I used to care about leaving a legacy behind. I thought having that focus would source some BIG thing from me and I like to think big. The truth is, I just want to make sure I don’t wimp out on things I feel inspired to experience or create in my world.
Even when I say I like to think BIG, I ... Views: 1678
One of the first things you are told as a business owner is that you must have a business plan. I agree. I’m a fan of long-term and right now plans. But that doesn’t guarantee you profits or growth. Many people file that puppy in a drawer or stash it in the depths of their computer. Then it’s ... Views: 1324
If I were to grade myself for planning in my business I would have told you I’m definitely deserving of an A. Not A+ but getting there. Now, a week later I can see I was really more of a C or D student in the planning department.
What’s changed?
Last week I spent a day with the NY Times ... Views: 1276
I began my coaching career in my late twenties and I was very aware that I seemed to be one of the youngest guns in the bunch. When I went to professional networking meetings, I acted like my normal outgoing and fun self. When I was teaching a live seminar or communicating in my ezine I did my ... Views: 1417
Once I say yes, I don’t like to say no. If I make a decision, I like to stick with it. If I make a commitment to you, I’m going to keep it. If you’re my client, I want to give you all the support you need.
But what if I change my mind?
The act of saying no, can be one of the most ... Views: 1383
Man, when I want something really bad, you better not get in my way. I get my focus locked on it like a bull going after the cape. When I’m in this state of mind, I always get my desired end result. Always.
Has that been your experience, too? If not, you better read on, because I have the ... Views: 1680
Some people have high standards when it comes to who they hire, partner with and accept as a client. The rest of the world wants something better for themselves but think they have to tolerate whoever enters their space. What if rockstar business relationships were only a perspective away? And ... Views: 1198
Everyone who owns a business has expertise that will be hugely appreciated by their customers. So why aren’t more business owners loud and proud about who they are and what they bring to the market place? I have a few hunches and my plan to stop this type of crime.
I began my coaching ... Views: 1717
While discussing life problems when in the company of fellow iPhone users, you’re bound to hear, “I bet there’s an app for that!” And there usually is an application that will help solve whatever issue or bad habit you want to correct.
The same is true for your business. Name any irritation ... Views: 1228
Some people just don’t get it. You watch them and internally you roll your eyes, throw up your hands and get exasperated. Unfortunately, some of those people are your current customers.
There is only one way to whip them into shape…okay, I’m kidding. Put down the whip. You have to educate ... Views: 1239
I used to HATE marketing. In fact, I used to use four letter words in front of the word "marketing" when I thought about doing it. I just wanted coaching clients, why did I have to do this torturous act? So, I stopped marketing. My joy raised and my stress went down, down, down.
My epiphany ... Views: 1315
Do you pride yourself on being able to put out fires in your business faster than the best firefighters? Are you able to dodge bullets in a single leap? Is it your job to turn every no into a yes? Are you masterful at living on a shoe-string budget?
If you answer yes to any of the above, or ... Views: 1426
Have you ever been hell bent on figuring something out or getting something important done only to bump into a brick wall?
I went to Maui for a high school friend's destination wedding and rented a house with several other friends. One morning we all woke up early and walked to a favorite ... Views: 1550
If you know anything about the Law of Attraction, this is the one thing that is forgotten so easily. There is a delay in time, quite often, from the time you decide what you’d like to manifest until the time you experience the evidence that the Universe is about to deliver your goods.
Now ... Views: 1439
The experts say, “Raise your prices. Slash your prices. Follow this model. Give it away for free. Jack up your price and then put in on sale or give huge commissions to those selling it.”
When you’re a heart-centered CEO you want your customers to feel like they received great value from ... Views: 1494
Sometimes it’s good to stay put and not make major changes in your business. A busy schedule, a crazy relationship, high stress, or a new pet or child in the family may be all that you can handle at the moment.
Focusing on one highly challenging situation at a time will prevent extreme ... Views: 1195
I’ve always thought everyone is a little weird, or at least everyone has a weird quirk or two. I owned up to my weirdness long ago. If you don’t believe me ask my high school classmates about my white and green striped jumpsuit or my giant 85 dangle earrings.
