Are you uncomfortable giving talks to groups of prospective clients? I’ll admit that I used to be terrified! My mouth would dry up, hands would shake so much I couldn’t read the words on the pages I was holding, and my mind would go completely blank – not very promising at all. Throughout my corporate…
Even the most talented small business owner is prone to dips in confidence that hold them back from achieving all the success they – and others – know they deserve. My fellow coach Sue Ritchie recently asked ‘Are you killing your Self-Confidence?’, which inspired today’s post. In the most extreme cases business owners may even sabotage…
During an unexpected mini-heatwave at the end of last month here in the UK, it was noticeable how much more cheerful people were and they made a deliberate effort to get out in the gorgeous sunshine and enjoy themselves. Where I live, the nearby beaches were packed as families had fun (here’s a pic I…
I realised recently that one of the big obstacles getting in the way of moving my business forward is that I’m a coward! I’m afraid of failing and looking stupid…. I lack the courage to fail. Here’s what happened. I found myself doubting decisions and becoming reluctant to take action, in case I got it…
Have you heard the term PMA or Positive Mental Attitude? It was on the lips of so many personal development coaches, consultants and trainers only a few years ago. The thinking was that all it took to lift yourself out of a dip to become motivated and successful was to adopt a PMA. While this…
Business has an annoying habit of not always going according to plan. You know, the sure-fire order that doesn’t materialise, the great offer that no-one buys, or the prospect who changes their mind about working with you at the last moment! When you put a lot of effort into marketing your business only for it…
Louise Barnes-Johnston is a Business Coach and Mentor, Online Marketing Advisor & Trainer.
She helps small business owners build a better business model by creating additional streams of income, to use social media marketing to attract more clients, and also how to be more productive so they don't need to work so hard. [Click to Read More …]
