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Do you ever wonder why your top employees are leaving you? Do you want to know what you could have done to convince them to stay with you instead? Well, a good exit interview can give you the answer to these questions.
On the part of employees, exit interviews are often the last serious form ... Views: 2117
What happens in Greece is not staying in Greece.
I’m back in the States after a week-long vacation with some of my dearest friends who also happen to be mastermind and joint venture partners.
In between touring Athens and Delphi we sat around a huge villa overlooking the sea while we ... Views: 1276
I recently had a conversation with several business owners on the purpose of a networking event. We all know that networking events have several purposes. But we came to the conclusion that many people attend networking events with the intent to snatch and grab free information from the other ... Views: 1249
Snatchers and Grabbers are the people we meet that pretend they want to do business with us. You must identify who they are and how they operate in order to not give away your intellectual property, services, or products for free. I've enjoyed your feedback for my article Stop the Snatchers and ... Views: 1105
Sometimes what you know may be more dangerous than what you don’t know. You may mistake knowledge or experience as “truth”. There is only one truth about your business; what you believe will come true.
Let me show you how this works. Tika became distraught when her creativity seemed to ... Views: 1312
Last week we talked about what a business coach is and what they can do for you and your business. You may have read it and thought, yeah that's nice, but Margie things are great and I'm growing at a steady clip.
Fantastic!
So let me ask you this: How would you like to shorten the ... Views: 1159
In the last week alone, I’ve heard these statements from business owners:
* I feel like a 1/2 ton of rocks are piled on my head by day's end. I need an intervention.
* My customers act like their hair is on fire and it’s my job to put it out.
* I have a million excuses for why I’m ... Views: 1669
As part of our relocation from Santa Monica to SF Bay Area, we took the boys on a road trip up the Pacific Coast.
During our stay at Carmel-by-the-Sea, I sent the boys to the Monterey Aquarium and went on an 8-mile walking meditation/exploration along the shoreline…
Are You ... Views: 1072
Have you seen a boxing match, or maybe you remember the movie Rocky?
You know how the boxer always has a guy in the corner with him to towel him down, shoot water in his mouth, stop the bleeding, and give him tips on how to perform better out in the ring?
That guy? He's your business ... Views: 1390
Our Declaration of Independence gives us the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. My cell phone ensures every day is Independence Day. I have been liberated from having to carry my laptop, Ereader, camera, and a GPS. I don’t have to visit the bank to make a deposit. I am able to ... Views: 1454
I believe anything is possible in business. I believe that you can create gargantuan results without a whole lot of knowledge about the area in which you wish to experience success. I believe that you can turn a struggling business into a very profitable business in less than a year.
I ... Views: 1263
Marketing is a word, a label for something, that’s all.
So why does it drum up so much anxiety or disdain in people?
Well, that’s an interesting question.
A friend shared this on Facebook a couple of days ago and I shared it because it really impacted me and illustrated my point so ... Views: 816
I used to think follow-up was something you were “supposed to do” after you got a lead at a networking group. (Cut me some slack, okay? When I first started my coaching business in 1996 I’d never been on the internet and had to learn about email!)
Follow-up felt like a chore. Not anymore! I ... Views: 1237
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Coaching Tools: The Inquiry Process - by Germaine Porché, Executive Coach, Leadership Consultant, speaker and author, Eagle’s View Consulting
Our commitment is to give you as many tools as possible to use with your clients. Some of the tools may be new to you, and some may be familiar tools used a little differently. We invite you to start with the three Ps (Prepare, Polish, and Perfect) to plan, design, and implement the best ... Views: 1431
Over the years, I’ve had many clients who said, “I always get what I want, but it never seems easy.”
All struggle is birthed in your mind. You may think you just had bad luck or random acts of technical glitches, but it all comes down to what you believe. There is nothing that can’t be traced ... Views: 1328
I often trick myself into thinking that I have a certain end result in mind but upon further examination, I notice that what I’m really committed to is something else.
