I once heard someone say that strength and courage aren’t always measured in medals and victories. They are measured in the struggles we overcome. The strongest people aren’t always the people who win. They are the people who don’t give up when they lose. Courage is infectious. Courage can impact those around you and those  Read more »

Although Thanksgiving Day has passed, stay in the spirit of giving thanks and gratitude. It’s a wonderful way to begin and end each day. Personally, I am thankful for all of my wonderful family, friends, clients and speaking opportunities this year. I am also grateful for all those that are supporting me as my business  Read more »

WASHINGTON (JCHAYWARD.COM) — As many of you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We all have been touched by this disease indirectly or directly including JC Hayward, and it’s for this reason that WUSA-TV and JCHAYWARD.COM wants to make a difference in the community by walking towards a cure. WUSA-TV will be walking and  Read more »

The Washington, DC Metropolitan Area was hit with a heat wave and thunderstorms that left the area without electricity for over a week. Wouldn’t you know the week before I had done a major shopping at Costco so we were stocked up with food and supplies in our fridge and extra freezer. Needless to say  Read more »

I have always admired Eleanor Roosevelt. Mrs. Roosevelt was a pioneer in female leadership and a great leader in general. I often think of her quote, “ No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. ” When we are experiencing negativity and encountering unpleasant situations, we have the option to choose our mindset.  Read more »

Having clear and healthy boundaries in the workplace and at home will make your life easier. Boundaries are limits you set on how others treat you and behave around you. People will treat you and behave around you as you allow them. Even the most well intentioned friends and family can innocently “invade” boundaries you  Read more »

Transition is about going from one place to another with life or career issues. Examples of this can be changing jobs, starting your own business, moving up in your company, marriage or divorce, health issues, or finding purpose or what’s next in life. Here’s what we know about transition…it can be difficult for people. Our  Read more »

How many of you are going through some type of transition? Have you recently met an inspiring person or read an inspiring book? Why am I asking? Recently I was going through one of my many bookcases and came across a timeless classic…Oh, the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss. What a great book for  Read more »

Life is all about relationships, personally and professionally.  Lately, I’ve been giving life and career transition workshops that focus on how to ease through change. The most frequently stated fear by my individual clients as well as men and women seminar attendees is loneliness. People are afraid to be isolated or cut off from others.  Read more »

“America’s Leading” Resilience and Confidence Coach and our resident  Power of Positive blogger Susan Samakow, talked with JC about building and sustaining confidence with positive self talk. For More Information: Susan Samakow, PCC, CPCC America’s Leading Resilience and Confidence Coach www.selftalkcoach.com susan@selftalkcoach.com 301-706-7226 Susan Samakow, PCC, CPCC, is a Certified Business, Life and Leadership Coach,  Read more »