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- Boost Your Business With a Mastermind - by Submitted on May 16, 2014 from Ursula JorchEver wish you had a whole crew of trusted colleagues supporting you in your business? You can have just that, with a business mastermind. The term 'mastermind' was coined by Napoleon Hill, the author of the iconic book, Think and Grow Rich. He called a mastermind a "coordination of knowledge ...
Views: 2945 - Authenticity: Just Another Item for Your To-Do List? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2016 from Ursula JorchThere's so much talk about authenticity. It's becoming one of those overused words that people roll their eyes at. It's easy to talk about authenticity. But actually being authentic? Not so much. All this pressure to be authentic can start to feel like yet another dang thing that you have ...
Views: 1489 - How to Become a Consultant - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2014 from Ursula JorchOne of the options available in your business is to take your valuable expertise and step into the role of a consultant. Being a consultant is essentially taking what you know and appropriately applying it to the client's situation to give informed advice. When I work with a client to ...
Views: 1412 - Keep Talking: Speak to Grow Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2014 from Ursula JorchOne of the best ways to build your business is to talk about it. It's not just talking to your clients or prospective clients that helps your cause. Taking the conversation to a bigger stage can give your business a significant boost. Talking to larger groups as a speaker can establish you ...
Views: 1366(1 vote) - Take Action That Matters - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2014 from Ursula JorchTake Action! Just Do It! Action is the Key to All Success! I was once part of a corporate training group. We were leaders in the organization, real action-takers who were rewarded in that setting because of our ability to 'git 'er done'. We had just spent the first morning of a 2-day retreat ...
Views: 1277 - 5 Strategies to Keep Your Compliments and Build Your Confidence - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2015 from Ursula JorchHow do you feel when someone pays you a sincere compliment? Great, right? That compliment has more to offer than giving your spirits a momentary boost. You can put that simple compliment to work for you in ways you might never have thought of. Let's explore further. 1. Keep your ...
Views: 1270 - How To Deal With Distractions, Gently - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from Ursula Jorch"I just have so much to do, I just keep spinning!" That was from one of my clients during a coaching call last week. It's not the first time one of my clients has said this. You may even have said it yourself. One of the causes of that feeling of things spinning out of control is that you ...
Views: 1237 - Don't Sell Yourself Short: The Art of Follow-Through - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2014 from Ursula JorchKatherine is a consultant. She can be quiet, but she is good at making connections. At meetings and events, she has learned to approach people. She listens. She's warm and friendly. She sincerely wants to help, so she offers all kinds of information and mutual introductions. Katherine is also ...
Views: 1199 - Think About It! - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2014 from Ursula JorchEveryone needs some space in their business for thinking. If you're always on the move, completing one task after another, strategy suffers and you can lose your direction. Take some time out to just think. Use this time to review projects and reflect on what went well and what didn't. ...
Views: 1199 - How To Make the Most of Your Network To Save Time and Make Money - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2017 from Ursula JorchYour network, your circle of connection, is a beautiful gift. Wouldn’t it be a shame if you didn’t ever unwrap it? The wonderful thing about your network is that the people in it are willingly in connection with you. They want to help you! Most people do. Healthy humans want to help each ...
Views: 1194(1 vote) - Shrink Wrap or Unwrap: The Best Way To Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2015 from Ursula Jorch"I can't afford it right now," Laine said in a small voice. I could feel even over the phone how her energy was shrinking, moving away from what she wanted but felt she couldn't have. Laine's not alone. Her dilemma is one we all face, over and over again, as we move through this journey as ...
Views: 1140 - Crazy Busy? How to Do More With Less Effort - by Submitted on May 14, 2015 from Ursula JorchMelissa spent the whole day running at full speed, jumping from one task to another without a break, barely taking a moment to grab a quick lunch at her desk. By the end of the day, she was exhausted. She looked back at her to-do list, and was dismayed to see that she hadn't accomplished all ...
