When you make a change you give up what you are familiar with in exchange for something new and hopefully better. It takes time to adjust partly because of the losses involved. Even if you are excited about the change expect to flow in and out of good and bad feelings. Recently my mother at …
There are many reasons for starting a side business or what I call becoming a “hybrid”. As a hybrid you are an employee and self employed at the same time. Many people start a side business while working full time and later transition into full time self employment. Others get a gig or “side” job …
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When your GPS starts recalculating it means you made a wrong turn. It immediately reroutes you to get back on the right road. It is annoying and sometimes embarrassing to hear “recalculating” coming out of your smart phone. It is also nice to have the help. I worked on a second book for several months …
What do you do when what’s worked in the past is no longer working? This happened to me recently. I felt down and discouraged and couldn’t seem to shake it. I tried all my usual stress and mood management techniques. They weren’t working. I was at my wits end! For many years I’ve prided myself …
Care less! Sounds crazy, but let me tell you why… As a Successful Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Self-Employed Professional or Executive, I bet you’ve been guilty of caring or doing too much. What happens at work is you sacrifice your personal well being to get more pats on the back or make others happy. How do …
Sitting on the edge of the unknown is stressful. You don’t have control in that moment. You can’t make something happen. Adapting a curious mindset relieves worry and stress. It calms you down and helps you think clearly and feel more confident. It’s a life changer! Clients come to me because they are worried about …
Are you thinking about Self-Employment or Starting Your Own Business?” It can be fun to think about and it’s a pleasurable distraction when you dislike your job or work life. Problem is it’s not what it’s cracked up to be. Succeeding in self-employment takes way more than passion, living your purpose or doing what you …
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Many times I feel like a broken record. I say what I want to sink in over and over. Repetition is powerful! I am a Big Believer in Follow-Up! It is vitally important and sets you up for faster and easier Business and Career success! In real estate they say… “the three most important things …
What is a funk? For me it means I’m in a bad mood or have a bad case of the blahs! Nothing feels particularly good or pleasurable. A funk involves feelings of frustration, emptiness and disconnection. When are you likely to get into a funk? More important is how do you get out of it? …
It happens often. My client shares a “negative” story. When I say “you sound angry” their immediate response is… “No, I’m Not Angry!” The physical expression has arms crossed over their chest and heart. The unspoken message is “Good People Don’t Get Angry.” The truth is… “Yes they do and that is a good thing!” …
Opra talks about motivation and success! She says you need to “really, really, really” want to make a change. Even with a high level of motivation, making a change is not emotionally easy. I believe the hardest hurdle is managing your negative predictions and fear of the unknown. My “Are we a good fit?” Complimentary …
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What are your highest priorities? Why does it matter? As you approach a Personal or Work Transition you seek a stronger alignment with your strengths, values and priorities. You need to identify and stay committed to what’s most important to you. You might say you value friends and family time. Or maybe it’s professional growth …