Commited or TryingFor instance, in the past I’d tell myself that I wanted to create a certain amount of income per month. ... Views: 1344
Do you practice guitar for too much hours but can’t see real results in your guitar playing? Do you know why you are struggling to get better at guitar regardless all the time you are practicing?
I also suffered this same dilemma, but after some years of trying various strategies on ... Views: 1484
No matter how much money you have in your possession, decisions involving money can be exhausting. Some decisions you make might feel good in the moment, but feel bad later. Sometimes you may say "no" to a purchase or investment thinking that you’ll wait until a later date, and then arrive at ... Views: 1241
As entrepreneurs and business owners, we want our efforts to have a lasting impact. We want our businesses to withstand the test of time and be successful.
We want sustainability.
So what's the secret to lasting success? How and why do some businesses survive the ups and downs, weather the ... Views: 1212
Indecisions are open loops, which means they are energy-suckers. They distract us from other things that may be more important. We can all be more effective if we make better decisions, faster.
Some get caught in indecision when they feel they don’t have enough information. Or they overload ... Views: 1095
When you have a goal or desire that is important to you, do you ever go into mental overdrive before you see the results? I know I have. I watch my clients do it, too.
You can go into overdrive in several ways:
*Think about every scenario possible that could go wrong
*Think about ... Views: 1429
Many people are reluctant to go into selling their products, programs or services because of fears. If we can look under the hood of what’s under those fears, the awareness will help us get pass them so we can do what we need to do.
What kind of selling works? Genuine selling. The kind that ... Views: 1503
It’s not news that many have been complaining about how the new Facebook algorithm is screwing them up… bringing their reach down to single digit.
Here is the thing – you can complain, or you can research, experiment and figure out what you can do about it.
Don’t fall into the victim ... Views: 1240
Are you in business with a spouse or significant other or do you know people including family members who are? If so, you may understand there are some very unique challenges in these types of businesses that require attention.
* Because these family run businesses are the backbone to our ... Views: 1418
A lot of times we are caught in codependent relationship we are not even aware of, and if it is a business or client relationship, it may be costing you dearly.
A lot of us grew up conditioned to be “responsible” – so we try to be, often out of wanting to be approved or accepted, or not be ... Views: 2004
Seriously, this is something you really need to add to your business if you have not already. I have done so many of these myself and I love them!
There are many people who use these two terms, VIP and VRD, as being the same. I see them differently.
I see a VIP day as being with one person ... Views: 1063
n buying or leasing any Honda vehicle, either new or used, there will be or at least should be some type of warranty, which can either be a manufacturer's warranty and/or a dealership warranty all of which can vary considerably in terms of what they offer and their terms and conditions.
Many ... Views: 1304
What is the Hypnotic MLM?
Have you ever think about the success? Have you found this reason what is stand behind the Progression? How the process is happen and what is the background? Everyone can be successful or it is a privilege?
I gotta tell you, the Success is not privilege. This is ... Views: 1889
Most people strive to have more and be more - we want more money, rewarding work, enhanced relationships, optimal health, fitness, wellbeing and so much more.
Clearly, we are programmed to measure our effectiveness by what we see. When we see our results, for example our bank account, our ... Views: 1408
Even though I have a thing about bashing the assembly-line style some people were led to implement what they learn from business trainings, I do acknowledge the value of programs, blueprints and systems.
But I have also experienced – first hand and through my clients’ journeys – how ... Views: 1466
As a business owner and leader, you may think you’re always focused on attracting new income. But often, you’re more focused on putting out fires, figuring out what went wrong with your latest biz building technique and searching for clarity on what’s next.
What if each of your questions about ... Views: 1200
There are so many options these days when you look for professional help as a business owner. There are traditional consultants, advisors, mentors and, of course, coaches. There are executive coaches, business coaches, career coaches, personal coaches, goal coaches … where does someone go to ... Views: 4289
How you BE in your business can make a big difference to how fulfilled you are in your business, and how many clients you get.
