There’s something incredibly powerful about creating your own opportunities. Being your own boss means you get to control your destiny, and that’s a beautiful thing. But don’t let anyone fool you into thinking it’s easy. And don’t fool yourself into thinking your part-time business will be easier if you just quit your job and go…
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Running Your Business When People Are Running Scared
Running Your Business When People Are Running Scared I’ve been hearing the same thing repeatedly lately: “No one’s spending any money right now.” Coaches, consultants, and business owners … no need to sugarcoat this – they’re freaking out! This goes for employers as well, hitting pause on hiring and postponing projects. They’re freaking out too!…
Grace Under Fire (When the Pressure’s On)
Lately, I’ve been having a familiar conversation with clients over and over again. They’re stepping into new roles, new markets, and new strategies, and they’re feeling the heat. They’re hopping on sales calls for the first time, making high-stakes presentations, testing new offers, and launching new things – all in this wildly unpredictable world. The…
Perfectionism: The Smart Person’s Trap
Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot from clients who are wrestling with perfectionism. Some of them don’t even realize it’s at the root of what’s draining them. If you’ve ever felt like you need everything to be flawless to feel okay, welcome to the club. Here’s what I’ve learned over decades of coaching (and living)…
You Can’t Build Success on a House of Cards
Lately, I’ve found that far too many of the people I talk to have been telling me they feel stuck. They’re overwhelmed by the economy, discouraged by the job market, or trying to grow a business without any traction. I have to say, it’s tough to hear. It sounds an awful lot like defeatism, which…
Facts vs. Feelings
We can be our own worst enemy sometimes. The negative self-talk gets brutal some days, doesn’t it? As hurtful as the meanest bully on the planet. “Nobody likes me here. I shouldn’t have even come.” “That was the dumbest idea ever; no wonder it flopped.” “I’ll never hit my revenue goals. I should just quit…