You may think that being weird is ... Views: 1402
I’ve heard many tales of things gone wrong in a business, like…
• Partners stealing
• Outrageous debt
• Employees that disappear when needed most
• Stacks of bills and no new customers
• Overwhelming amounts of work and not enough time to get it done
• Computers crashing and no ... Views: 1326
I’ve been doing joint ventures (JV) for over a decade. Last week I had a major aha moment that will change the future of every JV I do.
"A joint venture is a strategic alliance where two or more parties, usually businesses, form a partnership to share markets, intellectual property, assets, ... Views: 1062
Recently, I registered for a three-day marketing event intending that I would walk away with a new and brilliant tagline for my company. I felt that the tagline would solve several of my marketing issues. I was straight up desperate.
I filled my notebook with tons of next steps during that ... Views: 1410
The morning begins with grand visions of being able to cross off many of your most important action items by the day’s end. By noon you think that if you’re able to accomplish one thing off the list it’ll be a miracle.
So many tasks, so little time.
There are several strategies for ... Views: 1343
Lingering thoughts about revenue can evoke stress even in those who are financially sound. It’s natural to set targets for bigger revenue generation. But when you contemplate the possibility of not making the goal, all chaos breaks lose in your mind. It’s even worse when your bank account is ... Views: 1381
If you have a business, you market. Anytime you tell someone the impact of using your products or services, you’re selling. Marketing and selling may trigger resistance for you but I guarantee you’re doing it.
How would you like to do marketing that makes a huge impact on your audience, is ... Views: 1677
I love money. I mean I really love it. I love making it and I love spending it. I even like paying my monthly bills. Money makes me happy. And when we talk about how the Laws of Manifestation work, happiness attracts money. It’s a beautiful circle.
Not everyone feels this way. Some people ... Views: 1420
When your head spins with To-Do lists, your In Box is overflowing and your desk is cluttered with stuff that needs to be handled it can trigger a feeling that is anything but empowering. Cocktail, anyone?
Feeling overwhelmed by your work and life is a fast way to kill your emotional ... Views: 803
At some point in your life you’ve felt down, probably more than once. Somebody you cared about may have had a misfortune, your heart was broken, a health issue stopped you cold in your tracks or you had a financial disaster. Nobody is immune to feeling blue.
But the problem is when you get ... Views: 1268
Whether you are aware of them or not, you do have a set of rules when it comes to attracting, spending and relating to money. Most likely you have objectives, too. So why not leverage these two things that you already have going on and make it a game?
Before we move into the details of the ... Views: 1564
Eason Jordan said, “With the benefit of hindsight, had more care been taken, maybe this could have been avoided.”
And TheFreeDictionary.com says this about hindsight, “Perfect understanding of an event after it has happened; - a term usually used with sarcasm in response to criticism of ... Views: 1344
You probably consider yourself a person who is kind and does your best to play by the Golden Rule. But as coach, I get to peek behind your curtain. I know that some of the seemingly nicest people are downright mean and nasty.
You’re mean and nasty to yourself. Wicked. Brutal. Verging on ... Views: 1477
Every December and January, millions of people sit down with a pen and paper to write out their goals for the year. Many of the goals are exciting because they’re fresh out the creativity pool. Other goals are quite irritating because they’ve been on the goal list before and didn’t come to ... Views: 1462
I’ve been writing about it for years. I coach clients on this topic every week. I watch colleagues fizzle under its pressure. Business owners are run by it. Everyone reacts to it ungracefully. It’s running rampant in the world.
It’s called overwhelm.
Overwhelm is a perspective, not a ... Views: 1295
Men aren’t the only ones who like to fix the problem and dive straight into the solution. When it comes to business, sooner or later we all fall into the trap of searching for the formula that will fix our latest crisis fast.
On the other hand, there can be the problem of so many solutions ... Views: 843
I’m one of those people who is either super happy, really at peace, having a blast or highly stressed. Whatever I do, I do it big. I’m not proud of it, it just is. I’m always a little surprised when I get wound up about something negative because in general I live knowing that all is well. ... Views: 1335
I think most people will agree that keeping your word is a good thing. I know that when someone tells me they are going to do something that will positively impact me in some way, I want them to follow through.
