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The Video About Kindness I Desperately Needed

Ever since the change of administration in the United States, social media has been an emotional minefield for me. But by some blessed quirk of the algorithms, I was served up this video about kindness, cruelty, and intelligence. It was exactly what I needed to hear to soothe my heart and mind.

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I Just Wish I Knew It Would Pay Off Fast

“I just wish I knew it would pay off fast.” A coach considering one of my programs said this to me recently, and I think I surprised her with my response: “It might not pay off fast.” Maybe I broke some kind of bro-marketer code by telling the truth, but over-promising just isn’t my jam. Here’s why: when you focus...

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I almost missed Niagara Falls because I had a meeting – Guest Blog by Lisa Crilley Mallis of Impactive Strategies

Note from Mary: Last year I received this story from my time management coach, Lisa Crilley-Mallis, and I thought, "THIS IS IT. This is one of the best examples of time management mastery and entrepreneurial freedom I've ever seen." And be sure to check the UPDATE at the end. The story became sweeter over time, because the choices she made unexpectedly let her be...

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Appreciation: Gratitude with its Work Boots On

On January 26 this year, I sat down to my morning gratitude journal and did something different. It was my Mom’s birthday, so instead of my usual list of things I’m grateful for, I wrote a short note about my gratitude for her. Then I snapped a picture and texted it to share how much I appreciate her. Eight days...

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My End-Of-Year Planning Mistake (+ 2 Others)

If you’re gearing up for a 4th quarter push, watch this video first. Slow down for a sec (or 7minutes, to be exact) and make sure you’re not letting these 3 common mistakes derail yourend-of-year goals! FYI – towards the end of the video, the quality gets a little fuzzy. It’s me, not you.

And here are the links...

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You Don’t Have to Choose Between a Niche & Success

NOTE: for additional training, join me for my no-fee workshop, Attract Great Clients, with or without a Niche on August 22. Click here to RSVP. You Don’t Have to Choose Between a Niche & Success Ever felt stuck trying to define a niche? You're told it's essential for success, but every time you narrow your focus, you end up more...

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3 Essentials for Coaches to Attract More Clients

As a coach, you know the value you bring, but figuring out the daily steps to grow your business can be like throwing spaghetti against the wall. Every coach I’ve worked with is crystal clear about the difference they want to make in the world. But to keep making that difference, you need to STAY in business: which means figuring...

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Questions Coaches Should Ask for a Successful 2nd Half of 2024

You know me… I’m a total geek when it comes to planning, so let’s take a minute to evaluate your year so far and set you up for a strong finish in 2024! Ready to dive in? Here are four key questions to unlock your best year yet: 1. What do I WANT for the second half of 2024? Start...

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What has 2024 Taught You so Far?

We're 6 months into 2024, and so far I am LOVING what I'm learning. How about you?

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It’s the EXTREMES in Sales and Marketing that Keep You Stuck

I had two wonderfully eye-opening conversations recently, and they revealed a pattern that is SO common for coaches: being attracted to (or repelled by) extremes in sales and marketing.Take a minute to walk through this with me: the extremes, the ensuing drama, and then how to find your genuine path through it all so you’re attracting more clients without the...

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When You’re Freaked Out, What’s Your “Bird”?

I looked out my sliding door the other day and saw my cat slowly scuttling towards me. He was outside, something had clearly freaked him out and he was low to the ground, slinking towards me to dash inside as soon as I opened the door. As I started to get up to open the door, he caught sight of...

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Lessons from ICF’s International Coaching Week 2024

Enjoy the top three lessons I learned from ICF’s International Coaching Week, and then... please share your own! Fun Fact: this video is a great example of lesson #3, because I got it right in the first take! (coaches are SO easy to talk to!)

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