High Performance Coaching For Start Up. A Balance between Strategic and Tactical.
We love engaging with Start Ups. Founders often find themselves feeling very alone, even though they have LPs and GPs. Struck by the pressure of achieving results while balancing stakeholders interests. Coaching brings in an experienced support and tactical role that is not IP invested, can speak honestly (with confidentiality) and offer surgically insight for goals with specific methodologies and technologies. Coaching is not a cuddling assignment. It is one built with specific goals and achievement in view. A good business coach will help founder San start up teams tackle a distinct challenge and always keep in mind the overall strategic.
So why do Founders and Start Ups need Business Coaching?
It is often thought that start-up founders get enough advices from investors and mentors, and they don't need more of it. But in reality, investor and mentors are not tasked with the role of coming along side and assisting with tactical planning, people strategy, and execution.
What enables...
Essential Communications Skills That Leaders Need
Essential Communications Skills That Leaders Need
Being in a leadership position can test your communication skills. You have to be able to connect with others, so you can work together to reach your common goals.
If you think you may need some help in this area, you have plenty of company. Almost 57% of employees report being given inadequate directions, and 69% of managers say they’re uncomfortable communicating with employees in general, according to HR Technologist.
With practice and effort, you can turn this situation around. Study this quick guide to essential communication skills that leaders need.
Speak Clearly:
1. Plan ahead. Before you speak, take time to reflect. Know your purpose, so you can develop strategies and systems that match your values. Be sure to choose appropriate times and channels for what you have to say.
2. Simplify your message. Your employees may feel inundated with too much information. Consider using quick graphics to replace a long spee...
A Manager’s Guide to Preventing Your Team from Burning Out
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A Manager’s Guide to Preventing Your Team from Burning Out
More than half of employees in the United States say they’re burned out, and two-thirds say the pandemic is making their symptoms worse. That’s according to a recent survey by the job search site Indeed.
Burnout is a big concern for any manager. It lowers performance and morale and interferes with job satisfaction. The World Health Organization has deemed it an occupational hazard, and many experts believe it costs the economy as much as $190 billion a year.
How can you keep your team energized and engaged? Learn how to recognize and respond to signs of burnout in yourself and in the employees you manage.
Preventing Burnout on Your Team
You've probably read headlines about the Great Resignation, as millions of employees voluntarily quit their jobs. Exit surveys reveal that burnout is the main reason. If you’re proactive, you can help your team to enjoy more balance.
Try these tips:
1. Be alert. While many...
Changing A Career At 50: How To
Changing A Career At 50: How To
Changing careers at 30, 40 or 50 presents different challenges and requires some different strategies. No matter the age it requires a plan and thinking like your own CEO. I changed careers from Engineering to HR/Labor Relations at 27, changed from HR corporate to Commercial Real Estate Entrepreneur at 35. Started a new business at 38, started another one at 40, then another at 41. All super successful. Then a total career change from real estate to Professional Coaching at 48. I know how to navigate change successfully.
Taking on your role as CEO for life can start at any point you choose. It doesn't matter if you're 18 25 35 45 or 50. The CEO for life process is one that can be employed at any time. The foundation is that you have a feeling inside that there needs to be more, do you want to unlock more potential in your professional and personal life, and that you know you need a plan.
In this guide, we are providing a written format of some definit...
Considering a Career Change at 40?
Reasons you may want to make a career change in your 40s
1. Hate What You Do.
Why are career transitions at 40 a popular topic for those who want to make a change? It is extremely common to feel this urge at 40. This can be due to many reasons, but the most common reason is a lack of job satisfaction. Throughout your time in your position, a variety of factors such as aging, changing of team members, feeling of being left behind or promotions can occur.
When you do not have any joy from your current job- it may be time to make a change. This can be difficult because it usually takes 10 years to build up an expertise before considering a career change and the readiness of many organizations to hire depends on the need at that time.
People who are unhappy with their current work should switch careers. A job seeker's personal experience, skills, and networks can help them find the right position at a company they enjoy. Job seekers will likely find happiness in a career they never wou...
