Nov 22, 2010 Posted by Brian Monahan

Help Me – Help You – Inspiring Courage & Cultivating Passion

I am going to skip beating around the bush.  I need your help and you need a kick in the pants! Many of you know I recently launched a new business venture.  For now it’s called Brian Monahan Coaching…I know it’s not the most original name but it’s in line with the values I have established here at Expert in the Rough.  Meaning….it takes courage to move forward exactly... read more

Nov 17, 2010 Posted by Brian Monahan

Energy and Influence – Mashup

The perfect "Mashup" quite arguably is the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup. The perfect combination of peanut butter and milk chocolate, but I think I have found something better. No, I didn't say something butter, but something better. No again, it doesn't involve bacon..... but bacon like chocolate is a favorite partner in many a "Mashup." read more

Nov 8, 2010 Posted by Brian Monahan

Daylight Saving Time – Hot Dog an Extra Hour

“If I only had more time in the day!” This is the most famous excuse this side of the Mississippi for people not to engage their dreams. Of course, this excuse has a few cousins named “lack of money” or “working for the man,” but they are all related, hence the cousin reference. So, how are these excuses related?  I like to think of them as states of mind and in this... read more

Oct 21, 2010 Posted by Brian Monahan

His Holiness The Dalai Lama

Yesterday – since I am writing this post at 1:39 am in the morning, The Dalai Lama paid a visit to Cincinnati.  He was being honored by The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center’s…. with The International Freedom Conductor Award. I had the distinct pleasure of being one of the producers on the event as well as be in attendance.  It is not every day you get to meet a spiritual... read more

Oct 18, 2010 Posted by Brian Monahan

The Personal Suffering Project

Last week I wrapped up the first edition of The Personal Passion Project. The Personal Passion Project is a class I designed to help people explore and cultivate their passion. The class was a huge success and 6 people are now more engaged in their life after taking the time to make passion a priority. I will eventually break down my extensive notes and “Quantum Feedback” I gained from teaching... read more