Duality. Two opposing forces. The impact of imbalance. When you ignore or silence one side, the louder the deficit. Our beliefs and thoughts have forced us into a state of conformity. When we conform, we judge. If we choose non-conformity, we believe we risk abandonment and rejection. The restraint of maintaining two separate sides has … Read more
A question I’m often asked is, “How am I supposed to stand out in a crowded industry, let alone a platform with 800 million users?” Great question! My response: Stop trying so hard! There’s so much pressure to stand out, be different, and have a niche so small that you’re the ONLY one capable to … Read more
At its most basic, confidence is knowing what you’re good at. It’s knowing the value you provide and conveying that value to others. But don’t make the mistake of confusing this with arrogance which involves believing that you’re better than others. On the other end of the spectrum, there is low self-esteem which involves believing … Read more
Creating an intentional office space starts with creating intentions! This seems like a no-brainer but often, when we’re feeling a little unorganized or scattered, we just want our office to feel better (like, NOW). We run out and buy a new desk, hang a whiteboard on the wall, and start writing another to-do list. But … Read more
What if I told you that you could significantly reduce the time it would take for you to grow and scale your business if you turned your focus from marketing your business to gaining clarity on your personal brand first? Would you take a moment to understand this better or would you immediately pull up … Read more
Humans love stories. We always have. Today, those stories are often told with online content. How do you tell your professional and brand story in a way that gets noticed? Here are some approaches that work. Be fresh. Tell unique stories or give old ones a new twist. Keep in mind that saying something is … Read more
Running a successful, rapidly growing business is one of the most exciting, liberating, and stressful things anyone can do. The few of us who have taken the plunge into the entrepreneurship world know that this life is anything but boring. As you run your business, there are many decisions you need to make every day … Read more
Feeling like you’re stuck in a rut? As a business owner, it’s easy to feel like you’re all alone. There’s so much pressure to meet your financial commitments. All this, coupled with a long to-do list and extra hours, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. If you feel unfulfilled, it’s easy to lose the motivation … Read more
Staying motivated as an employee when things aren’t going well is hard, but being the business owner makes staying motivated even harder. However, getting yourself through the rough patch is crucial in determining whether your company succeeds. Many people have invaluable talent and skills, but very few of them become successful entrepreneurs. This is because … Read more
You’ve heard it said, “people don’t know who you are, until they know who you are.” And that statement is profoundly true; especially for Business Owners. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve talked with entrepreneurs who say they just can’t find clients. When I ask them to tell me what they have done … Read more
