I’m going to tell you something you probably haven’t heard before. What I’m going to tell you will probably go against everything you were taught watching Sesame Street so I’ll ask you, do you really want to be successful in your work and your life? You’re going to have to really want it to do what I’m about to suggest. … Read More
When not to follow your dreams
I’m not your hope dealer. One of my biggest pet peeves in the personal development world is inspirational leaders selling people on the idea of following their dreams… and then leaving those people hanging without the skills or tools to follow through. It’s not enough to want it. It’s not enough to be amazing at your work. It’s not enough … Read More
Setting goals for the new year!
As we approach the end of the year many people start thinking about their goals for the new year. I’m thinking about mine and, let me tell you, I have big plans for 2017, including polishing my TEDx talk, growing my business, and writing a book! Whew! What about you? Did you accomplish what you wanted in 2016? What do … Read More
Stop trying too hard
“I don’t know, it just seems like you’re trying too hard,” she wrote. That’s the feedback I received when I recently asked a colleague to look over my marketing materials. At first I was angry. I thought, “what am I supposed to do with that?! That’s not good feedback!” “Is there anything more annoying than nonspecific feedback,” I ranted to no one … Read More
When to say yes, when to say no
As a recovering “yes-er”, I have spent a lot of time thinking about how and when to say no. I was determined to master the skill of saying no and I’ve had a lot of practice at it. For many years, I found it much easier to say no in personal situations and much harder to say no in professional situations. … Read More
5 ways to show up for success
Woody Allen said, “eighty percent of success is showing up.” But is that really true? Well, I say success is the result of how you show up. I’ll give you an example…. The first few months of the year I was showing up in my coaching business without much success. I ticked off my to-do list every day. I attended … Read More
Does It Work To Fake It ’til You Make It?
Can you “fake it ’til you make it” in life? What about your career? Fake it ’til you make it is a practice that suggests you act “as if” something is true until it is true. The idea of fake it ’til you make it is similar to positive affirmations. You repeat a positive message or statement, giving that idea your … Read More
How to motivate yourself
Every day I talk to people who are stuck in a rut. They’re in a job with no future or in a job they hate. They’ve been running their own business for years and they still aren’t making any money. Many of the people I talk to are broke, bored, or burned out. They want to make a change but change … Read More
When willpower isn’t enough
Have you ever set a goal you didn’t achieve? Maybe you didn’t get a job you really wanted, or didn’t make a sale you were certain you would close. Perhaps you failed to hit your exercise or weight loss goal. Yeah, me too. Here’s one thing I’ve learned. Willpower isn’t enough- ever. I’m not in control. In fact, I’m powerless … Read More
How to create a vision board
What is a vision board? Do you want to stay motivated around your goals? Do you want to be intentional with your choices? A vision board is a powerful visual tool to help you create clarity, inspiration, and motivation around your goals, desires, and dreams. The most effective vision boards represent what you want to CREATE, not what you want … Read More