Grow Your Lifework
Creative Networking for Introverts
On Saturday, July 3 I flew from Oakland to Minneapolis. During the journey I met Jonathan, a man who was travelling for work.
I’d intended to use my flight time to write about the difficulties introverts have in promoting their work, and I thought I could write about this on the plane. But Jonathan was a funny and engaing guy, so I decided to talk with him instead. Turned out to be a good choice. Read the rest of this entry »
Finding Value in Adversity
When clients seek my help in finding a lifework focus we always start by discussing their lives from a holistic perspective. We look at their past and present, then explore their future visions. We review their struggles, gifts, talents and skills. Then we find a way to put all of that together into a lifework path that inspires them and simultaneously fills the needs of a niche population. Read the rest of this entry »
Making Music with Your Lifework: Turning Fear into Fun
On Saturday I went to a birthday party and got to see several Grow Up ezine readers. It was great to see them in person (!) and share in conversations that made me pause for deep reflection.
As the night progressed, a particular theme surfaced and it’s the same theme that’s appeared in conversations I’ve had with women and men for several years, especially since I started offering my 12-month marketing program.
How Long Does it Take to Grow Great Clients?
Growing client is like growing cherries. It requires time, patience, passion, and perseverance.
But in a culture where everything is supposed to happen fast, it’s easy to give up growing something new before it really gets started.
The 8-year-old cherry tree in my backyard perfectly illustrates this point. When I moved into my house 4 years ago, the tree hadn’t yet flowered or grown cherries. Read the rest of this entry »
How to Set Boundaries and Make Time for Self Care
When service providers are asked to list their greatest needs, self-care is often at the top. Setting boundaries (and keeping them without feeling guilty) seems to be one of the most difficult aspects of our work. Last week I suggested making a list of three types of “activities” you can do that help you feel renewed. Click here to read the article.
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