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In my work with a client recently we talked about the overwhelm of how to build her business during the tougher economic climate we find ourselves in.  She wanted answers on how to get clients and what to do first.  “I want a plan, a step-by-step-plan!” We arrived at the realization that when action is derived from...
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As coaches, virtual assistants, consultants, entrepreneurs, you are probably aware of the term self-limiting beliefs.  These start out as negative thoughts, conscious or unconscious, about what we can or cannot do.  When we hold these thoughts regularly, they become beliefs. They are untruths about our abilities that arise out of our past.  It’s the...
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I am in a stuck place. Hard for a coach to admit and yet being authentic and modeling overcoming my own obstacles to inspire others is what I like to do in my obstacle-busting business. So, permit me to coach myself, using Byron Katie's "The Work" process, as I share some deep insights...
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How much do you love promoting yourself?  On a 1-10 scale, where 10 is highest, what ranking are you?  Write it down and keep reading for a shift to boost your score. A woman I met, who is starting her coaching business , said, “I just don’t like promoting myself.”  To her it’s pushy, sleazy, imposing...
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Are you experiencing clients who are afraid, stressed and/or feeling stuck given our economic climate?  And what about you?  How well are you sustaining your level of energy, thought, action and optimism for your business and for the world? I see several ripple effects from the environment around us. We are being challenged as coaches and citizens of the...
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Have you ever had a consultative or sales conversation where you were promoting yourself to speak, facilitate, train or coach a group after which you were asked to submit a proposal?  We are not typically asked to create a proposal for individual clients, but organizations thrive on them. Personally, I used to freak out at the use of the...
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As coaches, consultants, entrepreneurs, you are probably aware of the term self-limiting beliefs.  These start out as negative thoughts, conscious or unconscious, about what we can or cannot do.  When we hold these thoughts regularly, they become beliefs. They are untruths about our abilities that arise out of our past.  It’s the messages whispered...
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This is Part 3 of a 3-part series on my 3 favorite and most effective marketing methods. For me, these techniques result in new clients, speaking and training opportunities. This month is about conducting complimentary consultations. Here are links to read Part 1 and Part 2. TECHNIQUE #3.  Conduct Complimentary Consultations Do you offer free coaching sample sessions where you...
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This is Part 2 of a 3-part series on my 3 favorite and most effective marketing methods. This month is about public speaking, THE way to attract new clients, invitations to new speaking opportunities, media placements, joint ventures, you name it! Click here to read Part 1 of this series about defining your WHO...
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Have you ever wished you could sit down with an experienced successful coach and ask her to share the benefit of her experience and her most effective business-building techniques? Well now you can with this 3-part series. Here are my 3 favorite hard-learned most effective marketing methods. These techniques result in new clients, speaking and...
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