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Why is Money and Relationships Often a Disastrous Combination?

by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach You’ve heard all the money and relationship quotes, facts, and advice. Some of it’s helpful, and some of it’s not. “Money can’t buy love”.  “Money issues are one of the leading causes of divorce”.  While these are true, they don’t have to become your reality.  Imagine Read More

How to Identify Your Ideal Customer and Position Your Brand for Success

by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach Identifying your ideal customer is a non-negotiable first step in building a successful brand. Having a vision for your brand is one thing. Establishing a successful and profitable brand is another. Are you struggling to get to the next level with your brand? If so, this Read More

Hire an ICF Master Certified Coach to Help You Reach Your Potential in 2024

by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach Choosing to hire a coach isn’t easy. What’s more difficult is finding the right coach for you. If you do decide to hire one, credentials matter. Your best bet is to hire an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Master Certified Coach, or a National Board Certified Health Read More

Considering Yourself a Failing Entrepreneur? Here’s How to Get Back in the Game

by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach If you feel like you’re a failing entrepreneur, or you think you’re already a failed entrepreneur, I have news for you. That’s part of being an entrepreneur.  But this doesn’t have to be the end for you.  Starting a business was your life’s desire. You don’t Read More

How Helping Others During the Holidays Can Help You Find Meaning in Your Life

by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach Helping others during the holidays can be overwhelming, especially when you’re struggling yourself.  I, more than most, understand how it feels. I buried my mother two days after Thanksgiving several years ago.  The holiday season is supposed to be a time of joy and celebration, but Read More

Banish Crippling Self-Doubt and Embrace Healthy Self-Reflection to Succeed

by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach Even the most confident people in the world have experienced crippling self-doubt.  It’s normal to question yourself sometimes. However, underestimating your abilities can hinder your growth and progress.  Some self-doubt is healthy and can even serve as motivation to learn more and get better at what Read More

What to Do When You Feel like Quitting: Is Giving Up Really the Answer?

by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach You feel like quitting. You’ve been working hard, sacrificing time and energy, without achieving your desired result. You’ve given your business, or your career, your all. Yet it seems like your ultimate goals continue to elude you.  I more than most have experienced this many times Read More

Grieving during the Holidays: How to Cope with Divorce, Separation, and Death

by Dr. D Ivan Young, ICF Master Certified Coach If you’re wondering how you’re going to handle grieving during the holidays, you’re not alone.  Though friends and family may offer their sympathies, their words can sometimes add to the complexity of emotions you’re already feeling. This is especially true if you’ve recently gone through a Read More