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The average American spends 20 hours a week watching T.V. That is the equivalent to a part time job. Imagine all the possible things we could accomplish as a society and as individuals, if each American spent less time watching television, and more time working on themselves and their ... Views: 1489
The difference in business ideas can be compared to the difference between mediocre and exceptional and between boredom and passion.
Whether you're coming up with an effective way to streamline the job search process, writing a best-selling headline to attract new clients, or coming up with a ... Views: 1489
Selling for a living is challenging. There are many highs and frequent lows. Constant pressure to reach sales targets, customer and prospects that are more demanding, and changes in the marketplace all make sales a tough career.
If you are serious about maintaining a long-term career and ... Views: 1488
There’s a very good chance you know the value of getting new perspectives on how to grow your business. And you probably understand the value of getting feedback about how to improve your business from someone on the outside.
But there is one set of eyes that you may not be fully ... Views: 1487
Data management has definitely created a huge impact on how businesses operate today. With a wide-scale definition, data has been known to be the most significant part of all business functions being implemented today. Data that later becomes “information” creates knowledge that would flow in a ... Views: 1487
To raise the standard of work and living it’s clear to me there must be continual advancements in humanness, medicine, and technology. What is your action plan to win, make more money, and grow to make lives better?
We need to create more jobs to stimulate the economy. This means ... Views: 1486
Lately it seems that almost every day I hear from a human resource professional who is struggling to talk with someone in their organization about their image. Personal image can be a very private, personal, and difficult thing to talk about, after all. Who among us wants to find out that our ... Views: 1486
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: 1485
I have worked with hundreds of coaches, and I always recommend that they use the multiple income stream business model for their coaching business. This means that coaches should create products, such as e-books, teleseminars, audio recordings, in addition to doing one-on-one work with coaching ... Views: 1484
Do you ever catch yourself using hope as a strategy to get the results you want? Think about how much of your work life you spend hoping that (1) the prospective client will sign up to work with you; (2) the position for which you are being considered will be offered; (3) things will work out. ... Views: 1484
Do you sabotage yourself? Think about this: Isn’t planning too much and over-extending, a form of self-sabotage?
As an entrepreneur, you are interested in many different areas but if you continue over-committing, you will hurt your business and your health.
Do you over-commit, because each ... Views: 1483
This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Business Coach and Business Coaching. Business coaching focuses on the needs of your business to expand and grow. Many of us try to improve our lives by growing our own business. David Mason is the Official Guide to Business Coach and ... Views: 1483
Someday by Dr Bill Toth
Looking at my calendar it’s easy to see Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday….and now I’m confused…where is “Someday”? Everybody talks about it. Everybody has all kinds of great things that they’re going to do or have accomplished on that day…Someday.
You’ve heard it ... Views: 1483
“Brainiacs Say: Inspiration Attracts Your Goals”
• 1. “Michael, want to start every day like a Brainiac?”
• 2. “Pop, Is it quick & easy, I’m still recovering from the weekend?”
• 3. “You already know HOW to do it. It just arranging the steps into a strategy that wins you your goals. ... Views: 1482
As a VP of sales, you’re constantly on the lookout for that winning edge to help you and your organization consistently achieve and even surpass your revenue targets.
Success in sales is everything. Among executives, it is the most important thing that we are all measured on.
Therefore, ... Views: 1482
The desire to own and manage businesses has been alive in mankind from time immemorial. Owning a business means income that could increase without the ceiling placed on it by employers.
Other than the dream of unlimited income, the economy ups and downs pushed some people into realizing the ... Views: 1481
Here we are at ‘back to school’ time for children…and for sales teams. If you haven’t picked up a whiteboard marker and started to practice, now is the time. Here are 7 ways to prepare fast.
Give a set of markers to a child and you’ll watch their eyes light up. Do the same to a subject matter ... Views: 1480
I’m not usually one to look at the negatives however I hope that by making you aware of these potholes which try to wreck your journey on the road to success you will be able to steer round them successfully!
1. Don’t underestimate what it will cost - Very few business actually make any money ... Views: 1480
It is often said that balance is the key to happiness and the good life. When related to self-esteem, most of us are aware that we fill our lives with activities and obligations for others without thinking about ourselves and what we may need. There is a way to take care of yourself while also ... Views: 1480
With today’s pressure to outperform, grow and provide value to shareholders, organizations struggle to meet and exceed expectations. Many companies invest significant resources in annual planning and articulating yearly strategic initiatives… and then don’t deliver on them. Despite all of the ... Views: 1480
Managing vs. Coaching
by
Bill Cottringer
“You must always be the apprentice, even when you become the master.”
~ Christopher Cumby.
A common problem with new managers is starting out with the wrong perspective, or as Stephen Covey would say, “getting to the top ... Views: 1478
Reasons Why GREAT Businesses
Use a Business Coach
Reason #1 You want to spend less money on your marketing.
Reason #2 You want to receive MORE leads, while spending less money.
Reason #3 You want to convert more leads into customers by having a ... Views: 1477
Many people know that setting up a business is good but very few of them know how to setup a successful business and it’s no doubt why many big and small businesses around the world usually pop up and suddenly disappear just like that.
Do you think this is the kind of future they plant for ... Views: 1477
I meet so many people who haven’t found their niche, passion and/or purpose. They might even feel called to be a Speaker; however they don’t have a clue as to what their message is. They are so afraid of making a mistake that they don’t do anything at all. Often the fear is directly related ... Views: 1475
Statistics show that only 43% of small businesses that have employees prepare a budget that projects revenues, expenses and profit. If you include sole proprietor type businesses then that number is closer to 80%. There are many reasons for this staggering statistic. Many owners simply believe ... Views: 1475
A client of mine, Hui Zhong, called me yesterday somewhat distressed. She is in product management as an information analyzer for an international corporation headquartered in Silicon Valley, CA.
