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? …
Easing the Stress of Back to School
How are you feeling about back to school? Most of our clients are business owners who also are busy parents, so we know this can be a crazy time for you. We want to share some tips that we hope will help you reduce some of the stress. If you have other things that are working for you, we'd love to hear them. …
Confession: Doing it Myself Held Me Back
We all have constraints, things within us that hold us back. When we recognize our limitations and then ask for help, it allows us to accelerate our growth and success. Asking for help is a sign of true personal leadership. What confessions do you need to make? What is holding you back? …
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The Comparison Trap
I often have clients that judge themselves too harshly or undervalue their own capabilities because they are watching what everyone around them is doing. They feel deflated when they aren’t achieving the same results. Stop comparing yourself to everyone else! Comparing yourself to others in unhealthy and unproductive. Comparing yourself to where you were in the past, is helpful and motivating. …