Wrap-up – TNB Masterclass in North Bay!

Mar 12, 2014 | Coaching, Events, Music

Paul Baker of North Bay approached us about giving a masterclass for local brass players while we were in town. This is a true passion for each member of TNB to participate in, so we were thrilled to be asked. I must say, a lot of planning, advertising and organizing...

Creative People Coaching: Doing Things to Get Validation

Jul 29, 2013 | Coaching

Visit Joan’s website One of my clients went through my course and set 5 year goals that were very clear and he was convinced they were goals he wanted from his heart. However, a few months into creating these goals he found that some minor goals had taken over...

Creative People Coaching: Get The Best Teacher That Will Enable You To Improve Quickly

Jul 22, 2013 | Coaching

There is a basic pattern to how anyone learns anything. It goes like this – you: 1) learn something new and understand it but are not yet able to do it consistently 2) repeat the new info until you are consciously competent at it, meaning you can do it but need...

Creative People Coaching: Musician As Entrepeneur

Jul 15, 2013 | Business of Music, Coaching

I was sitting on an airplane a long time ago, chatting with a businessman. After our journey getting to know each other a bit, he said something to me that has stuck with me over the years. His parting words were, “you have an entrepreneurial heart and you need to use...

Creative People Coaching: Being Successful – 3 Tips From A Thinking Entrepeneur

Jul 8, 2013 | Business of Music, Coaching

Visit Joan’s website Today we were visiting Highland Manor in Owen Sound. This is a luxurious and exquisitely cared for Bed and Breakfast owned by our friends Linda and Paul. When my sons mentioned that they were interested in being entrepreneurs, Paul spoke...

Creative People Coaching: Peaceful Warrior

Jul 1, 2013 | Coaching

Visit Joan’s website Two years ago, my then 15 yr. old son decided he was going to start to play hockey. He barely knew how to skate but wanted to join a house league that his friends had been playing in since they were little. They were years ahead of him in...