Tag Archives: goal achieving

Where goals fall short: a guide to wholehearted planning

Do you have something you absolutely love and hate about yourself? I can think of a few things, but the one that creates a lot of dissonance for me is my tendency and ability to plan. It’s a blessing and a curse. On the positive side, I can be relied upon to be as prepared as possible in any given situation. From packing for a family vacation, to coaching a client, or giving a keynote talk, you can bet your…

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Feeling all over the place in your creative business? How to focus on what matters.

By February 80% of New Year’s resolutions have already failed (according to Business Insider). While this might seem like a total downer and have you questioning why you should bother setting goals in the first place, bear with me. Because I believe that goals are a GREAT thing. They put words and intention to our deepest hopes and dreams, they call us forth to become something we’re not but want to be, and they inspire actions we would never normally…

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It’s not too late to plan for a banner business year. Here’s HOW.

How do you feel about planning? Does having a plan make you feel more secure and productive? Or does it feel restrictive, overwhelming (where to start!), even intimidating? Wherever you fall on the spectrum, it’s cool. But make no mistake; when it comes to getting the results you want, planning beats winging it every day of the week. But with sheer number of options available to you, from analog journals all the way to slick software programs designed to keep…

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Why clients aren’t lined up outside your door (and what to do about it)

Have you ever had the feeling that your business is the world’s best kept secret and, no matter what you do, you can’t seem to consistently get enough clients? We’ve all been there and we’ve all convinced ourselves of why: It’s summer, everyone’s away All the great gigs go to the big-name industry players, I don’t stand a hope against them Cheaper talent is coming in and working for pennies, I can’t compete with them I don’t want to appear…

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The secret to turning your vision into reality

If you’re reading this blog post, I’m pretty sure it’s because you have a vision.  Your vision is what makes you stand out from the crowd, it’s the vehicle through which you make an impact in the world. It’s what made you venture out into the great unknown that is entrepreneurship or freelancing But as it turns out, having a vision is the easy part.  Turning it into a reality is what separates the success stories from the strugglers. Now,…

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