Many business owners will admit to having some negative thoughts around selling. It conjures up images of unwanted calls, pushy sales people and feeling pressure to make a decision to buy. Unfortunately any self-sabotaging beliefs you hold about the sales process will get in the way of you making a profit in your business; which, of course, you need in order to reinvest and improve your services. Sadly, businesses that struggle with selling their products and services often fail to maintain a competitive edge and soon start t[...]
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business coaching for female entrepreneurs
1 When life is very busy and I'm in full production mode I can quickly lose touch with my inner wisdom, intuition and guidance. As Albert Einstein wrote, 'The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honours the servant and has forgotten the gift' Everything starts to be about what's going on 'out there' rather than what's happening 'inside'. Sadly, this can lead to quite negative feelings and behaviour - comparing and despairing, exhaustion, complaining, controlling and forcing things to h[...]
I have yet to meet a business owner or entrepreneur who didn’t start out with a big dream for their business. Do you recall that sense of excitement and possibility which got you out of bed in the morning and kept you going through all the ups and downs and struggles and triumphs? You might be experiencing that right now! Thinking big has the potential to make a difference not only to your life but to the lives of others. It will encourage and inspire you to begin the process of changing your current situation and creating your futur[...]
My approach to business has always been to work on the inner as well as the outer aspects, because unless you have a good foundation in place (ie physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually) it can be a challenge to make wise choices and decisions. Which is why when I left the grey plastic cubicle of corporate life I vowed that wherever and whenever possible I would give myself the best (without breaking the bank of course!). Because not only does it enhance your feelings of self-worth, confidence and enjoyment of life and work, it c[...]
Do you have lots of ideas about what to do in your business but have a hard time making them happen? One exercise that is working for me has been to set an intention and to write down what I most want to create and manifest - every 90 days. And not just to commit it to paper but also to share it with my accountability partner. By tuning into where I feel aligned, while balancing the masculine and feminine energies of taking practical action and trusting my inner knowing, I start the process of creating and[...]
Although money is, essentially, just a medium of exchange, along the way it gets imbued with a whole range of emotions such as guilt, shame, greed, joy and pleasure. Each of these feelings then has a strong negative or positive impact on your financial results. Because whatever you might be experiencing, good or bad, will have a direct impact on the actions you decide to take, whether this is to spend less, invest more or even to do nothing at all. That’s why it’s critical to develop mindfulness around your finances, so that you can make more o[...]
Does this sound familiar? You've had a great idea, you've started something new. You have high hopes and expectations - others have made it... Then, reality sets in. You get rejections. You have doubts and concerns. And your excitement starts to fade. At this point you may be thinking of giving up and trying something completely different. And often many of us do... Discouragement at any stage in your business is entirely natural. But if you can manage your way through these challen[...]
I guarantee that the scarcity mindset will show up in your business at some stage. Maybe you've experienced this yourself or with your clients. It's a trap that most of us fall into and one that keeps us from moving forward into our full potential. A scarcity mindset is understandable because it's usually based around making decisions which will have an impact on the future. We are worried about 'How much will this cost?' 'Will this work?' ''There isn't enough time, money or resource', 'Clients won't pay me what[...]
The frustration and pressure we sometimes feel in our businesses can be due to the fact that we're taking action based on past experiences, other's opinions, old habits and outdated beliefs! Even though I was desperate to escape from corporate life I was so worried about what my family and friends would say that I nearly didn't leave. Thankfully, life worked on my behalf and circumstances organised to make the transition go well. Otherwise I would have missed out on some amazing experiences. I've now set my heart o[...]
Many of us want to do more, have more and become more. Yet, I know how frustrating it can be when despite all your desires and intentions it feels like nothing much has changed. Why is it that some people reach their goals in 6 months while the rest of us take years? There may be various reasons such as knowledge, experience, connections and confidence. But there is one simple method that can help you achieve more over time and that's ....routine! Over the past year I've been slowly adopting different routines a[...]