Advantage Coaching & Training, Inc.
122 N. Wheaton Ave./PO #1529
Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone (630) 293-0210
Fax (630) 293-0277
Toll Free (800) 657-5904
August 19, 2015 @ 11:56 am by ACT
Walk the Talk We have all heard about how important it is to incorporate movement and activity in the workplace, but how do we make that happen? Sure there’s lots of research on why to do it, just Google “How to move at work.” The why is easy, whether it’s… Read moreMay 6, 2015 @ 11:18 am by ACT
Working on a team is something that all of us have done since we were children. We all understand the vital importance of teams and relationships. With synergy and collaboration being hot buttons in today’s workplace, working together in a harmonious and effective environment is more important than ever. We… Read moreMarch 12, 2015 @ 10:53 am by ACT
December 6, 2014 @ 12:17 pm by ACT
The next time you are in a crowded area, such as an airport or a small mall, try a little observation experiment. Guess the main visual difference between people who are walking by themselves vs. people who are with others or talking with someone on a cell phone. The answer… Read moreOctober 8, 2014 @ 8:35 pm by ACT
Differences in style can play out in relationships, and each style has its own set of strengths and challenges. People high in dominance need to watch being too directive, impatient, or insensitive, as they can sometimes steamroll over people in order to get the quick results they want. They may … Read moreJuly 3, 2014 @ 3:56 pm by ACT
Excerpt from The Coward’s Guide to Conflict by Dr. Tim Ursiny: Criticism Critics act as though they think they are superior to other people. They are judgmental, blunt, and demeaning, and they enjoy showing their power and importance at the expense of other. They are experts at giving you messages… Read moreApril 16, 2014 @ 11:30 am by ACT
Excerpt from The Top Performer’s Guide to Attitude: I heard a mother in the grocery store the other day say to her 6-year-old, Don’t give me any attitude.” What in the world does that mean? What is this attitude thing we are all so concerned with? Oh, we know it… Read moreMarch 21, 2014 @ 2:50 pm by ACT
How Frightened of Conflict Are You? Excerpt from “The Coward’s Guide to Conflict” Believe it or not, the vast majority of people you meet hate conflict. They run from it, they hide from it, they even pretend it doesn’t exist. There are more conflict cowards out there than there are… Read moreMarch 21, 2014 @ 2:49 pm by ACT
The Danger of Don’t As coaches and trainers, we have the distinct pleasure of working with people who want to keep growing and improving. Part of our job is to help them discover and eliminate what is holding them back from their full potential. While there are a multitude of… Read moreNovember 28, 2012 @ 1:14 pm by ACT
Holidays are an interesting time and, while full of joy, can also be littered with difficult relationships and conversations. This can quickly ruin a good meal and the holiday spirit! In this blog I want to talk about a specific tactic that you can use to quickly diffuse these tough… Read moreAugust 16, 2012 @ 9:34 am by ACT
There are two extreme ways of dealing with our frustrations and difficulties. Both of these ways can be destructive and keep us from peak performance. Some people tend to repress their emotions, which often turns that pain into a ticking time bomb that will explode later. Others get into the… Read moreFebruary 23, 2012 @ 6:13 pm by ACT
In these days where the psyche of the United States seems to have taken a beating I keep asking myself what we need to do to lead ourselves out of the fog of helplessness and paralysis that many seem to feel. Now, more than ever, I think we need true… Read more