Views: 1127 - How to Handle Client Complaints: The 7 Do's and Don'ts - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2014 from Ursula JorchAs a business owner, you will at some point be at the receiving end of a client complaint (and you may have been a client with a complaint yourself). The question isn't whether you'll get them (you will!) - the question is, how do you choose to handle the complaint, and yourself, in ...
Views: 1101 - 10 Best Things About Being an Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Ursula JorchI don't often write articles with lists, but this one just begged to be written. This past week, I've been thinking a lot about why I do what I do. It can feel elusive. What's so fun, energizing, and amazing about it, that I just keep being called back to it? It's the starting point for ...
Views: 1086 - How to Make Sure Your Goals Are High Impact - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2018 from Ursula JorchYou may be really disciplined about setting goals every year. Maybe even every quarter. But not all goals are created equal. Goal setting can fall flat when they fail to meet valuable criteria that guide you to implementation success. That’s why I created a tool called IMPACTOR Goals. ...
Views: 1085 - Are You on a Mission? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2014 from Ursula JorchBeing an entrepreneur is bigger than just owning a business. It allows real transformation to happen. Transformation in you as a person, and as a business person. And it goes even further than that. That opportunity to transform goes hand in hand with your ability to have impact. You impact ...
Views: 1073 - Is Busywork Killing Your Business? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2014 from Ursula JorchHow often have you gotten to the end of your day and thought, "I have no idea what I accomplished today. I worked hard all day, but have little to show for it?" We've all done it, me included. That's the power of busywork. You work all day, and nothing significant moves. If you let it, busywork ...
Views: 1071 - Take That First Step - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2014 from Ursula JorchAs we move into this New Year, we're often called to think about change. It often starts with exhorting you to think BIG. What's your vision? What's the big picture? What is your overarching purpose moving forward? All of that is awesome, and has its place. I'm thinking, though, that it can all ...
Views: 1067 - 5 Reasons Why People Fail in Business - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2016 from Ursula JorchDo you ever worry that your business will fail? It’s hard to contemplate failure, especially when you’re working so hard and want so much to be successful. Considering failure is valuable, though, because the very ingredients that make for business failure can be transformed into business ...
Views: 1063 - How to Make Your Business Travel Easier - by Submitted on May 03, 2014 from Ursula Jorch"Wow, that sounds really cool. Have a great time!" That's the kind of thing people who don't travel for business say to those who do. If you've ever traveled for business, you know that it's a lot of work. Fun? Not so much. You're often 'on' for many hours in a day, at meetings, and at meals ...
Views: 1058 - Are You Wasting Your Time? 5 Turnarounds to Change Time Drains Into Time Well Spent - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2017 from Ursula JorchOne of the resources that you have available to you that can’t be recaptured, can’t be built up again, is time. Once spent, it is lost to you. After that sobering beginning, let’s focus on what we can do with our time and our energy. Let’s look at how you may be wasting your time and how ...
Views: 1057 - You Are Not Alone - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2014 from Ursula JorchAs we move through this holiday season, there's a lot to do. Juggling family expectations, events with friends, and keeping your business shipshape can start to feel overwhelming. And it's not only this time of year. Any business that is growing is also changing. That can start to feel like a ...
Views: 1056 - What Does Success Mean to You? - by Submitted on May 31, 2014 from Ursula JorchDo you want to be successful? Since you're reading this article, it's pretty much a given that the answer will be, yes! Success can be defined in a myriad of ways. If we're not conscious about it, we can get caught up in someone else's definition of success. Your family's. Your culture's. The ...
Views: 1054 - Take the Leadership Quiz: 10 Ways to Know You’re a Good Leader - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2016 from Ursula JorchYou’re a leader. We all are. We all have the opportunity to lead and contribute. Your ability to contribute, to have impact is affected by your leadership skills, in a big way. Your leadership can even be transformational for other people. Take the leadership quiz, and see where you stand ...
Views: 1045 - All You Have To Do Is Ask! - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2015 from Ursula JorchDo you hold yourself back from asking for something, because the person is high profile? Do you figure that they don't want to hear from you, that you're not important enough? Do you assume they'll say no? In truth, none of those things may actually be true. I've been doing bold ...
