tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55647261432453118242024-02-20T09:41:58.051-07:00Coach David's CornerUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564726143245311824.post-15589901081059878652014-08-29T09:44:00.001-06:002014-08-29T09:44:42.428-06:00How Effective is Your Workplace Communication?<div>
Problems with workplace communication are regularly regarded as a major organizational issue in employee surveys. Effective communication can be nearly impossible to achieve when organizations don’t focus on improving the quality of workplace conversations. </div>
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<strong>A global survey has rated workplace miscommunication as the <span style="color: red;">N</span>UMBER ONE cause of workplace <span style="color: red;">i</span>nefficiency. </strong>While the U.S. leads the way, Canada solidly holds down the #5 spot - Canadian business owners say that better than 1 in 4 business communications are miscommunicated in one way or another. Here are the comparative statistics:</div>
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Translated into dollars and cents, these huge inefficiencies can cost billions. Don't let the ‘rumor-mill’ and misperceived instructions dominate the conversations within your organization and cause massive inefficiencies. Your staff (and your bottom line) can benefit from <strong>learning <span style="color: red;">c</span>ritical skills</strong> for enhanced workplace communication, such as:</div>
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Grab your calculator. What would a<strong> <span style="color: red;">5%</span> improvement</strong> in workplace efficiency do for your bottom line? And a 10% improvement? </div>
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Developing the capacity for effective workplace communication can start today! <strong>Contact COACH David now!</strong> </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564726143245311824.post-90363370781604200452014-04-15T08:40:00.000-06:002014-04-15T08:40:37.185-06:00So taxing!It's <strong><span style="color: red;">t</span>ax</strong> time. And while most people agree that having good roads, health care, and social programs are important for the well-being of our society, it doesn't make the bottom line of income tax reports any more cheerful.<br />
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So while accountants put in countless hours to make sure you get the most out of your income, what hours are you putting in to make sure you get the <strong><span style="color: red;">m</span>ost out of your <span style="color: red;">i</span>ncome</strong>? <br />
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A friend of mine was recently brought to the realization that his current standard of living was completely self-imposed. In spite of earning an above-average living and maintaining a below-average debt ratio (meaning, he makes good money and doesn't have any house or car payments), he was still ending each month with nothing left in his bank account. And complaining loudly about it. And mourning the fact that his lifestyle was not more like mine (ha!). So we talked about it. And he realized he made more money than I did. Yet, I own a home and a couple of vehicles and have twice the number of children he does. We manage to eat and have clothes and enjoy some entertainment and manage all of our household and business expenses. So what is the real difference between us? <strong><span style="color: red;">C</span><span style="color: black;">HOICE</span></strong>. That is all.<br />
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You can afford what you want to afford. You can live the way you want to live. You can make your income work for you to achieve the lifestyle you desire. So put in some time to decide what you really want to do, lay out a plan to achieve it, and exercise a little self-discipline. <strong>Make your <span style="color: red;">m</span>oney <span style="color: red;">w</span>ork for <span style="color: red;">y</span>ou.</strong><br />
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And don't worry about the tax man - it can be a <strong><span style="color: red;">w</span>in-<span style="color: red;">w</span>in</strong> if everyone is doing their part to responsibly manage money.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564726143245311824.post-38747408663389254462014-03-12T09:00:00.000-06:002014-04-07T11:11:11.142-06:00I told them they did a good job. I think.<span lang=""></span><span style="font-size: small;">You can't underestimate the value of a great team that synergizes business activity into a living, morphing organism of sustainable success. Do you know the secret to that success? It can be summed up in two words: effective </span><b><span style="color: red; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red; font-size: small;">c</span></span><span style="font-size: small;">ommunication</span></b><span style="font-size: small;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Are your team members on the same page? Do you even know if they are? Maybe they are and they just don't speak the same language. Maybe they're not and they still don't speak the same language. And maybe they are <b>mis</b></span><b><span style="color: red; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red; font-size: small;">u</span></span><span style="font-size: small;">nderstanding</span></b><span style="font-size: small;"> you, the goals of the business, or other key concepts that daily affect their ability to contribute to the success of the company.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">There are </span><b><span style="color: red; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red; font-size: small;">98 </span></span></b><span style="font-size: small;">common ways of saying, "You did a good job." How do you say it? How do your team members understand it? Do you think you're being supportive and congratulatory when in reality your team feels your encouragement is meagre at best? Are your staff meetings and team-building exercises successful or are they more an exercise in frustration? Do they <b>buil</b></span><b><span style="color: red; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red; font-size: small;">d</span></span></b><span style="font-size: small;"> your team or do they seem to exacerbate differences instead? How well do you and your team members really communicate?