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Leaders are the target of a lot of writing. Blogs, articles, courses. I know. I’m one of the perpetrators. Executives, coaches, consultants and entrepreneurs are leaders - of small to large teams and organizations. If you are one, the writing targets you.
Much of the advice is useful. ... Views: 1189
Do you ask to be compensated in direct relationship to the value you give for the work you do?
Do you ask for the support you need from every person that could highly impact your success?
If you work from home, do you ask for peace while you work? If people work for you, do you ask for ... Views: 1273
Your chances of becoming a successful professional musician are next to none if you ask the same questions asked by the musicians who contact me on a daily basis. 99% of the time, aspiring pro musicians ask me all the WRONG types of questions that:
1. Are built from ignorant assumptions and ... Views: 885
I am so excited about the topic of networking this month! Although networking is an important aspect of building a business, many quiet-natured entrepreneurs cringe at the thought of attending networking events, and would actually prefer to skip out on going to another event instead of enduring ... Views: 1740
Awesomitis affects thousands of coaches every day, and most don't even realize it.
They go about their business creating awesome programs, sharing awesome content, and helping awesome people.
What they don't realize is - they have too much awesome and it's causing a problem in their ... Views: 996
This week I had an opportunity to reflect about gratitude, both for my clients and for myself. It was not an exceptional week, except for one thing; every single client took the time to acknowledge the positive impact our coaching work was having on them, professionally and personally. I ... Views: 1497
For many people in business, especially small business owners, the sales process appears to be one of the most difficult skills to master. It can easy seem overwhelming, and sometimes downright intimidating, but in all actuality sales, is a basic concept. You’re helping connect people and ... Views: 1477
Darn near everyone gripes about money. I do it, too. We each have triggers about making, spending and saving money. But the one I hear the most about is not getting paid enough. Either you have an abundance of clients but they don't pay you for the real value you give or you don't have enough ... Views: 1164
There are many theories on what leadership is. People love to give flowery language and fiery quotes that seem more motivational than instructional. Listing endless adjectives about leaderships is not defining leadership or even describing leadership. It actually shows how hard it is to say ... Views: 3425
Your voice is a key part of your presentation delivery. And having a tired, hoarse voice can negatively impact your presentation.
I’ve conducted many training programs where I’ve had to present for five or six hours a day for five days in a row. And I’ve also sung in choirs and as a ... Views: 1741
Someone in a recent presentation skills training program asked, “How do I project my voice and also, project authority?”
It's a great question because your voice is an important part of your presentation and should communicate that you’re confident, knowledgeable and engaging.
Here are 7 ... Views: 1979
In my last ezine I shared with you Part 1 on what I have up on Oprah: I discovered Brene Brown and her work around “vulnerability” long before Oprah did! If you missed that article you can read it right on my blog and as part of that I introduced to you an important concept I teach called V&V ... Views: 947
Aristotle said “We are what we repeatedly do.” As a leadership coach, I am always curious about what my clients are practicing. The challenge is to realize that although we have all been practicing something, some of those “practices” aren’t getting the results we are looking for ... Views: 1231
V&V Energy - visibility and vulnerability. What do I mean when I personally talk about visibility and vulnerability? V&V Energy is the willingness to be seen for who you really are.
There's a TED Talk that was given by Brene Brown, who's a PhD psychologist and an author (who I discovered ... Views: 935
Another big mistake, we have found the small-business owner makes is trying to do everything on their own, and neglecting to surround themselves with the right type of people.
One of the most amazing low or no cost ideas to help the business owner improve their business is creating a ... Views: 1200
The #1 secret success ingredient is personal and energetic responsibility. This is the ingredient that creates miracles in your business and life. It allows you to open to a new perspective.
See, behind everything that you want to create in your business, all of your marketing, all of your ... Views: 869
Doing almost anything, besides meditating, is easier when you have two or more of the right people. So, why aren't more people asking for help in their business or creating joint venture relationships?
Doing it alone is the trap of a self-employed mentality. Leveraging the resources, skills ... Views: 1020
Becoming a life coach is a choice I have to make for myself. Nursing may give me better shots for the future but the future hasn’t arrive yet.