Views: 1026 - Strategy and How to Get Some - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Ursula JorchIf I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard a business coach say, strategy is crucial for success!, I would be writing to you now from my hammock on a Tahitian beach, and servants would be bringing me another umbrella drink. It’s gotten to be so commonplace, that it’s a given. It makes a lot ...
Views: 1016 - Do You Want to Do Great Work? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Ursula Jorch"More than anything, I want to do mediocre work." Said no one, ever! Part of valuing yourself and what you offer in your work is that you want to do high quality, and even great, work. And why not do great work? It's the most fulfilling, most meaningful, and usually the most productive in ...
Views: 1015 - From Fear to Here - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2014 from Ursula JorchFear seems to be the companion, if not the friend, of every entrepreneur I've ever met. That's the reality of being someone who seeks their edge, and steps over it out of their comfort zone. It's the reality of someone who wants to grow, both as a person and a business leader. That's who you ...
Views: 1015 - How Are You Spending Your Precious Energy? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2014 from Ursula JorchHe kept low, barely visible, seeming to almost slide forward. His feet seemed to be the only things he was actively moving. The rest of his body was in complete concert, following along. When an opportunity arose to move forward undetected, he did. When his quarry, a small herd of impala, got ...
Views: 1012 - Will You Outsource Your Wisdom? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2016 from Ursula Jorch“She was so clear about the vision for my business, but now, I’m not sure.” My client Lorraine had worked with a coach who felt super clear about what she should be doing next. At the time, Lorraine had felt it too. Now that she was in the implementation phase and away from the coach’s ...
Views: 1012 - Business Takes Courage: How to Harness Yours - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2014 from Ursula JorchCourage in business can take all kinds of forms, from meeting with your first client to putting your first offering out into the world. Courage is often about firsts. And it can be about ongoing issues like dealing with client complaints, in a way that is respectful for both you and your ...
Views: 1007 - How to Reach Out to a Bigger Audience - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2015 from Ursula JorchCreating a platform to reach out to your audience takes time and effort. Your website, a blog, gift content - all play a role in creating your brand and establishing you as the go-to person for your area of expertise. And you can do it! But you can also leverage other platforms to accomplish ...
Views: 994 - Follow the Breadcrumbs to Success in Your Business - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2015 from Ursula JorchIt's not always obvious what to do next. Finding your way in your business can feel confusing, especially if you're struggling with processes like marketing and client contact. When I started to feel this way, I used to do one of two things. I either worked harder, hoping that clarity ...
Views: 979 - How to Stop Procrastinating in Your Business - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2015 from Ursula JorchOK, stop for just a moment. What were you doing right before you started reading this article? Was it one of your priorities? Chances are, if you haven't already completed your priorities for today, that you're procrastinating. It's something we all do at times. I know I ...
Views: 979 - How to Weather Bad Days in Your Business - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2014 from Ursula JorchInto every business, a little rain must fall. It's all part of the process. We do the best we can, and yet mistakes are made. It's not about the mistakes themselves. Everyone makes them. Really. Everyone. The paths of the most successful businesses include some failures. When you're ...
Views: 977 - How to Create a Great Client Meeting - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2014 from Ursula JorchYou are the heart of your business. And clients are the lifeblood. OK, the medical analogy may not be for everyone, but hopefully you get the picture. Clients give you the means to create flow, and they receive what you have to give out into the world. Most businesses have client ...
Views: 976 - If You're Not Here, Where Are You? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2015 from Ursula Jorch"Why isn't this working?", said a client, whom I will call Kendall for the sake of this article. "I should have more customers by now. When [insert name of a leader in her field] started, it wasn't this slow." Kendall had been working on building a new business online when we started working ...
