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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…)

I’ve noticed there’s a recurring theme with many of the small business owners I work with. You want to be “right” -either with your business partner, or in your personal relationships - often at the expense of your own peace, freedom and sanity. It’s a common human trait, I’ll give you that. In my opinion, this is a good area to reflect upon, so I offer you a juicy article I wrote in 2002 that SO holds true today! (more…)

“You and I do not see things as they are. We see things as WE are” -Herb Cohen

It all started with a perfectly innocent question from my husband. “Honey, can we compare our calendars, I have some things I want to schedule and I’d like your input?” Happily I agreed and pulled my chair up to engage in the conversation. (more…)

“If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten.” Tony Robbins

Stop for a moment and think about what type of energy is driving you to put another day into your business. Would you say your motivation’s coming from a painful thought - “I better make this sale so I can make payroll”, or based a pleasurable thought, “I can’t wait to satisfy my next customer.” Be honest with yourself. (more…)