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3 ways to be a hero in your career

Characteristics of a Hero A school where I was doing some training had an inspirational quote on the wall in one of the classrooms. It said, “Be the hero in your own story.” I loved the message and it got me thinking… What does it look like to be a hero? And how does that translate…

Who encourages you?

Who Encourages You When You Leave Your Comfort Zone? You are venturing out into unknown territory. And yes, you are way out of your comfort zone. It’s a new stage in your life; as a newly wed, your first real job, as a new parent, transitioning to retirement, as an empty nester. You are full of…

Grow Your Business: Step #2

Grow Your Client List Do you have a product or service to sell? Do you wonder who to sell it to? Too many first time entrepreneurs focus intently on getting their product on the market or the website up and running, then sit back waiting for the big bucks to roll in. If that was…

How to Grow Your Business: Step #1

Begin with a Menu of Products or Services If you have a business where you sell products then this is probably not that hard, unless of course you have hundreds of products (more about that in a minute.) However, if you provide a service, (think health coaching or business consulting or writing coach, etc.), then…

Got a vision for your future?

Three steps to creating work you can love “I’ve drawn a line in the sand. I’m quitting this job at the end of the year, come hell or high water.” “This is absolutely the last time I’m working a holiday season.” “I can’t take the stress any more. I’m retiring at the end of the…

Three Secrets to a Productive, Stress-free Day

Has Running Your Own Business…Run You Down? I was recently at an event where I ran into another entrepreneur that I had not seen in a while. I asked her how she has been and it was obvious that she was exhausted, overwhelmed and overcommitted. She couldn’t wait until the current holiday season was over…

What’s your story?

And why it matters A favorite gift I once received is a lovely canvas designed by Kelly Rae Roberts. Her extraordinary work combines quotes and collage. Even though I don’t know her, I feel we share something in common and her art pieces always speak to me. The message on the one that I own is: Your beautifully, messy, complicated…

What do you do when things don’t go as planned?

Even when you plan things… and plan them well life can throw you some curve balls. This month my husband and I are living aboard our 38′ sailboat, Ostara in a marina in St. Petersburg, Florida. Our plan? To spend some time getting boat projects completed so we can sail off into the sunset for…

Seven Secrets to Selling More of Anything

Even if you hate selling stuff One aspect of being an entrepreneur and having my own business that I initially hated and feared was sales. In the beginning I was one of those people who said, “I can’t sell anything.” However if you produce a product, eventually you want to share it with others and…

Five Ways to Create a Five Star Presentation

Even if you hate public speaking Does the thought of public speaking set off waves of anxiety? When you are asked to share information about your business or your ideas, does you mind go blank and your hands start to shake? Are you avoiding speaking dates even though you know it is the best way…