Views: 961 - How to Finish That Big Project - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2016 from Ursula JorchEver have a project that was never completed and just haunts you? Yeah, me too. I wish I could say I finish everything I start, but that wouldn’t be telling you the truth. Like many entrepreneurs, I have a lot of ideas. A lot. And my starting energy is high for projects I’m excited about. ...
Views: 959 - Getting Involved: Is This Your Year To Step Up? - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2017 from Ursula JorchIt’s a new year, which can mean new beginnings. I’d like to raise your awareness of a place where you can contribute, something I don’t hear talked about much. As entrepreneurs, we are all leaders. We have the opportunity to really change things, to make a difference in a positive and ...
Views: 950 - How to Know What Your Clients Want - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2014 from Ursula JorchFor your business to be successful, it has to include an ongoing dialog between you and your clients. Unless your business, your offerings, and your processes are informed by what your clients want, you end up, eventually, with no business at all. More often than not, this is a matter of ...
Views: 940 - The 7 Habits of Highly Impactful People - Habit Number 1: Values - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2015 from Ursula JorchYou want to have impact in your business and life, right? Here’s the thing: you already do! But it’s not necessarily the impact you want to have. Having a positive influence in your business, community, and even the larger world takes disciplined effort. When you make those efforts ...
Views: 939 - Be a Voice, Not an Echo: 7 Ways to Blaze Your Own Brand’s Trail - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Ursula JorchYour business is defined in the outside world by your brand. The voice of your brand is what helps set you apart. Your voice is about person to person communication. Nobody wants to be spoken to like they’re a dollar sign. Your prospects and customers want authentic communication. And ...
Views: 938 - 5 Infectious Diseases of Small Business and Their Cures - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2016 from Ursula JorchYour business can come down with maladies, wheezing and coughing and not functioning as well as it can. The infection can spread until multiple parts of your business are affected. You can cure them if you make the right diagnosis and take action. Bug #1. Nostrategitis. Lack of strategy is ...
Views: 934 - Do You Have Enough Impact? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Ursula JorchAt the beginning of every work day, what do you think about? Your get-to-do list? A problem that needs to be solved? What if you started every day thinking about the impact you are having? What if every day, you think about the impact you could have? Every business owner has impact. ...
Views: 932 - We Really Are All Connected - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2015 from Ursula JorchHave you seen that YouTube video with the cat using the iPad? It's hilarious to watch. And it tells a revealing story about how the world is changing for your business. Right now, there are more people in the world with mobile subscriptions than there are people who have access to ...
Views: 928 - Repetition Is the Mother of Branding - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2015 from Ursula JorchRepetition in some contexts can be boring. Not so with your brand. Repeating core attributes or strengths of what you offer is a necessity. Those core strengths are what create your brand. They help your prospective clients and customers to recognize you. Your brand distinguishes you, sets ...
Views: 926 - How to Make Sure Your Help Is Really Helping - by Submitted on May 28, 2015 from Ursula JorchEvery business needs help. You can't do it all alone. Your team is central to your business. Even if you have part-time or virtual help, you still have a team supporting you. If you're just starting out, your team may only include your accountant, your lawyer, and your banker. So how do ...
Views: 922 - Are You Playing Hard To Get With Your Clients? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2016 from Ursula JorchI sat over my computer keyboard, finger ready to push the Send button. I couldn't do it. I'd just spent the previous 6 weeks creating my first online course. All that I'd learned in my 20 years in business about leveraging what you already have for rapid income, in one package. I knew it ...
Views: 919 - How to Take Your Business Personally - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2015 from Ursula JorchI'm always surprised when I hear the advice, don't take business personally. It's 'just a business decision'. My response? Horseradish! Okay, I'd prefer to use another term here, but I'm keeping it clean! After years of working in an impersonal corporate setting where so much bad behavior was ...
Views: 909 - Are You Called To Adventure? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Ursula JorchYou may be thinking, adventure? Who has time for adventure? I'm trying to run a business here! Adventure isn't just for vacations. And it doesn't have to mean jumping off a cliff with nothing but cloth strapped to your back, or riding the wild whitewater in some exotic place. Our word-y ...
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