Stop Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places! I’ve spent years convincing clients that they have to have a niche. Don’t fish for a trout in the ocean when you have access to a trout pond. At some point I get intense and demand that you have a niche. Yes… I’m a Niche Witch! …
Next Chapter: “Consider a Niche” and Why I’m a Niche Witch! Read More »
Are bad feelings necessary for a better life? I wish it wasn’t true and I’m also glad it is. If you always felt fine you wouldn’t be motivated to have more of what makes you happy. It’s a good thing that it’s impossible to feel good all the time. Pain leads to Gain! What I’m …
My Life Became A Lot Better When… Hint: That’s not it! Read More »
Where do I begin? Such a common statement and now I get it. Did my career start with having a lemonade stand, selling girl scout cookies, teaching tennis lessons or did it start with my first “real” job? I believe my childhood interests and successes played a big part in creating a satisfying career. …
My Career Story: The Queen of Re-Invention and Determination! Read More »
There are many reasons for starting a side business or what I call becoming a “hybrid”. As a hybrid you are an employee and self employed at the same time. Many people start a side business while working full time and later transition into full time self employment. Others get a gig or “side” job …
Six Really Good Reasons for Starting a Side Business Read More »
When your GPS starts recalculating it means you made a wrong turn. It immediately reroutes you to get back on the right road. It is annoying and sometimes embarrassing to hear “recalculating” coming out of your smart phone. It is also nice to have the help. I worked on a second book for several months …
Are you thinking about Self-Employment or Starting Your Own Business?” It can be fun to think about and it’s a pleasurable distraction when you dislike your job or work life. Problem is it’s not what it’s cracked up to be. Succeeding in self-employment takes way more than passion, living your purpose or doing what you …
Thinking About Transitioning From Employee to Self-Employed? Read More »
What is a funk? For me it means I’m in a bad mood or have a bad case of the blahs! Nothing feels particularly good or pleasurable. A funk involves feelings of frustration, emptiness and disconnection. When are you likely to get into a funk? More important is how do you get out of it? …
I no longer charge by the hour for business and life coaching. I wonder why it took me so long. Naturally, there are reasons and almost all are emotional. One of my favorite MarGOisms is “Knowing what to do is the easy part.” As a Business and Life Coach, people ask what I do …
Opra talks about motivation and success! She says you need to “really, really, really” want to make a change. Even with a high level of motivation, making a change is not emotionally easy. I believe the hardest hurdle is managing your negative predictions and fear of the unknown. My “Are we a good fit?” Complimentary …
Do You Really, Really, Really Want To Make A Change? Read More »
What are your highest priorities? Why does it matter? As you approach a Personal or Work Transition you seek a stronger alignment with your strengths, values and priorities. You need to identify and stay committed to what’s most important to you. You might say you value friends and family time. Or maybe it’s professional growth …
Do you ever think you aren’t smart even though others think you are. I used to. 🙂 Many measure smart solely on “Book Smart” or intellectual intelligence. This type of intelligence is less important for an entrepreneur! If a “good” life means having good relationships then just being “book smart” isn’t enough. You need …
That’s life! or It is what it is! I hear those statements and want to speak up and say “Make Room For Your Feelings!” You don’t have full control over what happens to you. Things change whether you want them to or not. Many times the feelings are unpleasant and uncomfortable. It’s life!!! When something …