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">When a business owner and staff communicate effectively together and with one another, the result is a <b>cohesiv</b></span><b><span style="color: red; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red; font-size: small;">e o</span></span><span style="font-size: small;">peration </span></b><span style="font-size: small;">that runs seamlessly. Even when problems and obstacles arise they can be dealt with quickly and efficiently. Positive energy, creative thinking, and ambition thrive in this kind of environment. When everyone feels heard, understood, and supported, they can put forth their best efforts in the workplace and know that these efforts are appreciated and rewarded. Everyone gives and takes and supports the business functions from their individual positions. It all comes together. And great things happen as this </span><b><span style="color: red; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red; font-size: small;">s</span></span><span style="font-size: small;">ynergy</span></b><span style="font-size: small;"> places the business and everyone in it on the road to success.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">If you find that your team is continually struggling to understand each other, that your staff is lacking in motivation, that you don't seem to be able to find common ground on which to build common understanding, or you're constantly frustrated with efforts to connect, it's time to call in a </span><b><span style="color: red; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red; font-size: small;">B</span></span><span style="font-size: small;">usiness </span><span style="color: red; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red; font-size: small;">C</span></span><span style="font-size: small;">oach</span></b><span style="font-size: small;">. And not just any Coach - one that has experience with mediation, with strategies to build and enhance communication, and expertise in a variety of team settings (including corporate human resources, small business staffing practices, society and board function, and even government and municipal affairs). Team building is no easy task and you need an experienced Business Coach to make sure that the best is brought out in every member of your staff. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Take <b>ac</b></span><b><span style="color: red; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red; font-size: small;">t</span></span><span style="font-size: small;">ion</span></b><span style="font-size: small;"> today and start enjoying the synergy that will result in success. For you and everyone on your team. <b>Call David Green today.</b></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564726143245311824.post-23424244965938505882014-03-07T11:05:00.004-07:002014-03-07T11:05:39.464-07:00Why Big Decisions Don't Always Mean Big ResultsYou can take all the massive<strong> <span style="color: red;">a</span>ction</strong> you want and still not get the results you need. Why? Because you weren't making sure that the action you took fit in to your bigger picture.<br />
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Think of it this way: would you drive around aimlessly day after day without knowing where you were going? It might be a great joyride, but it won't feel like progress. You may even make some pretty big decisions along the way (for example, going north instead of south!) but you still won't feel that satisfying sense of <strong>accom<span style="color: red;">p</span>lishment</strong>. <br />
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When it comes to business, you need to make sure that every move you make fits in to your overall <strong>strateg<span style="color: red;">y</span></strong>. Would you hire office staff if there wasn't a clear outline of how that would prove valuable to your business plan? Would you acquire a new building if your financial goals would be unattainable with the added expense? Would you diversify your product line if your manufacturing processes needed to remain static to control maintenance expenses? As attractive as all these "side trips" may be, they may end up preventing you from achieving the goals that need to be realized in order for you to experience<strong> <span style="color: red;">s</span>uccess</strong> and satisfaction.<br />
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After you have developed a clear picture of where your business is headed, stick to the plan. You've already determined the objectives that are worth your investment of time, energy, and action. So don't waste time chasing rainbows in other directions. Get down to <strong>bus<span style="color: red;">i</span>ness</strong>!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564726143245311824.post-81629589718985121982014-02-26T16:19:00.001-07:002014-02-26T16:19:34.967-07:00Networking <strong><span style="color: red;">N</span>etworking</strong> is an essential and highly effective marketing tool. Don't over-complicate it - the crux of networking lies in simply getting out, meeting people, treating everyone well, and positively <strong><span style="color: red;">e</span>ngaging</strong> your community of potential clients.<br />
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What social circles are you currently a part of? Of course you belong to a range of family, friend, and acquaintance circles. What about recreational sports teams? Religious groups? Hobby clubs? Exercise groups? Classmates in post-secondary, leadership, or other self-development classes? Even your role as a spouse or parent can <strong>grow your <span style="color: red;">n</span>etwork</strong> of first-level relationships.<br />
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Maybe you feel uncomfortable with attempting to "sell" your good friends, and worry that you will lose something cherishable in your relationship the minute you start "talking business." Again, <strong>don't <span style="color: red;">o</span>ver-complicate</strong> networking and stress over pressuring your personal relationships into professional ones. It's not a win-lose situation - go for the <span style="color: red;"><strong>win-win</strong></span>! If the opportunity comes to talk about how you can help a friend, take it. If they're not interested, let it go until the opportunity arises to discuss how your professional role might benefit them. It's not a do-or-die situation, and your family and friends are not obligated to support you as a direct consequence or result of your personal relations with them. Don't put a personal relationship on the line to make a buck.<br />
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Give the best you have to every personal and professional person in your life, and you will find networking to be the key to your business's <strong><span style="color: red;">s</span>uccess</strong>.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564726143245311824.post-76351155224309449152013-10-22T13:36:00.000-06:002013-10-22T13:36:59.015-06:00Business Coaching - It May Not Be What You Expect."I don't know exactly what I was expecting to get out of today, but it isn't what I got. Today was awesome!" ... <strong><span style="font-size: large;">"It was exactly what I <span style="color: red;">n</span>eeded."</span></strong><br />
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Sometimes what we want or what we expect is not what we need. Sometimes the gap between our desires, expectations, and needs is the main source of<strong> frustration</strong> in our lives. And sometimes the specifics of what we want, expect, or need is so vague in our minds that we have difficulty conjuring exactly how to identify, quantify, and qualify them. <br />
