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It’s Cool to Be You! Book Project

kathie — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:05:36 +0000

Have you ever noticed the one BIG thing that gets in the way of your (BHAG*) big hairy audacious goal achievement…is YOU? As we walk out (or run toward) the fulfillment of the vision we’ve imagined, one of the biggest stumbling blocks is our own crisis of confidence. This crisis is created and sustained by messages that hit us at the core of our being. It’s those sneaky little phrases we call gremlins, alter ego, or old “tapes” that derail us.

Time Strategy Makes a Difference

kathie — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:41:03 +0000

What is the difference between a small business owner or entrepreneur who earns $50,000 annually and those who earn 6 figures or more? Great question, huh! The answer is not quite what you imagine. During a meeting with the founder of WIFS and Financial Advisor with the The Business Planning Group, Alice Tang asked me this very same thing.

Take Back Time! Begin with the End in Mind

kathie — Tue, 04 May 2010 04:31:03 +0000

I recently had the privilege to observe one of my clients while they worked with a nationally renowned marketing consultant from their industry. As the consultant asked question after question he drew out and confirmed the brilliance this woman and her team bring to their clients yet my client’s anxiety level grew. She said, “If we are so fabulous, how come we don’t have clients flocking to us?”

A Matter of Time

kathie — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:01:43 +0000

OK. The first quarter is behind us. Taxes are done and filed (or should be). The next 60 days of activity will set you up for Summer and beyond. Do you know what you need to do to launch this quarter with strength and sustainability?

Fishing in the Wrong Pond?

kathie — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:42:05 +0000

Have you heard the ancient story about a small group of fisherman who spent ALL night fishing? Casting their nets over and over again, they repeatedly came up empty handed. Frustrated and tired, these hardworking guys finally quit and stop to clean their equipment. Wait a minute! What does this have to do with business?

I Quit! And Forgot to Tell You.

kathie — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:23:30 +0000

2010 is off and running. The economy is coming back to life in many sectors. You may be experiencing some of that activity yourself.

One of my strategies for 2010 is to QUIT doing what isn’t working. I made big plans in the fourth quarter of 2009 to start this year with some new offerings. I started campaigns. I hired specialists. I had high hopes. BUT I switched gears the first of January when I got a sense of what customers were thinking, buying, and really needing once the year got going.

Social Media Frenzy! How's that working for ya?

kathie — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:14:57 +0000

There is an ever increasing number of gurus and social media experts out there stressing the need to participate in social media. The result…a frenzied approach to jumping in. Kind of like tossing spaghetti at the wall hoping something sticks. Sound familiar?

I heard from many of you in the last survey that learning more about social networking is a top priority.

I will begin by reminding you, I am not a social media expert. I am a business strategist. I work with you, the highly motivated professional, to artfully discover ways to leverage time, money, people, and messaging so you can do more of what you love more profitably.

I know social networking can be leveraged. Many are using it to grow their audience and experiencing increased sales. BUT…all businesses are not alike. How you use the different platforms is as important as the message you send…not to mention the frequency and content of your posting. I put myself right in the game with many of you, trying to learn, leverage, and practice what’s being spouted as strategic so I can pass on practical applications from the trenches.

I will continue to share resources, insights, and connections so you can make the best decisions for your business and the use of this rapidly growing medium. Here are some of the core insights I’ve learned and experienced.