed days, you’ll gain skills to simplify and elevate your daily grind.// Beyond productivity.This course offers more than just getting things done—it’s about transformation:At Work: Take control of your time, reduce stress, increase efficiency, and create space for new opportunities and growth.At Home: Reclaim your energy, strengthen relationships, and carve out time for the people and passions that matter most.// Ready to Thrive? Whether you're looking to take control of your career, create more time for your passions, or simply reduce the stress of everyday life, this course is your guide to achieving it all. With practical, actionable insights, you'll not only improve productivity but also enhance your overall well-being. Join today and take the first step toward lasting growth and balance.Let’s get started!

Understanding and managing emotions is essential for your mental and emotional well-being, and the feelings wheel is a powerful tool that can guide you on this journey. This course will teach you how to use the feelings wheel to identify, explore, and label your emotions effectively.You might have heard about the importance of emotional intelligence, but knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. This course is designed to simplify that process, giving you the tools and confidence to start using the feelings wheel as part of your emotional self-care routine.Through engaging lessons, practical techniques, and insightful exercises, you'll learn how to harness the power of the feelings wheel to deepen your emotional awareness, gain clarity on what you're experiencing, and respond to your emotions in a healthy and empowering way.What You Will Learn:Why understanding and regulating emotions is essential for mental health.The connection between naming emotions and taming emotions.How to use the feelings wheel to increase your emotional vocabulary.Practical methods to explore your emotions through the feelings wheel.How to incorporate the feelings wheel into your daily life.By the End of the Course, You Will:Have the essential knowledge to understand the feelings wheel.Be familiar with different techniques to use the feelings wheel. Feel confident using the feelings wheel to name and tame your emotionsHave a practical tool for creating a more balanced and positive emotional life.