by Gwen Bortner | Jan 24, 2017 | Confidence, Training & Instruction
Confidence is the key to taking on new challenges, meeting your goals, and achieving success. There is no doubt that hard work and perseverance also play a critical role, but confidence is the kick in the pants that we need to get the ball rolling. During the early...
by Gwen Bortner | Sep 7, 2016 | Leadership
Lately I’ve been working hard to figure out my next path, and to map out the details of my next adventure. And for me, at least, that path has led me to a belief that I have long held, and how that belief can be a benefit to other women. Here it is, my basic...
by Gwen Bortner | Feb 12, 2016 | Show Your Work
In case you don’t know, I have been a PSIA certified part-time ski instructor for the past 8 years. I also broke my leg skiing about 5 years ago. Luckily it was near the end of the season so I had plenty of time to physically recover. Mental recovery took...
by Gwen Bortner | Jan 26, 2016 | Tips & Tricks, Training & Instruction
People who know me consider me to be confident; in fact, I attribute much of my success to that confidence. What I now understand is that success and confidence are inextricably intertwined. I was lucky to be raised by parents who instilled confidence in me from an...
by Gwen Bortner | Aug 31, 2013 | Tips & Tricks, Training & Instruction
This week I began a 3-part series that began with major categories of difficult students followed by preventative steps for managing those kinds of students. On the rare occasion it is needed, I still have a few tricks up my sleeve. Image via Flickr by stevendepolo I...