Late last week I simply scrapped my plan for what I was going to share with you about this week. Instead, I’m going to give you the raw, honest truth about how this business coach lost control. I had great plans for my week last week. I had time blocked my schedule and left space for me to create content, network, meet a friend for drinks after work, take my daughter to a doctor’s appointment, and even get ahead on a few things as we plan to leave in a few days for vacation. Instead, my …
Keeping Promises with Yourself
When it comes to keeping promises or commitments how good are you? Do you often keep your promises to your clients, friends, family, and organizations you’re involved in? How about the promises to yourself? I am great about keeping my word to others. One of my core values is integrity. To me that means doing what I say I’m going to do and making sure I do the right thing even when nobody is watching. Integrity is about honoring your word and creating a reputation for being honest and …
The Power of Saying No
The most powerful time management strategy you have is the power of saying no. One of the things many entrepreneurs struggle with is knowing when to say no. You want to serve everybody. You want to please other people. You don’t know what to say yes to and what to say no to, especially as you are building your business because you worry about missing out on a great idea or great opportunity. When you finally take back your power to say no, you reduce some of the overwhelm you are feeling. …
Why You Should Take Risks
What is one thing you wish you could do in your life or your business? Why can’t you do it today? For most of us, the answer is fear. It could be the fear of failure, the fear of rejection, worrying about what others might think, or even the fear of success. I chose to talk about courage today for a couple of reasons. First, when we think about the key qualities of great leaders, courage is the one that is most outwardly visible. Second, courage is one of my core values. As I reflect back on …
5 Misconceptions About Hiring a Business Coach
Let’s be honest, there are many preconceived notions about business coaching out there. Unless you’ve had personal experience with it, business coaching probably is a bit of a mystery. Here are 5 most common misconceptions I hear that stop small business owners from getting the help they deserve. 1. It's only for failing businesses. Actually, it is just the opposite. Most of our clients are true leaders in their companies and their fields. They are typically looking for accountability and …
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