Here are the top five reasons that I have for becoming a life coach:
1.) It served a useful purpose for me when I have chosen to face my issues ... Views: 1030
I'm sure that you have either heard of somebody or experienced personally, travelling down the road in your motorcar and a warning light has come on, letting you know that you are low on oil, or perhaps the engine is running too hot. Noticing the light, you immediately pull the car over and ... Views: 1282
I’d like to share with you what I learned about money from Louise Hay in a workshop I took with her about 15 years ago. If you don’t know who she is, Louise Hay is pretty much a founding mother, in regards to the world of healing and energy work. She’s best known for her book; You Can Heal ... Views: 2114
How To Become A Massively Successful Guitar Teacher
By Tom Hess
Do you wish you understood what it takes to become successful as a guitar teacher? Fact is, you will find out a lot about becoming successful by studying athletes who compete in the Olympics. For the most part, those who ... Views: 1559
Do you leave a networking event with a stack of business cards? Do you wonder what you got from the event or why you went?
For business, networking is a must, but you don't want to feel like you wasted your time when you could be doing something else more productive. When you feel this way, ... Views: 1190
Let’s take a look at why you hate your present job to see if there’s ANY chance the situation can be salvaged. In this article I want to deal with 3 issues...
1. What’s Going On That Bothers You?
2. Why Does Your Job Bother You?
3. How You Can Change It
According to Gretchen ... Views: 1616
We had just returned from a brief family holiday in Fiji and while I was there I began to think about the energy or vibe or feel of a small business and how powerful and profitable it can be when you get it right.
If you have ever been to Fiji you would have experienced "Fiji ... Views: 1178
My reality television weakness is The Millionaire Matchmaker. In case you haven’t seen it, the premise is that Patty (The Matchmaker) runs a high-end dating service (The Millionaire’s Club). Every week she and her team select two high-net-worth individuals, preview potential dates for them, set ... Views: 851
The good news about being a biz owner is you get to set your own schedule.
And the bad news? You get to set your own schedule. (And we haven't even talked about how that looks when you work out of your home and all the distractions THAT brings.)
If you're like most entrepreneurs, no one ... Views: 868
'Tis the time of year to rethink your business model and upgrade. The easiest way to do this is to revisit (or create) your money funnel. Even if you’re a newbie, this is a great way to visually see where you want the money to funnel into your business.
And for goodness sake, put the fun in ... Views: 1372
WHY PEOPLE SEEK PSYCHICS
Did you know that statistically, 1 in 7 people have previously consulted with a psychic? Many people engage psychics for advice on relationships, career, finances & spiritual development to name a few.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH A PSYCHIC
There are many benefits ... Views: 1755
“True-or-False Research Improves Your Memory 73%.”
• 1. True or False: “It’s what you KNOW, not what you ‘Show’.”
• 2. True or False: “At-Work: YOU are ‘underestimated’ by the HR department.”
• 3. True or False: “Getting-Excited is better than “Calming-
Down” for school and career ... Views: 2061
“What Makes one Graduate Wealthy, and the others ‘only’ Average?”
• 1. Me: “This is new research, December, 2013, by experts at MIT and Harvard. They say stuff about education that is brand-new. This is relevant to parents who care about their kids’ future.”
• 2. You: “Does it apply to ... Views: 1988
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: 1274
How to Double Your Income in 2014 Using Mental-Imagery
• 1. Me: “The latest research at the University of Oslo, & published 12.03.13 in Psychological Science drops a bomb. That what we concentrate on as a Mental-Movie,
and emotionalize, creates itself in our experiences.”
• 2. You: “Do ... Views: 2215
Entrepreneurs seem to have an endless supply of ideas for new products and services. What they often lack is the follow through to take an idea into a sellable format and the marketing 'know how' to back it up.
You may be living this experience right now. You have a pretty good solution to a ... Views: 1364
"If only I knew how to market in a way that made people get the value of what I offer!"
Every time one of my coaching programs had few (or zero!) registrations, I cursed marketing. I knew it was the one thing standing between my ideal clients and me. And it really ticked me off!
I decided ... Views: 1262
5 Ways To Develop A Highly Successful Career In Music
By Tom Hess
You will never become incredibly successful in the music industry by only copying other musicians you look up to. Why? Truth is, when musicians reach a high level of success it is not because they just so happened to ... Views: 1083
“Could You use tested & proven Headlines to 2x your Closes?”
• 1. Me: “Affiliates need more than Clicks, they must produce closes on buyers’ Credit Cards, right?”
• 2. You: “What if I not an affiliate? Am I wasting my time learning about Headlines that pull?”
