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Setting Client Expectations

Broadview Coaching

As coaches we, of course, want our clients to be “wow-ed” with the experience of working with us.  We not only want to meet their expectations, but to exceed them.  Am I right?  That is what creates raving fans, which in turns creates a great reputation and a stream of ongoing referrals. However, sometimes our eagerness to create a “wow” experience, has us bending over backwards for clients (and feeling like we can’t say “no” now without compromising the relationship), … Read more…

Take a Sabbatical Without Losing Momentum

Broadview Coaching

One of the great joys of owning our own businesses is the freedom and flexibility it gives us! We aren’t limited to 2 weeks vacation and 10 sick/personal days a year, unless we want to be! As long as we plan and set expectations with our clients well, we can go on frequent holidays and even work from all over the world. (In the last 2 years, I’ve worked from my home base in Sonoma County but also from Connecticut, … Read more…

Seeing Don Miguel Live and In Person!

Broadview Coaching

It was such an honor and privilege to have the opportunity to see don Miguel Ruiz during his recent tour for his newly published book, “The Toltec Art of Life and Death.”  Miguel has been a personal hero of mine for a long time. When I first read “The Four Agreements” back in 1997, it changed my life.  I was an Executive at the time and led a fairly big team.  I think I had around 40 people reporting to … Read more…

Wrap Your Head Around Promotional Partnerships

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Most of my clients crave to partner up with other entrepreneurs to help elevate their business and bring more fun & connection. However, I continually hear stories of failed attempts that went nowhere and wasted a lot of time, energy and money. That is why I am passionate about teaching the best practices of creating savvy strategic alliances. In my last article – which was the first in a series on Strategic Alliances (aka “JV Partnerships”), I defined what a … Read more…

Want More Referrals?

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If you have been following me for a while, you will know that I am truly passionate about creating Savvy Strategic Alliances with other professionals (a.k.a. JV Partnerships). I believe it is one of the fastest ways you can grow your business IF you do it right and you think strategically. What exactly is a Strategic Alliance? It is a mutual beneficial relationship with formal agreements in place that enhances the growth and prosperity of your businesses. I have a … Read more…

What I Learned From My Cat’s Disappearance

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As I write this to you, I have my beloved cat, Maya Kitty, sitting next to me.  I couldn’t be more grateful! Maya has had an interesting month, as she went on a very long walkabout. After 29 days, she was finally trapped and brought back home, having lost about 20% of her body weight and smelling quite distinctly skunky.  Made me wonder if she had a Pepe Le Pew incident ‘cause you have to admit, she’s awfully cute! The … Read more…