Smash Your Own Ceiling
This year I’m celebrating 10 years since I left my corporate life to start my own business. I have to tell you that this decade went past in a flash. It hardly seems like 2 minutes ago since I was having that conversation with my boss to tell them my news. I’d not long gone […]
Early on in my corporate career (about 20 years ago now) I learnt a mantra that has absolutely never ever failed to deliver. In fact, it delivers on so many levels. ➡️ It helps me to prioritise ➡️ To avoid overwhelm ➡️ To stop conflict ➡️ It stops me getting angry or upset ➡️ AND…it […]
You know that feeling where you’ve got tonnes of work to do, but you just can’t seem to mobilise yourself into action? Yep, I have totally been there too!! You might sit staring at your screen, or your to do list, but not getting anything worthwhile done, or your procrastination time might be going through […]
About three months ago I decided to put some structure into how I manage my working week. Now I’d always resisted this because I told myself that I don’t like structure that I like spontaneity. That I had to be available for my clients, that any kind of structure would dampen my creativity. So I resisted it for a long time until I decided I had to create a structure that was right for me. And you know what? It worked an absolute dream.
When amazing people get fantastic opportunities instead of putting their hands up and saying I would love to, they find themselves coming up with an excuse.
Comparing yourself to others is really common because we’ve got access to other people’s lives via social media. And if we’re not careful, we can fall into the trap of comparing where we are to where somebody else is and feeling envious or jealous. You might question your ability, your value. Tip #1 […]
Have you ever been in the position where you see other people smashing it out of the park, and you’re still in exactly the same place? You look over and wonder… “How did they get that opportunity and I didn’t?” ‘How did they get chosen or picked?” “Who do they know that I don’t?” I […]
One thing that I see a lot of is business owners fall into this pattern or scenario of starting things and stopping them and starting them and stopping them and starting and stopping and not being consistent. I see this in all areas of business, but I’m going to pick on communication as being […]
It matters because it is money left on the table. All the tiny decisions you make each day matter because not all these add value to your business. Concentrating on the high ticket tasks that may take longer, or stretch you, or make you feel uncomfortable but add value to your business. Whether you choose option […]
There are loads of positives around being more visible. It’s great for raising your profile and getting in front of more people; for sharing your message; for having more impact; for helping more people; and for growing your business. That said, it can feel scary and leave you running for the hills and […]
7 common traps that are costing you time and energy