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viii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

me laugh at the oddest of things, which reminds me not to take
life so seriously.
Vic, Dale, and Logan Bosiger for welcoming me into your
home and hearts. Vic, you have been and continue to be one of
my biggest fans, and I deeply appreciate all the support you’ve so
generously given to promote the book with the radio show and
all your help with Lifecoach.com and a thousand other things. I
thank my lucky stars that you are a part of my life. Logan, thanks
for all your help in getting me up on Facebook.
The extraordinary team of coaches at Talane Coaching
Company—Judy Lowry, Kathee Hill, Monica Howden, Sue Seel,
Eddie Marmol, and Terry O’Neill—for all your ideas and input
that led to the creation of the original Emotional Index Quiz. Judy,
thank you for all your excellent coaching and your enthusiastic
support of everything that I undertake. And a big, huge thank-you
to Faye Morgan, my wonderful and ever-positive assistant. I’d be
lost without your help with all things administrative. Thanks to
Louise Gates, Lea Wray, and Carol Golcher as well for your help
with all things organizational and administrative.
The late Thomas Leonard, the grandfather of coaching and the
inspiration for my work. And the late Abraham Maslow, whose
early work on emotional needs and values laid the foundation for
this book.
Sandy Vilas, the owner of CoachInc.com, for your ongoing sup-
port and encouragement. I appreciate everything you have done
and continue to do for me and the coaching community.
Thom Politico, my first-ever coach. I am ever grateful to you
for getting me on the right career path years ago.
My amazing and inspiring clients Melissa Todd, Quinn
Simpson, and Ali Brown for your willingness to share your hopes,
dreams, fears, and successes in this book so that others can be
inspired by your brilliant examples. Thank you for your candor,
courage, and leadership in the world. And a heartfelt thank-you to
all my clients whose stories bring this book to life. I am grateful to
have had the opportunity to impact your lives and hope that your
stories inspire others to find the careers and lives of their dreams.