As we near Independence Day in The United States, it reminds me that this day symbolizes Freedom. As Entrepreneurs, many of us start our own businesses so we can have more Freedom in our lives. I am a big proponent of creating a schedule that allows you to have that Freedom you crave, and I have found that it takes planning and intentionality to really maximize your time and freedom. z Most people think that creating a schedule doesn’t … Read more…
One of my mentors once told me that we all have enough time, money and energy to do the things that are most important to us. I believe that to be true and have seen in my own life that time can expand (as well as contract) to handle urgent and important life matters – like dealing with a sick child, parent, or pet. Suddenly the things we just HAD to get done today can wait. This is the good news and … Read more…
As the late and great Stephen Covey would say, it is key to “Start with the End in Mind” if you want to build a prosperous, joyous business. If you don’t know the outcome you want to create, you will meander on your journey, making decisions based on the opportunities that present themselves. This can lead to some good things and even some great things, but ultimately you are allowing the journey to lead you versus the other way around. … Read more…
Have you ever had a really well laid out plan that you thought and dreamed about and then, as you began to execute, things just didn’t go according to plan? Well, of course you have! We all have! I just went through this myself and it was uber challenging because I am one of those people that pretty much does what I say I’m going to do. I’m the one who shows up in a snow storm when everyone else … Read more…
Whenever I notice a theme among my clients, I know it’s a sign that it’s time to write a blog post about it! Do you ever feel like your mind is cluttered and that it keeps you stuck from moving forward? What I’ve been noticing is how easily our mind can get cluttered when we have too much “stuff” in our lives. And when our minds get cluttered, our energy wanes, and our businesses tend to suffer for it and … Read more…
Happy New Year! I hope that you all had a joyous and wonderful Holiday Season! It’s hard to believe that it is already 2013! 2012 was a big year for me – including getting married to the best man I know, launching a new website and brand (www.broadviewcoaching.com), and doing all the preparation to launch a series of brand new programs to support aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses. (see below about the upcoming Free Speakers Series … Read more…