Building Bridges Between Your Dreams & Ultimate Reality
Welcome to my Coaching, Business & Personal Development lens here on Squidoo!
This lens is dedicated to providing you with information on how to succeed in business, your career and life. My professional interests have always been fueled by a deep desire to make sustaining and measurable changes in the lives of others. As an executive life coach and management consultant, I spend a good deal of my time examining and reexamining both organizational and personal missions, visions and goals. In my role as a certifed mediator, I have become very sensitive to the underlying emotions, needs and interests that pose as a barrier to constructive problem-solving. Finally, as an advocate of life-long learning, my research and own "ah-ha" moments allow me to shed the light on issues that may not be as apparent or visible to others.
This hodgepodge of experience, education and expertise in conjunction with my sincere desire to see others excel are what have compelled me to develop this lens. Here you will find all sorts of information geared to aid you in your personal development efforts. Additionally, I will be providing an in-depth look at my own professional roles and explain how you can add and use those skills to your own career development toolkit. The modules toward the bottom of the page will provide you with more information about my services and links to other blogs and websites that I manage.
Make sure that you "Favorite" this lens so you can check back often as each day I plan to update the page with new information that you can use in your own journey to reaching homeostasis (complete balance or internal equilibrium). That brings me to another point: I am a huge word junkie. I absolutely love language so since I believe that effective communication is a highly important tool, I will be using and defining all kinds of words for you in everything that I write. A complete listing of every word can be found on my Wonderful World of Effective Communication lens.
If there is anything that seems unclear or that you desire additional information about, just drop me a comment. Your input is very valuable to me. Speaking of your input, Jacqueline Stone left me a comment asking how it is that I came into choosing a career as a life coach. I decided to answer that question in the Intro of my How to be an Awesome Life Coach lens so check it out.
This lens is dedicated to providing you with information on how to succeed in business, your career and life. My professional interests have always been fueled by a deep desire to make sustaining and measurable changes in the lives of others. As an executive life coach and management consultant, I spend a good deal of my time examining and reexamining both organizational and personal missions, visions and goals. In my role as a certifed mediator, I have become very sensitive to the underlying emotions, needs and interests that pose as a barrier to constructive problem-solving. Finally, as an advocate of life-long learning, my research and own "ah-ha" moments allow me to shed the light on issues that may not be as apparent or visible to others.
This hodgepodge of experience, education and expertise in conjunction with my sincere desire to see others excel are what have compelled me to develop this lens. Here you will find all sorts of information geared to aid you in your personal development efforts. Additionally, I will be providing an in-depth look at my own professional roles and explain how you can add and use those skills to your own career development toolkit. The modules toward the bottom of the page will provide you with more information about my services and links to other blogs and websites that I manage.
Make sure that you "Favorite" this lens so you can check back often as each day I plan to update the page with new information that you can use in your own journey to reaching homeostasis (complete balance or internal equilibrium). That brings me to another point: I am a huge word junkie. I absolutely love language so since I believe that effective communication is a highly important tool, I will be using and defining all kinds of words for you in everything that I write. A complete listing of every word can be found on my Wonderful World of Effective Communication lens.
If there is anything that seems unclear or that you desire additional information about, just drop me a comment. Your input is very valuable to me. Speaking of your input, Jacqueline Stone left me a comment asking how it is that I came into choosing a career as a life coach. I decided to answer that question in the Intro of my How to be an Awesome Life Coach lens so check it out.
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Table of Contents
I'm an Advocate of Life-Long Learning
"Excellence is not a destination; it is a continuous journey that never ends." Brian Tracy
Business Development
Take your business to the next level.
These lenses and external links provide resources to help you to excel in your business. Entrepreneurs and small business owners can use these pages to develop their businesses from start-up to succession. Everything from HR to sales will be covered here. Also, information on how to start and manage a not-for-profit organization.
- Small Business Administration
- Small Business Administration, sba.gov, About SBA, Newsroom, Services, Small Business Planner, SBA Programs, E-Newaletters, Administrator, Local Resources, FAQ
- SCORE | Counselors to America's Small Business | SCORE
- Free online and face-to-face business counseling, mentoring, and training. Business help and advice for small businesses just starting or for existing businesses hoping to grow. SCORE Association is a nonprofit, resource partner with the SBA.
- Business.gov - Official Business Link to the U.S. Government
- Business.gov provides information and resources that help small businesses comply with federal, state and local business laws and government regulations.
