Category Archives: Potpourri

Posts on various topics of interest to coaches and virtual assistants

Expectations of the Complimentary Coaching Session:The Power of Letting Go

I remember my early days in coaching when I would get so nervous about those “first sessions” – the trial sessions when people who elect whether or not to hire me as their coach. I put my all, my everything … Continue reading

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Choice: The Key to Evolutionary Power

My daughter Erica recently completed the Landmark Forum and, as a graduate of the training, I attended the Sunday evening celebration. There was the traditional ‘choose vanilla or chocolate ice cream’ coaching session wherein a participant is asked to experience … Continue reading

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Creating Connective Community

Does your community consist of family, business and social obligations that have long ago lost their meaning or is it orchestrated around the things that excite you and tap into your passion? When was the last time you questioned the … Continue reading

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Making the Most of the Holidaze

What are the holidays really about? Well, they’re really about high performance, going for your life, not compromising, and not settling. Yes, really! The first Thanksgiving was a celebration of survival, harvest, and friendship. This celebration only happened because a … Continue reading

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Engaging the Power of Magnificence

We were doing an exercise at the The Evolutionary Institute’s Arizona intensive. We were witnessing each others magnificence. Does that sound corny, silly, unrealistic? Well . . . it literally brought tears to my eyes and created such a sensation … Continue reading

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Proposals Made Easier Through Collaboration

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 … Continue reading

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Part 2 – Benefits for the Affiliate Marketer

Affiliate marketing programs can be a win-win situation for both the merchant and the affiliate because of the pay-for-performance system. For the merchant, their product or service will get the maximum exposure that it may not get with other traditional … Continue reading

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Cable TV News Channel Junkie

I’m a “Cable TV news channel junkie” There, I’ve said it! As a solopreneur who manages an internet business from home, keeping abreast of the news delivered in whatever manner, helps me to stay connected, up-to-date, informed and aware of … Continue reading

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How to Stop Projecting Limitations on Your Prospects

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 … Continue reading

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3 Proven Marketing Techniques for Coaches (Part 3)

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 … Continue reading

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Adding Video to Your Website

Have you thought about adding video to your business website? Now that it is easier than ever, its a great time to take that step. The addition of a video clip will help market your business by instantly creating a … Continue reading

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Interviews

Usually, this time of the month, I post an interview.  But, this time is different.  I put out two requests to interview people and was turned down both times.  Seeing as I started searching for interviewees Friday last week I’m … Continue reading

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Ah… SUMMER!

Well, it’s almost 9pm PST and I thought I had my girls in bed.  Except my oldest just came in looking for another stuffed animal.  When I tucked her in she already had two.  And here I was thinking I … Continue reading

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Interview with Don H. Morris

Don H. Morris is our website coordinator and has done a fantastic job. Don was kind enough to get this interview back to me in less than twenty-four hours! He is a wealth of information and heads up Techie Thursdays … Continue reading

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Procrastination

As I was getting ready for bed I checked my calendar for tomorrow and it hit me!  My blog post is due today!  Argh! So, I hurried to my computer where I began to research procrastination.  It seems that for … Continue reading

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