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Sometimes bridging the gap and closing the space between these ideals is the <strong><span style="font-size: large;">greatest <span style="color: red;">r</span>eward</span></strong> business coaching has to offer. <br />
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Attending a business education seminar, engaging in a business coaching relationship with an ActionCOACH, or spending time on your own studying the vast amount of business knowledge and expertise out there are <strong>three key ways</strong> to get what you need out of your business. The <strong><span style="font-size: large;">power of engaging a <span style="color: red;">B</span>usiness Coach</span></strong> becomes most evident when it comes time to apply, adjust, and manipulate the expertise you have into a workable business model that can propel your company toward the level of success you crave. <br />
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Self-directed study, introspection to conceptualize your vision, and having an open mind to business concepts are fundamental to a business owner's personal growth, and are therefore directly related to the success of their business as a whole. But do you have the knowledge and skill to <strong>objectively analyze</strong> the symbiotic relationship between an owner and the business chassis they control? <br />
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In drawing the systems, people power, and operations of your business together with a boosted level of responsibility, accountability, and business integrity, an ActionCOACH Business Coach can be a key player in accelerating your business growth, development, and diversification. Narrowing your vision to key goals, outlining a game plan, drawing out and applying the most important fundamentals of worldwide business experience, and <strong><span style="font-size: large;">standing <span style="color: red;">b</span>eside you</span></strong> as your business shifts in a strategically powerful direction are all the responsibility of your ActionCOACH Business Coach. And when the results come in on your bottom line, you can see the tangible truth of how the changes you have made are affecting your real-life outcomes.<br />
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<strong>Business Coaching</strong> - it may not be what you expect. And you may not get what you initially thought you wanted. But you do <span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="color: red;">g</span>et what you need.</strong></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564726143245311824.post-7227387835564990382013-10-02T14:17:00.000-06:002013-10-02T14:17:36.629-06:00ResurrectionIt's time for<span style="font-size: large;"> <strong><span style="color: red;">c</span>hange</strong></span>. For me, for you - for everyone.<br />
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I'm resurrecting this blog as I transfer systems and data from one place to another. I hope in the end these changes will streamline all aspects of my online presence and offer my audience a clearer perception of who I am and how Business Coaching functions to achieve great results.<br />
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One of the great <strong><span style="font-size: large;">bene<span style="color: red;">f</span>its</span></strong> of having a Business Coach comes from the opportunity to engage with someone who has a bird's eye view of how your business runs. Not steeped in your day-to-day operations, a Business Coach functions to <strong><span style="font-size: large;">manage overhead <span style="color: red;">p</span>rogress</span></strong> toward corporate goals through effective systems and strategies. How much a Business Coach becomes engaged in your business depends solely on the Business Coaching program you select, and can be altered to suit the changing demands of your company. Our position, responsibility, and job description rest solely with ensuring that your business is on the path to <strong><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">success</span></strong>.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564726143245311824.post-24098531908507419332013-03-27T17:14:00.001-06:002013-03-27T17:14:29.913-06:00Steady as She Goes"Steady as she goes" is an order for a helmsman to keep a ship on its current course. The same term could apply easily to a business that is navigating the dangerous waters of <strong>growth, diversification, or generational transition.</strong><br />
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Before you plunge your business toward a period of expansion, fundamental change, or operational shift, did you take the time to <strong>map your route</strong>? Yesterday I had an amazing crew of people at a GrowthCLUB seminar, where we did exactly that. Plotted our course, measured the distance between points, and made sure the goals and steps of the trip were feasible, satisfying, and profitable. We ensured that the next 90 days would be a<strong><span style="color: red;"> journey toward success</span></strong>.<br />
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Furthermore, did you consider how to keep your ship on course? No one can predict life's curveballs - there will inevitably be one or two or many thrown across your path. Personally or professionally, you can expect storms that have the strength to throw you off course. How will you maintain the road we just laid out? How will you keep your focus on the goals you want to achieve? How will you avoid sabotaging your own success?<br />
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How will your team members buy in to your vision? When the storm comes, will they batten down the hatches or throw in the towel? No captain can man a ship on his own - your key players need to be standing by your side. How will you address their concerns and help them fair the journey?<br />
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How will you read your terms of navigation? Business financials and Key Performance Indicators will indicate red flags, rocky areas, failings or strengths. No captain journeys too far without checking his navigation devices; similarly, no business owner can realize success without watching its progress in the books.<br />
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Finally, when you glimpse the lightkeeper's beacon and realize a key strategic goal in your business's success, I hope you will take the time to recognize the value of your hard work and self-discipline. I hope you will realize the valuable contribution of each team member as well as your own strength as a business owner. I hope you will realize the full extent of what you have achieved, how you got there, and why you got there. I hope you will be able to measure the results, quantify them, and know in solid terms where you are and where you have been. And hopefully, where you're going next.<br />
