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Ignoring your money situation will not change it. Saying affirmations that you don’t believe will not change it (at least not for a long time). Conjuring up strong emotions every once and awhile about what it would be like to have more money will not change it.
Worrying about your money ... Views: 870
Virtual Reality (VR) is the latest buzz in the technology world today. Besides merely being used for gaming, VR today plays a crucial role in the workplace as well. Simulation of client scenarios, learning and development and even in recruitment, the possibilities of VR today is far more ... Views: 528
If you keep doing the same things next year that you did this year you will probably get the same results – is that a good thing? If it is, then congratulations! You must be doing all the right things and living your dream life. If not, then you need to ask yourself what needs to be done ... Views: 832
“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: 1018
The media and many political leaders have been waging an all out assault on the banking industry of late. Some of it is certainly justified given the current state of our financial system and many of the excesses that have been uncovered. However, to vilify all banks and bankers is simply wrong. ... Views: 914
If waving a magic wand would win more business faster than the competition, no doubt we'd do this. Needing to shine in the spotlight against Goliath companies won't stop until we fix how we give business presentations -- specifically business video presentations.
Ready to jump into action and ... Views: 464
You’ve heard the expression, “You’ve gotta have skin in the game,” right? Sure you have, and you know it means that in order to make something worth doing, you need to have a piece or part of the activity. Doing so ensures that you share in the success and/or failure of the outcome. When you put ... Views: 832
I’ve been hearing a lot of doom and gloom about the economy and the job market lately. I live in the Detroit area, so that tends to dominate the news and local conversation. But it’s not just a local issue. I talk to people from all over the country and everyone’s got the ... Views: 624
Wireframes, mockups, and prototypes are common terms used by product teams. Each one is used to illustrate concepts, gather feedback, and gain consensus so that teams can design and build exactly what customers want. Although wireframes, mockups, and prototypes may seem similar, they all serve a ... Views: 243
Seeing the Coronavirus scare, the central government has been extending the lockdown for a while now. With each passing day, there is a sharp rise in the COVID-19 cases, and it doesn’t seem to end anytime soon. Even though we see the vaccines hitting the market optimistically this December, we ... Views: 514
Ken looked puzzled when he asked, ”Why are you crying?” I had not even noticed that my eyes had pooled with tears and one was slowly making its way down my cheek. He and I had just spent a day practicing, designing and training for his new workshop. I have been coaching Ken by phone for months ... Views: 1429
A question: “People who know me say I’m a different person at work vs. in the rest of my life. Is that bad?” Maybe, maybe not. How, if at all, does it get in your way? Does your team say that about you? Where does your data come from? Is this a recurring theme?
If you look at what people ... Views: 1008
Many people have come to realize the numerous benefits of working in a medical field and due to the fact that working a medical field can offer more than just the monetary benefits. It is not just the doctors or perhaps the nurses who earn big time within the medical field but so does people ... Views: 862
If you are treating your idea as a hobby, you won’t need a plan to develop it further. However, if you are serious about making it a commercial success then a business plan becomes imperative. You will of course be wondering how to write a business plan that can take your idea to the next level ... Views: 976
Thanks to modern printing techniques, printing these days is incredible cheap. You can avail of online printing services even when you are on a limited budget to create professional looking marketing materials. Most of these printers also provide printing discounts which provides additional ... Views: 832
The other night, I was watching the news on television. There was an expert panel discussing some critical issue, and the group was made up of three men and one woman. When the woman wanted to make a point, she would ask,“Can I interrupt?” and wait to see if she could interject and share her ... Views: 927
Not everyone gets to have a job that allows them to travel. But for those who have been constantly traveling in and out of a country, it is not as easy and as smooth as it gets, especially when you are traveling for work or business. In a research conducted at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta ... Views: 1182
Those who tend not to have simple laptop or computer knowledge can try crafts or assembly deliver the results, toys making, catering, wall painting etc are perfect work at home opportunities which usually do not need to have pc knowledge. Even so 63% of property dependent workers use the web to ... Views: 997
Do you like shopping?
