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Have you ever felt like your client testimonials just aren’t capturing the true value of what you do?

If so, you’re not alone. Many of us struggle with testimonials. One big reason is that asking for testimonials can feel super-awkward as if you’re bothering your clients or sounding desperate for a...

Are you feeling stuck in your business, struggling to attract the right clients, or just plain overwhelmed with how to define your niche?

Trust me, you’re not alone. I’ve been there, and so have all the clients I work with in my brand messaging programs…at first!

But here’s the good news: you can ...

Ever feel like fear and self-doubt have your consulting or coaching business dreams in a chokehold? Like every time you want to take a step towards your goals, a little voice in your head whispers, “What if I fail? What if nobody will hire me? What if I wind up poor and losing everything?”

Let me t...

If you have been wanting to start your own consulting business or coaching practice, but haven’t done it yet – what’s stopping you?

Is it a lack of clarity and confidence on how to make it happen?

Turning the best of your career into your very own consulting or coaching business can be one of the ...

Do you prioritize health and wellness to boost performance as a consultant or coach?

Picture this: You’re hustling hard, chasing those dreams, but somewhere along the way, you start feeling drained, overwhelmed, and downright exhausted. Sound familiar?

Well, my friend, you’re not alone.

In my lat...

How Business Resilience Turns Setbacks into Opportunities

Growing a consulting or coaching business can be stressful and full of setbacks.

Between learning how to build a brand and market yourself, while juggling clients and projects, it can feel overwhelming.

Putting yourself out there with cont...

Unclear about what you do and how to describe it?

Want to know a secret? All consulting and coaching business owners struggle with this from time to time. Crafting brand messages that clearly articulate the unique value of what you do as a consultant or coach can be VERY challenging, yet it’s cruci...

Imagine walking into a networking event and you don’t know a soul. How quickly would you want to duck out? That’s how social media can feel for many consultants and coaches. BUT what if I told you that this 24/7 networking event could not just be bearable but actually fun and exactly what you need t...

We’ve all been there. Standing at a career crossroads, staring into the unknown, wondering “What on earth do I do next?”

Whether you’re thinking about leaving your secure 9-5 to start your own consulting or coaching business or pivot your existing business from one you like to one you love, the con...

From Disney HR leadership to Career Coaching: How Rainer Janetzki created a business that uses ALL his unique strengths and interests

Do you have a variety of strengths and passions you want to express in your consulting or coaching business?

Does the idea of doing the same thing day after day cau...

Learn actionable strategies for boosting your confidence as a consultant and coach with the power of self-acceptance

I’ve been there: Big dreams for consulting and then coaching business thwarted by my fear and self-doubt.

And I also have been in a space where I’ve felt in the flow, completely con...

So, the leader you’re working with is a narcissist…

We’ve probably all had one: a boss or a client with a grandiose sense of self-importance, a need for nonstop admiration, a lack of empathy, and a sense of entitlement.

And we’ve all been stumped on how to handle it!

Can you relate? If so, pay cl...