A few months ago Hui Zhong, pronounced hoy-zong, began reading a book by Robin Sharma – The ... Views: 1475
1. Bringing up fees to early during the first session. No one
wants to feel like you only see dollar signs when you look at them, and
announcing your fees before you have even exchanged pleasantries is
the fastest way to make your potential client feel undervalued. The
correct time to ... Views: 1475
The Franchise Costs
Buying and managing a franchise are among the best ways to ensure financial freedom and success. There are thousands of franchise opportunities available in various industries. All you need to have are dedication, commitment, and a good amount of money for capital. ... Views: 1475
When I was a flight attendant (back when it was actually fun to be one), I worked with so many different types of personalities. One crew member was so silly and dramatic. I remember him so clearly. He was able to get away with saying anything and passengers would just laugh. He had the ... Views: 1475
Executive MBA programs continue to rise in popularity. With so much to consider in terms of the investment of time and dollars, you want to make sure it's right for you.
For those who don't know, an Executive MBA (EMBA) is a program similar to an MBA, however you can work full time while ... Views: 1474
The key to higher sales is developing a presentation that taps into your prospect's psychological needs. Each phase of the sales process satisfies a need that moves your customer closer to the sale.
In a telemarketing presentation, tapping into your prospect's psychological needs allows you to ... Views: 1474
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: 1473
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: 1473
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10 Years - by Julie Cohen, PCC, www.JulieCohenCoaching.com
10 Years
by Julie Cohen, PCC
This past week, as you already know if you are connected to me via email, newsletter, Facebook or LinkedIn, is the 10th anniversary of my business. In response to my announcement of a month-long celebration, I’ve been getting emails from clients, colleagues and ... Views: 1472
Congratulations! You’ve invested time into creating an Ideal Client Profile. You are already ahead of the pack because you “get” the importance of target marketing and you want to work with “perfect” clients. You want to target clients who . . .
· appreciate what you offer
· are willing to ... Views: 1472
I was recently reading a study that found that close to 95% of people are unskilled, unpracticed or amateurs in the art of interpersonal communication. That shocked me. In essence, this study is saying that 95% of people “talk trash.”
Working toward mastery in communication is something I ... Views: 1472
“To stay competitive in today’s marketplace, employers need to understand the characteristics of Generation Y candidates and recruit accordingly,” advises Ann E. Zaslow-Rethaber of International Search Consultants (ISC), a leading executive search firm that specializes in the sales and marketing ... Views: 1472
Tom Wright
What every single person on earth does, is to make other people wrong for the intentions that they imagined were behind acts that were done. Actual acts often happen, they are what is real. But the degree of significance that is assigned to that act, the meaning that is assigned to ... Views: 1472
QUOTE: “My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.” – Oprah Winfrey
An amazing thing transpired this week during my Mastermind meeting with my clients. While the rest of the country seems ... Views: 1472
Have you ever wondered what the best business model would be? I guess it has to do with what you want your business to do for you (but that's a whole other article). The idea behind this article is to throw a bunch of ideas on the table that would make up the best small business model in the ... Views: 1471
E=MC2
Execution = Mentors X (Coaches Coaching)
Can you imagine tapping into the wisdom of one of the greatest minds the world has ever known? Some believe we can. Now, you can, too.
Among other axioms, Einstein is remembered for stating, “We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of ... Views: 1471
Questions are powerful, and you can use them to empower your life, and to conquer stress. The beauty of it is, that you already have all the answers to your questions inside you. All you have to do is ask the questions.
If you have the courage to ask, you will find the answers
All of the world's ... Views: 1471
Are you living life sip by sip or gulp by gulp? The first zentrepreneurs, the founders of the specialty company, The Republic of Tea, steeped into full flavor the Z concept of making business for positive social change on the planet, to actualize a life in which “what you do” is one with “who ... Views: 1471
I attended a meditation workshop recently with Mark Epstein, a well-known ‘Buddhist psychologist.’ He told a story about a meeting he had with Ram Dass, spiritual teacher and author, where Ram Dass had asked Mark Epstein about his work with his patients. As Mark talked about his ... Views: 1469
Here’s the truth; no matter how much traffic you drive to your website, you’ll still struggle in making sales if you can’t get your visitors to sign up to your email marketing list. Without their contact information, there’s no way that you can make follow-ups.
There are so many ways to get ... Views: 1469
You ever wonder why some people are so lucky?
You know the kind that seem to have everything going for them and things just work out for them
no matter what they do
They have a good relationship, a good job or career, things just go their way.
It's as though luck is always on their ... Views: 1469
As a foreign exchange trader I am studying new things each and every day and I greatly enjoy to discuss them with my fans and guests.
Today I missed a trade and I was impressively tempted to chase, however; I sticked to my trading plan and let it go.
As I was being tempted by the foreign ... Views: 1469
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: 1469
At the beginning of a new year there is usually a lot of excitement about all the new possibilities and opportunities that seem to be right around the corner. Then the champagne high wears off, the excitement fades and we begin to fall back into our old "everyday" patterns of what was, what is ... Views: 1469
Our Business Coach NZ is a business consulting company geared towards helping its clients with their specific business concerns by crafting strategic plans exclusive only to one particular client.
Our Business Coach NZ understands that each business is unique. This particular Business ... Views: 1468