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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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…
Congratulations To The Graduates!
It’s graduation season, which is always an exhilarating time of year. Whether you have a loved one graduating (like I do!), your Facebook feed is filled with proud parent posts, or you’re catching glimpses of graduates donning caps and gowns on campuses in your town, you can’t miss it. I’m incredibly proud of my daughter…
Every A-List Coach Has This Nailed
I want to clear something up. This has to be said. Far too many people want to be successful coaches, but they don’t want to do what it takes to have a successful coaching business. Don’t get me wrong. Being a good coach doesn’t necessarily mean you need to be good at business. You might…
Do This When You’re In a Rut
We’ve all had those days when things aren’t going so hot. Sometimes it drags on for weeks, months, or (dread the thought!) even longer. You find yourself in a rut, and it sucks. You didn’t win the deal or get the promotion. Your last couple of launches all but flopped. Or you’re just not excited…