Giving practical help when asked should be the price of the ticket into the human family. If we all paid our due, we’d be on our way to creating a sustainable society fully capable of taking care of itself.

From Wikipedia: “Synchronicity is the experience of two or more events that are apparently causally unrelated occurring together in a meaningful manner. To count as synchronicity, the events should be unlikely to occur together by chance.” Many philosophers have weighed in on the subject, but in my experience synchronicity happens in response to a consistent application of effort towards a good purpose. [...]

If you want good things to happen or change to come, you need to show the world that you exist. That’s accomplished by participating in the action whether you feel like it or not.

We’ve all had that moment. It could be a crisis at work or in a relationship, trouble with kids or finances. Is that the right moment to pick up the phone and ask for coaching? Maybe not.

What’s the secret to real change? It’s simple; take a suggestion, a thought or a piece of advice from someone else, and make it your idea. Take ownership and run with it.

Someone recently asked me for 3Lunches on how to use social media to look for work as an art director. While I’m not a social media authority, I do know more than my friend about building relationships with people who share my values and professional interests using social media. So, I said, “Yes. I’d be [...]

Joe Pena interviewed me on his wonderful radio show that profiles entrepreneurs and inspirational stories. What a great opportunity to get the message out. Have a listen, share your thoughts and answer this: are you ready to coach a friend? Enlighten Me: Carol Quinn

I recently received a message from a Twitter acquaintance expressing enthusiasm about 3Lunches and then he asked, “How much does it cost?”  After I explained that it didn’t cost a thing, I thought it might be an opportune time for a post on the 3Lunches concept. Right alongside the recession and its aftermath, a new sense [...]

I had an entertaining interview recently with Rob McNealy on his blog radio show, Startup Story Radio. Rob’s passion is to use social media to evangelize about small businesses, and coaching entrepreneurs. I am grateful to Rob for giving me the the opportunity to talk about 3Lunches at length. Have a listen and share your [...]

  Here’s what a perfect friend-coach looks like: One who listens to exactly what you’re saying. A person with the ability to place his or her personal issues aside to focus on you. Someone who thinks creatively and is open to talking through issues. A compassionate, but active friend who wants you to succeed – [...]