TFM Journal (Page 2)

Understanding the Difference: Therapy vs. Family Coaching

Understanding the Difference: Therapy vs. Family Coaching

In our journey to support families everywhere, we sometimes encounter questions about the distinction between therapy and family coaching. Let's dive into the key differences between these two essential and complementary approaches. 1. Focus on the Past vs. Orientation Toward the Future: Therapy is a valuable resource that helps individuals

Building a Legacy with Family Values and Goals: Podcast

Building a Legacy with Family Values and Goals: Podcast

In a recent episode, Angelina Carleton chats with Alex Kirby, the CEO of Total Family Management (TFM). Alex emphasizes the importance of families not just focusing on work priorities but also on their values and goals to ensure holistic family health. He introduces listeners to the concept of leveraging clear

In Pursuit of Better: Podcast

In Pursuit of Better: Podcast

Jordan Smith talks to our CMO, Katie Jesionowski about TFM and family coaching. Who is TFM for? Is retirement the end or the beginning? Why does social fitness matter at home and at work? TFM is a private family coaching service specializing in supporting clients' family dynamics and well-being. We

Warning: Side Effects of Family Coaching

Warning: Side Effects of Family Coaching

Warning: Family Coaching may lead to significant improvements in family dynamics, increased happiness, and stronger bonds. Side effects may include enhanced communication skills, reduced conflicts, and a higher level of emotional intelligence. Clients have reported experiencing improved decision-making abilities, strengthened relationships, and a more satisfying family life. Family Coaching is

Invest in Your Social Fitness: Total Family Management's Social Fitness Workshop

Invest in Your Social Fitness: Total Family Management's Social Fitness Workshop

At Total Family Management (TFM), we understand the value of relationships in your life. That's why we want to introduce you to our Social Fitness Workshop, which focuses on the strength of your relationships. As discovered by the 84-year-old Harvard Happiness Study, strong relationships are the leading indicator of long,

Clarify Your Family Culture: Total Family Management's Values Workshop

Clarify Your Family Culture: Total Family Management's Values Workshop

At the heart of TFM's values workshop lies your family culture. Defining your family values is a way to establish guiding principles that help create a sense of identity, purpose, and belonging within your family unit. They define what is important to your family, dictate behavior, and influence decision-making processes.

Find Your Family Flow: It's Easier Than Ever

Find Your Family Flow: It's Easier Than Ever

Family Coaching as you've never seen it before. TFM understands that nothing is more important than the bonds between family members and there's no better feeling for our coaches than seeing a family begin to find their flow. What’s family flow? As one of our client’s teenage daughters

How will you be remembered? (Depends who you ask)

How will you be remembered? (Depends who you ask)

Legacy is a topic that almost all TFM clients want to explore with their coach in some way, shape, or form. Future success might mean annual, extended family vacations, improved communication, better relationships with adult children, intergenerational philanthropy, or another career opportunity after retirement. Vision and legacy go hand in

Talk the Talk: The Secret to Scaling Family Meetings

Talk the Talk: The Secret to Scaling Family Meetings

“Imagine you began your life with all the money you’ll ever have. The instant you were born, you were given one account, and anytime you had to pay for something, it came out of that account. You don’t need to work, but everything you do costs money. Food,

Our new website is live!

A lot of big growth called for a fresh coat of paint. In the past 6 months, TFM has: * grown the team by 4 times * accepted invitations to speak on podcasts * begun working with clients in 11 states * delivered leadership webinars * forced its leadership team into fake spring break t-shirts

Family with Others

Family Communication Plan

Well-run businesses spend time making sure they have the best resources. It’s such a default setting that we rarely give it too much thought. Teams of great people work together to come up with fantastic ideas and make sure the business runs smoothly and successfully. The same people then

Not Enough Time

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Not Enough Time

Not Enough Time If there was one common enemy in the lives of our clients, it would be time. The great finite resource. You can outsource, delegate, organize, but you cannot buy more of it. It’s one constant in our lives that can never change, but you’re not