It wasn’t until much farther down my career path that I figured out how to turn my life experience into life coaching… Many years ago, I remember walking into my second-grade classroom after lunch to see the words “What do you want to be when you grow up?” written on the chalkboard. It was a… Read More »
The Great Resignation is a term we have heard in the news, but what does it really mean for employers? According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics,[1] over 4.5 million people quit their jobs in November of 2021, which represented a continued trend from earlier months and indicates a seismic shift in the labor… Read More »
“Growth mindset” seems to be a phrase on every business leader’s mind these days, popping up everywhere from Twitter feeds to official management initiatives. But despite its ubiquitousness, it seems that a lot of people misunderstand the true meaning of a growth mindset, and what growth mindset in business means. Growth Mindset in Business Author… Read More »
Is there a reason why life coaching has become so popular in the last two decades? The answer is opportunity. Several innovations have changed the world in the past 100 years, including the scientific method, technology, and Wheel Potential. It was Albert Einstein who said, “Imagination is life’s coming attraction.” How do books on coaching and mentoring… Read More »
Self-care is at the bottom of the list for a busy entrepreneur. You are running a business, your own home, your life, and everything in-between. You have so many spinning plates. Self-care is the least of your priorities. Yet, it is probably the one thing that will increase your productivity, creativity, and overall happiness in… Read More »
Are successful entrepreneurs born or made? The “born vs made” debate is one that has been raging for ages, and there are a few schools of thought when it comes to this question. The first is that some people are simply born with the skills and personality traits needed to be successful entrepreneurs. They have… Read More »
Are you an entrepreneur looking for tips to stay energized throughout the workweek? The key to having a purposeful day is starting your morning off with a strong routine, and having a good morning routine for entrepreneurs will increase your chances of success in the long run. Creating a ritual to be done before you… Read More »
Many people believe that having a great idea is the most important prerequisite to being an entrepreneur—and they couldn’t be more wrong. That’s because an entrepreneur is a businessperson, and you don’t have to be innovative to run a thriving business (although it certainly helps). Otherwise, we wouldn’t consider independent franchise owners as entrepreneurs, would… Read More »
Now might seem like a crazy time to launch a business, but in fact, there’s never been a better time. In the United States, more businesses have been launched this year than ever. Data from the US Census Bureau shows about 1.4 million new startup applications filed with the government through September 30, 2021, compared… Read More »
Burnout became an especially painful issue during the pandemic when the majority of people worked from home, finding it difficult to draw the line between work and private life. However, entrepreneur burnout has been less discussed, despite evidence that entrepreneurs are at a higher risk of burning out.[1] It may seem that as the boss,… Read More »
Side hustles have been a hot topic for years now. Statista reported that the number of freelancers in the U.S. reached a record 59 million in 2020.[1] Sure, that year was a bit unorthodox, but the steady rise of remote work has made it very unlikely that the number of contractors will decrease any time… Read More »