Why Mediate?
Reasons to consider mediation:
Taking another party to court is expensive, time consuming and stressful. It’s public. And there’s no guarantee that you will prevail on court. Consider mediation before you go the litigation route. A mediator is a neutral […]
Read MoreWhy Mediation Works
Why is it that mediation works when parties are unable to resolve their dispute by themselves?
Mediation works because it provides a safe and supportive environment where parties can communicate openly and honestly to explore their options and work together to […]
Read MoreWhat changes would you like to make for the New Year?
Now that the holidays are winding down, and we begin to look ahead to the new year, this is a good time to reflect on the year that’s past and the things we would like to focus on going forward […]
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Welcome to Garland Smith’s Coaching Blog
My name is Garland Smith. I live in Rosenberg, TX on the Southwest side of Houston, Texas. I am married and have seven children, one of which is still at home. I have a bachelors degree in Mathematics from University of Southern Mississippi. I am […]
Read MoreBelieve…
The most important thing when undertaking a new challenge is to believe you can do it. If you do not believe you can do it, who will? If you do not believe you can do it, you’re probably right. Lack […]
Read MorePutting Body Mass Index (BMI) in terms that are easy to understand…
In order to put Body Mass Index (BMI) into terms that are easier to understand, I’m going to use my BMI numbers. I’m 5′ 10″ and I weigh 230 pounds. That means I have a BMI of 33. According to my BMI […]
Read MoreWhat do the terms overweight and obese really mean?
This may sound like a silly question. However, if you do a Google search for overweight, you’ll see that there are a lot of pages that define the terms “overweight” and “obese” in terms of Body Mass Index (BMI). In […]
Read MoreDo You Want to Be Taken Seriously?
Success in your life and your career has a lot to do with how you are perceived by others. People want to deal with people whom they find to be serious and credible.
Steps you can take to get others to […]