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- Learning Your Beauty Type Can Boost Your Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2013 from Jeannette KoczelaOne of the biggest challenges of professional life coaches is lack of self-confidence. Self-confidence is something that ultimately can only come with experience and even then it can sometimes falter. Of course it’s to be expected when you’re just starting out, but I have talked with many ...
Views: 1611(2 votes) - Time OFF Your Business Is Just As Important As Time ON - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2013 from Jeannette KoczelaYou've heard about working on your business versus working in your business. Now I want to talk to you about not working on your business at all. That's right, I want to address "time off." The one thing we are thrilled to have as a benefit of being an entrepreneur is having flexibility. ...
Views: 1113 - Conceited I'm Not - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Jeannette KoczelaRecently I had a conversation with another coach and she said, “I don’t want to sound conceited, but I really am good at what I do.” It reminded me of the fact that so many coaches, consultants, and solopreneurs are afraid to toot their own horn, because they’re afraid of appearing conceited. ...
Views: 1282 - Attend a Live Event to Boost Your Business Success - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Jeannette KoczelaLast week I discovered the enormous value of attending a live event. I went to a live workshop in New York City that was part of a coaching program I am taking. Just being in a room of so many like-minded individuals was phenomenal. And added to that was the amazing energy of our coach, who ...
Views: 1174 - Narrow Your Niche to Become a Client Magnet - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Jeannette KoczelaAll entrepreneurs want to know how to attract more clients. There are a myriad of ecourses, coaching programs, and Internet services that address this issue. But here’s the real secret. We are undergoing a major paradigm shift in marketing. You want more clients because you want to make more ...
Views: 1257 - Using Fearless Marketing - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Jeannette KoczelaNo matter what your product is, as a business owner, you need to market. For many solopreneurs, especially healers, coaches, and consultants, marketing is the least liked part of the business activities. Part of the problem is thinking of marketing as “sales.” It immediately brings to mind all ...
Views: 1146 - 3 Essential Time Management Tools - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Jeannette KoczelaOne thing that the New Year brings on is the desire to get organized, or reorganized, as the case may be. Managing your business depends a great deal on time management. If you are not managing your time efficiently you will tend to have lack of focus, scattered energy, projects never get ...
Views: 1483(2 votes) - Helping Life Coaches Overcome the Fear of Failure - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaThe other day I was talking to a life coach who expressed a deep fear of failure. This caused me some concern because I have run across so many life coaches who had the same fear. Usually a coach has had a lot of experience in some area and has decided to go into business for themselves so ...
Views: 1168 - Use Energy Management to Grow Your List - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaEnergy Management may sound like a flaky New Age philosophy but if list building were strictly about mechanics then everyone would have a rapidly growing list. The truth is some online marketers build their lists rapidly and others can’t seem to get their list off the ground. Why is that? ...
Views: 1319 - You Become What Your Think About - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaThere are so many self-help books on gaining wealth; some give you mental techniques, some give you practical skills. The biggest secret to wealth is that it starts from the inside. You can learn how to make all kinds of money, find killer investments, have multiple streams of income, but if ...
Views: 1337(1 vote) - How to Build a Loyal Following on Twitter - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaOne of the best strategies for building a loyal following on Twitter is to share helpful tips with your own hashtag. A hashtag is just a keyword with a # before it. Twitter users read streams with hashtags that are relevant to their interests. You want to create a hashtag that is unique to ...
Views: 1119 - Steve Jobs: A Job Well Done - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaOne of my heroes is Steve Jobs. He stuck to his vision even though everyone disagreed with him. In the face of defeat, he was brave enough to start over because he had something he wanted to accomplish. When he finally was allowed to continue with his vision unhampered he didn’t just create ...
Views: 1439(4 votes) - What are you afraid of? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaRecently, a colleague asked me how I faced my fears when I started my life coaches association and I really had to stop and think about it. I asked her what kind of fears was she thinking of. She replied, “fear of no one signing up (rejection), fear of making a mistake, fear of looking stupid, ...
Views: 1328 - Setting a Goal is Not Enough - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaMost successful people admit that they are goal-setters. They consistently set and achieve their goals. You may wonder HOW they can set and achieve their goals on a consistent basis and I want to tell you about the “how.” It’s not enough to just set a goal. You must also become who you ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - Do You Have a Client Attracting Website? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaHave you built a website and are wondering why it’s not attracting clients like you thought it would? Getting clients from your website is an important part of your business. If it isn’t performing well enough, you need to analyze why it isn’t and take steps to make improvements. You want to ...
Views: 1094 - Vacations Can Boost Business - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaWhen I returned from my vacation this year I was so grateful that I could carve out an entire month of vacation time and still pay all the bills. That’s because my husband and I both have our own businesses and we have learned how to budget our time and our income. We are able to visit the ...
Views: 1003 - Lessons From David Neagle - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaDavid Neagle is a multimillion dollar coach’s coach and very widely known in the coaching world for his teachings on using the Law of Attraction to create abundance and prosperity. Having taken some of his coaching classes on money and I thought I’d pass on to you some of the things I ...
