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Are You Spending Your Time Wisely?
Have you ever stopped to think if you’re spending your time wisely or wasting it? A recent experience made me step back and think about all the ways I waste my time. Here are four takeaways that will help you make better decisions on how to spend your time.
How to Stop Worrying: 4 Steps to Conquer Your Fears
Worrying takes a toll, it's a drain on your energy, and it affects the people around you. I’ve tried a lot of strategies, but this simple 4-step strategy has helped me the most. Maybe it can help you, too, if you're worrying about something stressful.
What Makes a Person Interesting?
Being interesting is a huge advantage at work and in life. People want to spend time with you and they’re more likely to enjoy the time you spend together. Discover three traits of interesting people, and how you can be more interesting.
The Importance of Belonging Where You Are
We have a deep need to belong. That’s why we work so hard to fit in. Whether you’re a manager, an employee, or a job seeker, there are things you can do to change the dynamic and help people feel they belong.
8 Ways to Stop Being a Perfectionist
Being a perfectionist is a helpful trait when you’re starting out in your career. But as you move up through the ranks, this becomes a bad thing and can limit or even ruin your career. Discover how to let go of perfectionism so you can be more efficient and effective.
5 Smart Questions to Achieve Your Goals
Do you have trouble staying focused on those longer-term goals you’ve set? These 5 questions to ask yourself will help you look ahead, make a plan, and stick to it so you can stay focused on the right tasks and accomplish your goals.
How to Join or Create a Mastermind
Being in the right mastermind group can dramatically accelerate your progress, whether it’s in your business, your career or another aspect of your life. Discover how you can find a mastermind to join or create one of your own, plus the 3 keys to a successful mastermind.
How to Do Your Own Mid-Year Review
Welcome to the start of the second half of the year. Do you know where you stand? Are you on track to accomplish what you want and need? Doing your own personal mid-year review is essential to make sure you’re still on course.
How to Stop Being Undervalued at Work
Do you ever feel like people at work don’t really “get” who you are and what you’re capable of? When you find yourself being misunderstood and undervalued, here are five questions to ask yourself that will guide you toward the best action steps to take.
How a Mastermind Can Boost Your Career
Back in the day, it never occurred to me to be in a group that could help me get ahead. Last week, I attended a mastermind session and it was hugely rewarding. Here are some of the benefits from being in a mastermind.
7 Qualities of a Professional
Do others see you as professional? How does that help you stand out in your career and get noticed for the right reasons? If you’re seeking a sponsor or bigger career opportunities, then these are qualities that others are looking for.
5 Ways to Have Amazing Opportunities Land in Your Lap
Amazing opportunities and connections are everywhere and you don’t have to go in search of them. Here's how to put yourself in a position to have more really cool experiences, opportunities and connections in your life.
Putting Yourself Out There for Greater Opportunities
Putting yourself out there is necessary if you want to achieve anything terrific in your life. One of the best things I’ve done is to start my blog and today’s post is my 200th! Here are nine lessons I've learned along the way to this 200th post that can help you enjoy greater success in your career too.
How to Overcome Procrastination and Be Productive
At a recent seminar, Dan Sullivan, founder of Strategic Coach, said that procrastination is actually something positive – something we can harness and turn into a great thing. Here are the four steps he shared to turn procrastination into productivity.
Who Holds the Key to Your Career Success?
Your network makes a difference to who you are, the opportunities you attract, and the person you become because the people you spend time with affect you in these four ways.
5 Ways to Keep Moving Forward in Your Career
Have you ever felt like you’re moving sideways in your career when you want to move forward, and had that frustrating feeling that you’re languishing on a plateau? That’s when your mental game becomes really important to help you get moving forward again.
How to Be at Your Best More of the Time
Do you consistently bring your “A-Game” to everything you do? I strive for it, but often fall short. A more realistic goal is to find ways to operate at your best more of the time. Here's how to make it more repeatable and more likely you’ll spend more time in that optimal zone.
4 Keys to Peak Performance at Work and in Life
Peak performance is a state when you are at your best, delivering results, feeling in the flow. But how do you get into that state? Here are four key ways to get in a state of peak performance at work and in life.