Take Back Your Time
You’re busy, I know! I’m a busy person too. And I enjoy having a purpose and a focus for the day. However, it’s easy to get burned out and stressed about everything there is to do. There’s not enough time to do everything on …
What I wish I knew before I started my business(es).
Man oh man. There are so many things I wish I knew before I started my first business. Going from being a contractor to a full fledged business owner (two decades ago!), was a totally different ball game. There were definitely some tough times. …
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How To Have A Strong No And Stand In Your Yes
Have you ever been compelled to say “yes” when you really mean to say “no”? Or you say “yes” and then don’t really want to spend the time and energy to follow through? Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in saying “yes” to …
Presence – What Does it Really Mean?
I was having a conversation with a friend the other day and we got talking about presence and what it feels like when the person you’re with is truly present. It’s also an incredible feeling to be fully present for others and it can …
How To Have A Strong No And Stand In Your Yes
Have you ever been compelled to say “yes” when you really mean to say “no”? Or you say “yes” and then don’t really want to spend the time and energy to follow through? Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in saying “yes” to …
5 Ways You Matter
We’ve all had times in our life where we haven’t felt like we’re enough. We’re not smart enough, pretty enough, successful enough, tough enough, vulnerable enough…you get the picture. It’s human. The thing is, YOU MATTER. Plain and simple. It’s just believing it. We’re …
How to Let Someone Go
If you’ve done your part in providing support and training along the way and given them ample warning that there could be an end to their employment, they’re just not meant to be in that position. Once you come to your final decision and you’re ready to let someone go, remember to be as kind as possible while sticking to the facts.
How To Build An Effective Team
As you build your business you’ll also want to create an effective team of people to help you. Even if you’re a one man or one woman show, you’ll likely need some help from various contractors and professionals such as accountants and web developers …
How to Be Respected As An Approachable Leader
Being a leader doesn’t always mean you need to come up with all the answers or that you need to rule with an iron fist. In fact, being an approachable leader where others feel welcome to talk to you and want to bring ideas …
Managing Bullies in the Workplace
Most of us have heard about people being bullied or maybe you’ve even had someone try to bully you. It’s never fun when this happens and unfortunately it’s relatively common. One thing to remember is that it’s never really about you. Although it can …