Views: 2027(1 vote) - Lessons From a Balloon Ride - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaI knew I had made a breakthrough in my positive attitude when I went for my first hot air balloon ride. We had been told several weeks ago that my husband and I had been chosen to accompany his mother on the ride to spread his cousin ashes over the family farm. I was so excited I could hardly ...
Views: 1278(3 votes) - You Have Everything You Need To Be Happy - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaOne morning I was writing out a grateful list and I couldn't stop writing. I just kept thinking of more and more things to be grateful for. It made me realize that I loved my life. That wasn't always true for me. But here's what I know now. You have everything you need to be happy. Yes, it's ...
Views: 1865(4 votes) - Use The Universal Laws Of Attraction To Change Your Story - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaThe other day my husband informed me that he was going to fix our screen door. I was a little surprised because he usually doesn’t like to fix things and he is really busy these days. So I asked him if maybe we should have our regular handyman do it. And he said an emphatic no. When I asked ...
Views: 1767(2 votes) - Uplift Your Self Talk - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaSelf-talk is what you are saying to yourself all day long and you may be wondering how it is an important factor in your wealth attracting efforts. * Are you aware that what you say to yourself affects what you attract? * Do you know how your self-talk affects your bank account? ...
Views: 1370(2 votes) - Transform Your Money Beliefs - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaDo you ever feel like you are doing all the right things and yet the money you want to attract into your life just isn't coming to you? Most folks aren't even aware that they are repelling money. HOW are they repelling money? By harboring false beliefs and fears about money. When I ...
Views: 1424(2 votes) - Getting in touch with your inner guidance - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaGetting in touch with your inner guidance lays a firm foundation for self-empowerment. When you get in touch with your inner guidance, you are no longer working alone. You have “inside” help. You are opening up to being guided to your highest good. This is important because part of the ...
Views: 1462(2 votes) - Set Dynamic Goals - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaIt seems like I always had a goal I was working for but it always took a long time. Sometimes I would get distracted and not even complete it. Then I would start something else. And it went the same way. What was the problem? My problem was that I didn't know how to set dynamic goals. What ...
Views: 1738 - Remember Your (Internet) Manners - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaWhen it comes to manners, I am always finding myself wishing others would use more of them. This most often happens when I am talking to someone and someone else, who I don’t know, comes up and joins in the conversation, and the conversation continues and ends with no introductions. Besides ...
Views: 1202(1 vote) - Manifesting a new car - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaA new car was way down on my list of desires because I was happy with what I had. When I bought my Toyota Tercel 15 years ago, it was one of the most economic cars on the road. It was inexpensive, got great mileage, and never gave me any problems. Being thrifty and “Green” at heart, I decided ...
Views: 2950(1 vote) - It’s (not) the Money! - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaMany times I am in conversation with a potential client or struggling solopreneur and when I ask them what the biggest obstacle is that they feel is preventing them from succeeding, they say “money.” I know at that point that they need to work on their relationship with money. That’s because ...
Views: 1542(1 vote) - How to Create More Energy - The Law of Energy Attraction - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaWhat is the Law of Energy Attraction? And how can you use it to create more energy? Most people have heard of the "Law of Attraction" from seeing the DVD, "The Secret" or reading authors such as Abraham-Hicks, Bob Proctor, Joe Vitale, and Sandy Forster. But how many have heard of the "Law of ...
Views: 1329 - Being Grateful For What Didn't Happen - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaWhen practicing the Laws of Attraction, most people know that a big part of it is being grateful for what they have as well as what they want to happen in the future. Recently something happened to me that reminded me of another aspect of the gratitude principle, and that is, being grateful for ...
Views: 1634(1 vote) - How to Activate Your Vision - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaOne of my favorite authors and teachers, Sandy Forster, told me her story about how she went from being a single parent of two children and living on welfare, to becoming a multi-millionaire. A few years into her career, she was earning lots of money but was unable to keep it for very long. She ...
Views: 3621(1 vote) - How Do You Make To-Do Lists? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaOne day during a group coaching session the topic of list making came up. It was interesting to see that some of the people made to-do lists daily and others never worked off of a list. It occurred to me that perhaps I should write a post about how to make a to-do list that works for ...
Views: 1174 - Happiness Is a State of Mind No Matter What - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaHappiness is a state of mind not a set of circumstances. It is the natural feeling that is present in a healthy psychologically functioning person. Inner happiness is something inside every one of us and we have access to it 24/7. The implications of this are rather profound because it means ...
Views: 2762 - Hiring a Business Coach Can Give Your Business a Boost - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaOne of the fastest growing career fields is business coaching. Why do so many people want to hire a business coach? The top 3 reasons are motivation, inspiration, and the accountability. Motivation When you are an entrepreneur you tend to work by yourself and that's not always in your best ...
Views: 1201 - Are You In Control Of Your Success - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaIn Napoleon Hill's great book "Laws of Success" he talks about self-control as being one of the most important qualities any successful person can possess. His premise is that when you can control your emotions you can control any situation. But in order to control your emotions, you first have ...