• 3. Me: “None of us was born ... Views: 2058
Creating Your Zen: Learning How To Be A Relaxed Entrepreneur
Being a small business owner should be an exciting and enthralling responsibility. Frequently though, it is a major source of stress instead. Because of this, many entrepreneurs quickly become burnt out on business ownership – a ... Views: 1748
“Do You Live in a Touch-Phobic Society?”
• 1. Me: “Are You a skeptic like me? Here something that I researched in scientific journals that Surprised me. Interested?”
• 2. You: “Is it long and drawn-out, or philosophy & theory? Will it do me any good? Tell me.”
• 3. Me: “It’s about ... Views: 2694
Man, oh, man! Why do business owners get so serious about each action step they take?
Nothing in business is set in stone. There are no guarantees that if you do something well once, that it will keep on working. You could have the best product or service and you may not make enough ... Views: 1440
“Two Secrets of Success: Repetition & Review for 2014.”
• 1. Me: “We got 452 emails about “Thymus & Spleen THUMPING”. They remembered TARZAN of the Apes and his Thymus Thumping in the movies & TV.”
• 2. You: “I remember one thing about it, besides TARZAN.
I have NO idea of the Location of ... Views: 2120
“Before You Can Learn & Remember, Two-Brain Signals.”
• 1. Me: “Did you know your evolutionary brain hates change? It considers it a threat. Learning is included.”
• 2. You: “So what? Is there a solution to being a great learner?”
• 3. Me: “Yes, and it’s quick and easy. But you have to ... Views: 1996
Too often, especially for entrepreneurs, our lives become complicated and exhausting. There never seems to be enough time in the day for all of the responsibilities on our plates, much less extra for the activities which may improve us or our businesses. We get so caught up in the day-to-day ... Views: 1550
“Why Instincts Can Compete With Our 21st Century Brain.”
• 1. Mike (my teenager): “My Bio teacher says we are Cavemen living in the 21st Century. There’s a conflict going on between our ancient & modern brain. Huh?”
• 2. Me (Pop): “On-the money. But here’s what it means to you. It’s the ... Views: 1979
“13-Secret Headlines to Get a Click – not a Delete”
• 1. Urgency: “For real: you SNOOZE, you lose.”
• 2. Question: “What’s the ‘Path-of-Least-Resistance?”
Answer: Habit. It can double your income in 2014.
• 3. Command: “Double your income starting this Month.”
• 4. Teaser: “If ... Views: 2009
I'd heard about six and seven-figure launches for years. I dreamed of making that much money in a short time frame but the ins and outs of pulling off that kind of launch felt totally out of my league.
I'm just a business coach, not a marketing wiz ... so why try?
My marketing mentor told ... Views: 1565
“Are Today’s Geeks, the New-Sexy in 2014?”
• 1. Me: “Ten-years ago they were called Health-Nuts. Today everybody is concerned with our food, weight, & exercise huh?”
• 2. You: “And ‘Geeks’, folks with valuable skills & knowledge, will dominate in 2014, yeah it’s technology.”
• 3. Me: ... Views: 1875
“How do Your Ideas create Money-Dinero-Wealth?”
• 1. Me: “Your words attract your tribe. People who hunger & thirst to be in Alignment with your goals, desires, & intentions. Call it: Target, Ends & Objectives.”
• 2. You: “OK, but I need examples of the ‘right’ words.”
• 3. Me: “The #1 ... Views: 1989
“Want to Know Some Weird Tips About a Healthy Body?”
• 1. Me: “I’m a certified skeptic with a Master’s in Sarcasm cynicism & Contrarianism. But some weird stuff really…”
• 2. You: “I don’t gotta believe it, right? OK.”
• 3. Me: “My kids screamed bloody murder before getting an injection ... Views: 1944
“Want to Know Some Weird Tips About a Healthy Body?”
• 1. Me: “I’m a certified skeptic with a Master’s in Sarcasm cynicism & Contrarianism. But some weird stuff really…”
• 2. You: “I don’t gotta believe it, right? OK.”
• 3. Me: “My kids screamed bloody murder before getting an injection ... Views: 1842
“Is Mindset (attitude) 51% of Your Daily Success?”
• 1. “Want Three-Proven-Tips on Who You Can Trust & Follow to Double Your Income in 2014?”
• 2. “Do You Look, Speak, & Act Like A Professional Expert?”
• 3. “Who Has More HOPE, Successful folks or Strugglers?”
• 4. “Are You a Skeptic ... Views: 2046