Category Archives: Business

Are You In The Game?

People are still buzzing about the BCS College Championship game and the shutout of Alabama over LSU. One Facebook post said that LSU didn’t even show up! So what happened? Like anything else, when you go several weeks without playing … Continue reading

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Is Your Business In a Drought?

Last month I drove home to Houston from Austin, Texas on a route that took me via Bastrop, a small town in Central Texas that was the scene of devastating wildfires only a few months ago. Driving home, the ground … Continue reading

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Tips for Stress Management

I am pleased to have this guest post from Joyce M. Gayles, PhD. Dr. Gales is a Clinical Psychologist and Life Coach, whom I saw speak recently at a networking luncheon. Her topic, on how to reduce and avoid stress … Continue reading

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Difficult Work Environments

A client of mine was in a difficult position. She had accepted a new job and within a few months realized that the boss she worked for had some personality issues. She couldn’t figure out why her new boss was … Continue reading

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What does the TV show “Family Ties” Have to do with Starting a Business?

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Do you remember the popular TV show “Family Ties” from the 1980s? It was a family drama about the Keatons – Steven and Elyse, and their children – Alex, Mallory, Jennifer, and later Andy. There was an episode where “Jeff” … Continue reading

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When to Start a Business: A Victory for One of My Clients

One of the sweetest rewards for coaches is when a client calls you with a victory to share. That just happened to me! In this case, it was one of my amazing business women currently going through my Make the … Continue reading

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Innovation in Business in Alaska Part II

The best way to see (at least the southeast portion of) Alaska is by boat. Why? Well many of the port cities (including Juneau and Ketchikan) are only accessible by sea or by air. You simply cannot drive to them, … Continue reading

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What My Trip to Alaska Taught Me About Innovation in Business

“If you’re stagnant, you’re dead!” Who said that? In the remote town of Skagway, Alaska, there exists a railroad (I say remote because it took us several days to get there!). Not just any railroad. The White Pass & Yukon … Continue reading

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What is your Perceived Value?

I received so many comments on my post regarding what to charge that I decided to write a follow-up. The gist behind that post was that you will move forward in your business faster if you charge more for your … Continue reading

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Have you ever been ambushed? Learning to Anticipate the Movements of Others

Recently we took my young son to a petting zoo. All of the animals were in a fenced pen, so they couldn’t escape (and more importantly neither could my son!). Even though I was a tad apprehensive about putting him … Continue reading

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