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“If you feel you know how to get what you want out of life, and you have that desire to make that happen, then you have hope,” Jennifer Cheavens

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about hope. It started the night our new President was elected. I, for the first time in a long time was filled with an overwhelming sense of hope. The deep thread of worry and cynicism I had been holding about how complex and unchangeable our countries problems were was suddenly replaced with the promise of something new, something hopeful. (more…)

As we wrap up this series– eliminating the energy drains in your life, consider these last two common challenges that are universal to professional women everywhere. (more…)

Are you making progress eliminating the things that drain your precious energy? What are you noticing is different in your life as a result of your efforts? Remember, it takes clear and repetitive action to change old patterns of behavior and replace them with new more empowering ones. You’ll make even more strides this week by incorporating the next two energy drain solutions into your week. (more…)

Last week I introduced the idea of energy drains and invited you to make a list of what’s taking valuable energy from you. This week I invite you move into action and start eliminating these drains and start adding energy to your life and business. Can you start to imagine a life with more energy? (more…)

Along with time and money, energy is one of your most valuable resources. And if you’re a business owner, it’s a resource that’s most likely in short supply. With the myriad number of tasks you need to accomplish every day, while taking care of your family, you have very little - if any - energy left over for you. It’s easy to understand your dilemma. (more…)

Last week I was working with one of my small business clients, a bright and dynamic woman who’s passionate about positioning her artisan business for growth. We were talking about her financial picture and forecasting robust sales over the next three years. (more…)

As a business and life coach I hear it all. From the trials and tribulations of business ownership to the juggle and struggle of maintaining balance in a 21st century life - it’s universal. You are working your tail off to support yourself and live your dream. Knowing what it takes to keep a business thriving can sometimes make you wonder why anyone goes into business for themselves. It reminds me of childbirth, no woman EVER says she’s willing to have another baby in the throws of labor, but guess what - the population keeps growing. AND, likewise, small businesses keep growing as well. (more…)

If you live anywhere but under a rock it’s hard to avoid the recent economic reality we find ourselves in as a nation. Regardless of your political affiliation it’s overwhelming trying to decipher what it all means and stressful wondering if it’s going to be ok. Try as I do to monitor how much media I allow myself to consume, it effects me as a citizen, but even more as a small business owner. (more…)

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”  Anais Nin

The other day my sixteen-year-old daughter came home from school practically in tears. Sensing her distress I gently inquired as to how her day was. With animated emotion, she began to tell me about the project she is working on in science class. She’s studying electricity and has to build an electric generator. She made it abundantly clear to me that she’s never felt “dumber“ in her whole life and she hates the project. (more…)

“Good fences make good neighbors.” Robert Frost

I listened intently as my client described how lousy his past week had been. Up to that point in our work together his progress had been steady, and his energy level had gradually increased.  This week, however, he felt miserable, physically and emotionally. (more…)