Jenny Evans

LATEST ARTICLES ( 126 )

• Starbucks is Messing With Your Brain…And They’re Not the Only One

  

  For years I’ve been a huge fan of Brian Wansink’s work on the psychology of why many of us overeat without knowing it. For instance, when we eat out of larger... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2013 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• “Moving” Toward Better Business Performance

  Many companies are offering height adjustable desks as well as standing and walking workstations to improve employee health – which is fantastic – but there... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2013 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• Stress: Are You Kidding Yourself About Your Kids?

  While 69% of parents say their stress had only a slight or no impact on their children, just 14% of youth say their parents’ stress doesn’t bother them. Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2013 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• Planning for Failure Makes You More Successful

  

  A big mistake we’ve probably all made in trying to change a behavior is that we make a plan. A plan.  One plan.  Plan A. Without backup plans B, C and D. For... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2013 HEALTH, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• Successful Weight Loss: Do the Opposite of What You Think You Should

  

  If you want to gain weight, make sure you don’t eat. Yes, you read that right. NOT eating often leads to weight gain and there are both physiological and... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2013 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• I Can Add “Sociopath” to My Personal Profile

  I recently had the pleasure of hearing Brené Brown speak.  If you’re not familiar with her work, she’s a researcher on shame and vulnerability and her Ted talk... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• How to Make Change a No-Brainer

  

  In my previous post I explained how we all still have caveman brains – too much change is perceived as stress, which kicks in our fight or flight response,... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• The Secret to Making Change? Your Inner Caveman

  

  Why do we vow at 8:30 AM not to eat any more sweets, yet at 3:30 PM we’ve got our hands in a co-worker’s candy stash? Why do we sign up for a gym membership we... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2012 HEALTH, LIFE COACH

• Why Your Workout Should Be More Like a Drinking Game

  I’ve been turning my workouts into a drinking game. I had to. You know how some people (who shall remain nameless) used to play drinking games in college that... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• Which Makes More of an Impact in Losing Weight: Diet Or Exercise?

  I’ve actually got four answers to this question: Initially it’s diet, but long term it’s a combination of both Exercise alone typically does not make much impac... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• 8 Ways to Physically Energize Any Meeting

  

  Tired of boring, soul sucking meetings? Get more energy, focus and productivity out of your meetings by following these eight simple strategies. 1. Set an... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• PowerHouse Performance Coaching is Hiring!

  I’m thrilled to be looking for someone to join the PowerHouse team! If you are highly motivated, self directed and have extensive sales and marketing skills –... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• NBC KARE 11 Segment – Boot Camp Circuit Workout

  Today’s segment is a simple boot camp circuit workout you can do at home with just a few pieces of equipment. For many parents summertime means a new and... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2012 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, SPORTS

• We’re More Alike Than You Know, Yet Not

  Before you think I’m about to make a political statement on my blog, hold tight for a second, because I’m not. I’m about to make a human statement about... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2012 LGBTQ, SELF EXPRESSION

• Suggestions for a REAL Power Lunch

  What comes to mind when you think of a power lunch? I think of a swank restaurant filled with corporate executives meeting their three-martini quotas. Very Mad... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• Is Your Workplace Working Against You? Overcome the Top Challenges of Staying...

  

  You block time off on your calendar to workout, but everyone knows "it's just for your workouts" and schedules meetings during that time anyway. Perhaps you ge... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2012 CAREER, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFE COACH

• Business School Training in A Hot, Sweaty Room

  I have learned many things about myself and the world while on my yoga mat. The funny thing is, learning about myself is not why I go to yoga. Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• Leadership for $20

  $20 Leadership Training? Yup. St. Catherine University Leadership Institute has an annual Summer Leadership Series offering sessions taught by talented... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• The “Real” Hunger Games

  I made Diana Pierce of NBC KARE 11 compete in my version of The Hunger Games. I ask her nutrition questions and she either wins a loaf of muddy bread or a... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE

• Six Ways Taking Care of Your Health is Exactly Like Working With a Financial...

  

  I like to think I’m pretty good about saving money for retirement and managing my finances. I give money to my investor on a monthly basis and work with my... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2012 HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFE COACH, LIFESTYLE