I urge you to ask these questions – because they get you to consider human behavior andalignment – stuff you have to work with because trying to change them is an ... Views: 1143
Being a coach and loving the art of effective communication would seem to give me supernatural powers in my relationships. At least that’s what I thought! It turns out that sometimes it takes more than communication to get a team or a relationship synergistically aligned.
Let’s say that Bob ... Views: 1268
Our mental muscles give us the abilities to take charge of our life, change the course of habitual actions and achieve the results we desire!
In the Thinking Into Results program I teach my clients, we cover the six powerful mental muscles everyone has and how to use them. They are as ... Views: 2278
Productivity hacks? Nope. Time management apps? Nope. Hiring and delegation? Nope.
The core of being efficient and effective in your business starts with YOU.
Your strength, your superpowers.
Being efficient and effective is not about having a cookie-cutter blueprint or a me-too tactic. ... Views: 1227
Who is your Ideal Client?
Who do you want to work with?
You didn't launch your business to be a slave to the masses. You did it to preserve your choice.
But, time and again I see entrepreneurs trying to serve everyone. Big mistake. You can't do it, nor do you want to.
I hear the ... Views: 1262
PRODUCE THE PRODUCT OR BECOME THE PRODUCT!
What does this mean?
It’s the real answer to one of the most asked questions by any young person.
What should I do to be successful?
Well you need to…
Produce the Product
This means creating a great service, product, or idea that can ... Views: 1685
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: 832
“I just don’t know where to start”
This is one of the common answers I hear having asked the question – how can I help you?
So in my business, practitioners are coming to me to help them grow their businesses/practices which generally means they need clients. They are heart centred ... Views: 992
I am a huge fan of claiming our superpowers and marketing our uniqueness as individuals, so we can fully express our value and passion in our business, while standing out from competition.
However, there is ONE thing about us not being totally “unique” can work in favor of our ... Views: 1043
“The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.” —William James
What we think about, we bring about.
Affirmations are positive phrases that will become truth when repeated and imbedded into the subconscious mind. It ... Views: 1159
If you want to grow your business and reach your ideal clients and customers you’re going to have to let go of a lot of assumptions about what it takes to fill your pipeline.
Let’s start off with a few common myths that may be stunting your growth …
1) I can’t make money until my website ... Views: 1369
Last weekend I was watching my 3 year old daughter Amelia draw a picture on our chalk board, with a little help from her brother!
Trying to decipher the finished drawing that had lines and circles, I asked ‘is that our garden sweetheart?’
With a shake of her head and in seriousness said… ... Views: 1116
You work with people, every business does. In fact there is not a single enterprise that does not depend on the contribution of people, but so few truly listen to their clients, their customers, the people they serve - the very people who keep them afloat.
So many people are concerned with ... Views: 2179
There Is Nothing Wrong With You, Except…YOU ARE BORED!
Yeah, I know, if you are anything like me, you are screaming, “That’s not me!”
You have this list to build, that website to upgrade and those programs to launch. Oh, and the kids to chase.
You don’t even have a moment to pop a zit, ... Views: 1237
Let’s find out what holds us back from exploring and experiencing the many new things we could do to grow and bring more joy and fulfillment into our life. Today in our known environment, we are comfortable and continue with our same routine. With no or just little effort we can stay in our ... Views: 1469
Do you want to increase your wealth and improve your relationship with money? Are you willing to ALLOW a constant flow of prosperity into your life?
All it takes is a decision and belief. Simple, huh?!
Sure, you’ll have to let go of a great many negative beliefs that you currently hold on ... Views: 1592
Short answer is, Yes, and No.
No – because “niche” is somewhat an intellectual construct that helps us wrap our head around the marketing thing, and it is very useful. It gives us a starting point, a home base and a framework to do our research, communicate* our message and create our ... Views: 1126
My daughters (Emily just turned 30 (EEEKKK) and 27 years) have been bugging me for years that I needed new carpet upstairs. And they were correct. But the thing was, I wasn't ready. I wasn't ready emotionally nor financially.
It meant remodeling the master bath, the girls bath, painting ... Views: 1085