Discover your natural strengths for getting more clients

Buyer’s Remorse

Have you ever purchased something and then regretted having done so when you discovered it wasn’t what you expected? I sure have and it is not pleasant. Whether it be business or personal, the disappointment can taint the entire day – or week depending on how much it...

Life is like a pair of new shoes

I learned something new the other day. When trying on a new pair of shoes, the test for the perfect fit is if you feel lighter wearing the shoes. WOW – how many pairs of shoes have I purchased in my lifetime (don’t go there!!) because of the color, style, uniqueness...

Ride through life

Last week I took my car in for a regular service – exchange or top off the fluids, check the air pressure in the tires, and new windshield wipers. Over the next few days, we had rain so I really appreciated the new wipers. I noticed that the ‘ride’ seemed a bit firm....

A lesson in listening

Listening is a skill that needs to be nurtured and refined. What and who do you listen to? How do you filter out the clutter and focus on the important? I recently had a “lesson in listening.” Many clients were asking for the same thing without asking for the same...

Responsibility – Take it or leave it?

Taking responsibility for my life, my future, my financial situation, my relationships is not something I wanted to do. It was so much easier to place the blame on someone else, to critique their actions and behavior. Once I was willing to look inward and admit how I...

Discover Your Strength – Courage

Courage is an amazing strength – yes, it is a strength and each of us possess the ability to demonstrate courage on a daily basis. It took me years to discover my courage and develop the skill to tap into it when needed. It’s really fascinating because it was always...