Let me share with you something I’ve observed repeatedly, especially in my most driven clients: They have big goals, but all too often, not nearly enough capacity to carry them out. Your dreams need room to breathe and to grow. For this reason, that means you need to create the capacity for that to happen.…
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Do You Trust Yourself?
Here’s something I’ve been noticing a lot lately with clients, friends, family, neighbors, and strangers in the checkout line at T.J.Maxx: They’re afraid to make a move because they don’t trust themselves to make the right call. Honestly? I get it. We’re living in a world where it’s becoming increasingly difficult to know whom or…
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…