Many years ago I listened to the audio book, “Fish Tales.” This is an incredible story about John Yokoyama, the owner of the Seattle Pikes Place fish market and how he took it from a struggling work place, where staff fights and employee walk-outs were the norm to the ... Views: 1741
In our businesses and work, we have the opportunity every day to take action and move towards our ideal future. The question is, How many of us will move towards our ideal future (or vision) while maintaining a connection to a higher purpose in what we do, versus simply taking action and going ... Views: 1737
The experience that I share in this story occurred eight years ago – I’m excited to share this story with you in the hopes that it will inspire you.
“It’s my husband’s responsibility to pay most of the bills,” the voice inside my head stubbornly insisted.
My husband and I had just finished ... Views: 1730
“I don’t know what to do – I’ve been trying to make $4,000 in my business each month and it just isn’t happening. I don’t understand what I’m doing wrong. I’m very clear about my bold money goal and I even have it written out where ... Views: 1719
When I first started my coaching business I felt inept and powerless when it came to making money. I had a difficult time imagining that I could ever make a decent income. I believed that the only way I could end up with any money at the end of the month was to manage it very ... Views: 1711
This is an article that appeared earlier this week in a monthly column that I write for “Balance: A Magazine for Montana Women”…
Have you ever experienced times in your life where things were unfolding with ease, and life seemed to be humming along just great when ... Views: 1708
In his book, Free Play, Stephen Nachmanovitch writes about the joy of playing. He describes play as a state of mind where we focus on the process – the sheer joy of play, and not the end result.
He encourages us to recognize that the act of play in and of itself is the destination. When we ... Views: 1687
Do You Have a Healthy Relationship With Money?
I remember many years ago having a pretty amazing insight about a client's relationship with money. I was looking at her financial numbers and she had asked me what steps she could take to improve her situation. I looked at her debts and ... Views: 1683
Many entrepreneurs wonder how to manifest in their business and life. There is a wonderful story that explains this concept so beautifully...
An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. "A fight is going on inside me," he said to the boy.
"It is a terrible fight and it is between ... Views: 1682
I've come to realize that the situations that challenge me the most as a leader and business owner are the ones that bring up a lot of emotions for me.
Immediately my internal dialogue kicks in. In the moment it seems like my internal dialogue is simply reporting the truth about my situation ... Views: 1667
I once received an invoice from my former bookkeeper. The amount didn’t seem accurate so I contacted him to inquire about it and was shocked at his reaction.
He became defensive and said, “If you don’t trust me then perhaps it’s best that we ... Views: 1646
I remember feeling confused, stuck and burdened when it came to handling my money. My husband and I had multiple piles of traveling bills that I could never seem to locate when it was time to pay them. There were even occasions when I avoided opening my bills for fear of how much they ... Views: 1645
Lesson 4: Inspire Others With a Future That Creates Their Desired Results
getyourfuturestartedI have received many questions from business owners and leaders about how to hold others accountable so they can lead their team to achieve extraordinary results.
This is lesson #4 out of six ... Views: 1638
Do you know that less than three percent of the population has a list of written goals?
You can put yourself in the top successful three percent by learning how to write out your goals, either by yourself or with your partner, so that you too can reap the magnificent benefits of living ... Views: 1628
At first glance this story might seem like it has nothing to do with building a thriving business.
However, as you read this, I invite you to consider where you haven't been willing to "get off it" with someone or something in your business.
Getting off it is a willingness to take ... Views: 1623
Like most solo entrepreneurs when I first started my business I was hyper-focused on making money. It made sense - I had to make money to pay my bills and meet my monthly expenses.
Then there was always the "in-my-face" annual income goal that I held in the forefront of my mind ... Views: 1611
Lesson 3: Recognizing That People Want to Avoid Accountability
I have received many questions from business owners and leaders about how to hold others accountable so they can lead their team to achieve extraordinary results.
This is lesson #3 out of six lessons I’ve learned about being a ... Views: 1594
I've realized that regardless of the current circumstances that I'm experiencing in my business, I have an opportunity to create a brand new future.
As a leader and business owner, I have two choices: I can choose to create a future based on my past or I can choose to create a future that is ... Views: 1594
I have received many questions from business owners and leaders about how to hold others accountable so that you can lead your team to achieve extraordinary results. In the upcoming weeks I will be sharing six lessons I’ve learned about being a leader who powerfully holds others ... Views: 1586
As a leader, have you ever experienced times in your business where things were unfolding with ease; life seemed to be humming along just great¦when suddenly and without warning, your good fortune came to a screeching halt and you found yourself feeling stuck and stagnant?
So what do you do ... Views: 1551
I have received many questions from business owners and leaders about how to hold others accountable so they can lead their team to achieve extraordinary results.
This is lesson #5 out of six lessons I’ve learned about being a leader who powerfully holds others accountable.
I am powerful ... Views: 1548
“I want to be able to create money easily and authentically, and to have it flow naturally to me, just like my breath does,” my client excitedly shared with me.
“And yet when I think about making money and identifying a bold money goal for myself I have a ... Views: 1547
I was facilitating an on-site training for a business recently. Several times during the training the request was made by the employees, “for managers and leaders to acknowledge the positive.”
I have found this to be a common theme in most every business. Employees often feel like the only ... Views: 1518
I have received many questions from business owners and leaders about how to hold others accountable so they can lead their team to achieve extraordinary results.
This is lesson #6 out of six lessons I’ve learned about being a leader who powerfully holds others accountable.
I am willing to ... Views: 1516
I’ve noticed from my own and my clients experiences that money has a way of showing us where and when we’re on or off track in our lives.
To understand where you’re off track ask yourself these questions: “What are my primary operating beliefs about money?”
And, “What are my consistent ... Views: 1403