One of the best things about this past week was meeting with an intuitive teacher for some guidance. She’s cool and she was a client many years ago. (One of the first things every coach learns is that you can’t coach yourself!! It takes perspective outside of my head to get me out of a… Read More
A Tale of Two Clients
This might be a long one… so sit down, grab a drink and dig in with me. Two clients. Same process with two very different results. The process is simple: know your numbers, create a plan, and then execute that plan fully and with all the support you need to keep going! Client A – … Read More
Saying Goodbye
It’s true that I usually only send Sunday emails for your consideration. The last few weeks have been full of angst and unknowing and as usual, it has affected my ability to move clearly in my business life as well. Because life happens. It throws curve balls and craziness our way sometimes. Sometimes, we can’t… 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
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
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
5 Great Questions to start 2018 off with a bang.
I’ve been gone for a few weeks… Did you miss me? I was gone for a few weeks – behind the Great FireWall of China specifically – and I’m happy to be home and back with you! I had great plans to post updates from abroad. As a perfect example of what happens to plans… Read More
5 Easy Ways to Defeat the Holiday Business Slump
It’s the official start of the Holiday Business Blues – that time when all the socializing and obligations overwhelm our business activities. But we have TWO WHOLE MONTHS left in the year as of right now – that is 1/6th of your revenue potential – and it can come as a gold mine or a… Read More