Imposter Syndrome is the BIGGEST deception we play on ourselves.  So, why do we do this to ourselves?

Here are the main causes and how to kick it to the curb for good:

High expectations & unrealistic standards for oneself 
Perfectionism
Comparison
Taking failure personally, so then one has a…
Fear of failure
Over-reliance on receiving praise


Now, here's how we get rid of it together:

Recognize and acknowledge feelings of inadequacy are common.
Reframe negative thoughts with more positive and realistic affirmations.
Set realistic goals with bite-sized ones framed as action-steps.
Seek support from friends, family, or a therapist.
Celebrate successes no matter how small.
Practice self-compassion.
Keep a SMILE FILE or a success journal.
Focus on learning and growth as part of the journey and goal.
Limit comparisons
Embrace imperfection because perfection is ALWAYS the enemy of success.


If you need help overcoming Imposter Syndrome… Let's chat!

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One of the leading causes that hinders our growth, as well as our personal and financial success is cynicism. In recent years, many have experienced a marked increase in cynicism, and due to social media... possibly envy.

It has become critical for us to move towards trust, enthusiasm and courage through our own acts of willful volition and change of mindset. Should we opt for mental stagnation, we shall never achieve our goals.

Here are 3 Effective Ways to Resolve Cynicism as a Barrier to Our Growth:

1. Cultivate Optimism & Positive Thinking:
   • Actively work on shifting negative thoughts towards more positive and optimistic perspectives.
   • Practice gratitude daily by acknowledging and appreciating positive aspects of our lives.
   • Replace cynical thoughts with affirmations that focus on possibilities and constructive outcomes.
2. Challenge and Reframe Negative Beliefs:
   • Identify and challenge cynical beliefs by questioning their validity and exploring...

There are many jobs that are performance based. Neuroscience has been proven to provide the insights necessary to help improve performance with specific way to help support a growth mindset while minimizing the barriers of a fixed mindset. 

Think about the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset. People who exhibit the traits of the growth mindset will keep going in adversity and find ways to get the job done. People with a fixed mindset will hit a wall and give up or just fail to try. When we use behavior or strengths assessments on their own, neither can tell you how the individual will perform and what thinking is causing the lack of performance. Have you ever hired someone who was supposed to be the perfect fit, but something just didn’t work out or performance problems developed after the 90-day probationary time frame? 

If you said yes, from a behavioral standpoint, it was probably stress that caused this person to move...

Hi Champ!

In the last post we talked about three more ways you can work on maximizing your current resources. They included:

• Reveal your business’ soul
• From breaking even to breaking the bank
• Stand up and stand out

Today we’ll talk about the last three areas you can work on to maximize your current resources. They are:

• An offer they can’t refuse
• Would you like fries with that?
• Stay away from the edge of the cliff

An Offer They Can’t Refuse

The secret to success is to stay ahead of your competitors- maintain the competitive edge. To do that you need make it easier for your customers/clients to say “yes” rather than “no”. You do this by eliminating all the psychological, financial, physical, emotional and other roadblocks they may have.

You can take the risks for them by offering warranties and guarantees that make the customer feel more confident in you, your business and your products/services. You also must be serious about your...

Hi Champ!

Over the next few posts we’re going to talk about how to take a hard look at your current resources and get the most out of them. This can help your capital go further and increase your profit margin.

Today we’ll cover three different ways to maximize what you already have. These include:

• Recognize the obvious
• Unconventional breakthroughs
• Face the facts

Recognize the Obvious

Sometimes when you are too close to something, you can’t make out the big picture. You need to step back and really take a hard look at the resources you currently have in front of you. You are surrounded by opportunities that can boost your career and help your business become more successful.  Quick wins can come from focusing on the following.

• Safety
• People
• Cleanliness
• Accounts Payable

Unconventional Breakthroughs

Don’t sit around waiting for breakthroughs you need to create them yourself. A breakthrough is merely a new way of doing things or finding a new...

There are 5 big mistakes you can do that will kill a deal with a big fish. They are:

1. Not meeting the client’s expectations
2. Mishandling a client crisis
3. Taking on more than you can handle
4. Putting all your eggs in one basket
5. Up cash creek without a paddle

Any one or combination of these can not only kill the partnership, but have the ability to take down your company as well. We’re going to take a bit of time to talk about each one of these, in this lesson we’ll cover the first two.

Not Meeting Client’s Expectations

It’s essential you give your client’s exactly what you promised during the negotiation portion of your relationship. If an event does happen where there is no way to meet the client’s expectations, not only do you have to find a way to fix the situation, but you also have to find out where it all went wrong.

A couple of things could have contributed to this problem:

1. Bad salesmanship. This could mean the salesperson was trying too...

Hi Champ!

There are a few things you need to do and consider to prepare for a face to face meeting:

• Set clear goals for what you want to accomplish in the meeting.
• Anticipate potential concerns from the client.
• Check to make sure you are completely prepared by researching the prospect personally and professionally on social media and news sources.
• Listen more than you talk. Prepare your questions beforehand.
• Bring support staff with you.
• Use and respect the clients’ format.
• Always follow through.
• Ask for what you need and seal the deal.
• Simplify your prospects life.
• Find ways to boost your credibility.
• Build and nurture relationships.
• Learn from “no” if you get one. Find out what didn’t work so you know how to change it for the next time.

These are all important things to do both before and during the sales process. With confidence behind your company and product you will catch that big fish.  As you move forward from first meetings to more in...

Hi Champ!

In the last post we talked about how to bring the big-company mindset into your business and your team. This will help you overcome the mental obstacles that will keep you from being successful. Now, that you’ve learned how to overcome that, we’re going to talk about who your fish is. It’s important to know about the fish you are looking for before you put a plan together. We’re also going to take a moment to talk about the potential “red tape” you may encounter along the way.

The most important thing to know about your fish is their purchasing habits and procedures. There are four main things you need to work on in order to be successful:

1. Responsibilities: You need to know who has influence over purchasing, who does the actual buying and who can kill a deal if they want.
2. Get on Their List: You need to know how to get on their list of people to buy from. Your name needs to not only be on the list, but at the top of it and in as many...

Customer service is a pretty hot topic and can make or break your business. Consumers have little patience for lousy customer service and easily get tired of waiting in long lines, trying to get a live person on the line, going through an interrogation to return something or trying to communicate through a language barrier.

If you provide them with a simple, efficient, pleasant experience they will revisit your business over and over. More importantly, they will tell everyone they know!  Customer advocacy or word or mouth is still the number one way to grow a business.

There are three secrets to good customer service, the first one we’re going to conquer is knowing exactly what YOU want for your business reputation.

You are the captain of the ship and the visionary for the future of your business, so you need to have a clearly defined plan for your business and that includes customer service. There are three main goals you need to consider:

1. It needs to be easy for your...

HI Champ!

When you think of strategic growth, think of constructing your business model like planting a tree. At first, it’s so small and weak you wonder if it will even make it through the night. But, you keep watering, fertilizing and nurturing it. Your ideas will grow the trunk and each of these strategies will extend out as the branches of your now strong tree. Finding the perfect support staff, employees, vendors/suppliers and other relationships will make your tree flourish with leaves and flowers.

Here are four key areas to start thinking about an integrated growth strategy.

Management Strategy

The way you structure your management team is not only essential to your growth, but the happiness of your employees and, ultimately, your customers/clients. This strategy is results-oriented and doesn’t depend on the people, but the actual system that’s in place.

A management strategy is, in short, a set of standards that include goals, rules, a mission statement and...