I know new programs, services, tools and business opportunities are promoted to you constantly. Someone is always pushing those bright, shiny objects that distract you from your path.   A gentle reminder: You should only consider investing in these new offerings and ideas if (and only if) they have the potential to make a significant difference in the execution of your current business strategy.   A strategy tells you not just what you will do; it also sets boundaries around what you won’t do as you implement it. That's what I cover in this episode.  

You must be able to sell yourself with confidence and ease, and be comfortable with self-promotion, if you want to succeed in business. And YES, it is possible to do it without being arrogant, obnoxious, or a salesy leg humper.

It doesn’t matter who you are or how far you have come, no one in business escapes having to deal with facing uncertainty and fear of failure. So here’s a proven simple method for standing up to your fear of the unknown.

Every day is a new day. And it brings with it the potential for getting so much done! But each day that starts with the best of intentions can just as easily be hijacked by the 4 greatest productivity killers: ineffective relationships, a bad attitude, lack of quality sleep, and (not surprisingly) the weather.

There are 8 soft skills critical to business success regardless of how many hard skills you bring to the table. Find out what they are (and check where you're at in developing them) in this episode of BUSINESS GENIUS.

 No one likes chasing money. No  one. However, sometimes it is necessary. There are clients out there  who don’t pay for services rendered. On purpose. There are clients who  take forever to process your invoices. And, there are clients who are  consistently forgetful when it comes to sending your cheque. This  episode offers several tips for protecting yourself from/dealing with  deadbeat clients.

You might think branding is something only big businesses need to worry about, but I’d like to challenge that by suggesting the smaller you are, the more critical building a solid brand is to your business success.

Brand is a powerful way of communicating your message and rising above the noise so you have a greater chance of being heard, but only when built with intention and consistently executed to a high standard of excellence.

Succeed at home first! Don't sacrifice your family on the altar of success. Here are some ways to help you avoid making that mistake.

Success is often accompanied by a psychological phenomenon known as “imposter syndrome“. High achievers in particular, and especially women, are particularly vulnerable to it. You may think you’re the only one but I promise you there are times everyone feels like an imposter. And it’s what you do with those feelings that counts. This episode helps you with that.