I want to clear something up. This has to be said. Far too many people want to be successful coaches, but they don’t want to do what it takes to have a successful coaching business. Don’t get me wrong. Being a good coach doesn’t necessarily mean you need to be good at business. You might…
Career Burnout
Do This When You’re In a Rut
We’ve all had those days when things aren’t going so hot. Sometimes it drags on for weeks, months, or (dread the thought!) even longer. You find yourself in a rut, and it sucks. You didn’t win the deal or get the promotion. Your last couple of launches all but flopped. Or you’re just not excited…
Facing Doubt? Play the “So What?” Game
If you’re an ambitious person, chances are you’ve run into naysayers. Some people are quick to shoot down your aspirations, whether it be a business idea, career change, or goal to go after a big promotion. Sometimes that naysayer might just be you. Coming up against doubt can be truly frustrating and rain on your…
You’re Capable But Do You Have The Capacity?
Do you have the capacity? I was talking with some of my A-List Program clients recently and the conversation turned deep. We were discussing the fears that come up when speaking in front of intimidating audiences, the scariness that comes from stepping on stage in rooms filled with impressive, top-level, credentialed professionals who have their…
Say It or Act It? Your Results Will Differ
The other day, one of my executive clients told me about some feedback he got during a review. The buzz around the office was that he made people feel stupid. Whoa… To be fair, “no one can make you feel inferior without your consent,” is a bit of wisdom from former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt.…
6 Habits of Highly Effective Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneur is one of the most alluring words in the English language. People daydream about quitting their jobs to work for themselves, and those who already work for themselves dream of the day when the term lives up to its luster. We’re fed romanticized images of total freedom and piles of cash, but it’s not…