Work Life Balance Podcast: Business | Productivity | Results

[[:encoded, "Have you ever been driving and realized just a bit too late that you missed your exit? Have you ever traveled somewhere just to find that you’ve seen the same street corner three times, and you realize you’ve been going in circles? Perhaps you took the wrong turn because you were distracted by your favorite song on the radio. Or maybe your GPS routed you the wrong way. These inconveniences can be enough to forget why you started in the first place! You might veer off course or give up altogether and go home. As a business owner, these same annoyances can crop up when working to achieve your goals.\n\nHow you approach your goals isn’t that different from traveling! Your motivation is the fuel that powers you and gives you the focus and follow-through. Let’s explore six mile-markers, or tips, to help you stay on course from start to finish.\n\nMile Marker #1: Goals vs. Values\nLet’s take a closer look at this traveling analogy: if a goal is like a destination, then your values are the reason t

[[:encoded, "Procrastination hits at the most inopportune times and halts progress, makes us miss deadlines and causes overwhelm. There are a myriad of reasons for procrastination and in order to help push past its potential downward spiral, you need to understand the reasons you procrastinate. Once you understand the reasons behind your procrastination, you can take steps to alleviate and eliminate it, so you can move forward. \n\nProcrastination can be a threat to your professional productivity and your livelihood. \n\nWhy do you procrastinate? \nThere are many who believe procrastination is a time management issue, but it’s not – it’s an emotional issue. When you delve into the emotional reasons you procrastinate you can move past it. \n\nHere are five reasons people procrastinate: \n1.\tYou’re not sure the project is worth the perceived effort you need to put in. If you’re not invested in the task you can tell yourself “it’s not worth it.” You may be right, but you need to determine how missing this

[[:encoded, "Today we are honored to have a very special guest with us who I believe has a message that is good for everyone to hear about having even better health and fitness. Our health is so most important to be able to do what we need to do every day and achieve our goals. \n\nNate Palmer is a fitness and nutrition expert, coach, speaker, and writer who believes that being in incredible shape gives a massive advantage in business, focus, and relationships. He's the #1 bestselling author of The Million Dollar Body Method and Passport Fitness. \n\nNate helps business owners and entrepreneurs improve their physique, finances, and family time using fitness and nutrition as force multipliers.\n\nHere are some questions I asked Nate that you will benefit from by listening to his interview:\n\n-Intermittent fasting seems to be more popular these days. Would you suggest we consider intermittent fasting, and if so, what are the benefits of doing fasting?\n-Is breakfast really the most important meal of

[[:encoded, "You don’t have to be an amazing orator to be an effective business communicator, but you do need to have communication skills that are finely honed. If you’re an entrepreneur or a business team leader, your livelihood or your paycheck could depend upon your communication skills. \n\nWhen you talk with a business owner who has effective communication skills you simply know it. That person is: \n1.\tSuccinct\n2.\tClear\n3.\tA Good Listener\n\nIf you aren’t certain whether your communication skills are as effective as they should be, or if you know they are lacking, I’m going to share seven ways you can easily improve your business communication skills. \n\n1.\tBe complete in your communications. There is no room for being vague when you’re speaking with a client, a potential client, or a team member. Don’t leave the conversation hanging to the point where the individual has to fill in the blanks because you haven’t given all the pertinent facts. Being succinct and direct is always ideal. \n\n2

[[:encoded, "I think you will find Patti to be helpful to you growing your business, so you can create your ideal business and ideal life. \n\nPatti Mara has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurial owned and operated businesses to reposition them for success and dramatically increase their growth, client retention, and profit. She is the author of UpSolutions – Turning Your Team into Heroes and Customers into Ravings Fans.\n\nHere are some questions I asked Patti that you will benefit from by listening to her interview:\n\n1.\tWhat are essential mindsets to position for growth even when in the midst of chaos, whether real or perceived? \n2.\tHow do you switch from transaction-based to relationship-based outcomes?\n3.\tHow to turn challenges and mistakes into lessons that fuel your growth? \n4.\tWhat are the key components to set you and your team up to win? \n5.\tLet’s talk a bit about communication. Our clients are always talking to us; however, are we really listening? \n6.\tWhat's the role of

