In Northern California where I live, we now have something called “Fire Season.” This year, the Kincade Fire broke out about 20 miles from my home, and in the course of 24 hours, 180,000 people were evacuated, including my family. My husband and I saw the writing on the wall, and we chose to leave before the mandatory evacuation began. We left at 9 pm on a Saturday night, packed our most valuable artwork and documents in the car and … Read more…
There’s a lot of talk that a recession is coming. Have you noticed this has been a constant question played out in the media for the last few years? It’s understandable. At this point, we’ve had the longest stint of economic growth in the history of the stock market, and eventually, that will turn, and when it does, you want your business to be solid. A lot of fear comes up for all of us when there’s talk of recession, … Read more…
At the end of the day, you don’t need a massive email list to have a full, successful coaching or consulting practice. In fact, many of my clients have an email list of less than 200 people, and yet their practices are thriving because they’ve created a process to engage their prospects, their former clients and key centers of influence to ensure they stay in meaningful dialogue with them on a regular basis and are top of mind when a … Read more…
There’s a well-known saying that goes, “If you want something done, give it to a busy woman.” So many of my successful clients are women who not only run a successful six-figure plus coaching practice, but also run their households and function as the primary parents. I help these clients get smarter about where they spend their time and energy so they can get the biggest bang for their buck. Whether you are wearing one hat or many, these strategies … Read more…
One of the best ways for coaches to draw potential clients to them is through credibility marketing. Why? Because this type of marketing positions you as an expert and can show people the potential power of working with you. It really can be a game-changer, because when people see you as an expert, they start to seek you out. Today, I’d like to share with you a bit about my Diamond Mastermind client, Gisele Garcia Shelley. Gisele has been in … Read more…
In the earlier days of my business, I kept finding myself in groups with other coaches where I was the most successful person in the room. Other coaches often wanted to “pick my brain,” and although I gave back generously to my community, I really craved being around people who were just as successful — and even more successful — than me so I could expand my thinking and up-level my business. When I sought out these higher-level groups, what … Read more…
