Create an elevator pitch that clicks
Your elevator pitch and you You are at a networking event and someone asks you, “What do you do?” What does your elevator pitch sound like? A. Um… I’m justa coach. B. I help people who are in life transition… you know, like in their career or relationships or parenting troubles and, I even help people…
Read MoreUsing Visualization
Visualization and Positive Storytelling Many students have a goal of being an athlete when they grow up and most athletes today use visualization to some extent to improve performance. As educators we can use this interest to help them develop good habits that will serve them well both in sports and academics. Some questions you…
Read MoreStressed?
Are you stressed out? Being an entrepreneur means being stressed… right? Isn’t that just part of the way things work? Stressed about getting new clients. Stressed about getting work done. Stressed about how to present your elevator pitch at the next networking event. What if being stressed isn’t the way it has to be? …
Read MoreWant to nurture a kid’s superpower?
Kids and Super Powers In a memorable TED talk, scientist and researcher, Peter Benson-Sparks asks the question, What is the spark that each child carries within and how can we as educators, parents and other influencers of youth, encourage and fan the flames of that spark? Benson believes that every child has a unique spark,…
Read MoreThe Power of Someone Who Believes in You
Who Believes in YOU? You’ve been thinking about it a long time and finally, finally, at long last, you’ve shared your dream with someone. Maybe it’s a new career, or venture or business. What is their response? Are they the voice of reason: “You know everyone wants to own their own business, but 4 out…
Read MoreAre you spending or investing?
What is the difference? Ever thought about how you use your money? There are two ways to use money and it’s important to recognize the difference. When you spend money… it’s gone. There is no return on the money. Of course you have something in it’s place: a new outfit, a new car, a new…
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