Liza runs a graphic design studio in lower Manhattan. A competent and talented professional, she’s always kept up with the latest design trends as well as the most cutting edge technology. But as her business grew larger and demands increased, Liza began to feel as though she was out of sync with her staff and her clients. She found it uncomfortable to… Continue reading Soft Skills Training | Interpersonal skills make all the difference
Category: Business
Business Motivation
The subject came up the other day about what drives business motivation, and a client came to mind whose story is well worth mentioning. Charles is a software engineer who has been running a consulting business for about 6 years in New York City. Busy with the day to day details of keeping up with the work and managing the business; time flew by;… Continue reading Business Motivation
Business Ethics | Giving vs getting, what’s the right balance?
The series of posts that Robert Middleton is currently running on his More Clients Blog are pretty interesting, and bring up a couple of issues that are well worth mentioning. The other day I blogged about Greed, Selfishness and the Pursuit of Clients…today I’d like to talk more another Middleton point, contribution; which leads me to… Continue reading Business Ethics | Giving vs getting, what’s the right balance?
7 Reasons To Invest In Business Coaching During A Recession
Recent economic events have caused many business owners and professional to pull back and cut down on everything; thinking that spending money on anything is dangerous right now. Unfortunately, this line of thinking is counterproductive, since being proactive is one of the best possible strategies to take when the economy is down. A business coach can help… Continue reading 7 Reasons To Invest In Business Coaching During A Recession
Business Leadership Coaching | The Importance of Vision
In an earlier post this week entitled Business Management Coaching | Leadership isn’t just for executives, I spoke about the role of leadership in small business, and listed some attributes that successful small business leaders have in common. Today I’m going to talk about point #1, “They have a vision” In the small business environment, leadership isn’t… Continue reading Business Leadership Coaching | The Importance of Vision
Business Management Coaching | Leadership isn’t just for executives
If you ask a small business owner about business leadership coaching, chances are they will tell you it’s a subject for executives and CEO’s of large corporations. But leadership is a powerful skill that has many significant applications in the small business environment as well. Here are some characteristics of successful small business leaders, in… Continue reading Business Management Coaching | Leadership isn’t just for executives
Business Coaching | Ongoing support yields better results
Before business coaching was developed, when business owners needed help, they would turn to a business consultant or mentor. And although business consultants and mentors can significantly help their clients, a business coaching relationship is far more comprehensive. For what a business coach provides, is not only ongoing guidance, but the support and accountability we… Continue reading Business Coaching | Ongoing support yields better results
Business Coaching | The Isolation of the Solo-preneur
If you own a business, are an independent professional, freelancer or work for yourself, you probably won’t be surprised to learn that isolation is one of the greatest causes of business stress. It’s easy to see why, as you’re most likely doing too much, if not everything yourself. It’s hard to do it all and do it… Continue reading Business Coaching | The Isolation of the Solo-preneur
Are you managing your business, or just flying by the seat of your pants?
The other day I wrote about the importance of accountability in business. Today, I’ll expand on this a bit by relating a story about Jim, a client I worked with a year or so ago… Jim is a highly creative interior designer. He has built a solid reputation on his ability to create zen-like rooms that truly helped… Continue reading Are you managing your business, or just flying by the seat of your pants?
Business Coaching: Accountability, delivered
Accountability has long been a problem for many business owners. Without a boss standing over your head, and with lots of different situations pulling at you all simultaneously, it’s often difficult to maintain focus and keep plugging ahead. John Janitch of Duct Tape Marketing has a great post today on the different ways for business… Continue reading Business Coaching: Accountability, delivered