Are you a master at sniffing out good deals and know how to bargain?
Can you clean something up so it looks new, and do minor repairs?
If you answered yes to all of these, you may want to start selling online.
Working from home as an online seller may seem like ... Views: 1920
What ever success you are looking to achieve you need to have a strategy to get there. Once you have your strategy on how you are going to attract and get new clients you need to implement at least portions of your plan. Many businesses have failed for lack of commitment to their overall ... Views: 1147
Is it a good idea working for a big corporate? Many people think their job is automatically safer with the protection of a big corporate whilst others are under the opinion that you are simply a number and your job could be taken away just like that.
The Advantages
Generally, a big ... Views: 769
“We must not cease from exploration. And the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we began and to know the place for the first time.” ~ T.S. Eliot
Today is my 51st birthday, another pause for reflection. One way of looking at it, is as the first day of the second half of my life. ... Views: 652
Have you ever had the experience of being so deeply immersed in a project that you lost track of time? Research shows that those are the times when we’re happiest- when we’re engaging our natural skills and abilities.
As a business coach with over thirty years of experience, I’ve seen it in ... Views: 706
Many coaches when they start their practices are new business owners. We not only learn coaching skills, but we also quickly learn the realities of being in business for oneself. In setting up a business we find there are a lot of things to do. There is the actually setting up the business as ... Views: 891
You want to build a profitable and easily sustainable business that provides the income and freedom you desire as a successful entrepreneur, right?
Of course you do!
As a business owner who cares, you're passionate about what you do. You love working with your clients and they love working ... Views: 1411
Train your staff and survive the hard times
Thousands of businesses are failing each year, and millions of people are losing their jobs. Therefore, a serious look at your company and its ability to survive is called for. Every business needs that extra edge to rise head and shoulders above the ... Views: 1184
With nearly 75% of all employees living paycheck-to-paycheck, personal finance issues can adversely affect the work performance. To combat this growing trend, employers are increasingly offering workplace personal financial education for their employees as part of their benefits program. They ... Views: 718
In a recent blog post entitled The Secret to Happiness, I touch upon the concept of Subjective Well Being, or SWB for short. Subjective well being refers to an individual’s current evaluation of his or her happiness. It includes:
• The sense of satisfaction one feels with one’s life, both in ... Views: 581
In a recent discussion on my REFLECTIONS blog, we explored the concept of SWB or Subjective Well Being - your current evaluation of your unhappiness in the workplace.
We determined that while many outside factors are often to blame for that "defeated" feeling that so many people experience at ... Views: 609
The first day of the World Internet Summit I watched from home live on the internet. I had previously signed up to attend the event live but unfortunately my back went out. As I was taking in all the information I found myself getting excited, literally energized. I was so pumped and motivated ... Views: 669
One of the worst habits to have as a solopreneur is letting your inbox take control. As solopreneurs, it’s very easy to become a work-a-holic, not feeling your work is ever done and giving a great deal of time to your email can only add to your stress level without even realizing ... Views: 1141
Cali is so much healthier than most dogs her age (which is 14.5 years old) however, she isn’t immune to things, and lately, we’ve had more visits to the Vet and to the Animal Hospital than in the past. It’s scary and frightening until I have answers on how to help her.
She’s been getting a ... Views: 1134
Years ago, the concept of writing electronic books had not really crossed my mind. I was too enamored by the idea of selling other people’s products. Who would not anyway? Being a middleman between product owners and buyers was too good a concept that I did not have to create a product from ... Views: 731
A business plan serves many purposes. It is the first level of interaction between the business owner and the potential investor. Writing a business plan is a must, more so if your business is new with limited operating history and limited avenues of finance. It gives a potential investor or ... Views: 695
How many times does it happen that business plans you write, just sit on the racks gathering dust? Most of the time! The reason being, they are either incomplete or confusing or fail to attract investors. Writing a business proposal that works, involve a lot of effort, determination, systematic ... Views: 941
Are you thinking of a career as an x ray technician? As one of the most in-demand jobs at the moment it sure offers a lot of opportunity for the right candidate. While the salary is quite good, this is not a job you need to get into for the sake of the money. Its a challenging career and one ... Views: 947
The end of the year can either be one of the most relaxing times or it can be hectic. Sometimes it’s a little of both. Preparation for the holidays and travel are only a part of the year-end priorities.
