Entrepreneurs drive our communities and the world because small businesses account for 85-90% of all businesses everywhere. Here are their stories and journeys. Over the last 15 years, the number of founders has only grown, and the types of business models they use have multiplied. Some are solopreneurs, others build small businesses with internal teams, some started entirely remote and have always been that way, still others are small companies that turn into large ones.
As a service entrepreneur, we typically have this idea that our goal is to fill our calendar with clients. We believe that we will be successful once our practice is full and we have no more room in our day […]
Let me tell you about something that happened FOR me this morning. This week I had been feeling off – tired, overwhelmed, and full of self-doubt. I did not feel connected to my work’s purpose. This morning, I woke up […]
Think back to the first job interview you prepared for. There are a couple small aspects you probably focused on practicing: giving a firm handshake, maintaining eye contact, and speaking both slowly and clearly. The hidden reason for these seemingly […]
As an entrepreneur or any professional, for that matter, how do you navigate uneven ground? Every single day, we are making decisions with only half of the information. Like a car driving through the night, we can only see as […]
Are you an imposter? Have you ever worried that someone would one day find out that you are not really as good as you say you are? That you are actually an imposter and not really all that talented, prepared, […]
What do Serena Williams, Oprah Winfrey, Hugh Jackman, and Bill Gates all have in common? They have all honed their success and expertise through hiring coaches to encourage their work and development. Consider your daily routine: you work in a […]
“Hustle culture” is largely characterized by long hours, a breakneck pace, and an insatiable drive to develop any and every passion or idea. A 2020 article from ABC found that 40 percent of Americans couldn’t cover an unexpected $400 expense, […]
How much are YOU worth? In my work, the concept of self worth comes up over and over again. I always get questions like, “How do I ask for more money?” and “How do I know if I am worth […]
I never knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. Not as a kid, not as a teenager, not as a college student. I loved writing, working with children, solving complex problems, and making plans to change the […]
I am sitting at my desk, it’s 9 a.m. and despite regularly setting goals, my calendar is free of appointments this morning. Actually, if I am honest, most of my mornings looked like this in the first few years of […]
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