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Brian Alvo Brian Alvo

Are you coachable?

I was having coffee with a friend, a marketing guru at a local company. And he laughed, saying “I don't think I'm coachable.” It was an offhand comment, but what makes someone coachable? And what does a coach actually do?

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Brian Alvo Brian Alvo

How to make time for reflection

If you’re anything like me, then you end your day feeling like you did so much. But what exactly did you do? What did you actually learn?

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Brian Alvo Brian Alvo

Control isn’t a bad thing

If I’ve noticed anything about people, it’s that the theme of control is prevalent everywhere. We all want it, and it’s not a bad thing.

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Brian Alvo Brian Alvo

User error

As a competitive tennis player, I observed (too many times) a player smash his or her racquet because she or he was upset about losing a point. Or the outcome of a match. Almost as if the player was blaming the equipment.

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Brian Alvo Brian Alvo

Your commitment to growth

We’re looking for people who are willing to challenge the status quo, push themselves outside their comfort zone and take on new challenges and opportunities with this mindset of “how can I grow?”

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Lauren Walker Lauren Walker

The Power of Future Thinking

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Chances are, you've been asked that question -- particularly in job interviews. 

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