After 15 years in business as a coach, perhaps it’s a coaching business success story. I share some key moments, essential ingredients of making it work, and how this journey has felt.
I still remember how happy I felt during and after that first paid coaching session. It was a life-changing moment of feeling like I could actually get paid to do something I love. That’s huge. It became real. I want that for you too.
So often I hear people struggling with progress taking longer than their brains think it should take. It can eat away at your self-worth.
I experience the “too slow” worries too, like how long it takes to write a new post or how long it takes to get a new program from idea to action. Humbling.
Then there’s how *loooooong* it takes to get a business to a livable income, or how long to find your ideal work situation.
It’s not just you. Change does take time.
I’ve got a simple perspective shift to share with you that is helping me deal with that discouraged feeling. I’m including a simple writing prompt that I think will help you feel the shift too.
I interviewed Monica Parker because I thought you might benefit from hearing about a highly sensitive extrovert who is also a multi-passionate woman. I want you to hear how she’s making it all come together in her current career as a solopreneur.
She’s also a former coaching client who came to me to support her through a career transition.
She is now a professional organizer and has long had a portfolio career, combining different kinds of work for variety and income. We got into how does this really work?
Wondering whether or not to choose a niche as a solopreneur? Here’s my experience and how to find a middle ground, which could be a niche for now.
I have found that resisting the idea of niching is often about not understanding what niching is really about. For starters, it does not put you in a box.
Video summary included.
I have had too much angst about aging, and writing this post is helping me shake it off. I’m reclaiming all these gifts of aging such as growing wisdom.
Drop the word networking and the idea of “getting” something. Authentic connection feels better and works. Tips for introverts, HSPs, people with big hearts.
Too much effort, and we can burn out. Too little, and we can sell out on our life purpose and get depressed. I’ve done both. Here’s how I think of Right Effort today in my work life.
Vulnerability angst can seriously get in the way of our dreams if we’re not careful. Facing it is part of the job when self-employed. Some humor and help…
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A heart-centered business, aligned with your caring values and a sense of balance, can be part of the solution in an out-of-balance world. Here’s what I mean, and how it can be easier and better.
Using bridge work to fill the gap is a great idea, but you’ve got to choose it well, to preserve energy for the bigger dream. Here’s a selection checklist.
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It might not feel like it right now, but work can be energizing and fulfilling, even for introverts and HSPs. There is a way. Here are 3 paths to find your way to your right career path.
Holistic guidance for introverts and HSPs who are established business owners so you can have the sustainable, meaningful, and calm life your crave. Different forms of support depending on your preferences and needs – 1:1 and/or group coaching.
Self-employment guidance especially for introverts and HSPs. So you can have the sustainable, meaningful, and calm life you crave.
