Self-doubts? What are they? Where do they come from? What makes them so tricky to overcome? And what might be a way to keep moving towards your goals? How can we overcome them? Is that even possible? That is a lot of questions to start with. So, where do I begin? I believe we all have self-doubts — some more, some less, depending on the situation and the task. There is … [Read more...]
Coaching – From the Other Side of the Desk – And Why We All Need It
When I started my own executive coaching and leadership development business a number of years ago, I only considered what I was good at – coaching and developing others. My thinking didn’t go much further, and in my line of work, I’m embarrassed to admit that. It took the COVID pandemic to make me stop and take the time to think about my own development, and I mean really … [Read more...]
Sending My Daughter Out into the World with Confidence
I recently experienced an annual ritual that has been repeated for decades and dreaded by many mothers. I dropped my daughter off at college. After spending her whole life, thus far, in California, she is chasing her dreams at New York University. She took the junior college route first and was able to gain so much confidence in her abilities. Of course, I was and still am … [Read more...]
4 Steps to Setting Goals for a Life You Love
I’ve always been a huge goal setter and overachieving person - priding myself on being able to achieve more than work colleagues and peers. I’d set my goals and then hold myself accountable to a huge workload, thinking that it was the right thing to do to forward my career and then later my business. But over time, I realized while I may have been hitting goals and checking … [Read more...]
5 Keys to Amazing Success with Your Soul as Your Business Partner
Did you realize your business is also a catalyst for your Soul growth? And did you know that your Soul is possibly your best business partner? I didn’t either until years after starting my business. Here are the five keys: Business as a Path of Healing and Awakening CEO / COO Creative Life Force – Creative Process Light or Tight Guidance Delegating to the … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Improve Your Leadership Through Listening
Excellent listening skills are not always the first thing we think of when looking at a list of desirable personal traits. Many of us probably believe that we are great listeners already. We assume that we are listening because we give non-verbal cues and smile and nod and say "mhmm" while someone is speaking. However, these gestures are only a tiny part of authentic listening … [Read more...]
Start and Scale Your Business in 2022 by Transforming Your Mindset
Does your New Year's resolution include starting or scaling your business in 2022? One of the most important things for you to do is transform your mindset. One of the most important qualities that the successful entrepreneurs have is a growth mindset. What is a Growth Mindset? A growth mindset is a belief that basic qualities like aptitudes and intelligence can be … [Read more...]
How to Let Go Of Your Perfectionism
Overcoming your need for perfectionism is one of the most beneficial things you can do for yourself. I can tell you now that I wish I had someone back then to help me get out of my head and concentrate on the more essential tasks. When you spend hours trying to perfect one thing, you stop yourself from getting your work done and achieving your goals. It took me forever to … [Read more...]
The Unexpected Outcomes of Workplace Crying
Yesterday, I made what I originally thought was an egregious mistake – I fell to tears in front of my manager when he asked me how I was doing. And as soon as it began, the sob fest became unrelenting because with each response and explanation, new tears welled up despite my effort to control them. Now mind you, I wasn’t sobbing uncontrollably – many of you may know what … [Read more...]
Why Online Entrepreneurs Should Volunteer in their Local Communities
When starting a business, it seems that your very first decision is offline or online? For online entrepreneurs like myself, we choose this option for various reasons -- location independence, lower start-up costs, worldwide access, etc. At first, it is super fun to have a laptop lifestyle and to be as nomadic as you please. Then a year like 2020 rolls around, and suddenly, … [Read more...]