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Prioritizing the strategies for growing your business depends on the factors that drive success in your industry. You want to be sure that you <span style="font-size: large;">maximize effectiveness</span> where it truly matters, and work on the support systems to maintain that element while your company grows.<br />
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Economic recessions give businesses an opportunity to <span style="font-size: large;">cross-examine all the functioning elements</span> of their operation and cut costs in areas that are not central to their success. When money becomes tight businesses often fall back on the barebones systems that will keep their operation going, without sacrificing the effectiveness of elements that are essential to their success.<br />
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When you examine the workings of your business, be sure you have the <span style="font-size: large;">elements of your operation prioritized correctly</span>. While most businesses attempt to cut costs in marketing and advertising, this can be one of the biggest mistakes you can make. No business survives unless potential clients are aware of who they are, where they are, and what they do. Other businesses may try to trim their services and will sacrifice long-term clients in the process. Do you know how to manipulate the workings of your business effectively, to get the results you want?<br />
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Consumers no longer see a sign, make a phone call, and patronize a business that can serve their needs. In an oversimplified sense, this may still describe a small percentage of business activity. But years of thriving economic conditions have made <span style="font-size: large;">changes to our perception of needs and wants</span>. It's not unusual for consumers to browse shopping malls, online websites, and even Facebook with a subtle inclination to impulse buy. Looking for someone to tell them what they want (or better yet, what they need), consumers are open (and have become accustomed) to powerful marketing messages that suggest where that "extra" money should go. Apple was one of the first companies to capitalize on a changing consumer mindset, and gave it a boost to a new level when they rolled out all the "I"s. It's not a "youPad" or a "wePod." It's a fashionable, necessary accessory that links you to the top bracket of the consumer crowd. "iPhone" - do you? You must - it fits your needs. Whatever they are - it fits them. Functional? Of course, but that's not where the real value lies. Doesn't it look slick? You need one. You're slick, too. Everything about you should say "slick." Are you listening to me? You should. I'm slick. iPad. <br />
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Cue a <span style="font-size: large;">new consumer reality</span>. Suddenly needs and functionalities are on the same par as wants and extras. In fact, they sometimes fall behind. Don't waste your money on something that satisfies your needs. Spend it when you can have your cake, eat it, get the solid silver plate, and have your teeth (and your friend's teeth) cleaned afterward. Why settle for just cake? That doesn't do anything for you, does it? Peripheral advantages - that's what you really need. Cake is just cake. My cake will make you a star. Isn't that what is most important, after all?<br />
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It's a definitive <span style="font-size: large;">shift in advertising structures and schemes</span>. No longer can businesses expect that because they put up their shingle people will come running to buy their product or service. In fact, it can be detrimental to a business if this is the extent of their marketing. It's not about you providing a service or product - however good it is. It's about delivering it in a gold package, in a surprisingly good timeframe, with bells attached and ideally a self-softening ingredient that will automatically soothe the skin of the consumer when they open it. Value in your product? It's there - right under the big red bow. <br />
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Advertising - it's no longer just putting up a sign. It's not just the value of your product or service -<span style="font-size: large;"> it's how you deliver it</span>. It's how you follow up with it. It's how well you center the consumer in your processes. Put an "I" in it, if you can.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564726143245311824.post-72980150982984376912013-02-14T07:54:00.000-07:002013-02-14T07:54:24.850-07:00Big Business vs Small Business<span style="font-size: large;">Which is easier to coach - a big business or a small business?</span> <br />
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A <span style="font-size: large;">big business</span> is led by people that understand they did not achieve their company's size on their own. They had help along the way. They had mentors, experts, consultants, training, business education opportunities, and/or other business knowledge bases that they took advantage of. They are <span style="font-size: large;">already familiar with the concept of coaching</span>, because they have already used third-party methods to drive the growth they have already experienced. They welcome the opportunity to bring in a trained coach to put their business on a path toward key goals. The Business Coach is there to lead that process and ensure objectives are met, goals are obtained, and success is realized. A big business becomes an even bigger business, using tried and true tactics and a professional overseer.</div>
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A <span style="font-size: large;">small to medium-sized business</span> is often built on the hard work and risk-taking of one or two business owners. It's an enterprise that owes its existence to good ideas, solid product or process management, sufficient financial practices, and some level of effectiveness in marketing. Blood, sweat, tears, time, and money have all been drawn from the owners to make their enterprise a system to supply them with money to live. How <span style="font-size: large;">does a Business Coach fit</span> in that scheme? </div>
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The key element that illuminates the role of a Business Coach for a small or medium-sized business is the <span style="font-size: large;">need for growth</span>. It's the moment in time when a business owner wants to take steps toward becoming a large business - a solid industry leader. It's that moment when a business owner's dissatisfaction with the state of his enterprise overcomes resistance to change. That is the moment when a <span style="font-size: large;">Business Coach becomes a key player</span> in that business's success.</div>
