Game Over? Not So Fast

Broadview Coaching

It’s not uncommon for a prospect to say, “I can’t afford that” or “We don’t have the budget for that” when it’s decision time. The truth is, many organizations don’t specifically budget for coaching—and most of our individual clients don’t either. And we know that budgets are getting tighter in this economic climate. But that doesn’t mean people won’t find the money to work with us—if our work feels essential and the value we bring clearly exceeds the investment. And … Read more…

Celebrating Everyday Wins

Broadview Coaching

Many moons ago, I took a six-month program called The Beauty Way with the late, great Elaine Jaynes. It was based on a Native American body of work anchored in the Four Directions. In this tradition, each direction corresponds with a season: The East represents Spring—the dawning of the new. This is where birth, idea generation, and innovation live. The South represents Summer—a time of action and production. We make hay while the sun shines. The West represents Fall—a season … Read more…

How to Make Your Work Essential—Even in Uncertain Times

Broadview Coaching

When the economy is in flux or experiencing a downturn, services that aren’t considered essential often get put on hold or cut. It’s a natural way for organizations to try to weather the storm. The unfortunate truth is that decision-makers often don’t realize the true impact of those cuts until after they’ve made them. Sometimes the consequences are immediate. Other times, they unfold slowly over several months. Right now, we’re witnessing essential services being cut all around us—simply because their … Read more…

Refueling Your Energy: The Power of Strategic Micro-Breaks

Broadview Coaching

In today’s world, it often feels like there’s more to do than is humanly possible. How many times have you looked at the clock and thought, “I think I have time to get one more email out before [fill in the blank]”? It can feel indulgent to take the breaks we need to rest, rejuvenate, and keep our energetic gas tank full—but more and more research supports the idea that taking breaks throughout the day significantly boosts performance. The Science … Read more…

Searching For The Sunshine

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Once upon a time, “friends of mine” went to marriage counseling and when they went for the first time, they walked into this room that looked like a library in a swanky home, with dark wood paneling, brown leather club chairs, an impressive dark oak desk, and thick brown tweed curtains. The therapist asked them both to look around and find something yellow. Yellow. In this big room FULL of brown. One pointed out a yellow flower in a painting … Read more…

Master Your Minutes: Top 10 Best Practices for Time & Priority Management

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Have you ever blocked an entire day to work on your business, only to find that it’s 5 p.m., and despite spending all day in your office, you have little to show for it? Guilty as charged! As someone who deeply values freedom, I love having plenty of space in my calendar. I do everything I can to avoid the stress of a deadline. This is why I love structure. It might sound ironic, but I’ve learned that putting structure … Read more…