My Top 10 Secrets of a Career Coach
I facilitate a lot of workshops within companies to help groups in certain areas like leadership development, communication, and time management. After completing the workshop, people usually come up and ask me questions or make comments about the content. By far the number one question I get asked afterwards by employees (who pull me to the side) is, do you do resumes and career coaching? It’s estimated that 70% of people are disengaged at work! The questions I get asked inside of companies prove it. Most professionals are unhappy and a...
read moreNew Year, New Career! How to Make Sure Your Resume Gets You an Interview
Welcome to 2017! We are one week into the new year and I want to know, what are you going to be doing that’s new this year? Most people come up with resolutions or list of things they want to do or achieve. The sad truth is that they usually don’t stick with their plans or accomplish what they desire. If you’re interested in turning your resolutions into reality, you can read more about that here. One of the most common goals professionals have at the beginning of the year, is to find a new job. There are a few things you need to...
read moreNo Hard Feelings – 3 Ways to Release Negative Energy and Move Forward
When was the last time you got really angry? Was your heart beating fast? Did you feel like you wanted to explode? Were you upset with another person, or just a situation in general? How did you react? More importantly, were you satisfied with your reaction to the circumstance a day later? I’ve always been a pretty calm person for about 95% of the time. Prior to becoming a coach and running my own business, if you caught me at an angry moment (during that 5% of the time), it would’ve been best to move out of the way. 🙂 I was a very...
read moreYou’ll Lose Friends…The Ugly/Beautiful Truth About Creating Success
Take a moment to think about how long you’ve had some of your closest friends. Are they from childhood, college, or did you meet them at work? Friends usually make up a large part of your support system. They are there to listen, help you solve problems, and have a good time with. Some people spend more time with their friends than their family members. What do friendships mean to you? How important are they? Whether you place a high value on friendships or not, everyone needs support. When I started my journey creating success in my...
read more10 Ways to Grow Your Business Faster
A common thing I hear from new and more established entrepreneurs, is that they want to see more growth in their business. Growth can mean different things to different people. For most of the clients I’ve worked with, growth includes getting more clients, having a consistent flow of prospects, getting more referral partnerships, and making more money. What would success look like in your business? One of my favorite quotes is that “success leaves clues.” When I think about all of the business owners I know who are reaching their goals,...
read moreThink you don’t need help? 3 Tips to Overcoming Invincible Syndrome & Creating Success!
Can you ask for help? Or do you think it’s a sign of weakness or ignorance? Most people are taught not to ask for help or to do so sparingly. What’s crazy about that is the most successful people in their careers or business are NOT doing everything themselves! They are seeking counsel and employing others to do a lot of the work for them. Trying to go it alone is stressful, difficult, and usually one of the experiences that causes people to quit on their dreams. A lot of new business owners develop what I call Invincible Syndrome. I...
read moreI can’t afford it! 3 Ways to Find the Money to Fund Your Dreams
When was the last time you said, “I can’t afford it”? Were you thinking of buying new clothes, shoes, or dining at a nice restaurant? How did you feel at that moment? Not being able to afford something you really want is one of the most disempowering situations you can experience. It’s as if there is nothing you can do about it. For most people, money is an obstacle or an excuse. I speak with people all the time about things they want to do like leave a job, start a business, or work with a coach. When it comes down to taking action to...
read more5 Things Successful New Business Owners Know
Starting a business can be scary! Leaving the comfort of a steady paycheck, set job description, and 9-5 hours for the unknown is frightening for a lot of people. Even if they don’t love their job, most professionals don’t take the leap into entrepreneurship out of fear. I understand this and truly believe that being an entrepreneur isn’t for everyone. If you aren’t open minded and willing to take risks, staying in a job could be ideal for you. There is nothing wrong with that! Life isn’t a one-size fits all t-shirt. I’ve worked with a...
read more10 Secrets to Moving Through Transitions…Faster!
Have you noticed that most people are in a state of flux? Looking for another job, moving to a new place, or starting a business are some common examples. Change is happening all around us, and considering ways to proactively plan for success is one of the smartest things you can do. Moving through transitions used to be very hard for me. I love routines (it may sound silly I know) and I didn’t like monkey wrenches being thrown in my plans. But as I got older, I learned that resisting or trying to control...
read moreWhat’s Stopping You? 3 Ways to Create Success When You Feel Like You’ve Tried Everything
So you have a meaningful goal. Maybe you want to start a side business, make more money, or find your ideal career. When you’re trying to create success in an area of your life, sometimes it seems like it’s taking forever! Most of my clients feel like they’ve tried everything but still feel stuck or that they’ve been in the same place for months (possibly years). It’s natural to be frustrated when you can’t seem to figure out what’s stopping you from seeing the results you really want. This is about the time when many professionals start...
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