Every business moves through the same life cycle. One of the common barriers to success I see, as a business coach, is that business owners are finding themselves in a new phase of the cycle and don't know how to deal with it. In this video I explore the phases in the business lifecycle and the common traps in each. …
Combating Career Burnout
Do you ever feel the dread in the pit of your stomach? The heavy feeling in your body? Do you lack energy to complete your work? You may be experiencing burnout. Today I want to share some ways to not just manage burnout, but to identify the root cause. By getting to the heart of what is causing your stress, overwhelm, and disconnection to your work we can start to move you on a path to reduce and avoid future burnout in your career and your business. …
The Power of Connections
The strength of our connections is so important to growing our businesses and to the level of satisfaction we have in our lives. Who do you regret losing touch with? It is never too late to reconnect. Who are the 5 people you need to reach out to over the next week? …
Feelings of Imposter Syndrome
Do you find yourself feeling like you aren't good enough? Like any day now someone will find you out? That you’re just lucky or had a great team? That the things you have accomplished are no big deal? Imposter syndrome is real. An estimated 70% of people experience imposter feelings at some point in their life. I’ve been here. I’ve had many days throughout my career where I have undervalued the contributions I have made to my own success. I wrote them off as just “part of my job”. Now I’m …
The Myth of Work Life Balance
Some days everything just goes wrong. Feel it, give in to it and then move past it. Recognize that balance is a myth. You need to find ways to set priorities, focus what is most important in the moment, and learn to say no when it makes sense. I had a rough day today. Nothing wanted to go right this morning. I thought I'd share my day's craziness because everything is not always perfect and we need to embrace where we are and continue to push forward. What wasn't working for you today? …