I get asked curly questions on the Flying Solo podcast.
This week, acclaimed business coach and founder of Flying Solo Robert Gerrish interviewed me on the Flying Solo podcast. Robert’s not only a great business coach, he’s a great interviewer. And he...
View ArticleWhat happens when someone steals your work?
What happens when you see your work blatantly ripped off by someone else? They say that imitation is the best form of flattery. But it’s hard to convince yourself of this when you read someone else’s...
View ArticleMentoring in Microsoft’s #ModernBiz Technology Make-over
This month, I’ve started the exciting process of mentoring a business in Microsoft’s ModernBiz Technology Make-over. When Microsoft first approached me to get involved, it was a no-brainer. I love...
View ArticleHow to makeover your email and skyrocket your productivity
As business mentor, I often see people drown in a sea of emails. I’m currently mentoring Renee Freedman from Guardian Strata as part of Microsoft’s ModernBiz Technology Make-over. And when I caught up...
View Article3 pillars of communication in your business
When you are running a small business it’s easy to get so caught up in doing the work, stressing about the future, and focusing on keeping your business going that the simple act of communication can...
View ArticleAre you getting the RIGHT kind of attention?
I was once speaking to an author about building his profile and helping him to working out ways he could get more publicity. This author wasn't craving fame for the sake of it. His primary aim was to...
View ArticleWhat entrepreneurs can learn from Rocky 7. Yes, 7!
I love the Rocky movies. (Except for Rocky 5 which really just should not have been made.) But every other Rocky movie has just hit the spot for me. So when Rocky Balboa undertook his final fight in...
View ArticleAre you really a thought leader – or a consultant?
The term “thought leader” has become a big buzzword in recent years. So many people seem to want to add this description after their name. Now there’s nothing wrong with that. But if you REALLY want...
View ArticleHow to get those projects out of the “too hard” basket once and for all
We all have one. A “too hard” basket. And, sometimes, there are so many things in the damn basket that it can erode our confidence knowing we could possibly find so many things too hard! So what can...
View ArticleAre you leaving money on the table?
Recently, I emailed a certain Australian artist because I’m interested in buying some of his beautiful paintings. I’ll admit that I’m not a big art collector or connoisseur. I just know that my partner...
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