- Small Business and Self-Employed One-Stop Resource
- IRS tax information for self-employed and small business owners.
- Minority Business Development Agency Interactive Web Portal :: Home
- The Minority Business Development Agency mission is to enhance the growth and expansion of minority business enterprises.
- Nonprofits: USA.gov
- USA.gov: Nonprofits -- Get government information and services for owners of nonprofit and charitable organizations.
Career Development
Take your career to the next level.
Here you will find everything you need to order your career objectives. Determine how to choose a career, take assessments, identify skills needed, update your resume/cv, interview, salary negotiations and much more.
- Choosing A Career
- This article provides some insight in how to choose a career that best fits your needs and interests and offers some resources on how to get started in your job search.
- Professional Resume Writing Service
- Get more interviews & job offers - Professional Resume Writing 100% Guaranteed
- Career Assessments
- Career Test your work personality to find out what career you should have plus Career Research on Hundreds of Careers
- Interview Tips
- Some great tips on how to have a successful job interview and land the position of your dreams to jumpstart your career. Learn how to gain the competitive edge in today's grueling job market.
Personal Development
On the Journey to Living a Life You Love
The resources listed here will help you to invite more balance in your life. Learn how to manage time better, decrease stress and make more quality decisions.
- 10 Stress Management Tips
- Feeling stressed out? Stress, whether brought on by good or bad experiences, can have serious physical implications on the human body. Stress can manifest in many different ways thereby altering the physical, spiritual or mental state of the individual afflicted. Learning how to properly deal with stress can be life-saving. Here are 10 simple tips to help you with managing stress.
- Taking Pause
- Many people struggle with finding time to fit everything into their busy schedules. We often neglect our health and well-being in favor of completing tasks. We don't exercise. We don't eat right. We don't even relax. We think that we just don't have the time to take pause in the midst of so much activity. Meditative activities are so important to weave into our lives that I wanted to provide an even easier way to incorporate it.
- Battling the Bet-Nots
- How many times have you made up your mind to do something you really desired to accomplish but came up against much discouragement from friends and family? You decide to quit your high-paying job with paid company benefits in pursuit of your dream career only to be met with a thunderous chorus of "you had better not!" These loving beings, whom only have your best interest at heart when they furiously nod their heads in dismay at your latest inspiration, can make it extremely difficult to put that first foot forward in the direction of your goal.
- College Connecting
- Higher education can be critical to your advancement. Knowledge is power. At College Connecting you will find some of the most prestigious colleges to match your interests and needs. If you are serious about taking control of your life, starting a new career or advancing in your current field then you're in the right place.
- IQ Mind Brain
- Optimizing your mind brain's maximum potential will enable you to easily learn and remember facts, figures, data, and information. Increase IQ, Get Smarter... Focus like a Laser! Have greater accuracy in solving mental problems like never before. Plus, your creativity will be enhanced, allowing you to find new solutions to any problem at hand.
- Boost Your Self Esteem Hypnosis Session
- You will find you are immediately more comfortable with yourself and ready to turn a very positive corner in your life simply by finding a spare 30 minutes, perhaps just before you go to sleep at night, or a quiet time during the evening or weekend. Whenever you decide to listen to this download you will find it will boost your self esteem more than you ever imagined it could.
- Learn Spanish Like Crazy
- Language skills are extremely important in today's global economy. As the business world extends across an international platform, it is becoming imperative that you are able to communicate across any number of diverse environments.
Spanish is one of the languages that is starting to take its place in this global arena. Your ability to converse bilingually in both Spanish and English can mean the difference between getting a job or not. This is especially true in the USA.
Not only that, it is much easier to connect with people of different cultural backgrounds when you are able to put them at ease with an icebreaker communicated in their own language. Start off with Spanish but definitely look to pursue others. Your choice in which languages to learn or at least become familiar with is hugely based on what circles you may float in.
I like this particular program because it is different than the Spanish courses you might take in a school in that you learn "real" Spanish used by Latinos everywhere. You will learn how to apply slang and use idioms in context as well as be provided examples of real world scenarios you could be placed in that aren't always covered in the traditional Spanish class.
My Professional Roles
Information About Each of My Major Career Functions
Learn what it means to be a life coach, mediator, management consultant, author, corporate trainer and motivational speaker.
- How to be an Awesome Life Coach
- Here you will learn about life coaching, the history of the industry, the characteristics needed to be an effective coach and the steps you will need to build a successful coaching practice.
