If there’s one thing I know for sure in my work, it’s that visibility changes everything. Whether you’re building a business, exploring a new career path, or trying to grow in your current role, the people who create real momentum are the ones who are willing to be seen. Because let’s be honest – staying…
Career transitions
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!…
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
I’m writing this during the July 4th holiday, though you’ll be reading it the week after. To be honest, not everyone felt deeply celebratory this year about America’s birthday. A lot has changed in recent months that makes you wonder about our country’s commitment to those “inalienable rights,” such as life, liberty and the pursuit…
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…
Is It Time for a Reframe?
You’ve probably heard that mindset can make or break you, but it’s really just about how you frame what you’re seeing. This has been a theme in recent coaching sessions, so I wanted to break it down. Think of those old black and white prints: Two people can look at the same image and see…