The 15 Biggest Challenges Of Solopreneurship And How To Overcome Them
Working for and by yourself seems like a dream come true. But solopreneurship does have its share of challenges that business owners who work with teams and partners don’t typically face. Here are some of the biggest challenges solopreneurs face and how to overcome them, according to the leading members of Forbes Coaches Council. My answer is #11 – I hope […]
15 Ways To Offer Truly Constructive Feedback
Whether it’s positive or negative, formal or informal, any type of feedback from a supervisor or colleague can clue an employee in on where they stand performance-wise. And the right feedback can help them improve significantly. So how can you provide good and constructive feedback without making the recipient feel personally attacked? Fifteen members of Forbes […]
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Establishing An Emotional Connection With Customers? Here’s How To Adjust Your Strategy
As a Forbes Coaches Council member, I was asked to give a short answer to this question which was compiled with other council members and published. My answer is #1 – I hope you get value from it! ______________________________________________ Today, marketers have to take a different approach to reaching and keeping their customers. With all […]
10 Ways To Improve Your Presentation Skills
As a Forbes Coaches Council member, I was asked to give a short answer to this question which was compiled with other council members and published. My answer is #3 – I hope you get value from it! Knowing how to deliver an idea is beneficial, no matter what line of business you’re in. But […]
What To Consider Before Quitting Your Job To Become A Freelancer
I’m featured in this article on Forbes website… What To Consider Before Quitting Your Job To Become A Freelancer – Forbes While a freelance career may conjure up images of working on your laptop from faraway sandy beaches, the reality may be quite different. Before deciding to quit your job, consider how much experience […]
3 Critical Skills for Entrepreneurial Success by @artistsedge
by Debra Russell | Featured Contributor In my 13+ years of business coaching, I’ve worked with entrepreneurs and small business owners from many industries, though my specialty is in the Arts & Entertainment industry. As a result, I’ve come to 2 conclusions: Not all people are cut out to be entrepreneurs / business owners […]
The Success of Your Business? It’s a Theory… by @artistsedge
by Debra Russell | Featured Contributor In last month’s article, Is it Failure or Feedback? I introduced you to a new paradigm – “there is no failure, only feedback.” That framework is the foundation for this month’s success skill: How to Use the Scientific Method to Create Success Do you remember the Scientific Method […]
Is it Failure or Feedback? by @artistsedge
by Debra Russell | Featured Contributor So often, we make decisions based on the fear of failure. We avoid taking risks in our business, because we might fail. We don’t ask for what we want, because we interpret “No” to mean failure. We don’t ask for the sale, ask the scary questions, or ask for […]
How to Say: “NO” – Boundaries Part 2 by @ArtistsEdge
by Debra Russell | Featured Contributor I promise, with practice, being able to choose – yes or no – according to your values and priorities will give you tremendous empowerment and the freedom to create the life you want. And as I promised in Boundaries and the Power of “NO” (or Go Ahead, Be […]