[[:encoded, "The idea to establish your business came from the belief that you could do it, that you had it in you. But then somewhere along the journey, you lost the conviction in yourself. Perhaps you wondered things like:\n\n•\tI’m too old to be venturing into this. It’s not within my capacity. \n•\tThis will consume all of me. \n•\tI won’t be able to pull it off. The risks are too great!\n•\tThe last betrayal was too great. I can’t trust people again. \n•\tI’m too old to keep doing this.\n•\tWith continual change, I can’t keep up.\n•\tIf I ask for referrals and introductions from my clients, they will think I’m too pushy.\n\nDo you know what all these statements are? They’re your limiting beliefs. They do nothing but incapacitate you and make excuses for not achieving goals that you desire. The solution for a big change and a big break is only a step away. Do you know what that step is?\n\nIt is overcoming your limiting beliefs and tapping into the power of your mindset. If you don’t know how to do t

[[:encoded, "Today we have a special guest with us who I think you will find to be inspirational to you on your goal achievement journey to having your ideal business and ideal life. \n\nMerit Kahn is the CEO of SELLect Sales Development. She is certified as a speaking professional and emotional intelligence expert. She is the author of Myth Shift: Challenging The Truths That Sabotage Success, and she wrote, performed, and produced a one woman inspiring comedy show called Book of Merit.\n\nHere are some questions I asked Merit that you will benefit from by listening to her interview:\n\n1. You talk about Sales Mindset. What is that exactly? Why does it matter? And, how do I know if my sales mindset is helping or hurting me?\n2. How do I develop a stronger sales mindset?\n3. How do you help people who say they don’t want to be salesy, or they are afraid of other people thinking they are salesy?\n4. What specifically does a strong sales mindset look like in every day action? How does it show up?\n5. Wha

[[:encoded, "You’ve probably read it all. You’ve opened multiple pages and tabs on the internet in pursuit of that crucial knowledge on how to create even better business goals, so you can accelerate your results.\n\nAs a business owner, your goals represent more than numbers on a scale. They serve as important milestones that motivate you and immortalize your contributions to your business, and to those you serve.\n\nWhen setting your goals, you have to pay attention to what your business stands for, what services or products you provide, who your target market is, how you hope to speak to that market, what solutions you want to provide, what milestones you want to set, and at what point to tick those milestones as complete.\n\nOther than these points, you should be ready to ask for help when your business needs it, hire valuable help, gain important skills, make tough decisions, and put in the work that’ll help you achieve these goals.\n\nEven while doing this, you are not assured of the success of any

[[:encoded, "Today we have a guest with us who I think you will find inspiring and to give you some ideas and insight on your goal achievement journey to having your ideal business and ideal life. \n\nMichael Unbroken is an entrepreneur, podcast host, award-winning speaker, advocate for adult survivors of childhood trauma, and a best-selling author. He wrote Think Unbroken: Understanding and Overcoming Childhood Trauma and Think Unbroken: 8 Steps to Healing Your Inner Child.\n\nHere are some questions I asked Michael that you will benefit from by listening to his interview:\n\n1.\tHow did you land a six-figure sales job with a Fortune 10 company with no college degree and a high school diploma of a 1.21 GPA, at the age of 21?\n2.\tHow were you able to make that company almost $25 Million Dollars in revenue in 5 years by being on the phone?\n3.\tHow do you commit to doing something when you are scared or afraid of what “might” happen, like making prospecting calls for example?\n4.\tWhat has to happen f

[[:encoded, "As a business owner, you’ve certainly heard by now that setting goals, both personally and professionally, is an endeavor of the highest quality and leads to prosperity. It might even start to sound a little cliché, but why does goal setting really matter? After all, you probably have a general idea of where you want to go. Isn’t that enough? \n\nActually, it’s not. Come along with me as I show you why.\n\nLet’s start with your personal life. Maybe there was a point when you knew it was time to take action. Perhaps you wanted to shed some pounds, get more sleep, or eat better. Or maybe you wanted to save more money, give back through volunteer work, or carve out more time for your family and friends. All worthy goals…but where to begin?\n\nEven though it can be challenging to implement substantial changes, the advantages are nearly always in your best interest! But as you probably know, just wanting to achieve goals like these won’t get you very far. \n\nNo, you’ll need a plan.\n\nNow let’s

