Iyanl Fix My Life

"Too often we… enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought, "quoted by the well-known John. F. Kennedy is an expression that I can agree with because people enjoy the comfort of not facing reality. Iyanla Vanzant is a world renowned life coach who has built her success by, helping individuals face their reality so that they can have more full-filling lives. Creative thinking, communication skills, being attentive, analytical and open-minded are all key factors to Iyanla's success.

As a life coach, inspirational speaker, and author, Iyanla is still able to make a connection. Iyanla Vanzant has made appearances on Oprah and is now a life coach on her show Iyanla: Fix My Life. Where broken families, friends, and marriages come to her for her support and wisdom. The show Fix My Life you can see how she uses her critical thinking
(website). Having Communication skills plays a major part in critical thinking. Iyanla demonstrates this very well; with her patients, she gives the assurance that she understands. For example, on her show Iyanla: Fix My Life; a mother and her daughter were discussing their issues that they had for one another. With both of them, Iyanla would restate their feelings with a question. This process allowed each of them to know that she understands and that she is listening effectively. Another strength that Iyanla is demonstrating is creative thinking. Iyanla looks for different outcomes that would be beneficial for each person. As a life coach and inspirational leader, Iyanla enables spiritual practices. As for the mother and her daughter, she made them embrace each other with tight hugs; while she surrounded them with open arms. It was hard for both mother and daughter to open up and embrace each other, and that's why Iyanla having them hug would break down their