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But will the dissatisfaction of that moment carry the small business owner through the learning curve ahead? Will that business owner be able to trust and keep up with the foreman they have placed in charge of their business growth to ensure the results they want are obtained? Is that business owner willing and able to shift their mindset to the next level, and take their business to the next level with it? Those are some of the <span style="font-size: large;">questions a small to medium-sized business owner needs to ask</span> themself. </div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564726143245311824.post-53006677525532974822013-02-05T13:22:00.000-07:002013-02-05T13:22:50.299-07:00Making Tough DecisionsIt's true that the only constant in life is change, and as we adapt and react to it we often have to make tough decisions. Sometimes the choices we make will adversely affect people we care about, slow the progress of causes we have a passion for, or stem the tide of personal financial increase. Making tough decisions requires unique strength, and the ability to weather the consequences of those decisions is a mark of true endurance and perseverance.<br />
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<strong>How do you face and make tough decisions?</strong> Business owners make tough decisions on a fairly regular basis. Some are more tough than others.<br />
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<strong>1. Separate yourself from the issue.</strong> In business, it is important to remind yourself to look at a situation objectively and work from the most unbiased standpoint possible. We can easily rationalize what we do when it will save us grief. But when we eliminate our personal emotional involvement, we may discover that the situation takes on a whole new light. Depending on the weight of the situation, I would also recommend removing yourself physically. Take a day or two away. Step out of the everyday, regain your perspective, and make a decision that makes sense whether you are in the trenches or not.<br />
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<strong>2. Make sure you're focussing on the important factors.</strong> This might sound redundant, but just because you've separated yourself from the issue doesn't mean you've appropriately prioritized what is truly important in this decision-making process. Try to nail it down to three utterly imperative factors that must be taken into account. And make sure those factors are really the ones that are most important. One way to do this is to match them against steps and processes essential to your business success. Are these factors the weighty ones that will help or hinder your company from achieving its goals? If not, it might be time right now to re-evaluate how much time you've spent already on this decision. <br />
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<strong>3. Evaluate possible repercussions.</strong> No one can effectively predict the future, but it's invaluable to look ahead and try to determine to the greatest extent possible how your decision will reverberate through your business. Consider both the positive and negative probabilities and possibilities. If you're leaning towards a choice with a number of negative consequences, now is a good time to consider how you will counter those effects and how much they may impact your productivity, business strategy, and ultimately, your success. <br />
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<strong>4. Take as much time as you need. </strong>Tough decisions shouldn't be made easily. Whether it takes you two hours, two days or two weeks to weigh in the factors that need to be considered, take the time to do it. You are the business owner - take as much time as you feel you need to make a good decision. But be careful - don't use the "I need more time" feeling as an excuse to procrastinate. You can only dedicate your time to one god - either Idleness or Productivity. Take the time you need, but take no more than what you need.<br />
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<strong>5. When the choice becomes clear, make the decision.</strong> It's that simple. When the door opens, walk through it. Don't hesitate, second-guess, or procrastinate. It will only cloud your judgment, tempt you to rationalize what shouldn't be rationalized, and draw out a situation that doesn't need time to become more complicated. When the way becomes clear, follow the path.<br />
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<strong>6. Make a plan.</strong> A plan for execution and fallout clean-up of this decision. Maybe it's simple and maybe it isn't. But after the consideration you've given this issue, be sure you consider how to effectively implement that decision and handle all the adjacent side effects. Write it down.<br />
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<strong>7. Don't look back.</strong> When you walk through that door, don't forget to close it behind you. You gave that decision all it required - adequate perspective, weighing in of the important factors and consequences, and time to make sure you'd considered everything appropriately. You made the decision to the best of your ability. Now man up, move forward, and take whatever the fallout is in stride. You made a good decision. <br />
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Our economic climate is demanding more and more people to make tough decisions. Are you prepared to face those decisions? As business owners we are concerned with success - both our success and the success of our families and communities. There's no lack of wealth in our system, but the distribution and redistribution systems of that wealth are changing. The value of commodities is shifting and worth is being determined by altering standards. In this kind of uncertain environment, people withdraw into personal circles of security. Loyalties diminish as each individual struggles to find their niche, meet obligations, or simply survive. Trust becomes more scarce as each person seeks to find a way for themselves amidst these fluctuations. As a business owner, you are going to need to make some tough decisions. Take time now to prepare to handle them.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564726143245311824.post-49758456252027490992013-01-25T09:46:00.001-07:002013-01-25T09:46:30.571-07:00Doing Things in the Right OrderSome things in life have to be done in a certain way. Business is no different. There is great value in doing things in the right order, and often much to lose if you don't.<br />
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Say you're ready to grow your business. Do you start by shopping for a larger facility? Or do you begin by expanding your sales staff? What are the steps you need to take (and in what order) to effectively broaden your operations? Do you dip into your operating budget to cover expansion costs, or do you leverage your assets to obtain a loan? How do you begin adjusting productivity schedules to accommodate larger operations and how will you initiate shifting your team's workload? What will happen first, second and third? These are just a few of the questions that a growing business needs to consider.<br />
