| p>Recently I was a guest on a teleseminar for a | | | | for them. It's difficult to step out onto the edge, |
| Jill Badonsky training program for creativity | | | | create, build, enroll and engage if you are feeling |
| coaches. It was a terrific call about attraction | | | | down and negative. That's why it's critical (if you |
| energy meets smart business actions. These | | | | really need a "critical - do something now" type of |
| coaches want a new way of doing business - one | | | | message - THIS is it!) to protect and manage |
| that honors their creative expression and right | | | | your energy! |
| brain approach AND they are ready for more | | | | 3. Be smart about your business. |
| financial success in their businesses! We were a fit | | | | When things are tough economically for so many |
| made in heaven - or soul sisters as one coach put | | | | people, you do want to be smart about your |
| it! | | | | business practices. Now is a good time to make |
| One of the questions that came up is an issue I'm | | | | sure that you have signed contracts, your |
| working with almost all of my clients on too. What | | | | cancellation policies are clear, and that your |
| do I do in these "tough economic times"? | | | | guarantee on your services and products are |
| Many of us have been affected by the current | | | | specific. Remember to act not from place of fear |
| economic cycle either directly or indirectly. Almost | | | | - not from a place of, "oh, my gosh, I better get |
| all of us have been affected by the media and | | | | my policies cleaned up because everyone is going |
| the crisis headlines repeatedly escalating the "fear | | | | to back out since there is no money!" panic.....but |
| factor" and anxiety on us constantly. | | | | from an empowering place of graciousness and |
| I truly believe that what you focus on today you | | | | being of service. |
| create tomorrow. We are powerful energetic | | | | It feels really good to know that you are clear in |
| beings. Where we place our attention - on our | | | | your business practices. Actually, a really good |
| thoughts, feelings, words and actions have an | | | | guarantee is a terrific way to engage someone in |
| impact on what shows up in our lives. | | | | your product or program because they know |
| In addition to knowing our powerfulness in our | | | | they are protected should it not meet their |
| spiritual energetic side, I also believe in our | | | | expectations. Most people won't take you up on |
| practical action-oriented side. Blending the two | | | | the guarantee but it does help them move ahead |
| together will have you grounded in practicality and | | | | with an investment with a certain level of |
| keep your energy focused on what you really | | | | confidence. I just registered for a workshop that |
| want instead of what you are afraid of getting. | | | | costs several thousands of dollars and felt great |
| Here are five strategies to help you manage your | | | | because the presenter said my satisfaction is |
| energy and hold your focus on what your really | | | | guaranteed through the end of the workshop! |
| want to attract and act upon in your business. | | | | 4. Get creative with your products and services. |
| 1. Back away from the TV! | | | | Have you been thinking about creating an |
| Everywhere we look there is a television - the | | | | alternative source of income from an information |
| airport, restaurants, home and even the elevator. | | | | product? Many seasoned business owners are |
| It's up to you to take control. Stop being a victim | | | | ready to put their experience and expertise into a |
| to random TV listening and watching crisis | | | | product or a packaged service to better leverage |
| headlines over and over, all the while letting the | | | | their time and make more money. Now is a great |
| intensity of the messages seep into your body. | | | | time to consider adding a product to your |
| Unrestricted and unaware you will find that your | | | | offerings. Some of your clients might want to buy |
| body is tensing up, your breathing becomes | | | | a CD and a workshop package instead of |
| shallow and your energy is constricted. You can't | | | | investing in individual services with you at this |
| create a successful business from this place - at | | | | time, or maybe they want a teleclass series |
| least it's not easy too. | | | | instead of an in person workshop. This is also a |
| You are in charge. Make a choice! Turn away, | | | | great time to add a variety of installment plan |
| leave, ask to change the channel and by all means | | | | options for your online products. Try a 4 pay or 5 |
| be selective about your own TV! | | | | pay option for your more expensive products or |
| Create life-enhancing and nurturing habits. Look at | | | | programs. It's more of a low risk investment for |
| your favorite news site for 3 minutes during the | | | | your fans and keeps the cash flowing and your |
| day. That's it! Set a timer if you have to so you | | | | work getting out into the world. |
| don't get drawn in. Catch up on what's happening | | | | 5. Look for 5 signs of prosperity and abundance in |
| so you feel informed and then click off. This way | | | | your life and business - EVERY DAY! |
| you will know what's happening (like a storm is | | | | They are there. I guarantee it! Look around you |
| coming) but you don't have to dwell in all the | | | | for the articles, stories and conversations about |
| negativity. | | | | who is doing surprising well. For example - this |
| 2. Don't buy into the panic. | | | | year I am expecting to at a minimum triple my |
| Notice the words and stories you share with | | | | income! There's one success story for your list! |
| others. Are you perpetuating the panic by sharing | | | | Last week I read an article in USA Today about |
| stories of long gas lines, re-living negative news | | | | more people than ever following their passions in |
| stories, and watching for which business is closing, | | | | their careers. That's a 2nd great sign! You'll also |
| etc.? If this is where your mind is focused you will | | | | notice money showing up in surprising ways and |
| attract more stories to support your belief that | | | | an abundance of good, beauty and joy in the |
| the sky is falling. And let me tell you, it's really | | | | world - if only you look for it and acknowledge it! |
| hard to "push" yourself to complete a project or | | | | Your commitment to this attitude and these |
| attract new clients when you feel helpless and | | | | business-enhancing actions will change your |
| hopeless. Protect your energy and the | | | | business! You KNOW that when you are feeling |
| environment around you - even if that means | | | | positive and in the flow and in touch with your |
| walking away from negative spiraling | | | | creativity and confidence anything is possible. You |
| conversations. | | | | are creating the environment for business |
| Most of my clients want to grow their business | | | | miracles! |
| and break through to the "next level" of success | | | | |