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Let Gary M. Jordan Ph.D and Lynda-Ross Vega

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Your Talent Advantage

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Let Gary M. Jordan Ph.D and Lynda-Ross Vega

Help you put the power of


Your Talent Advantage

To work for you


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Let Gary M. Jordan Ph.D and Lynda-Ross Vega

Help you put the power of


Your Talent Advantage

To work for you


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Let Gary M. Jordan Ph.D and Lynda-Ross Vega

Help you put the power of


Your Talent Advantage

To work for you


Welcome to our Blog
Each week, Gary and Lynda-Ross will share with you, interesting and thought-provoking articles relating to how you can use your Natural Talents to bring more success and happiness to your life and career.  Please join the conversation as we would love to hear your opinions.
Here is our latest article:
Coaching: Aligning Goals with Skills and Talents
Posted by Gary Jordan, Ph.D.  on  05/15/2012 - 0  Comment(s) 
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I have always seen coaching as a wonderful hybrid of counseling and therapy, a process I would define as “input that helps people readjust their perception of themselves and the world they live in.” And although coaching can “set the person in a new world,” making them happier and more functional, it seeks to do so in a way that makes living in society easier, not harder. ...more... 

Just Wonderful: Why We Focus on Our Weaknesses (and Fail to Develop Our Strengths)
Posted by Lynda-Ross Vega  on  05/09/2012 - 0  Comment(s) 
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It’s human nature to want to evolve and grow, to improve. But the things we’re good at are not in any way finished aspects of ourselves. They are, in fact, the very best places to begin our quest to create more success and happiness in our lives. ...more... 

Success Psychology: The Freedom to Be Yourself
Posted by Gary Jordan, Ph.D.  on  05/01/2012 - 0  Comment(s) 
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When I began my career as a psychologist, I was twenty-five years old, having completed my doctoral degree after twenty-two straight years of schooling (pre-K through to my Ph.D.). To say that I was a bit arrogant is probably understating the issue – I was convinced that I could “fix” any issue that any client presented. ...more... 

Relationships and Psychology: We’re More Alike than We Think
Posted by Lynda-Ross Vega  on  04/24/2012 - 0  Comment(s) 
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We receive a lot of input from many sources in life that focus on who is better, richer, stronger, most beautiful, most talented, most athletic, etc. – which puts the emphasis on superlatives and its inherent competition. There are those who believe this contributes to people feeling isolated and ‘less than’. ...more... 

Jack of All Trades, Master of None: Why Specialists Are Happier (and More Successful)
Posted by Gary Jordan  on  04/17/2012 - 0  Comment(s) 
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Human beings have a difficult time with the idea of limitations. We don’t want to be told there are things we cannot do, which is why we hold stubbornly to the idea that “if we really put our minds to it,” there’s nothing we can’t accomplish. ...more... 

Learn How to Celebrate You!
Posted by Lynda-Ross Vega  on  04/11/2012 - 0  Comment(s) 
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Why do so many people go through life feeling unhappy, dissatisfied, and unfulfilled? I believe that, in many cases, it’s because they’ve been taught to suppress their core being – the unique traits that combine to make them who they really are. This is one of the reasons why people often experience a sense of wonder after they take our Perceptual Style Assessment (PSA); they begin to understand and embrace their unique talents and skills. ...more... 

The Self-Improvement Myth: 9 Reasons We Don’t Know How to Develop Our Strengths
Posted by Gary Jordan, Ph.D.  on  03/27/2012 - 2  Comment(s) 
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What do you do when you’re confronted with something you’re not good at? ...more... 

Live Your Talents, Love Your Work
Posted by Lynda-Ross Vega  on  03/20/2012 - 0  Comment(s) 
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After thirty years in business coaching, there are a few things I know to be true: 1) different people have different innate skills and abilities, 2) most people are currently performing jobs that are not supported by their natural skills and abilities, and 3) when people connect with jobs that are supported by their natural skills and abilities, they shine.

All of which I’ve always found reflected in the following quote from Confucius: “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” ...more... 

How to Monetize Your Creativity: 5 Tips for Entrepreneurs
Posted by Nancy Marmolejo, Guest Blogger (sponsored post)  on  03/15/2012 - 0  Comment(s) 
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Wild ideas are GREAT for business... and now more than ever is the time to take action. But how do you do that without losing your shirt? Follow these tips, inspired by real-life success stories, and see your wild ideas pay off! ...more... 

Psychology and Success: The Magic of Your Talent Advantage
Posted by Gary Jordan, Ph.D.  on  03/06/2012 - 0  Comment(s) 
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As one of the originators of a psychological assessment program (Your Talent Advantage), I’m often asked this question: How can an assessment that fits people into a finite number of “types” claim to reveal what’s truly unique about us?....... After much contemplation I have arrived at the answer – magic! ...more... 

Working Harder vs. Working Happier: What Research Tells Us about Success
Posted by Lynda-Ross Vega  on  02/28/2012 - 0  Comment(s) 
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Have you ever had the experience of being so deeply immersed in a project that you lost track of time? Research shows that those are the times when we’re happiest- when we’re engaging our natural skills and abilities. ...more... 

The Benefit of the Doubt: How Perception Can Make All the Difference
Posted by Gary Jordan, Ph.D.  on  02/15/2012 - 0  Comment(s) 
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Often in life, we’re called upon to assess a situation with a limited understanding of all the factors involved. This article shows how what you don’t know can often make all the difference—which is why it’s so important to give others the benefit of the doubt. ...more... 

Strengths-Based Coaching: Creating Real Impact for Clients
Posted by Gary Jordan  on  01/26/2012 - 0  Comment(s) 
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Why did you get into coaching? One of the most likely reasons is that you wanted to have a real, positive and lasting impact on the lives of your clients. ...more... 

Do You Stand Above the Competition, or Fade into the Background?
Posted by Lynda-Ross Vega  on  01/17/2012 - 0  Comment(s) 
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Today’s article is by guest blogger Lisa Marie Platske. She’s a good friend and wonderful colleague – and her Leadership Success Summit event is not to be missed. I’m very excited to be one of the speakers this year. I hope you will join Lisa Marie and me at the Leadership Success Summit – a great environment for making valuable connections and a true learning experience without the sales hype. See you there! Lynda-Ross ...more... 

Coaching and Psychological Styles: Adjust Your Approach!
Posted by Lynda-Ross Vega  on  01/13/2012 - 0  Comment(s) 
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As different clients need different tools – and different types of communication, a coach must adjust their approach, but most often, these adjustments are based purely on intuition; and they don't always make a difference ...more... 

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