Views: 1359 - Get Motivated and Inspired - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaWhat does it take to keep persistent with your goals in life? Motivation and Inspiration. A number of years ago I had a friend who was making a lot of money with a network marketing business. She and her husband built their business to one of the highest income levels in the company. Then ...
Views: 1413 - An Accountability Partner Can Keep You on Track - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaWhenever I ask people why they want a coach, they invariably tell me that they need someone to hold them accountable. I think that hiring a coach is the best answer to that, but suppose you aren't ready for a coach? Here's something you can do until you are ready for one (or even if you have ...
Views: 1692 - Creating a Wealthy Money Mindset - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaYou can create a wealthy money mindset even during a recession. It involves two simple things, attention and imagination. By using attention and imagination you can change your brain patterns to reflect that of a wealthy person. Here are 5 ways you can create a wealthy money mindset: 1) ...
Views: 2492(2 votes) - Creating Fun - An American Gothic Vacation - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaWe working entrepreneurs need to remember to take some time off and do something fun. You don't even have to go far to find fun. It can be something close by that you never had time to explore. Recently, my mother-in-law came to visit for 5 days and I wanted to make it memorable for both her ...
Views: 1303 - Create a New Self-Image - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaDo you feel like a wealthy person? How you feel about yourself or your self-image makes a huge difference in your ability to attract prosperity. You have a certain way that you think about yourself and it's amazing how much influence your own thoughts can have on your life ...
Views: 1953 - Using Tunnel-Vision for Your Business Self Image - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaWhen you start a new business, what kind of self-image do you have? Do you see yourself as just starting out---a newbie? Or do you see yourself as already successfully running a thriving business? Most people would have to admit to the first scenario. But if you can shift your self-image to ...
Views: 1348 - Taking Time Off Is an Essential Success Strategy - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaMost entrepreneurs enjoy their work and don't mind working because they consider it play. If that's true for you, you probably don't think much about taking breaks. But sometimes we need to be reminded to take them. Studies show that people who take breaks more frequently are actually more ...
Views: 1165 - 5 Quick Ways to Create a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaOne of the biggest causes of business failures is the lack of a positive attitude. I have a friend who is always struggling as a self-employed sale person. Whenever I talk to her and ask how she is doing, she tells me what a horrible day she is having. I bet her continual financial woes would ...
Views: 3439(2 votes) - 5 Quick Ways to Create a Positive Attitude - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaOne of the biggest causes of business failures is the lack of a positive attitude. I have a friend who is always struggling as a self-employed sale person. Whenever I talk to her and ask how she is doing, she tells me what a horrible day she is having. I bet her continual financial woes would ...
Views: 3439(2 votes) - The Right-Brain Dilemma - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaMany solopreneurs who are right-brain oriented such as artists, healers, intuitives, struggle with being super-focused. They get so super-focused working on a project in their right-brain that they lose track of time, miss appointments, forget other projects, and end up not getting everything ...
Views: 1797 - Why you can’t raise your fees - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaOften I run across solopreneurs who are overworked and overwhelmed because they don’t feel comfortable raising their fees. As a consequence, they are working really hard with clients who are demanding, fussy, and non-appreciative, and they feel stuck in the lower fee range. I have found that ...
Views: 1113(1 vote) - Neutralizing negative energy - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaNeutralizing negative energy surrounding negative situations is a business success strategy that helps to reduce the day-to-day stress of running a business. Many times we get stuck in a rut or uncomfortable situation, because we are tangled in negative energy…or we get triggered by an event ...
Views: 2887(4 votes) - How to Create a Thriving-Business Mindset - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaMost of the entrepreneurs that I have met who are not having the kind of success that they desire have a problem with their mindset. I can sense it when I hear them talk about their business. Unfortunately, they aren’t aware of their mindset so they don’t know that it is the problem. Their ...
Views: 1349(1 vote) - Do You Have a Strong Enough WHY? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaOne of my teachers once told me that the key to education is repetition and Wallace Wattles must have known that when he wrote his book, “The Science of Getting Rich” because he repeats his method of thinking over and over again. Here is a version of his formula the “Certain Way”. 1. Make a ...
Views: 1345 - How to keep yourself recession-proof - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaI hear so many people refer to the recession as the cause of their business slump. “No one is buying anything!” they cry. The only thing you shouldn’t be buying is the notion that the economy is responsible for your decrease in business. There are many people who are earning more money than ...
Views: 1160 - Transform the Fear of Selling into the Art of Serving - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaOne of the biggest fears entrepreneurs have is the actual selling or marketing process and this prompts me to offer another small business marketing solution. Recently I was talking to a business owner about how to take the fear out of selling. And when we talk about selling, we are talking ...
Views: 1400 - Attracting Wealth by Improving Your Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Jeannette KoczelaThe journey of attracting wealth begins by improving your self-esteem. It’s of utmost importance that you feel deserving of the wealth you want to attract. The only way you can feel worthy of the riches you want, is to think highly enough of yourself to feel that you deserve them. What you ...
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