[[:encoded, "Today we have a special guest with us who I think you will find to be inspirational to you on your goal achievement journey to having your ideal business and ideal life. \n\nKhaïry Varre is an executive leader known as THE TIME BENDER at the Unstoppable Entrepreneur. She is a martial artist (which I think is super cool) and former MBA lecturer. She helps elite entrepreneurs become game changers in their field and achieve million dollar + breakthroughs in their business.\n\nHere are some questions I asked Khairy that you will benefit from by listening to her interview:\n1.\tHow do you suggest we bend time to achieve even more at work and at home? \n2.\tWhat do you think are key differences between entrepreneurs who make it seem easy and those who struggle?\n3.\tHow can business owners beat the overwhelm - there is always so much to do! (I can talk about priorities at each level of business)\n4.\tHow can someone get over imposter syndrome to achieve their goals?\n5.\tWhat are some of the im

[[:encoded, "As cliché as it sounds, there is nothing else that determines success more than effective goal setting. Effective goals provide the clarity and path to reach success and achievement, including new business plans, professional development to New Year’s resolutions, etc. \n\nHowever, goal setting is not an easy process, despite its crucial role. Goals are the first steps towards our future planning and impact the development of our skills concerning the multiple facets of life. They help us identify the targets where we can launch our proverbial arrows. \n\nHence, it is not an easy process to identify goals. If you wish to pave a smooth and sure way to success, here are a few things you need to know about effective goal setting and achievement. \n\nBefore we launch into a detailed explanation, I’d like you to answer this question. Do you currently possess a mindset that allows growth and achievement of goals through your life and sheer hard work? Your answer determines your mindset power. \n\n

[[:encoded, "Ken Attard is the founder of Mindset Malta and The Inside Lane™. Ken specializes as a Mindset Consultant specifically helping Frustrated Entrepreneurs to Adapt and Pivot using his proprietary Arc Method allowing them to have more time freedom. Helping you shift your Mindset to create the results that you desire is without a doubt one of his biggest passions in life. \n\nHere are just a few questions I asked Ken that you will benefit from by listening to his interview:\n\n1. Why is Mindset so instrumental in creating the results and experiences in your business and your life?\n\n2. What is one of the biggest mistakes that Entrepreneurs make?\n\n3. How can an entrepreneur begin to shift their Mindset towards creating the desired results and experiences (could explain the Triple \"U\" Syndrome™)\n\nCheck out Ken’s Free Masterclass by going to https://adaptandpivotnow.com/.\n\nCheck out my interview with Ken Attard by looking for the Accountability Coach Podcast, which can be found o

[[:encoded, "As a business owner, you often get pulled in many different directions, which can lead to thinly-spread focus and subpar quality of work. How many times have you started responding to an email, only to have a team member ping you to ask a question about an upcoming project, and then realize you had a meeting starting in two minutes?\n\nWhile there are many things that need your attention, not everything needs your attention right now. You can increase productivity by building a habit of time blocking each day.\n\nTime blocking is the practice of scheduling out each moment of your day on your calendar. It may look overwhelming to have a completely full calendar, but it’s a great way to understand when to focus on certain activities and create much-needed structure in your schedule.\n\nHow to start blocking out time on your calendar\nFilling up your calendar doesn’t mean it needs to be followed exactly, every single day. Allow for flexibility, especially as circumstances change and crises inev

