A couple of weeks ago, an organization notorious for not offering compensation to their speakers asked me to speak. I almost turned them down, but then I remembered something important. As a business owner, it’s my job to ask for the money. When I don’t ask for what I’m worth, I’m hiding behind assumptions and…
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Do This To Replace Toxic Positivity
I have a confession to make: I’m not a big fan of positive thinking. People often find this surprising because — after all — the self-help industry is rife with coaches who promote the power of positive thinking. Maybe it’s the New Yorker in me, but expecting things to go well just because you’ve decided…
Are You Counting Yourself Out Before You Try?
As a coach, I could talk all day about the many ways I’ve seen people hold themselves back, but today I’m diving into one of the most common. I have to come right out and say it: Far too many of you are putting yourself through the wringer for no good reason! You’re placing obstacles…
Who Are You When Your Shell Cracks?
Whether you’re a passionate professional or a business owner, what you do for a living is a big part of your identity. It’s part of what defines who you are. I’m not saying your career is the most important thing in your life, but I don’t tend to attract people who think a job is…
The Cost of Becoming the Boss
If you’re anything like most ambitious people, you had big dreams of becoming the boss one day. You wanted to be the one to call the shots. You couldn’t wait for your ideas to take center stage. The idea of one day answering only to the big shots (or no one at all!) fired you…
How Chaos Leads to Opportunity
I was reflecting on conversations I had with a couple of my executive coaching clients last week, and I was reminded of something you may find surprising. Chaos gets a bad rap. Quieting, containing, and calming chaos is important, but you can’t avoid it altogether and expect growth. Both of these clients are dealing with…