- How to be an Awesome Mediator
- Explore the wonderful world of mediation, the skills needed to be an effective mediator and the steps you will need to take to become certified and make a living in this industry.
- How to be an Awesome Public Speaker
- So you want to master the art of effective communication and become an awesome public speaker? This lens is for YOU! Almost everyone at some point in their lives is faced with the task of speaking in front of a group of people.
- How to be an Awesome Consultant
- Consulting is a wonderful option for highly skilled and experienced business professionals who want to lead other like-minded individuals onto the road to success. Consultants use their expertise to advise and/or provide services to businesses who need a helping hand.
My Links
Find Me on the Web
Here is a brief listing of other sites that I own and manage.
- www.niquenyafulbright.com
- This is my primary business website. It is in great need of revamping but it currently can be found at the top of most major search engine lookups for "chicago life coach". In any case, this site provides info about all of my services.
- My Toastmasters Club Site
- Toastmasters International empowers people to achieve their full potential and realize their dreams. Through our member clubs, people throughout the world can improve their communication and leadership skills, and find the courage to change.
The Success Seekers Club #1130562 is a newly founded club in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Our vision is to instill complete balance in mind, body and spirit in all those seeking success. - Chitown Buppies
- Chitown Buppies is a resource for Chicago black urban professionals to meet and greet, network and grow both personally and professionally. Whether you hail from the South side, West side, Gold Coast, the 'burbs or the often overlooked North side; Chitown Buppies is the place to be to connect with other African-American business professionals and entrepreneurs in and around Chicagoland.
Recommended Reading
These are some of the greatest books I have found for personal and professional development. More will be added as I read them.
Making Your Dreams Come True
Amazon Price: $20.00 (as of 12/01/2009) 
The Purpose Driven Life
Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 12/01/2009)
This Is How We Do It: The Working Mothers' Manifesto
Amazon Price: (as of 12/01/2009)
The Money Coach's Guide to Your First Million: 7 Smart Habits to Building the Wealth of Your Dreams
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 12/01/2009)
Rich Dad's Classics
Amazon Price: $33.93 (as of 12/01/2009)
The Latest From My Chicago Life Coach Blog
Tips, tools, techniques and advice on how to succeed in business, careers, relationships and life
This blog contains some of my personal thoughts along with challenges I have faced and overcome in my own business. I also provide some great tips and ideas that I have found useful or think may be of interest to my readers.
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Each 12-second video offers a different piece of coaching/advice to assist you in making quality decisions in business, your career, relationships and life in general. You will also find my answers to some of the silly 12second.tv challenges.
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See and hear me.
This is still a work in progress. I have not yet added a great deal of video content; however, I definitely intend to do so in the very near future. As I am inviting to present more workshops, those will be taped and provided here as well. You can visit http://www.youtube.com/dalifecoach if no video is present.
News You Can Use
Interesting articles and newsclips
The following links have been helpful to myself and other entrepreneurs and/or business owners. Check them out.
FREE Introductory Coaching Session
I offer a complimentary coaching session to all first time clients. If you would like unbiased, nonjudgmental, professional support in attaining your goals then contact me TODAY!
Call (773) 368-3575 or email contactme@niquenyafulbright.com to schedule your FREE introductory session.
"The way to stay fresh is you never stop traveling, you never stop listening. You never stop asking."
I Want to Hear From You
Do you have a comment, question or suggestion? Let me know.
This lens intends to keep you in mind. Don't hesitate to speak up if there is something you would like to know more about or if you simply want to comment on something I have provided on this page. I look forward to hearing from you.
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- vbright105 vbright105 Sep 13, 2008 @ 9:09 pm
- Great informational lens! Found you in one of the groups I was looking into!
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- icjackson icjackson Sep 2, 2008 @ 2:42 pm
- Awesome resource!
Five stars and lensrolling it :-)
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- jacquelinestone jacquelinestone Aug 26, 2008 @ 11:17 pm
- You seem to be quite knowledgable in the field of life coaching. I'd love to hear more about your personal experiences in the field and how you got into it.
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- Jo_Murphy Jo_Murphy Aug 25, 2008 @ 10:11 am
- Nice work!
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- momsherbs momsherbs Aug 23, 2008 @ 5:02 pm
- coach Niquenya,
Great and informative squidoo lens you have. Glad to see you joined the challenge. You are motivating me to get back into Toastmasters. I just got to find the right club.
Marguerite - momsherbs
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