How many of you have ever turned the calendar page to September and asked yourself “where did the summer go”? I see it all the time with entrepreneurs and, as we turn the page to June next week, I wanted to jump in and give you some tips for taking control of your summer happiness.…
Have you ever felt the least little bit of resentment about your decision to be an entrepreneur? It’s a holiday Monday here in Canada as I sit and write this article. It’s a gorgeous day out there and I could sit on my front porch all day and enjoy reading a book. Before coming into…
Continually investing back into your business is always a good idea. However, oftentimes, opportunities come up when we least expect it or, perhaps, are least prepared for it. My philosophy and practice is to always say YES (when it is the right fit!). That always begs the question then – ‘where am I going to…
Public speaking is professed to be the #1 fear in life. As an entrepreneur, I find this practice to be the #1 way to grow business. I also happen to have a different definition of ‘fear’ than most people – my definition is that fear is simply the lack of information. Information is power. Once…
Hosting (and attending) LIVE events are one of the best ways to grow your business. Yet, many of you continue to hide behind your computers, tucked away in your offices, ‘hoping and wishing’ for business to come your way. It just doesn’t happen that way folks. Last week, I wrote about the value of attending…
On Friday, April 24th at 9 p.m. EST, millions of viewers were glued to the TV to see one of the most highly anticipated interviews EVER on ABC-TV, hosted by Diane Sawyer. And I was one of them. I will admit that I was asking myself a series of questions as the time approached: 1) …
Do you still sit behind your computer paralyzed at the very thought of going to a networking event? As a business coach, I know this is true for many of you. As an entrepreneur, it is vitally important that you get out in the world and meet people. Call me ‘old school’ but I firmly…
Where IS the money? Many entrepreneurs get into business, have a strong passion for what they have to offer and then, after a period of time they stop and wonder, ‘just where is the money?” This is quite common, actually. I know that many entrepreneurs fall into the habit of comparing the inside of themselves…
Have you ever felt so stressed with your business that you seriously thought you were having a panic attack? As a business coach, I see and hear this a lot, particularly with new entrepreneurs. The stress builds and builds and builds. I really do believe that some entrepreneurs do experience panic attacks and one of…
I have shed so many tears this past month that I am honestly feeling drained. I know that being an entrepreneur is not the easiest job in the world – but I had no idea that the month of March would have been so emotional. When you grow your business, it’s common to face ‘new…