Author Archives: coachjana

So I’m writing a book. That’s right – I don’t like admitting it, because of the inherant expecation to actually finish it someday that accompanies that announcement, but I’m not making the kind of progress on it that I want … Continue reading →

I went to Vegas last week for a Marketing and Communications conference. I do not really gamble, because I don’t like to let go of what I work hard for. But something came over me, and for a split second, … Continue reading →

I’m returning from a week-long Conference in Phoenix where I was assisting at a Life Coach Training Foundations Course for the Adler School of Professional Coaching. It was a Foundations Course for coaches from all over the world. (Hello to … Continue reading →

I started off the New Year with a little cold. Nothing unusual – just the typical sniffles, cough and sore throat. But what it’s allowed me to do is spend some time alone, thinking about what the new year holds, … Continue reading →

Dumb Mistake Number One that Smart People Make: Chicken Little Syndrome When something falls on the head of Chicken Little, the infamous piece of poultry assumes that the sky is falling, and that all in the world are doomed. Also … Continue reading →

I recently went to my favorite used bookstore to get a copy of a couple of books I wanted. Although I didn’t find the ones I was looking for, I left with 4 others that I didn’t know I wanted … Continue reading →

Yes, it’s kinda funny. But true. Strength training actually leads to faster metabolism and faster weight loss! I talk to a lot of people who have tried to lose weight – some successfully – through dieting alone. But in the … Continue reading →

Some of you have asked for an update about what is going on with me, and at SWAT Fitness lately. So her ya go. There’s lots going on in my life these days. The business is thriving, and my coaching … Continue reading →

Taking a day off from the 10 Dumbest Mistakes – cuz I think I discovered a new one yesterday that warrants a shout-out. Of course, as usual, I do the best learning by mistaking. So yesterday I was driving home … Continue reading →

We’ve lost one of the greats, I’m afraid. Jane, one of our dear personal training clients and friends for over 7 years, passed away suddenly last month. It was a shock, to say the least, and we will all dearly … Continue reading →