When God Throws You a Curveball David held his breath for a moment then the let it out. He raised his bat. David was ready. He was sure that he could handle anything that came his way. “Give it your best shot,” he said under his breath. He watched the pitcher do his run up […]
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It’s been a while since I posted, wouldn’t you agree? I’m sorry. The reasons are many and varied. Suffice it to say, I will be posting again shortly. The blogs are written in my heart. I will begin sharing them again. Claire Annelise Smith, PhdAs a spiritual executive coach and mentor, author, and speaker, Dr. Claire
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You may have heard the saying, “To Thine Own Self Be True.” It’s actually from Shakespeare. It sounds good. There is a lot of value in it. If you’re not true to yourself you cannot live authentically. However, there is a problem with it. Check out the video below. Claire Annelise Smith, PhdAs a spiritual
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“What if’s” can keep you from your first step Julie opened the card she had received. It was an invitation to be a guest speaker. She was excited. Then she began to think: “What if I don’t do a good job? I’m not eloquent. What if they don’t like my presentation? I’m not engaging. If
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Goals! Are they on your mind? Are you wondering how you will meet your goals in 2019? This post is specially for you. However, if you have already answered this question keep reading and see how this compares with and/or enhances what you have. Focus to Meet Your Goals You must do this big thing
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Jamie was excited. It was time for the party and she went to greet her guests with joyful anticipation of a good time. People started to trickle in. They were not as many as she had hoped, but she kept her spirits up. Bill stood by her side encouraging her as she welcomed their guests.
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Dr. Claire Annelise Smith, PhD, is a spiritual executive coach, mentor, author, and speaker dedicated to empowering leaders to navigate complex career and life transitions with clarity, confidence, and faith. Drawing on her extensive experience as an educator, minister, program director, and international leader, she offers a unique leadership perspective that integrates faith, values, and performance.
Through her transformative coaching methods and the Strategic Lifestyle Connection platform, Dr. Claire helps clients cut through life’s complexities to discover what is most meaningful, fostering resilience, inner peace, and purposeful decision-making aligned with their calling.
Having personally faced significant life challenges, Dr. Claire is deeply committed to helping others maintain a strong connection with God, themselves, and others during times of change. Her clients consistently report gaining valuable insights and practical tools that support lasting growth and improved personal and professional relationships. As one client, Rachel McClain, attests, Dr. Claire’s thoughtful questions inspire introspection and meaningful behavioral change, making her coaching a lasting gift.