The end of the year is a good time for reflection on what has been and what you’d like to ... Views: 1541
Last week, I hit a milestone. As a motivational speaker, I performed for an audience of more than 1500. As a keynoter, this is my largest audience to date. Until now most of my speaking engagements have been to audiences more the size of 500.
For me, this was a goal (to perform on a bigger ... Views: 809
I recently read an article where a well-known CEO of a major coffee company was quoted as saying they, “now have over 19,000 different versions of coffee combinations they can make.” It was difficult for me to believe that statement. And then this morning, as I was standing in a very long line ... Views: 696
My business seems to make major leaps in growth whenever I get fed up with the long lulls of the same ol', same ol'.
Growth spurt #1 ...
After my first couple of years coaching, I plateaued at $60k a year. It was covering my bills but I was working a lot. Coaching clients and teleclasses ... Views: 1276
Our tax season will be upon us very soon. The IRS says it will be ready for the onslaught of returns beginning January 20, 2015. Many people look forward to getting their W-2. They proceed to file their taxes and claim their long awaited refund. I do not get excited by receiving such ... Views: 1449
How are you doing? Do you feel stressed or overwhelmed? Maybe on the edge, but not sure the edge of what?
It's hard to avoid listening and reading all the doomsday press and not let it get to you at times. According to the International Council of Shopping Centers, 73,000 stores will shut their ... Views: 903
I have been hearing many sayings like, “tell me who your friends are and I will tell you who you are” or “you are the company you keep”. But the one saying I always ponder on is, “surround yourself with successful people ‘coz that is how you will become successful”.
Here in Truly Rich Club we ... Views: 839
Are you here … present and reading this article, or is a part of your brain somewhere else?
Nothing really matters except how you feel right now. Focusing your energy on the past or future won’t give you much pleasure if you’re not finding joy in the now.
Being present is totally under ... Views: 1165
“You are more than 65% Water & 18% Carbon, some Hydrogen, Calcium & Phosphorous, Huh?”
• 1. “I slept through Chemistry, so this is all new to me, Pop.”
• 2. “Me too. Like father, like son. Here’s what I remember from college Chem, which I failed. “Homo sapiens are Carbon-based life-forms, ... Views: 1385
You are remarkable! You are extraordinary and unique; your business identity must demonstrate your distinction - at all touch points of your business. Let Your brand illustrate just how worthy of attention you are. Learn how to create your personal brand and craft your bio for the success of ... Views: 1053
You know, I often hear employees make comments or pose questions such as:
This company sucks.
Management sucks.
Why do we do things this way?
This is the way we have always done it.
Why can't we do things differently?
This company is just a big bureaucracy, nothing gets done.
We are so ... Views: 1443
We want to show you five methods the Web gives you an plus. I will present you how one can compete on the Internet with multimillion-greenback companies. The Internet levels the enjoying field. Your site is on the Internet right next to all the different web pages from the world's principal ... Views: 478
There are many different kinds of conveyer systems. The Rapid Flex is one of the many Overhead Conversion Systems that are designed to satisfy the requirements of manufacturing and finishing operations where light loads are handled. This system is great for its safety and versatility. There are ... Views: 653
We want to present you 5 methods the Internet gives you an plus. I'll present you how you can compete on the Internet with multimillion-dollar firms. The Web ranges the enjoying field. Your site is on the Web right next to all of the other internet sites from the world's biggest ... Views: 502