Happiness is something we’re all entitled to and we’re constantly in pursuit of. Being happy isn’t just about chasing something that makes us smile. It’s also about consistently being able to give value and meaning to our work and our…
Becoming a Better Communicator, One Observation at a Time
Communication is a vital component of everything we do. You can be the best at any given thing, but if no one knows about it, your skills are going to waste. Similarly, if you’re a great person but never talk…
3 Self-Care Books That Stuck With Me from 2018
Personal development books (or as they are shamefully called “self-help” books) tend to get a bad rap. Visions of sad people conspicuously browsing the self-help aisle in your local bookstore tend to come to mind. To be caught in the…
How to ask for what you want
We all know that one person who seems to get everything! Sure, they can be sweet and charming, but how are they able to convince others to do whatever they want? More importantly, how can you get others to help…
5 Self-Care Tips for the Holidays
The holidays can be a stressful time of year. Lots of added activities on your to-do list like finding the perfect gift for Uncle Fred who has everything, hanging out with relatives you barely know and have to make small…
23 Personal Development Goals Guarantee To Change Your Life
Setting personal development goals can be the difference between whether or not you’ll achieve them. No matter where you are in your life or where you live, as long as you have a calendar, pen, paper, and some level of…
Take yourself seriously
A friend of mine recently told me how certain events in her life made her realize she should take herself seriously. The minute she said it, I was hit with an aha moment. Allow me to explain… For someone who…
10 Ways to Create Empowerment in Your Life From the Boardroom to the Bedroom
As a coach, I like to look at a snapshot of my client’s life when we start working together. Creating a life filled with balance and high levels of satisfaction can feel elusive when they’ve lost their focus. The Wheel…
Use Your Pain as a Gain for Personal Growth!
As a certified coach, speaker, and trainer, I often coach clients through painful circumstances. We all encounter painful experiences in life. It is through pain that we get to know ourselves on a deeper and more intimate level. Pain…
Reach your personal development goals by saying no
Reflecting on 2017, it was a rough year for many of us. That said, it helped me realized in order to advance ourselves to reach new heights, we must do more than we ever thought possible. When it comes to personal…
Equip and Empower Yourself for Success!
I’m Anza Goodbar; I am a certified coach, speaker, and trainer. My expertise is in the following topics – business systems, leadership development, entrepreneurial mindset, strategizing and goal setting. I’ve been an entrepreneur since 2004. But, you might say that…
Face Your Fears
With personal and professional development, we are all afraid of something. Whether it’s making a new friend or asking for a promotion, there are certain goals we’re afraid to go after. Typically, the bigger the goal, the scarier it is.…
Add better habits to your life
For the past two years, I was heavily depressed. I told a close friend how the past year was a professional high but personal low. Each night, I laid in bed thinking of all the things I hated about myself…
How to give feedback
When it comes to giving feedback, I’m a love or hate kind of person. I love helping others by supporting their development but it does come with a bit of backlash… Giving feedback is a tricky situation. There are a…
