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And Why That Distinction Matters More Than We Think Somewhere along the way, the word safe started showing up everywhere. In coaching. In relationships. In workplaces. In friendships. In group settings. “I don’t feel safe.” “I need a safe space.” “That doesn’t feel...
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Every person has an emotional strategy—whether they are aware of it or not. It’s not something you find in a spreadsheet or strategy session. It’s the subconscious pattern behind how we respond to change, pressure, conflict, tough decisions, or even success. Your...
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If your to-do list reads like a company directory — CEO, marketing, sales, product delivery, customer service, and janitor — it might be time to hang up a few hats for good. Sure, bootstrapping is part of the entrepreneurial journey, but doing everything yourself...
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Welcome, fellow entrepreneurs, to the thrilling and often challenging journey of entrepreneurship! Embarking on this path isn't just about starting a business; it's a transformative voyage that evolves through distinct stages. Over the years of coaching entrepreneurs...
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Sally, a small business owner, generated about $120,000 in gross sales. After expenses, including a part-time employee, Sally took home about $30,000 in exchange for 50–60-hour work weeks. This situation lasted for five years and was unsustainable, so Sally knew she...
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The Entrepreneur's Dilemma: Relinquishing Control Through Delegation Tell me, who is your favorite corporate leader of our times? Tim Cook? Sheryl Sandberg? Reed Hastings? Mary Barra? Sara Blakely? Richard Branson? Who is someone in business leadership you admire and...
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Bullshift – verb [bool-shift] – To shift your brain away from negative thoughts and beliefs (i.e., bullsh!t) to success-minded, joyful, productive thoughts. In the world of entrepreneurship, the notion that leaders are born, not made, is a long-standing belief....
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You know it's time to do more to grow your small business, but your hands are bound by a clock that only allows you 24 hours a day. Experts will tell you to hire employees to take the load off so you can focus on business growth. As a business coach, I often suggest...
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Everyone deserves happiness in their lives. Too often, entrepreneurs believe that happiness is only about success and miss out on the benefits of finding happiness in the little things. Without living in the joy and happiness offered by loved ones and your...
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Today is August 2nd, and it seems too soon to think about 4th Quarter planning, but this business coach knows the importance of year-end fact checks and action steps for your small business. Now is the time to protect yourself from unnecessary financial loss and the...
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