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Flying home from Florida the other day, I ended up watching about six episodes, over the two plane-ride duration, of Stacey and Clinton’s “What Not to Wear,” the popular show on TLC.I am always amazed at the transfor-

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• Don’t shy away from sleeveless garments, especially eveningwear that you can cover up with a shawl, sheer top or bolero jacket.

• Don’t think that baggy clothes make you look slimmer. Body-conscious clothes that hint at your curves, without being clingy or tight, are the most flattering.

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working itWhether you’re a Mom wanting to get back in the workforce; an employee stuck in a dead-end job and looking for a way out; someone looking to change industries; a recent graduate looking for work; or a stay at home parent wanting to re-enter the work-force, coaching can work for you.

But don’t be fooled into thinking that coaching will provide all the answers. Coaching doesn’t point out what’s right and wrong, or how to fix it when it breaks. On the contrary, coaching is about discovering your own answers. And what better way to start that jour-ney than in the New Year?

No matter what your situation, here are five ways coaching can help 2011 be your best one yet.

Discover what’s in your waySo often we prevent ourselves from doing what we really want to do. We get in our own way and stop ourselves from reaching our greatest potential. We surround ourselves with walls that we believe we can’t

climb or conquer. Take a moment to ask yourself hon-estly: what’s in your way? Is it preventing you from following your passion or achieving your dreams? What steps can you take towards overcoming it?

remove any negative voices holding you backWe all doubt ourselves from time to time, but occa-sionally we allow these doubts to have too much influ-ence. Over time, if not addressed, our fleeting doubts can turn in to negative voices that hinder our progress and hold us back. I’m not suggesting you develop an inflated ego, but it’s time to stop thinking: “I can’t do this,” or “I’m not good enough.” Instead, whenever these negative voices threaten to take over, focus on offering yourself positive reinforcement, just like you’d offer to a good friend.

Discover your strengthsResearch has shown that focusing on developing our strengths rather than dwelling on weaknesses pro-vides us with greater potential. Whether you’re seek-ing your place in the job market, looking for a new níche or just wanting overall improvement, focusing on your strengths is an ideal place to start. I recom-mend a great book called Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath, which not only helps you discover your top five strengths but also provides strategies for building on them.

find your passionFinding your passion is simply about aligning your goals with what you love to do; but, discovering your passion can be tough. You have to dig deep. Think about what you love to do with your spare time and if it’s something you could do full time. If it helps, ask yourself this question, “If I could do one thing for the rest of my life, what would it be?” Don’t be afraid to take time answering this; get away from the noise, find time to yourself, and start to envision what it is you see yourself doing.

Become who you were meant to beYou’ve knocked down the walls, silenced the negative voices, and discovered your strength and passions. With such a solid foundation there’s nothing to stop you doing everything you want to do and becoming who you were meant to be. As Walt Disney said, “All of our dreams can come true – if we have the courage to pursue them.”

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