http://www.gewood.com Thousands of hours of executive coaching assisting leaders and executives to achieve real priorities with less stress and greater effectiveness. en-us executive coaching Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:24:34 -0400 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:24:34 -0400 gewood.com http://www.gewood.com/claritymodel.html2560200a7aefd568871d37509f35c04cThe Clarity Model is an advanced leadership and coaching tool for planning, troubleshooting and taking effective action. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:24:29 -0400 http://www.gewood.com/clarity-consultation.html66e93949ecc17ce93a3393255bd2d1b6Have a Clarity Consultation with a professional coach, trained in using the Clarity Model. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:09:23 -0500 http://www.gewood.com/time-management-tips.htmlebbb1506cfe503bc19bd67830dd816faTake action on any of these time management tips and you will be well rewarded in greater efficiency and effectiveness. 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Turn those things that didn’t work into stepping stones for success. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:17:20 -0500 http://www.gewood.com/grouping-tasks.html1169fbdfa1afb022f92cd4970b2c1cd8Successful leaders practice grouping tasks to more effectively manage their time and resources. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:15:19 -0500 http://www.gewood.com/books-on-time-management.html7b4598155e566b0172d9bf25be54e444Taking the time to read books on time management can reap dividends IF you put what you learn into practice. We can help. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:14:00 -0500 http://www.gewood.com/making-tough-decisions.htmldbe8a8a2379238cd58b66e4ca900e77cMaking tough decisions isn’t easy. But it’s smart. The resulting clarity can set you on a new path forward. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:12:53 -0500 http://www.gewood.com/having-a-personal-coach.html10f9c61e3e138b06fa707de44b4020abThe benefits of having a personal coach can be profound. Take the time to choose and work with the right professional. 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