Business school teaches us the basics of how to run a business. But there is a lot they don’t teach us that I feel is critical to a successful and meaningful business. Having heard many success stories and experienced great success in my own life and business, I have become a big believer in […]
Tell me, when you step out of your comfort zone, do you feel some type of nervousness? How do you handle it?
A few weeks ago, I was invited to speak on CJAD Radio. I was so excited about the opportunity. But at the same time, I was really nervous!
This article was originally posted in Entrepreneur.com. As entrepreneurs, we need to put considerable focus on personal branding. You are a brand; even during down time. You need to reflect this everywhere you go. Your appearance should enhance your message, not distract from it. Hair, makeup, clothes and accessories say a lot about you.
Travel light, live light, spread the light, be the light.” – Yogi Bhajan When I first saw this quote I said, “Wow, that’s a great way to live.” At the time, I only understood it at the level of the mind. Logically it made sense. I don’t know about you, but for me to fully ‘get’ something, I need to feel it and experience it in every cell of my body. Logic alone isn’t enough….
I believe that to go for what you truly want in life, scary moments are inevitable. After all, getting out of your comfort zone and taking steps towards something new and meaningful is pretty scary on its own! If we truly want to bring new things into our lives, we have to accept the scary moments. What was your scariest moment while moving towards something new and exciting, either in your business, your career, or…
Happy Spring! I hope you are enjoying the start of a whole new season. I like to see Spring as a brand new chapter in my life. Every Spring I make a point of creating something new. I have found that one of the best ways to bring in something new, is to let go of the things in my life that are no longer working for me. I feel when you can put that…
Does fear keep hold you back from creating what you truly want in your life and business? As a coach, I hear people’s fears day in and day out (and have faced many of my own!). Yet I am still surprised by how much we allow fear to hold us back.
Happy 2016!!! How are you? Please read this post all the way through, so I can tell you about an awesome (and possibly life changing) freebie, as well as a favor I’m asking, if you don’t mind :-) The Freebie… Tell me, how do you push yourself to become the best you?
Conor McGregor made history this week. In just two years, he became a world champion. Just how did McGregor go from having nothing, not even a pot to piss in, in 2013, to everything in 2015? Intense training, of course. But also visualization.
Many businesses choose this time of year to review successes, setbacks, and goals. It can be an insightful exercise and a powerful learning opportunity.
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Leading through change? The best leaders lead with heart, not just strategy.