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Doing things in the right order will prevent your business from falling into one of many common pitfalls during expansion. Cash gaps arise when you've leveraged your assets too far or there is a drop in your productivity due to operational adjustments. Expansion often puts additional strain on team members, and the effects can be devastating to workplace communication and relationships as a whole. Not keeping your priorities in the proper order can shortly take your business from a growing enterprise into a non-sustainable system characterized by too many crash points.<br />
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Start today - capture how you see your business realizing its potential. Write it down. Establish timeframes, stepping stones, and the operational parameters you have to work with. Then comes the crux of the matter - how will you determine what to do first? <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564726143245311824.post-16242479352654215602012-12-17T23:53:00.000-07:002012-12-17T23:53:08.412-07:00The Inexpensive - But Priceless - GiftAs Christmas draws closer, the words of Charles Dickens have really sunk in:<br />
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My thoughts have turned constantly to the past year and all the amazing things that have happened. I am so blessed to have had association with so many fabulous people and be a part of the success of so many thriving businesses! <br />
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An enormous THANK-YOU goes out to all my clients, family, and friends for another amazing year! The journey we shared over the past 12 months has been the best part of my life so far.<br />
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I can close the book on 2012 and say with satisfaction that it was time well-spent, money well-invested, and relationships well-cultivated. It was a year of positive growth, change and development. It was an amazing year of facing challenges, overcoming them, and finding more to come. It was a great year for realizing again what is best and most important in life. It was a year of celebration, of success, and of BFOs. <br />
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May each of you find the joy that can be yours by harnessing the resources at your disposal and making the most of them. Your dreams and goals are achievable, your visions can be realized, and you can be the most amazing person you know. Put it all down on paper, map your road, and take action. May 2013 be even more amazing than 2012!<br />
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Merry Christmas!<br />
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<br />Coach_Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17385492311755588056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564726143245311824.post-29167070451724632602012-12-04T13:31:00.001-07:002012-12-04T13:32:53.076-07:00Planning for SuccessPlanning saves time and money. Planning points us in the right direction, gives us a roadmap, and puts goals and dreams into a tangible framework of steps. Planning gives us an overall perspective of where we are, where we've been, and where we're going.<br />
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December is a great season for planning. Not only is it a time of celebration and reflection, but it is also the season for planning and preparing for the future. In January we turn over the calendar to a new year that stretches in front of us full of promise and potential. In all the busy parties and receptions, fundraisers and family dinners, gift-buying and gift-receiving, and the travails of winter storms, make time to sit down and re-evaluate. This year is drawing to a close - what will next year bring for you?<br />
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I extend a personal invitation to all of you to join me for our GrowthCLUB session on <a href="http://www.iambusinesscoaching.com/BookingRetrieve.aspx?ID=132255" target="_blank">December 11</a>. It's a unique session geared towards taking some time to evaluate the state of the union in your business. What is the current financial state of affairs? What will your goals be for next year? By this time next year, what would you like your business to look like? What changes would you like to make to your marketing campaigns and systems? How would you like to build your team toward better collaboration and communication? How would you like to improve your sales and bottom line? Join us for an opportunity to sit down with other business owners and discuss ideas, opportunities, and proven tactics that can change your business for the better.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564726143245311824.post-30846300159749125212012-11-20T14:05:00.000-07:002012-11-20T14:05:26.826-07:00FearFear can be one of the most paralyzing influences in our lives. This powerful emotion can override rational thought, habitual behavior, and even virtually subconscious mind processes. Fear can halt us in our tracks, impede further progress, or even prevent us from taking the first step in a new direction. <br />
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Business owners experience fear. Successful business owners make conscious choices about how much they will allow emotions to influence their decision-making process. They handle their fear (and other emotions) in such a way that will channel the power of these emotions into positive, productive action instead of allowing the emotion to override their mental systems and become an obstacle to their success.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564726143245311824.post-51091395747426943642012-10-30T22:07:00.002-06:002012-10-30T22:07:18.908-06:00FinancialMastery - The Foundation of Business CommunicationThis morning I sat down with business owners to talk numbers. It's what we do at the FinancialMastery seminar - we explore the framework within which all business activity is reflected, communicated, and manipulated. It is so true - the numbers never lie. And today was a great day. Why? Because every day is a great day to know where you're at and where you're going. That's what the numbers tell you and that's why you need to know them.<br />
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We could all effectively stumble our way to profitability in a business. A combination of some hard work, luck, circumstance, and borrowing from someone's deep pockets would keep us going on the path of viable operation for a time. But we could also effectively stumble our way to bankruptcy and ruin. How do we know which path we're on? The numbers tell us.<br />
