Job Security or Self-Security? What Real Risk Looks Like These Days
One of the scariest things I ever did was quit my first (and only) “real” job so I could begin my own brand of creative work in the world. I became – gasp! – self-employed. I was warned of the risks. I was told I’d […]
Are You Wasting Time on Lack-tions?
One day, many years ago, I was driving from St. Louis to Kansas City. I had a performance that night. I was tired. My rental car didn’t have cruise control. And I was grumpy. Plus, my car needed gas. I checked out the gas prices […]
How to Get Testimonials that Get You Business
If you don’t feel comfortable selling yourself, then here’s some good news”¦ Client testimonials can effortlessly bring you more sales and more qualified prospects. That’s because your clients sell you better than you can. Client success stories create trust and prove your credibility. They speak […]
Are You Accidentally Turning Away Clients? (5 Marketing Blunders that Do Damage)
“I want more clients! I’m doing all the right things! How come I don’t have enough clients?” If you’ve ever uttered these words (or even thought them), you might be tempted to wonder if you’re any good at what you do. Or maybe you doubt […]
Change Career at 40
Change Career at 40? “Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. […]
The 9 Skills Every Woman Should Master
There’s a popular Esquire Magazine article called “75 Skills Every Man Should Master.” There’s stuff about baseball, neckties, and other things that most of the extraordinary men in my life could care the least about. It got me thinking about the happiest, coolest, most successful […]
7 Telltale Signs It’s Time to Fire Yourself
The first house I ever bought had a pretty big lawn. I used to mow it myself. I was a tried-and-true DIY gal.  I prided myself on it. Only problem? I freakin’ couldn’t stand mowing the lawn. I dreaded it all week.  Even though I […]
 In your business, the number “ONE” can be a surefire path to failure. If you have only one employee who runs the show – what happens when that person has an emergency or has to quit for some reason? Or...
The Rule of One: A Surprising Touch that Snags your Ideal Client Every Time!
 In your business, the number “ONE” can be a surefire path to failure. If you have only one employee who runs the show – what happens when that person has an emergency or has to quit for some reason? Or let’s say you have […]
What’s Your Excuse? The 8 Lies We Tell Ourselves about Our Junk
“Perfection is not when there is no more to add, but no more to take away.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery Our lives are meant to be simple. Our intuition thrives when given freedom and space. So does our ability to make good decisions. Clutter – […]
The 7 Laws of Awareness that Make (or Break) Success
“How is this even freakin possible?” the voice in my head moaned as I faced a challenge in my business. “I’ve already done this.” What had I already done? Well, in the world-view of the tantrum-throwing teen-ager that sometimes takes up residence in my mind, […]