Posts by Ursula Jorch
Pivot: How to Change What’s Not Working in Your Business
“I’m sorry, Rick. We’d like to keep working with you, but we haven’t got any new projects for you when this one finishes up. The way business is looking, I’m not sure when we will.” My client Rick’s heart sank when he heard this news. He’d been relying on this client to provide most of…
Read MoreThink Big: You’re Worth It
Self-talk is powerful. So much of our not reaching our goals is in our internal conversations, how we think. Thinking big doesn’t mean you have to build an empire. That can be off-putting and intimidating. It may also be not what you want. And that’s ok. Thinking big is about recognizing your own value. Self-awareness…
Read MoreDon’t Sell Yourself Short: The Art of Follow-Through
Katherine is a consultant. She can be quiet, but she is good at making connections. At meetings and events, she has learned to approach people. She listens. She’s warm and friendly. She sincerely wants to help, so she offers all kinds of information and mutual introductions. Katherine is also a busy woman. At the end…
Read MoreYou and Your Business At Its Best: Work with Ideal Clients
Ever have a client or colleague who just is not a good fit for you? What you are doing gets hard. All the fun goes out of it. It feels like a struggle. On the flip side, ever work with a great client? Someone who ‘gets’ what you do? You understand what they want, and…
Read MoreWork to Play: When Business Becomes Fun
Fun! It’s one of the pillars of my business plan. My stake in the ground about what criteria need to be met in order for me to devote significant energy to it. My business plan hasn’t always been easy to implement, especially when it involves a serious goal like having fun. I was raised with…
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