(This post about lack of confidence was originally written for Inc.com where it has received over 350k views.) I’m not sure if you have the time to read this article, and I’m sorry if it’s taking you away from something more important. Really, I hate to bother you–it’s just that I think I have something…
This weekend my daughter and I re-watched Will Smith’s movie, Collateral Beauty. It’s about grief and the devastation that loss leaves in its path. I know, it doesn’t sound very uplifting, but in many ways it is. If you haven’t seen this movie, please do…Smith is amazing in this movie. You’ll find it reminiscent of…
Perhaps you’ve never considered yourself as a candidate for coaching. Many believe they can’t afford a good business coach–others wonder how it can possibly help. Well, here’s the gist of it: successful people have coaches and mentors. And, with the right perspective in place, yes, you can afford a business coach. Below are only a…
Did I make that word up? Freak-a-zoid. OK, I did, but it seems fitting. I often hear overwhelmed entrepreneurs call themselves control freaks (as though that’s a good thing). They take pride in having their hand in everything, if not doing it all themselves. There are only two outcomes when a small business owner (I say…
NOTE: This post is written about my personal experience with depression during what now seems like another lifetime. While I was depressed and experiencing anxiety during this period of my life, I was blessed with balance–never in such a deep state of depression that I wasn’t fully functioning. If you find yourself in a deeply,…
I’ve had more than my share of clients call in at session time and say, “I don’t know what to talk about today.” My reply? “Awesome! It’s going to be an amazing session.” Since people often misconstrue business coaching as an accountability pact with a second person, it’s understandable that a client may feel compelled to bring…
The fire spared the lives of my neighbors and their pets. It had mercy on the young child with special needs and the wheelchair that is literally his only mobile connection to the outside world. The two homes, however, were not spared, and several others were damaged. It was two weeks ago that I glanced…
Stop the self-sabotage! Once you accept the truth behind the value and worth of your services, prospects will pay more–much more. You’re an expert. In the most rudimentary language, this means that you know more about your topic than the average person, especially your target market. It also means that the sharing of your expertise will help…
It’s not uncommon for entrepreneurs to experience varying degrees of depression from time-to-time. While I am not a mental health professional, I can speak from, not only my personal experiences, but those of the many entrepreneurs I’ve worked with over the years. Entrepreneurs have a job that many glorify as a life of freedom and…
I get it. Sometimes life just makes us angry. We’re all human, and certainly the expression of anger can be healthy. There is a point in time; however, that anger goes too far, leading to ongoing bitterness and resentment. WARNING: Anger, used improperly, may be harmful to your health. From a business partnership gone sour, to a…