Risk-Taking in Business

We’ve all heard the old saying “nothing ventured, nothing gained”. Like most old sayings, there is a strong element of truth in those words. At the risk of following one old saying with another, “without risk there is not, and cannot be, any reward.” There is an element of chance inherent in every venture and, …

This is the Only Person Who Can Truly Sabotage You

This is the Only Person Who can Truly Sabotage You What if I told you that there's a person out there who willfully wants to slow you down and even downright sabotage you and your business? What if I told you that this person may get all excited about your plans to start and grow …

The Benefits of Going Online for Your Clients

Why Clients Like Online Coaching If you have an coaching or consulting business, and want to grow to reach more people, being online is the best – and easiest – way; thanks to Covid any business can be online and scale. Online opportunities give access to people you may not have been able to reach …

Getting to the Winner’s Circle

Another week has begun – does time seem to be moving faster these days? This means that it's time to "hit the gas" and rock these next few weeks. .  Whatever is on your 'To Do' list can get accomplished - if you make the decision and commitment to get them done and you take …

9 Tips for Handling Frustration in a Healthy Way

9 Tips for Handling Frustration in a Healthy Way Are you feeling frustrated? Chances are you’ve been here before. You’ve probably even worked out some coping strategies for when you’re stressed. The problem is, some of those strategies aren’t the best, a fact you’re already aware of. Handling stress in healthy ways is an ongoing …

7 Ways to Overcome Self-Defeating Behaviors

I have been seeing a major trend lately that has nothing to do with the pandemic. The problems is self-defeating behavior which is preventing people from going after what they want in life, whether that is their career, their business, or life in general. I have been interacting with many business owners from around the …

5 Tips for Getting Out of a Rut

If you feel like life has become predictable, unfulfilling, and boring, maybe it’s time for a fresh start. Deciding to make a change doesn’t mean you have to turn your life upside down, but it is an opportunity to stand back and revise your current way of life.   Whether it’s a lifestyle, location, or …

As a Leader, Do you Know When You Have Unhappy Employees?

I've see it over and over again - someone coming for help to deal with the job they say they hate. It didn't seem to be what they expected, or thought, and they don't know how to deal with this sad fact. Often, these individuals are having mood issues, i.e. feeling sad, anxious, angry, frustrated, …

Leadership Motivation

Leaders, in their role with all of the tasks and responsibilities they shoulder, need to be self-motivated. Motivation is that drive or urge that gets things done. Leaders need to tap into their intrinsic needs, which meets needs within, while extrinsic needs are gained outside. Mindset is a big factor in motivation; the more positive …

Good Leaders Have Good, Daily Habits

When we think of good leaders, there are several that come to mind: Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Sir Richard Branson, and John Maxwell. What makes them so 'good'? In addition to creating profitable and well-known companies, they all have strict daily habits that they live(d) by. Leading is a big responsibility and the world lays …