My View from 10 Years in as a Self-employed Coach.
What it feels like 10 years in business as a self-employed coach. That flow feeling! Plus some key lessons. I didn’t know it would work in the beginning, especially being an introvert.
Self-Employment / Solopreneurs
How To Host a Simple Focus Group So You Can Attract Your True Clients
Hosting a focus group when I was first starting my business, and many times since, has been SO valuable for me. For my own clarity, and for understanding my audience and what they need.
Turns out leading a focus group is quite simple! Here’s exactly how. If you like people, you’re probably great at this.
Informational Interviews for Introverts: A Cheat Sheet (What To Ask…)
What is an informational interview and how can it be easier for introverts. I’ll walk you through the whole thing: who to ask, what to ask, etc.
Self-employment Myths and Reality. It’s OK To Be Wobbly.
It’s not as hard as you think. And it’s harder than you think. Here’s a realistic look at the inside of self-employment, and some inspiration. This includes some of my own story. More people can handle it than they think. Introverts too. Imperfection allowed.
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What If You Don’t Know What You Want?
Not knowing is actually quite common. Finding out is doable! A little clarity of direction can help you find good work more easily.
Should I Let Intuition Run My Life? My Business?
Intuition has played a key role in my business decisions. I’m exploring how much intuitive decision making can be done in practical safe ways. Self-trust takes practice, and it’s worth cultivating. It can be so magical too. I share some magical stories here.
My Social Media Sabbatical: Nourishing My Mind, Body, and Soul.
I wrote this at the outset of a social media break and described all the amazing surprising benefits from that time off. Later I added the outcome.
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Are You a SOLOpreneur or a SOULpreneur?
Solopreneur describes a one-person business, but that word can feel lonely and cold, and make you feel drained. SOULpreneur moves you into more alignment. It’s about being heart-centered in business and still having income too. 10 signs of being in SOULpreneur mode.
Meet SOULpreneur Diana Chaplin
We need role models for a heart-centered self-employment journey. Here’s a profile of Diana, a content strategist and copywriter. More profiles to come.
Your Intuition Is Better Than You Think – Even for Marketing
It’s so easy to fall into the trap of letting the business and marketing gurus tell you what to do, when actually they don’t know what’s right for you. You know more than you think. Your intuition is a better compass. I’ll explain how this has helped me grow my business.