[[:encoded, "Business professionals like you know that goal setting is vital. But sometimes, the process may feel overwhelming, or perhaps it just hasn’t worked well for you in the past. Have no fear. You will find the eight helpful tips I’m sharing with you to help you meet your goals. These go beyond the basics of goal setting, like brainstorming, writing your goals down, and creating an action plan. So, let’s go!\n\n1.\tPrioritize listening. For any business professional to meet their goals, they must possess a crucial soft skill: open-mindedness. This term means you can take in information that might challenge your beliefs. You’re able to ask questions and allow others to express their opinions, even if you disagree. Closed-minded people only care about their own viewpoints, and typically, they don’t give any consideration to other ideas. Without open-mindedness as a leader, you likely will not reach your goals, so listen, remain open-minded, and model trust and cooperation.\n\n2.\tUse strategic thin

[[:encoded, "“What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.” I think this is a great quote by Vern McLellan.\n\nWe all have 365 days in a year. The only difference between the successful people and the mediocre is what we do with each day. We spend every second of every day doing something. Are those activities moving you forward or keeping you where you currently are?\n\nI just wanted to take a quick moment to say how much I appreciate your business and continued support.\n\nIt is a pleasure for me to be able to serve entrepreneurs and business professionals like you.\n\nI believe that you and I have the ability to have a positive impact on this world. That's why I'm so excited to serve our community.\n\n2021 has been written and I hope our relationship will grow into something even more amazing in 2022.\n\nWhen hard-working, values- and goals-driven people like you and I put our heads together, there's no limit to what we can accomplish.\n\n

[[:encoded, "Life is in continual motion. There seems to be a blur between life and work and that is especially true for an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs, it seems, have a harder time separating work and life and home; they feel they need to be always available and always in “client search mode” as well as running the business. \n\nAre there secrets to attaining a work life balance? They aren’t exactly secrets, but sometimes in the hustle and bustle of life, we forget to breath and we allow our work and lifelines to coincide. Now is the time to take a step back and untangle those lines and get back to a better balance. \n\nIt is important to find a balance that makes both life and work fulfilling and enjoyable. If you don’t, you risk burnout in both areas of your life. Keep in mind that you won’t likely notice a large sign that lets you know your life and work are out of balance. The imbalance usually happens slowly and subtly, until you get to the point where you’re not functioning well in either aspect o

[[:encoded, "I wanted to take a minute to say Happy Holiday, and thank you for listening to The Accountability Coach Podcast, sharing my podcast with others you think would get value, and for leaving me such great ratings and reviews. \n\nI’m wishing you and your family the very happiest of holidays. Continue to let me know how I can be of service to you on your goal achievement journey, so you can enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life. I’m always happy to hear from you. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nGo to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. \n\nFor more help with growing your business and accelerating your

[[:encoded, "Dr. Frank Buck is currently ranked #1 in the world by Global Gurus Top 30 in the \"time management category.\" His book Get Organized!: Time Management for School Leaders has shown countless people an easier way to navigate life. Dr. Buck’s mission is to help busy professionals achieve total control over their time and the peace of mind that nothing is falling through the cracks. I know you will get value from what Frank shares today because we call can be even more productive and accelerate the achievement of our goals, if we choose to.\n\nHere are some questions I asked Frank that you will benefit from when you listen to his interview:\n\n1.\tFor the person who uses a paper planner and is thinking about going digitally, where would you have them start?\n\n2.\tWe know how important it is to take notes during meetings (both group and 1-on-1) and phone calls, as well as virtually. How can I use digital organization to make those notes more valuable? Frank uses Evernote. You can also

[[:encoded, "You have what they need! So, how do you get them to realize that you are the solution to what they are looking for, so they can be even more successful? Here are 5 steps for inspiring clients to want to work with you. It’s a win-win for everyone.\n\nStep 1: Get Them Talking\nFirst and foremost, make the conversation about them. Take the focus off “getting the sale” and instead use this time together to evaluate if you are the best person to assist them. Remember, you don’t want to work with anyone; you want to work ideal clients.\n\nAlthough you will be using this initial time together to evaluate if you want to work with them, keep the conversation focused on the prospective client.\n\nWhat is their current biggest struggle or challenge?\nWhat is their most immediate or long-term goal?\nWhat kind of support or guidance are they looking for?\n\nIf, at the end of the conversation, you conclude they are a potential ideal client, continue to Step #2.\n\nIf, at any point in the conversation, it’