Hey, do you know self-sabotage? Many entrepreneurs know her well; to me she is a she. She is cunning, powerful and undermining at times – mostly she is insecure and fears success. If I touched a nerve keep reading… Self-sabotage is the reality, truth and often the justification as to why or…
Read MoreConstructive feedback is the key to growth and learning. I welcome it because through feedback I can better my offering and impact and gain incredible insight. Sometimes the feedback comes in the form of a well-timed question. Such was the case recently. At each event we raise funds for the two not-for-profits,…
Read MoreDid you know that 50 out of 100 entrepreneurial start-ups with 6 or more employees don’t make it past the 5-year mark? And even more frightening is 3 out of 100 of solopreneurs or entrepreneurs with 5 or fewer employees, don’t make it past the 3-year mark. This is largely due to cash…
No Comments Read MoreWhen you know, I mean really know deep in your bones, it shows in all you do. It becomes easier, natural and repeatable. This statement is applicable each time we learn something new. Once we know something it becomes less about the mechanics, and more about the results. You have likely met…
No Comments Read MoreAs an Entrepreneur, I am always inspired by stories of success! BUT what ignites my passion and drive are the stories of what it took to get there! The good, the not so good – the trenches and the triumphs! We call this the Entrepreneurial QUEST. And if you’re on your quest,…
No Comments Read MoreThis picture evokes a flood of emotions and what if’s. I see the fearlessness and the danger, the possibility to succeed, the risk and so much more. To me, being an entrepreneur is a little like walking a tightrope. So much to consider, and so much to balance at any given time.…
No Comments Read MoreWork harder they say. The hard work is where the money is… PANTS ON FIRE! YOU simply have to do more; more effort equates to more money in the bank! PANTS ON FIRE! Hard work and more of it doesn’t equate to more money. I’m not saying that if you sit in…
3 Comments Read MoreHey does this sound like you? Are you purpose-driven, heart-centered, persistent, at times stubborn as hell, a little off center, risk taking, soul serving, and change making – and yet there is a gap between what you want and the results? Perhaps you too have discovered it’s not enough to want it!…
No Comments Read MoreHow to claim your place – EVERYTIME! When I first began speaking I was told to watch the successful speakers, the ones who had made it and emulate them. The meaning of emulate is to copy or imitate what they are doing. What those very well-intentioned people were really telling me was to…
No Comments Read MoreThere are so may O’s in life and business. At times it’s hard to focus. This is especially true with the BIG O. Nothing is more distracting than the BIG O – nothing. Your day can be going along tickety boo, then there it is – the BIG O. It shows up…
No Comments Read MoreOnce upon a time there was a young woman who had always dreamed of opening her own business. She had something BIG, and she knew she could serve the world. One day she decided it was her time, and just like that she stood and claimed her place. She took the brave,…
No Comments Read MoreBeing a best kept secret in business is counter-productive to success, and lacks the results we desire. When starting a business the objective is to serve those who want and need your product or service. Ideally a business owner will become the gold standard, the expert, the ‘go to’ organization. Therefore, it behooves…
No Comments Read MoreSometimes we just need a hero. I can distinctly remember three times in my life where I needed a hero to step in. Today I want to share one of them with you. I remember wanting to open my business back in 2001, and being overwhelmed thinking there was no way. I…
No Comments Read MoreDisrupt what’s not working! We humans are great at creating habits. Some are good. Others don’t serve us. So here’s a thought. To eliminate a bad habit, DISRUPT it. I mean anything that’s not working to advance us, our life purpose, or our business. Often we are so busy trying to duct…
No Comments Read MoreYes, it’s true, or as Dr. Seuss says it’s truer than true! YOU matter! There has never been a better time to stand up and be seen. To move from the shadows into the light. In your life, love, career or business. One moment – one important life altering moment – can…
No Comments Read MoreShort and sweet this email will be! It’s simple really and without pretense, if you want something GO FOR IT! No excuses and no stone unturned. Myth Number 1: Just do It – as Nike says and swoosh you will arrive at your desired outcome unscathed and successful. Work smarter, not harder. That’s not at all what…
No Comments Read MoreWe are the sum of the five people we spend the most time with (are you scared?) – and the five most memorable moments, desires, dreams and accomplishments we hold dear with so much more. When was the last time you took stock of where you are? Here’s a little something to consider: it’s…
No Comments Read MoreStop and trip the switch…then course correct. If you want a different outcome you must trip the switch – take the path less traveled to see with new eyes. Break the cycle of same old, same old! It’s time! It’s simple really. Change requires action, which requires movement and inspires change. Too often…
No Comments Read MoreUse everything but the kitchen sink! That’s how I was taught to make soup. Add anything and everything – it can’t hurt. But it doesn’t always taste stellar. This morning it dawned on me that life often resembles soup. We are taught to persist, even when it’s to our own detriment. To keep…
No Comments Read MoreYes a habitude. A habitude are the words ‘habit’ and ‘attitude’ combined. Similar to gratitude (‘grateful’ and ‘attitude’ combined), habitude is creating the habits and attitudes that drive us to success. Habits – we all have them. Some serve us well and others not so much! We develop habits when we practice the…
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