Ask These BIG Questions Before Changing Careers
I've made several big career changes in my life. Began my professional life as an engineer and moved into human resources in labor relations. Then I left my corporate position of 13 years to go into entrepreneurship as a commercial real estate broker and developer. Then moved into three serial entrepreneur ship opportunities moving from auctions, to building a procurement and investment organization, and then a retail brokerage organization with 13 officers and 225 agents. Finally, as of today into building a coaching organization.
With each major shift there were a myriad of questions that needed to be asked and diligence that needed to be done in order to determine if this was the right move or not. Here are some questions that you can use in order to get to why you're feeling like a career change now.
1. Do I want a career change or just a new job?
There are a few things to consider before choosing any major life decision. Unhappiness from job may not always mean you're in the wr...
HOW TO Make A Career Change at 30
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How to Make a Career Change at 30
Are you fed up in your current job? Perhaps feeling undervalued or overworked? If that sounds like you, perhaps you need a career change.
This is a big step, but unless you want to become a professional sportsperson, there is no reason why you cannot make a career change at 30.
Do You Really Want to Change Careers?
When you first decide to change careers, you will likely have to start from the bottom rung of the ladder, with a drop in pay. Are you willing and financially able to deal with these changes?
Ask yourself these questions before you take the plunge:
What do you hate about your current job? What attracts you to another job?
Do you enjoy anything about your current job? What led you to your current career?
Once you answer these questions, you’ll get a better idea of what skills you have, plus what skills you need to pursue your dream job.
Tips to Help Change Careers:
1. Look at your professional and personal networks....
This Is How Successful People Manage Their Time
Time Management 
 Self-Assessment
Do you rush from one task to the next without feeling like you’ve accomplished much by the end of the day? Taking control of how you spend your time could make you more productive and reduce your stress.
You can start by evaluating where you are now and identifying simple changes that will keep you one step ahead. Check each statement that currently applies to you.
Planning and Organizing:
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❏  I clarify my priorities.
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❏  I set challenging and realistic goals.
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❏  I keep a to-do list of tasks and projects.
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❏  I evaluate my progress regularly.
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❏  I take refreshing breaks during work.
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❏  I track my time. I can accurately estimate how long it takes me to do most things.
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❏  I batch similar tasks together, so I can complete them more efficiently.
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❏  I design my workspace for maximum productivity. I keep files and objects I use frequently within reach. I minimize clutter.Â
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52 Ways to Dramatically Transform Your Life
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52 Ways to Dramatically Transform Your Life
Worksheet and Checklist
Even if you want to change everything about your life, you’ll have greater success if you change one thing at a time. You might be in a hurry, but it’s a more effective way than making multiple changes at once.
Making small changes can give big results! Give it a try and see for yourself.
Answer these questions to gain a better perspective of how to make small changes that will bring you the results you want in your life:
1. How would I describe my finances? What changes in my behavior do I need to make in order to achieve my financial goals?

2. How would I describe my health and fitness? What changes in my behavior do I need to make in order to achieve my goals in these areas?
3. What are my top five goals? What habits should I eliminate to have a better chance of attaining these goals?
4. What is my single, most important goal for the next 12 months? Why?
 

5. In what areas of...
CEO FOR LIFE Experience #25 Live Your Truth with David Brier (leadership styles)
Robert Barber 0:10
Well, hey, everybody. Thanks for coming back to the CEO for Life Experience podcast. And I have David Brier here with me today. And he was gracious enough to jump on. I've been stalking him for a while guys. So I just want to let you know. So let me just read real quick of why I had to get David on here. So Google's number one rebranding experts, Slayer of the mundane liberate, or the awesome advisor to CEOs. You know, I could just go on and on. But just I had a little precursor time to talk to him. And he is a force to be reckoned with David, thanks for coming on.
David Brier 0:43
Totally My pleasure, man. Totally. My pleasure.
Robert Barber 0:45
Sweet. So let's always start with just maybe like, a minute or two of context. So people listening to get to know you just a little bit.
David Brier 0:53
Sure. Well, I mean, I'm going to use what I actually do you know, rich Cardona. Yeah. Rich, you know, Rich. Yeah, yeah. These rich, rich, rich and I were on a clubhouse...
