Let’s be real—most people spend way too much time obsessing over their weaknesses. (You know, like that awkward question in job interviews, “What’s your biggest weakness?” Ugh.) But if you’re coaching clients, it’s time to flip that script and focus on their strengths. Why? Because those strengths are what’s going to set them apart and […]
Ever find yourself nodding along in a meeting, silently screaming, “That’s not what I meant!” while someone hijacks your idea? Or maybe you’ve had a conversation where you left thinking, “Why didn’t I just say what I really felt?” Well, welcome to the world of murky communication, where assertiveness and clarity are as rare as
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Let’s be honest: most communication sucks. No, really—half the problems we face in business (and life) boil down to one thing: nobody knows how to say what they mean, or mean what they say. And before you roll your eyes and think, “Oh, this is just another lecture about communication,” let me stop you. This
Let’s talk about goals. Not the kind where you say, “I want to be successful,” and then hope the universe magically makes it happen. No, I’m talking about SMART goals—those beautifully structured, no-nonsense targets that take yours’ and your clients’ vague aspirations and turn them into a roadmap for success. You know, the kind of
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Let’s talk about active listening—the one skill that’s both incredibly simple and ridiculously underused. We’ve all been there, nodding along in a conversation, mentally drafting our grocery list, or wondering if we left the stove on. But in business coaching, this won’t cut it. If you want to genuinely understand your client’s needs (and, let’s
Hey there! While it’s not always simple, you can make your passion for assisting people into a lucrative and satisfying career if you have the correct resources, tools, training, and guidance to give actual, quantifiable outcomes. Here are some pointers to help you succeed as a business coach (which I also share with the group
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“Do I need a business coach?” I often encounter entrepreneurs and business owners grappling with this question. Hiring a business coach is a big decision that can have a big impact on your development both personally and professionally. But before you dive into the reasons for hiring a business coach, it’s important to understand how
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Launching a business coaching practice can be an exciting and rewarding venture, but it requires a careful financial plan to ensure success. As a business coaching system owner, I often receive questions from aspiring business coaches about the costs involved in starting a coaching business. In this blog, I will break down the typical expenses
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The demand for business coaching services is growing, but so is the competition. As the owner of a business coaching system, I understand the challenges that come with finding and securing business coaching work. It’s a tough and crowded industry. The barrier to entry is quite low, and despite the best intentions and hard work,
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After graduating from Duke University and Columbia Business School with an MBA in Marketing, I spent 23 years at major international advertising agencies and heading up marketing at some of the largest franchises in the United States. In the later part of my career, I have turned my attention from Wall Street to Main Street.
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