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Dec 22 2008

Posted by Michael under Ask Michael

Ask Michael

It is that time again!! I have been getting a lot of emails wanting to know when I would do another Ask Michael so here it is. 

This is your chance to ask me whatever you want. What would you like to know? What would you like me to write about? 

Leave your thoughts in the comments. Some I will answer in the comments while others I will use for future blog posts. 

Don’t be shy and ask a question…

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Aug 22 2008

Posted by Michael under Ask Michael, Self Reflection

100 More Things About Me

A lot of you loved the 150 things about me and have asked I do another list. Well after some time I was able to create another list to let you know a little more about me. :) Here are 100 more things about me:

  1. I love mint chocolate chip ice cream
  2. I don’t like getting to the movies early because I hate waiting for the movie to begin
  3. I tend to self doubt myself and have to work on not allowing it to hold me back
  4. I am so excited to see the new 90210 show because Brenda is back
  5. When I was younger, I watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer the movie over and over again and until I new the script and the sounds in the background by heart
  6. I saw a Great White Shark frozen in ice at Sea World once
  7. I wanted to get a tattoo and then realized I could never come up with anything I liked that much to have on my body forever
  8. The first time I was put into a pool, I just started swimming
  9. I quit the tanning bed because it is so bad for your skin
  10. I do not know how to parallel park
  11. I always wear sunglasses
  12. I hate wearing a suits and ties
  13. I am passionate about stopping bullying in schools and workplaces
  14. I will not try on Crocs because I am afraid they will be so comfortable I will want to wear the ugly shoes forever
  15. I can not stand Dr Phil
  16. I love Big Brother but I only watch the last 30 minutes of the live eviction/HOH competition episode. The rest I get from spoilers online
  17. When I was younger, I was in love with New kids on the Block and Jon Knight was my favorite
  18. I can spend hours on MySpace looking for people I use to know or actors/singers who are no longer famous.
  19. On wii Fit, I love all the balance games and playing Super Hula Hoops
  20. I love playing board games and I do not even need to win
  21. I use to put the Yankee Candle car jar, Midsummer’s Night in my car because it smelt like I had a hot guy in my car
  22. I am a big tipper
  23. I love the show Will and Grace. I think I am the most like Grace
  24. I own the Paris Hilton CD and I like a few songs from it
  25. I love Lucky Brand jean button fly   Continue Reading »

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Jul 22 2008

Posted by Michael under Ask Michael

What Do You Do?

 

Yes I am a life coach. That is what I do. Simple title. But everyone still asks me what I do. They are curious to see the type of coach I am, or how I define my career.

Many of you have asked me to explain exactly what I do with my clients. Well there are tons of things I do with my clients based on the results they want to achieve. But here is how I explain what I do for a living:

I empower you to dream, then make goals, and then achieve your goals to make your dreams a reality.

My coaching model is simple – Dreams – Goals – Reality. Three simple steps.

 What types of dreams? Well that depends on you. It is your life. What do you want?

Now I do this through my writing, coaching sessions, through lifework to help my clients and fun activities for self discovery and motivation.

I want to hear about what you do for work. Not the title or job description. In your own words tell me what you do and how you make a difference.

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Jun 20 2008

Posted by Michael under Ask Michael

Smile!

First I want to thank everyone with your kind comments about my smile. I have been getting many questions from Ask Michael about this topic.

Do I smile all the time?Yes I do. Everyone has something that they are known for. I have always been known for my smile. I think it is part of my personality. I enjoy being silly and having fun. I love to laugh and I love to smile.

I learned a great lesson about smiling. When you smile it puts other people at ease. So when I walk into a room, the first thing I do is smile. It shows people I am welcoming and I am approachable. I think this is why TONS of people randomly talk to me about everything every where I go. I can be in line to buy chapstick at Walgreens and the woman in front of me will tell me all about her new boyfriend she just met. I like it. You never know who your next conversation will be with.

Was I born with this smile?I wish I was. When I was around 15 I wore clear braces for about a year. It helped to straighten out my teeth. I always smiled before but it was time to fix my crowded smile. I had my wisdom teeth removed along with 2 others. Braces were not easy but it was well worth the struggles throughout the year. It was so nice having them taken off. My teeth felt so smooth and I finally wasn’t spitting on people or having rubber-bands fly off my teeth in to their laps. :)

I found a picture from my 16th birthday and you can kind of see my clear braces:

Yes I know. I use to go by Mike and yes, I was once was that young and innocent. :) If you look you can even see an earring I wore like the guys from 90210.

Thank you again for all your kind words about my smile. I promise to keep smiling and I hope you do the same. Keep the questions coming, just go to Ask Michael to post your question.

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Jun 10 2008

Posted by Michael under Activities, Ask Michael

Ask Michael

So I did it!! I know I have told many of you I would set this up but I finally did. I appreciate all the emails everyone sends me asking me questions and suggesting topics I write on. So to make it easier for everyone, I have create a link for an “Ask Michael” page.

You can simply fill out the form anonymously and ask me any question you may have about something going on in your life, a topic you would like to hear my view point on or just a question you have about me and would like me to share. I promise to at least once a week pick a few to post in one of the weekly entries.

So click the Ask Michael on the top of the page or click here to submit your questions and check back to see my response!

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