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How to Stop Feeling Like an Imposter
I recently read an article in the September 2006 issue of Inc. Magazine titled, “The Imposter Syndrome: Why Do So Many Successful Entrepreneurs Feel Like Fakes?” Here are some surprising statistics from that article:
1. 2 out of 5 successful people consider themselves frauds
2. 70% of all people feel like fakes at one time or another
3. […]
Why You Should Run Your Business Like Tiger Woods
On September 4, 2006, Tiger Woods won his fifth straight golf tournament. Just two weeks earlier, he won his twelfth major golf title, the PGA Championship. Both are amazing accomplishments for someone who’s only 30. Some say that his current domination of the sport means he has nothing to fear and that his career has […]
Lessons From Las Vegas: Shattering Limitations
In July, 2006 I attended the International Dance and Exercise Association (IDEA) conference in Las Vegas. As someone who started my coaching career by helping people create and achieve their fitness goals, I have attended this 4-day event for nearly a decade.
Over time, I worked out a preference for my favorite presenters and topics […]
Setting Goals that Sizzle
Do you start the year off with phenomenal intentions and suddenly find yourself facing December 31st with little to show for it? Do you have a mental wish list of things to do, places to visit, or home improvements to make that’s a mile long and getting longer? Are you feeling kind of […]
Olympian Triumphs & Trials (And How to Avoid the Latter)
Even if you’re not a sports nut, the drama from the XX Winter Olympic Games yielded many lessons that apply to both business and life. Here are just a few lessons learned over two spellbinding weeks in Turin:
Athlete: Lindsey Kildow, US Women’s Alpine Skiing
What she did: Suffered a horrific crash going 50mph during a training […]
9 Essential Questions to Help You Prevent a Tax Fiasco
More than half of US citizens prepare their own taxes. According to the IRS, over 60% of those make some sort of mistake. Believe it or not, tax payers cost themselves an estimated $50 million annually by not claiming all of their appropriate tax credits.
Do you enjoy learning the latest tax laws? Are you […]
The 10 Building Blocks to a Becoming a Household Name
Do you struggle to attract and retain business? Do you yearn to be seen as an expert in the field? In an increasingly challenging market flooded with fierce competitors and extremely savvy consumers, learn how to develop a killer brand that will inspire you, attract loyal customers, and knock out the competition.
1. Identify your […]
Boosting Your Bottom Line: The 9 Keys to Marketing Success
Are you a small business owner who’s just getting started or a veteran who is eager to review the basics and generate more income through effective marketing? Walk through these 9 keys and turn your dread of marketing into a passion.
1. Craft your vision statement: Answer the question, “Why does my company exist?” […]
10 Steps to Take You From Perspiration to Inspiration
Are you running on life’s treadmill with the speed setting turned up a little too high? Does everything feel like a struggle? Why not use inspiration to create energy that propels you up and over life’s inevitable speed bumps? Here are 10 steps to get you started.
1. Be grateful: Instead of focusing on […]
