You may remember my note a few weeks ago about the Power of Joy & how it can serve as a survival tactic in difficult times. The headlines are still teeming with uncertainty and a whole lot of “WTF,” so I hope you’ve taken my advice to find pleasure in the things you CAN control,…
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Is It Really An Opportunity?
If you’re anything like me and many of my clients, your entrepreneurial spirit sees opportunity everywhere. It’s the nature of a go-getter to view the world through an enterprising lens, which sure beats focusing on dead ends. But a word of caution: sometimes rose-colored glasses can make you see things that aren’t there. We need…
Joy: A Survival Tactic
You don’t need an update from me about the state of the world. We can all agree that there’s a lot going on and much of it is concerning. I almost added, “. . . if you’re paying attention” out of habit, but I can’t tell you the last time I spoke to someone who…
How to Recession-Proof Your Business
One of the best things about being in business for yourself is that you’re the one in charge. But it’s also one of the hardest things about it. When things get tough, the buck stops with you! Well, I’m no economist, but last year’s whispers of a looming recession are turning into shouts lately. Some…
Is Your Career Future-Proof? Here’s How to Stay Relevant
As you can imagine, I’m coaching a lot of clients through fear and uncertainty these days. We’ve all seen the headlines about mass layoffs, a white-collar recession, and AI replacing us. Professionals are posting on LinkedIn, desperately seeking a job. Breadwinners are going from six-figure incomes to surviving on gig work. I’m volunteering for an…
Is Being “Coach-like” a Good Thing?
We expect a lot from leaders, and when you’re in a leadership role, a big part of your job is to honor those expectations. Just because you’re calling the shots doesn’t mean you’re any good at it. Effective leadership takes skill. It’s not as simple as demanding someone do as you say. The best leaders…