Hello there, “Thank goodness for the first snow, it was a reminder – no matter how old you became and how much you’d seen, things could still be new if you were willing to believe they still mattered.” – Candance Bushnell I recently stumbled upon this quote and found it very appropriate for my current situation: sitting at my kitchen table with a cup of tea, watching Winter Storm Juno whip around outside. After a mild winter here in New Hampshire, the snow has finally arrived – in buckets, it seems. A few days before this storm, I was able to visit the Ice Castles in Lincoln, New Hampshire and appreciate winter in a whole new way. Although we can get caught up in the “blah-ness” of the season here in New England, it’s always nice to focus on the many beautiful things winter can offer. Allow our contributors this month to shed a new light or new perspective for you – they have some insightful stories and advice about improving your relationship with your clients, how to best utilize the Masteries, and how to improve your own coaching business. Enjoy and don’t hesitate to leave questions and comments! Is there something you’d like to see in the VOICE? A particular subject you’d like us to address? Please don’t hesitate to contact us at voice@certifiedcoach.org with comments, questions, event notices, or article contributions. We are always looking for new perspectives and look forward to hearing from you. Best,
Beth Ann Miller is an MFA candidate in Writing and is a native New Englander. She has a professional background in editing and higher education, and enjoys working with youths in the arts. Her stories have appeared in online and print journals and she is perpetually at work on new creative projects.
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