building a business
How to overcome a slump
What if a slump is a detour sign instead of a dead end sign? Are you in a slump? Can’t find the motivation? Feel like everything you’ve done, just hasn’t had the desired result? Sounds like you’ re in a slump. Me too. There are a lot of reasons for a slump. Sometimes it’s the…
Read MoreOverwhelmed?
Feeling Overwhelmed? I have a new baby, a business and a special needs 12 year old… I’m overwhelmed. My business is really taking off. I have more work than I can do and I can’t find good help. I’m so afraid I can’t do it all and will let people down! My biggest challenge is…
Read More5 things leaders do differently
5 Things Great Leaders Do Differently Great leaders don’t just lead others well. They begin by leading themselves well and then go on to teach and inspire others to do the same. Whether you are a solopreneur or a team leader, the success of your business depends on leading yourself well first. You are a…
Read MoreWhy mindset matters
Mindset Matters What you think about makes a difference. Change begins within and moves outward. You become who you think are.Visualize yourself as confident and you eventually become confident. Visualize yourself as a failure…unfortunately you will become a failure, however you define failure. This is isn’t just wishful thinking. There is research to back it…
Read MoreBeen doing it too long to change now?
Change and Growing Your Business Have you ever said, “I’ve been doing it this way too long to change”? A couple of years ago I decided to learn to play pickle ball. I attended my first lesson at a pickle ball free play court where a pickle ball instructor showed me the basics and encouraged…
Read More4 reasons you might need a coach
Reasons you need a coach I hear a lot of excuses for not hiring a coach. Here are four that I heard just this week: My business isn’t making enough money to justify hiring a coach. I’ll look into it when I am making more money. My life is out of control and I need someone…
Read MoreWhat if you were Curious?
Are You Curious? The first post that I wrote when I started this blog was Top Ten Ways to Not to Follow Your Passion. It was written a bit tongue in cheek of course because we all want to follow our passion, right? Isn’t it just the obstacles, real or imagined that keep us from…
Read More3 Magic Questions to find Career Clarity
Got Career Clarity? In my coaching business, I talk with lots of people who are searching for career clarity. I have a clarity tool that I begin my initial coaching sessions with and here are a few sample answers to the question: What are the top challenges that you face in your business or career?…
Read Morehow to measure your success
Are you successful? I love to hike in the Georgia mountains…unless it’s cold or hot or windy or raining. Or I’m feeling tired, or unmotivated or … Well you get the idea. It’s sort of a love-hate relationship to be honest. I hate the effort and discomfort. I love the accomplishment of making it to…
Read MoreReady to give up?
Discouraged and Ready to Give Up? Feel like you’ve been working like a maniac on your business or your career… with few results? Wonder what you need to do to get the clients or the job that you want? Checking your messages every few minutes to see if you got the response you hope for?…
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