“We are as happy as we decide to be.” — Abraham Lincoln Happiness is one of those words that feels both simple and elusive. As coaches, we often hear clients say, “I’ll be happy when…” — when the business succeeds, when the relationship improves, when the circumstances finally align. But Lincoln’s reminder cuts through the […]
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At The Coach Valley, we believe growth is not a solo journey. It happens in relationships, in community, in the way we bring out the best in each other. But how do we do that? What does it mean to help someone else shine while also walking our own path? Seeing the Best First Bringing
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“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu Last week, I reflected on the importance of starting where you stand, beyond the weight of resolutions and grand declarations. This week, I want to linger on Lao Tzu’s timeless reminder: every great journey begins not with a perfect plan, but
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As coaches, we often wrestle with questions of value and audience. Who is this for? Will anyone want it? Shouldn’t everyone need it? These questions can feel heavy, especially when we’re launching a new program, writing a book, or shaping a workshop. But there’s a trap hidden in these questions — what I call the
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On January 6th, 2026, my granddaughter Lenka was born. A new light entered our family, a lantern glowing with promise. And for me, it was a truly special day — I became a grandfather for the very first time. Her name, rooted in Slavic tradition, is especially common in Czech and Slovak cultures. Often a
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It’s the New Year, and we all know what that means: resolutions everywhere. Lists of promises, ambitious targets, and declarations of change. But let me ask you honestly — are you like me, someone who doesn’t quite believe in those kinds of resolutions? I’ve always felt that resolutions, while well‑intentioned, often carry hidden traps. They
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Jordan Peterson writes in his book “We Who Wrestle With God”: “Both our misery and joy depends on our values. We aim at the upward target we deem central, however momentary. When we describe the aims of a person or a people — their pathway forward, the obstacles and opportunities that emerge on that journey
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“You cannot change what you refuse to confront.” The words are often attributed to John Spence, and whether or not he coined them, they ring true in every coaching conversation. As coaches, we know that transformation begins with honesty. Yet one of the hardest realities is that we cannot force someone to face what they
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Some words carry more than syllables. They carry stories, friendships, and traditions. FriSatSu was one of those words, a playful invention by a fellow marketer who once reminded us that weekends are not just days off, but a rhythm of life. Though he no longer runs his business due to illness, the phrase remains a
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Oscar Wilde once said, “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” It’s a line that sparkles with wit, but beneath the humor lies a profound truth for coaching. For Coaches: Style Is Not a Template In the coaching world, it’s tempting to imitate. We see successful coaches with polished frameworks, clever metaphors, or viral content,
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