In my book “The Love Club: A New Approach to Business Networking” you will acquire valuable life enhancement tools. As a Business and Life coach I help new and experienced entrepreneurs and business owners build a better business and life!
For the next 12 weeks I’ll cover one chapter at a time including a push back (But Margo…) comment.
Chapter One: It Starts With You!
I believe the first step in building a successful personal and business life is understanding your own needs and taking care of yourself. It’s important to realize the impact your personal relationships and emotions (fear or fluctuating confidence) have on your business success.
Using my Circles of Life Assessment tool I help clients identify the specific areas of their lives and relationships that are working well and those that are negatively impacting their ability to achieve greater success and satisfaction. This unique tool also helps my clients identify new business opportunities and stay focused on the big picture.
The Circles of Life consists of two circles that continually impact each other: the Personal Circle and the Work Circle. There are four quadrants in each circle.
The Personal Circle
Relationships: significant other, children, immediate family, friends and pets
Health: physical, mental, emotional, intellectual and spiritual
Resources: time, money, energy and people
Play/Fun Activities: sports, movies, classes, gardening, cooking, reading, socializing…
The Work Circle:
Relationships: clients, customers, consultants, coaches, colleagues, vendors and others.
Health: overall physical environment, including your office or other work spaces (windows, lighting, location), morale and other positive energy.
Resources: tools for maximizing your time such as a computer, money (a reasonable budget and compensation), working from home, workload, and people including support staff and learning opportunities (conferences, workshops, classes and coaching from a mentor.
Just for Fun Activities: company parties, picnics, after work happy hours…
The First Step in the Assessment Process is to define Values, Passions,Talents, Vision, Priorities and Goals. Take plenty of time to get clear about what your Ideal (7 to 10) relationships and quality of life would look and feel like. Use a 1-10 assessment scale, with 10 being “I feel great” and 1 being “I feel terrible” to evaluate all the different areas.
Live Life in the 7 to 10 Zone
The 7 to 10 zone is ultimately where you want to be in each quadrant. That is where you feel satisfied and fulfilled. Any situation or relationship below a 7-10 is going to hinder your efforts to reach your goals and live your best life.
BUT MARGO…
My favorite push back comment is… Your approach is too “big picture.” I want help with my business, not my personal relationships or personal life.
My Answer:
A Big Benefit to using the Circles of Life Assessment tool is it’s a great way to accomplish many goals at once. Taking a class (drawing, tennis, cooking, dance…) that lasts for several weeks might steer you to meet potential ideal clients. I recommend getting involved in an activity or group that meets regularly.
Your numbers will change as well as your priorities and goals. I suggest re-evaluating your Circles of Life periodically.
Any questions? Please send a text message. Next week is Chapter Two!
MarGO!
Professional Counselor, Business and Life Coach
Call or Text: 404-218-4559
Email: MargoGeller@Gmail.com
www.MargoGeller.com
