Start With Something, Nothing, Anything… Just Start!

How many times have you heard someone say something like this: “I know I need to get this started, but I just want to make sure I’m ready.”  I hear that from those who have dreamed of writing a book.  I hear it from those who have dreamed of starting a podcast.  I...

Avoiding The Voices

Earlier this week, a client contacted me and made a simple, straightforward request:  She asked for a program I don’t offer.  I’m not trained in this particular topic; I don’t write about it, and I don’t deliver modules on it.  My mind had a field day with that...

Me Nervous? Never!

This week I received an unusually high number of calls from clients who, for the lack of a better word, are nervous.  They are nervous about the market.  They are nervous about the economy.  They are nervous about their budgets.  They are nervous about the companies...

Lessons in Alliances

I’ve never been a fan of reality shows, or as I call them, “bad actors acting badly,” but oddly enough, I’ve always been a fan of the first one ever produced.  Although some seasons are better than others, my allegiance has never waivered. I’m talking about the social...

I’ll Try vs. I Will

When you ask someone to do something, one of two answers are usually heard:  “I’ll try” or “I will.”  At first glance, these two responses sound a lot alike.  After all, aren’t we taught to always try, or try real hard or try our best?  Yes, it seems pretty easy to...