Posts Tagged ‘change’
The Necessity of Discomfort
Comfort is overrated. Feeling like we know what’s coming next, that we can do it easily – it’s enough to put you to sleep after a while. Where is the challenge? Where is the excitement? Where is the joy? Discomfort serves an important role. Whenever you feel called to start something or do something different…
Read MoreWake Up! Not Just Another Labor Day
Next Monday is Labor Day. It’s a tribute to the achievements of workers everywhere (well, ok, in North America). Labor Day traditionally is a time of new beginnings. And it puts the focus back on work, after a summer of supposed down time and rest. Does that look like your summer? Nah, me either! This…
Read MoreHow To Let Clients Go Gracefully
One of the challenges you face as an entrepreneur (and it’s one everyone faces!) is how to move on when a client says no to your proposal, or decides to discontinue your working relationship. I’m not talking about situations where you can address a concern, or modify a proposal to better meet your client’s needs. …
Read MoreCelebrate! One of the Keys to Unlock Business Success
As entrepreneurs, we can get caught up in our to-do lists. Or our get-to-do lists, as I like to call them, because after all, we are the creators of our own work! Setting intentions, taking action, getting things done – these are all important. And what happens when we do get something done? If you’re…
Read MoreAre You a Fear Alchemist? Turning Fear Into Fuel
When I started my business 17 years ago, I was pretty scared. OK, I was terrified. I’d just moved on from a 6-figure corporate job, one where I got my paycheck every 2 weeks, my benefits were paid, bonuses came every year. What was I thinking?! I was thinking, I don’t want to do the…
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