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Business owners are always concerned with the bottom line. After all, we're in this to make money, are we not? So increasing the amount of money in a business owner's pocket is the name of the game. We're not thinking like accountants (who should do a very fine job of ensuring we pay minimal taxes on our pocket cash) or like bankers (who love to see a long list of variable expenses and a short one of fixed costs<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);">) or like lawyers (who are masters of variable cost application). We are business owners and we think differently. We are the decision-makers that will bring our company to the realm of success. Reading what your business is trying to communicate to you in the financial statements is just the beginning - but once you've entered that gate, you will shortly find yourself on the path to abundance. </span><br />
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If you are unable to make time for my <a href="http://www.actioncoachlethbridge.com/events" target="_blank">upcoming events</a>, please take the time to change up your writing utensils. Put the plain pens aside and start thinking in colour. See for yourself how seemingly simple changes can bring about amazing <span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">results</span>. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564726143245311824.post-70797855270697606682012-10-05T09:56:00.000-06:002012-10-05T09:59:33.471-06:00Join a TeamBusiness owners are not unaccustomed to working and standing alone. But at some point we realize that without the support of a great community and the bridges built through working and networking with like-minded individuals, we will never accomplish feats that will change the course of the future for our families and communities. We work together to establish successful municipalities, stabilize economies, and build the foundation of a great future for our children. <br />
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When was the last time you attended a networking event and took it to the next level? Did you actually plug in to the community, or were you just there to socialize? How can you be more involved in a great community of forward-thinking business owners? How can you become someone who learns and grows with others in the community to improve your business, achieve your goals, and at the same time promote positive growth and change for the community as well?<br />
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At <a href="http://www.iambusinesscoaching.com/" target="_blank">ActionCOACH</a>, we believe we are stronger together than we would ever be alone. We promote connections between individuals, businesses, and teams that can strengthen each other and mutually benefit by association with one another. Participants at our events are encouraged to continue their relationship outside our arena, and help drive each other toward fulfilling the amazing potential they have as individuals and business owners. Join us for one of our <a href="http://www.actioncoachlethbridge.com/events" target="_blank">events</a> and take the opportunity to meet others who are driven to succeed. Cultivate relationships that will engage you in embracing a future bright with amazing possibilities for our community.<br />
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I believe in our community and the business owners that drive our economy. I am pleased to have positive association and participation in the <a href="http://www.lethbridgechamber.com/" target="_blank">Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce</a>, the <a href="http://www.downtownlethbridge.com/" target="_blank">Downtown Business Revitalization Zone</a>, the <a href="http://www.lfga.org/" target="_blank">Lethbridge Fish & Game Association</a>, and the District Council for <a href="http://lethsdweb.lethsd.ab.ca/" target="_blank">Lethbridge School District #51</a>. I associate daily with business owners and teams that are interested in claiming a place at the forefront of their industry, taking a commanding lead over all their competitors, and being in a position to step back while well-placed systems and strategies take their business to a whole new level. As their profits and free time increase, they are able to make the move from business owner to investor. And live the lifestyle of freedom and peace of mind that inspired them to start their own business in the first place. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564726143245311824.post-5036734302859955462012-09-12T22:42:00.000-06:002012-09-13T07:47:23.224-06:00What Are Business Owners Saying?A <span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Business Coach</strong></span> will tell you what you didn't know you didn't know about business. There is always room for positive change and improvement; if you think you know it all about how to dominate your industry, you just made your first mistake.<br />
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If we haven't spoken yet, it isn't because you don't know how to <a href="http://www.iambusinesscoaching.com/contact" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>contact me</strong></span></a>. Whatever your reason is, don't let it be the small obstacle that kept you from getting massive results. Does your competition have a coach? What will have to happen before you will take action? Will it be too late?<br />
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Don't settle for anything less than the best - <strong><span style="font-size: large;">the numbers don't lie</span></strong>. Real results are real results - ask me what my quantitative results are. If your tooth still hurts after visiting the dentist, something didn't go right. If your car still growls after a tune-up, something wasn't done properly. And if your business isn't running better with a Business Coach, it may be time to re-evaluate the situation. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>SO WHAT ARE YOU STILL WAITING FOR?</strong></span><br />
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Here's what some of the people I've worked with are saying:<br />
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"The Downtown Business Revitalization Zone has partnered with Action Coach on a number of business building workshops for our members. These workshops are very popular with our members. We always receive positive feedback from workshop attendees who greatly benefit from the professional coaching expertise provided by Action Coach. We would highly recommend Action Coach to anyone looking to positively impact the way they do business."</div>
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"Action Coach really know what they are doing. Allow me to explain; if you were an airline pilot and you were just a few degrees off course you might miss your destination by hundreds of miles. The trouble is that we don't always know what the "few degrees" are in our businesses. Action Coach have the expertise, experience and objectivity to help you take your business to the next level!"</div>
