by Elaine Froese | Sep 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
One snowy day at a beautiful ranch home in southern Alberta around the expansive kitchen table, the farm team said, “Elaine you should make a list of your top phrases that you use in coaching.” “Okay,” I said, knowing that many of the best projects are started by...
by Elaine Froese | Sep 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
We sat crowded around the kitchen table less than a stone’s throw from the main farm house, two young frustrated farm couples and me, the farm coach. My eyes met the eyes of a daughter-in-law (DIL) whose ready tears were about to roll as I explained that...
by Elaine Froese | Sep 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
As the farming population of boomers ages, so does the over eighty crowd. These aging patriarchs and matriarchs are still ruling farms, some with a heavy hand. This is not a happy situation for the twenty-something grandchildren who are dreaming of establishing their...
by Elaine Froese | Aug 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
What if I showed you a free tool that you could implement today that would have the potential to make your farm 21% more profitable, without spending a dime ? What is it? It’s listening. After you have asked “What’s the most important thing to talk about?” continue to...
by Elaine Froese | Aug 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
On our farm we may be combining rye on August 3rd. The combines have new filters and have been serviced for the busy season ahead. Our bodies are not machines, so my question is “What are you doing to get your body, mind and spirit ready for harvest?” I...