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Goal Setting Reduced Me To Tears

I set my 2023 goals, then excitedly started crunching numbers to figure out my action plan… … then promptly burst into tears. Because no matter how I massaged the numbers, there literally weren’t enough hours in the day to reach my goals. It’s hard to describe how helpless and hopeless I felt. The sheer panic in the pit of my...
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Speakers! Tips that will save you time when working with a VA

Imagine working with a Virtual Assistant who: Advocates for youSaves you valuable timeGets you the results you needHelps you book speaking gigs And that means getting you in front of potential clients without you having to do the heavy lifting of sending inquiries, filling out applications and following up. Wouldn’t that be amazing!? I often recommend to the business owners...
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Why people with a signature system make more money

Are you looking for a super fast way to get more clients overnight? Then you’ll likely come across easy-fix one-size-fits-all strategies that will leave you exhausted with results that don’t last overtime. Believe me, I’ve been there. And what I’ve discovered is that the best way to create a steady stream of great clients is having a system. A signature...
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Two Questions to Change Your Life and Business

I want to give you two questions I use to keep myself centered and stay organized. Ready to level-down your stress and get focused?? Here we go… 1. The Question that Leads to Better Bottom-Line Results There’s a tendency to always be looking for what’s NEXT to do or what ELSE you could add to your plate. The questions, “What should...
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How I almost messed up an in-person presentation

Back in May I did my first in-person speaking gig after 2 years of only doing webinars. As you can guess, it was not all smooth sailing. There were some setbacks with logistics, setting up the projector, minor stuff. But things could've really gone south for me when I was in the very middle of my presentation. As I looked...
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 [Guest blog] Use Your Peak Time!

When you own your own business, it’s discouraging to feel like you “aren’t doing it right.” A client recently told me: "Today I didn’t have client calls but I struggled so much the first few hours of the day that really it was just time wasted. If I don’t have calls in the morning, I may as well not go...
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5 Speaker Prep Tips for In-Person Events

After two years of virtual events, even very experienced speakers may have forgotten how to navigate speaking at a live event. Including this girl. Having knocked out my first 4 in-person gigs, here are my top 5 tips with details about how to get back in the saddle! Tip #1: Micro-manage in-person events. Tip #2: Deliver full presentation, no matter...
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100% Open Rate, Lesson 2 (an email program I love)

If you read Lesson 1, you know the lesson is to get started imperfectly. Lesson 2 is about getting started simply. And one of the biggest barriers to simplicity these days is technology. Let’s go back to my client who had just 1 person on her list. Once she made the decision to start sending emails, the next hurdle was:...
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100% Open Rate, Lesson 1

My client got a 100% open rate the very first time she sent an email to her list. WOW. How did she do that? Well… she only had 1 person on her list. So - surprise! The open rate isn’t the lesson. The lesson came in an earlier conversation after she said to me, “I’ll start keeping in touch with...
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Lesson from a Pile of Rocks

It's surprising what a pile of rocks can teach you. I was dusting my office the other day and discovered several bags of beach rocks I’d collected, but hadn't yet incorporated into a display I have in my office. The display is for my favorite rocks. (don’t laugh at me - I LOVE collecting rocks) As I added to my...
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3 Unusual Perspectives on Priorities and Time

Am I the only one having trouble fitting it all in?  I committed to working less, I set my goals, I prioritized, and STILL I have to keep a vigilant eye on my time management.  I figure I’m not alone, so here are three resources for you. The first two are TED talks that shake up your assumptions about procrastination and creativity....
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14 Words from Mom: My Key to Success in 2022

I’ve been feeling burned out, and was considering taking December completely off to get my energy back.  But it occurred to me that I’m already good at taking time completely off. And I’ve got mad skills for (over)working at a breakneck speed.  What I’m NOT good at is a consistent, moderate pace.  So instead of taking the month off, I decided to take December to start building much-needed moderation habits.  When I shared my thought process with my mom, she responded, “Live your life in a...
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