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-‐ Peter Etches, General Manager, A.E.Cross Studio</div>
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"As I implement the strategies and systems taught in the sessions I have more time, have a better income, and enjoy a better balanced life. I expect that by staying the course I will see my income double over the next year and my stress level continue to decrease."</div>
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-‐ Blair Foster, Aurora Capital</div>
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"We are now growth oriented and setting goals and actions on a weekly basis. We have been able to make some important changes in the last year and know that with the help of Action Coach we are moving in the right direction."</div>
<i>-‐ Stella Reger, Energy Smart</i><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">It's time. </span><a href="http://www.iambusinesscoaching.com/contact" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Contact me today.</span></a></strong><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564726143245311824.post-13383036762248853412012-08-16T07:41:00.000-06:002012-08-16T07:41:29.342-06:00Get Their AttentionIt's an anomaly.<br />
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It's an anomaly.<br />
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Sometimes it's that simple - the success of a marketing tool can stem directly from making people think (or read) twice. Find unique ways to grab attention and generate interest in your product. Irregularity is one of the common denominators for many Facebook status updates, Tweets, and YouTube videos that go viral. The same holds true for television commercials, radio ads, and print media - each have their own strengths and opportunities to powerfully communicate a message.<br />
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The next time you intend to place an ad, don't stop at your company name, logo, contact information, and a nice picture. Use the space you've reserved in the most creative, eye-catching way possible. It won't cost any more to have a unique approach than it will to have a completely blank space. But you will see a difference in your return on investment.<br />
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Want some feedback on your advertising? Call (403.929.1380) or <a href="mailto:davidgreen@actioncoach.com" target="_blank">email me</a> today - before you commit to another round of generic messages. Take action today and see a better bottom line tomorrow.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564726143245311824.post-78259211966586826472012-08-08T14:50:00.000-06:002012-08-08T14:50:14.827-06:00With Just a 10% Increase ...Did you know that for every $1 invested in working with an ActionCOACH in Alberta you will receive an average of $6 back in profit for your business? That's our current average, and that's our measurable success with business owners just like you.<br />
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Let's take a quick look at how manipulating your business processes can achieve measurable results:<br />
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Average $$$ <st1:city><st1:place>Sale</st1:place></st1:city><o:p></o:p></div>
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$100<o:p></o:p></div>
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$110<o:p></o:p></div>
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=<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Revenue<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<strong>$200,000<o:p></o:p></strong></div>
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<strong>$292,820<o:p></o:p></strong></div>
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x<o:p></o:p></div>
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Profit Margins<o:p></o:p></div>
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25%<o:p></o:p></div>
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25%<o:p></o:p></div>
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=<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">PROFIT<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<strong>$50,000<o:p></o:p></strong></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">$80,525.50<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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It's already been an amazing year of change and revitalization! <br />
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That wave continues as I announce my goal to coach <strong><em>100 businesses by the end of 2012</em></strong>. To achieve that end, I'm offering <strong>FREE 90-min strategy sessions</strong> to businesses in Lethbridge and the surrounding area. <br />
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NOW is the time to sit back, take a long look at your business, and figure out what your most pressing issues and concerns are. Think about the challenges you're currently facing, the recurring issues that never seem to be resolved, or the difficulties you will encounter with greater growth and diversification. Write them down, give me a call, and we'll take a good look at where you're at together. <strong>I promise you will come away from our session with at least 5 solid strategies to improve and/or grow your business.</strong><br />
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Business owners occasionally come to me with the expectation that I will present to them something resembling a magic bullet - a mysterious strategy that will miraculously turn their business from a downhill-sliding money hole to a mammoth, profit-generating giant. Desperation sometimes causes us to put faith in strange places; but hoping for an instant solution to deep business problems can be as fruitless as seeking your fortune for a $10 sitting fee with a would-be psychic. It may offer some hope in the short-term, but will the long-term effects reflect value in your investment? Even if it was only $10? Was that lottery ticket worth its price?<br />
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I sincerely believe that you get what you pay for. In business, that means you will see the fruits of your daily discipline and consistent effort when you ensure that this energy is strategically placed, concisely focussed, and continually reinforced. It's my job as a Business Coach to offer professional advice on how your company can better manipulate the chassis of business to increase profits, improve marketability, strengthen teams, and make the most of your time. I'm here to help you adjust the strategies and practices of your organization, to broaden the mindset of you and your team, and engage in a partnership that will bring success and satisfaction to us both. Your success is my success - and I <a href="http://www.actioncoach.com/ActionCOACH-Guarantee" target="_blank">guarantee results</a>. You will get what you pay for. <br />
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