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As a brand strategist and coach, I know firsthand that building a brand that truly resonates with your ideal clients is no easy feat. Recently, I had the privilege of working with Brenda Reiss—a remarkable forgiveness coach with a boutique practice—and guiding her through the messy, rewarding proces...

Ever wonder what it really takes to go from a high-pressure, Big Four consulting role to building a business aligned with your deepest purpose? With over 25 years in international consulting, including roles as an equity partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Ernst & Young, Michelle Natalya Moore exp...

Have you ever fantasized about stepping away from your business—really stepping away—but quickly dismissed the thought as impossible?

If so, you're not alone. Before I took a sabbatical, I had all the same questions:
Who even takes a sabbatical? What do you do with the time? How do you fund it? Wil...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

After doing 100 podcast episodes, here’s what I learned

I’ve been creating content for my business for over 13 years – Yikes! But I have only had a podcast for a little over 2 and go figure, it’s turned into one of the favorite things I do with my business.

After all, I get to dust off my intervie...

Say Bye-Bye to Entrepreneurial Fear & Self-Doubt and Hello to an Adventure Mindset

Have you ever found yourself paralyzed by fear or doubt as you stand at the brink of launching your own consulting or coaching business or taking your success to the next level?

You’re not alone. I recently read tha...

Unsure about how to build long-term client relationships and referral sources to new clients? Here’s what you need to know.

Picture this: All your hard work getting clients has paid off. Not only did you land the work but now this client is working with you time and time again. And even better, the...

If you want to speed up and sustain your success with your consulting or coaching business – you need to first slow down

Want to know the fastest way to make serious money and impact as a consultant or coach? Spoiler alert – it’s NOT “just getting out there and getting clients.”

I get the desire f...