There are three big reasons why people hire you: time, money, & happiness. I recently faced this in my own life – I needed to hire a housekeeper. Again. You may know that I live in the mountains in California. It’s a really small town in a small county. To put it in perspective, the… Read More
Stuck in the Muck: My Personal Formula for Un-lodging the Log Jam
I was chatting with a friend and colleague the other day about winter and spring, and generally inspiring “spring forward” thoughts when we detoured into what I call “the box.” She was working under the belief that her business wasn’t moving forward right now, that she was stuck in the muck of winter doldrums. She… Read More
Making Decisions Like a Pro: When to Lead and When to Listen
While it is true that I don’t have children, I do have children in my life, and I have furbabies. Having dogs is like having toddlers for life, with a bit more freedom. The topic of children came up with a client recently in relation to their business and being a good manager. We came… Read More
Overcoming Doubts: Transform Fear into Fuel
Let’s talk about commitment. Are you truly “all in” for your goals? Are you “all in” for your business right now? I was faced with this same question this month. Am I all in for my business right now? Something didn’t work out like I wanted it to… and my plan wasn’t “on track” like… Read More
The Business Necessity You Didn’t Know You Needed: Gratitude
A common theme that I hear from clients about courses is “I know this is good stuff, I’m just really busy right now!” Well, yes. Every serious entrepreneur I know is always really busy. I am really busy. It’s why I have created some tools to help you plan and manage your time for efficiency… Read More
From Gratitude to Growth: Ensuring a Flourishing Business This Spring
Are You Intentionally Practicing Gratitude Right Now? As we step into a new year, it’s easy to get swept up in the whirlwind of resolutions and plans, often sidelining the practices that truly matter. Practices like gratitude. I know—I’m guilty of it too. It’s all too common to focus on the hustle and ignore the… Read More
Stop Drifting! You’re Not a Jellyfish
Last summer as I stood in the jellyfish archway at the Seattle Aquarium during a vacation I couldn’t help but ponder about the humble jellyfish. Stay with me here; they are hunters and catch what they eat… only they don’t have the ability to actively FIND their food. They just drift along and eat what… Read More
Curiosity Over Sales: Building Genuine Connections
We are “sold to” every day, a thousand times a day. From the minute you open that email/phone/computer/social media, we are bombarded with “buy me!” appeals and shiny, enticing things that grab our attention. As consumers I think we are more sophisticated than our predecessors who bought snake oil from traveling salesmen but, alas, I… Read More
Stop! It’s time to smell the roses…kind of.
“We have to sometimes recognize how far we’ve come. In order to speed up where we want to go.” Now, I’m not talking about looking in the rear view mirror, or ‘woulda, coulda, shoulda,” This quote is about, “oh my gosh, I’m so glad I __.” It’s about actually taking the time to regularly recognize… Read More
5 Must Haves for any Marketing Plan
Do you know the 5 must have categories for any marketing plan? What you decide will all depend on what kind of business you are growing, and you need to ask yourself a few questions, like figuring out where/how you are going to get in front of your ideal client. Take a look at the… Read More
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