As a licensed massage therapist and business coach I am often approached by other therapists who are currently employed in a spa, a clinic, or possibly a chiropractor's office, and would like to transition into going into business for themselves. I, of course, am passionate about having your own business as I've done it pretty much all of my working life. However, not every therapist will be suited to the lifestyle of an entrepreneur. Running a successful massage practice or business requires ...
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"(Howard) Hughes never learned how to convert his knowledge to practical application. Instead he sought a perfection that assured failure." - From Empire: The Life, Legend and Madness of Howard Hughes by Donald L. Bartlett & James B. Steel How many times have you heard someone (it may have been you) proclaim or complain that he/she is a perfectionist? You may have noticed that going for perfection is a fool's game. You simply cannot win when you set perfection as your standard. There may be ...
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In the quest towards achieving success and accomplishment in our lives, a systematic plan of action is needed. Without a plan even the greatest of efforts will be ineffective, eventually degenerating into frustration and wasted time. A guided plan allows one to utilize his/her talents and competencies to the fullest, by focusing them in a coordinated and strategic manner upon a specific outcome. The power of concentrated effort should never be underestimated. A strategy that one should ...
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b>Definition of Coaching Coaching is an ongoing professional relationship that helps people produce extraordinary results in their lives, careers, businesses or organizations. Through the process of coaching, clients deepen their learning, improve their performance, and enhance their quality of life. In each meeting or call, the Coach listens and contributes observations and questions. This interaction creates clarity and moves the distributor into action. Coaching accelerates progress by ...
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There are many objectives a business coach may be tasked with but perhaps at the end of each objective, the overriding desired results are improvement and growth. Growth on many different levels for the individual receiving the business coaching and ultimately growth and improvement for the business the individual is either a part of or in charge of. For a working relationship to be successful, a business coach naturally needs to work very closely and trustingly with his or her ...
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Your own pressing needs, your long-standing frustrations, would benefit tremendously if you asked an absolute question, a high-quality how question. If you were to follow up this question with absolute commitment, patience, and discipline your perception would expand to allow more information into your mind. You will find a way to stretch your belief-system to allow more possibilities. You will find creative answers. And, of course, you will find the courage and conviction to follow through ...
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Got a home business? Want a six-figure income? The sure route to home business wealth is to think "multiple," as in multiple streams of income. You can easily develop new income streams if you do two things: * find new ways to get customers; * add new products or services for sale. Devising multiple streams of income should be a regular part of your strategic planning. I recommend you think hard about it at least every 90 days. 1) New Ways to Get Customers If your main source of business is the ...
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