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With the stock market acting like a bipolar hummingbird and the generally frazzled state of the economy, it's hardly a wonder that many of us are feeling more stressed than ever about money. If you or yours are looking for a way to improve your…
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0 CommentsIf Ken Carson's face looks familiar, you're probably right. You may have seen him holding a microphone at a Sounders game, your company's annual retreat, or even the Northwest Regional Emmys. You probably don't know his name, but that's OK with Ken - his…
When you hit a snag, scan recent memory banks and ask yourself: has this happened before? If you keep getting surprised by the same pothole, it's time to look for the reason. Of course everyone's first instinct is to look outward, to the economy,…
This week: tune in as I flub my own elevator speech - on the radio! I had a great discussion with client graduate and voice coach Anna Bernstein. Anna used to coach entertainers, and today she helps professionals fine-tune their communications skills. We talk…
Do you spend so much time "putting out fires" in your business that you have no time left for things like strategic thinking, long-term planning, or just checking in with various departments on how systems are working? If so, says Jessica Hickey of 1029 Consulting…
Living the Entrepreneur Life
05.31.11
What does it take to be an entrepreneur? What is the "Conquistador Theory of Small Business?" How are entrepreneurs like great athletes? What does it mean to live your life "on purpose"? Who made me cry in my first job? The answers to these…
Take one look at Todd Clarke's web site, and you know you're not in Kansas anymore, philosophically speaking. The language practically grabs your shirt, screaming, "Wake up! This isn't your standard snoreworthy altar to the gods Appropriate and Prudent. We are here to make change!"…
Find Your Bliss First, Then The Money The typical financial planner has only two questions: how much money do you have, and do you want to invest it long-term or grow it? Happily for her clients, Tresa Leftenant, of My Financial Design [Link http://www.myfinancialdesign.com] is…
Have you heard of coworking? It is a phenomenon rising to meet the challenge of growing numbers of entrepreneurs or remote workers who need a more professional environment to work with and meet clients in than their home office or local latte house. More health…
My experience as an entrepreneur is that life is a bit different for those of us who chose this unmarked path. While we enjoy the autonomy and flexibility of working for ourselves, it comes with a lack of predictability that makes staying in step with…
I just had to share my experience with a new client named Karin Schenkel, a therapist/life coach. Karin's process is definitely one the most unique (and enjoyable) methods I've encountered. You see, while Karin holds a M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology and is trained in…
I once saw a bumper sticker saying, "The one with most toys wins." It gave me a smile, but then I started thinking about how that applied to my clients. What gives entrepreneurs an edge? Choices. Clients tell me some of the things they…
Prove-it-itis: A Cautionary Tale
01.24.11
"Prove-it-itis" is an alarming trend I've seen crop up more and more with many of my clients - and potential clients - for the last couple of years. It occurs when consultants are asked in effect to "audition" for work - to deliver free…
One of the most challenging things for an entrepreneur is time management - in other words, finding the best way to allocate your most precious resource: your own time. We often think of the phrase "Time is money" as a metaphor applying simply to…
I'd like to take a moment to shower some kudos upon graduate Maia Beatty, for making a splash with her blog about communicating your business "presence" powerfully, simply and effectively. Maia, who heads the firm Discover Your Powerful Presence, was recently featured in COSE…
Despite all our best intentions, and sometimes even because of them, entrepreneurs make mistakes. Here are the top four worst offenders I've observed, and tips on how to work smarter. 1. Hiding I'm sure many of you are thinking: I'm not hiding. I've got business…
You Can't Create in a Vacuum
08.16.10
So you're finally out on your own - at first the elation of independence and self-actualization is overwhelming. The adrenaline pumping, you're all fired up to succeed "your way" at last. This can keep you going for a good while, but not forever. Without…
A new installment in my Case Study Series, where you get a look at what makes a successful entrepreneur. Clients share how we've worked together and what they've accomplished as a result. Tom Scearce is the founder of Scearce Market Development, a consulting firm assisting…
What Kind of Investment are You?
05.04.10
Lenora talks with podcaster Michael Surkan on "Entrepreneurs Northwest" about the need to invest in yourself to succeed, whether you are opening a multi-employee business, like a restaurant, or working independently as a consultant, designer, or artist. A burning passion, confidence, and family support…
Silver Bullets
04.13.10
Silver bullets...don't exist. They live in the same mystical land as the Free Lunch, the Too-Good-to-Be-Trues, their cousins the Amazing-if-Trues, and the Flying Pigs. This may disappoint many of you, but it's true. Once, after dispensing some of my reliably brilliant counsel to a…
Welcome
04.26.07
Welcome to my new website! It has been about three years since my site was originally launched and I wanted to make sure that I walked my marketing talk by keeping my image up to date. Toward that end, you'll see that my logo…
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