Yet, the flip side of this value of integrity can take you into a tailspin. I’ve ... Views: 1444
I never tire of stories of survival of any kind. I like to learn from them the values, beliefs and actions that supported them to come out of a crisis situation where it seemed the “odds” were against them.
A recent afternoon lecture by Phillip Bialowitz proved to be one of those inspiring ... Views: 1454
I was interviewed last week about how to generate more money in your business. A call-in guest asked, “What was your 'a-ha' moment that helped you triple your income in one year?” I responded in a way I never had before, “It was when I learned how important it was to live in the present moment.” ... Views: 906
Have you ever vacillated between solutions only to make no decision at all? Or how about making a choice so fast that you don’t even look at more ideal options because you just want to move forward with your project or business?
The truth is, solutions abound on all topics. And within that ... Views: 1374
Often I find that clients are not getting their goals and experiencing frustration or sadness. They are caught up in their feelings but not truly observing what is happening.
My client, John, was in deep need of attracting his ideal administrative assistant. For years, he kept hiring subpar ... Views: 1379
It’s ironic that I named my business MasterPeace and then ditched peace for self-induced torture. Yep, there was nothing about my life or business that was easy. Any moment of triumph was immediately replaced with , “What do I have to do next?!”
Isn’t it funny, that all dreams and goals ... Views: 786
My two year-old son, Lucky, loves going to the park. Lately, we go to a park darn near every day that the weather permits.
No matter how many times we go it’s always the same routine:
• Head straight toward the slide
• Find and pick up big sticks
• Throw a ball if we brought one ... Views: 1208
You know how you want more time and money? And what about slimming down or handling that bum knee of yours? You said you wanted to spend more quality time with those you care about, too.
To all of you who want to change something very important in your life, stop making excuses. I know life ... Views: 1277
I always thought it would be cool to have the super powers to look in to a crystal ball and see my future. As I grew up I was educated that there was no such thing as a crystal ball. Now I believe there is a way to see into my future.
Anything I can see in my imagination can become my ... Views: 1376
If the New Year has left you with a craving for massive change in the prosperity department, then it’s time to move your emotional and physical reality into a place that will serve you in creating more than enough.
Let us show you how attraction principles work – we’re experts on the Law of ... Views: 785
I’ll admit, it’s easy to get caught up in the magical miracle ways you can make money fast. “If you do X in your business, you can make millions” is the message coming from all directions. "If you sign up for this class or that ecourse you can make six figures" is another neon sign coming at you ... Views: 1616
Hi! Jeanna here…
Yes, this can happen to you, too
I remember the first year I tripled my income. My bookkeeper sent me my company report and there it was in black in white. Not only did I make a huge leap in profits, I had finally broke through the six figure ceiling.
Woo hoo! It felt ... Views: 1576
Put yourself on the profit makers list for 2011!
There isn’t really an official list of profit makers. But wouldn’t you like to be able to say that in the first quarter of 2011, you upped your income and did it with grace?!
HELL YES, right?!
Well, then you have to get your bootie off ... Views: 921
Have you ever got spun up trying to figure out the details of a project and found yourself stuck because some of the details simply didn’t present themselves? I have, and more than once. I’ve also ruined joyous vacation planning by wondering how to figure out everything before my ... Views: 877
Sir Francis Bacon said, “Knowledge is power.” I agree that acquiring new information can help us sift through the many choices in life and make wise ones. I also happen to think that the quest for knowledge can also be a big stumbling block to success.
If you have ever thought that you need ... Views: 1486
It’s common when creating goal lists and business plans for the year that you will be filled with doubts in some areas and excitement in others.
You say you want increased revenue, more down time, more fun and better relationships, while also fixing a couple of health conditions. That’s a ... Views: 1068
Success in any arena comes down to one thing, mental focus. If you can focus your mental and emotional mind on the end outcome you will then have the capacity to focus on the details that need to happen in between.
In fact, skill becomes secondary when you are able to focus on what is needed ... Views: 1111