25 Jan
Confidence Culture

The Confidence Culture

The Confidence Culture was designed for professionals who are ready to grow.  Imagine what happens when you convert fear to fuel and grow, confidently.  Together, we eliminate the pause and motivate you with a take-action momentum.  This is our formula for success.  In our community we celebrate and support one another.  There are many valuable connections made with the accountability we all need.  This is an open forum to share led by Allison Todd, Confidence Coach.  Share your expertise, gain valuable tools and discover the power of confidence.  We commit to: 

  • Share ideas, questions and support.
  • Learn, share and grow beyond our limits.
  • Eliminate barriers to our growth for the benefit of our life. 
  • Often discover greatness in self and others. 
  • Show up with all that we are
  • Believe in service. leadership and community. 

Finally, you are invited to join the Confidence Culture. This community is for high achieving professionals ready to take action in their life and business.  I think we’ll all agree that everyone needs a good circle.  Many will tell you the Confidence Culture is an experience like none other.  I look forward to learning as we share and grow. Cheers to Confidence. Perseverance. Resilience. 

23 Jan
Grow Your Business, Start Your Business

Starting a Business with Zero Experience

Don’t let the fear that comes from no experience stop you from starting your business.  The art of becoming an official entrepreneur is both exhilarating and demanding.  There are many emotions that emerge while building your business.  But, don’t be discouraged, there are many solutions!  In fact that are some challenges you may be able to avoid.  Below there are three challenges that occur as a result of little to zero business experience: 

Unstable Cash Flow
People often start their business with ideals of cash flow but no real plan that guarantees return on your investment.  It’s important that you have an accessible cash flow with the ability to cover expenses.   Equally important is that you are tracking your business cash.  Business doesn’t run without cash flow but you would be surprised how many entrepreneurs do not know how to manage their cash.  Remember managing your business budget allows you to have a financial overview of what your business needs.  Without the ability to do so, your business is limited with more promise of loss than growth.  Don’t put the open sign up and open the business doors if you don’t know what it will cost you. 

Time Management 

Have you ever started your day knowing what you want to get done and gotten distracted by emails, addressing challenges or dealing with the non-stop ringing of the phone? You are not alone.  Many entrepreneurs struggle to manage their time with too much to do and not enough time in the day.    However, to increase business success, you must be able to effectively manage your time.  It is vital to manage time wisely.  Start managing your time, by managing your day.  Spend time scheduling your day, BEFORE, you plug in to the digital world.  Then, hop on the computer and schedule your day.  Finally, follow your schedule and manage your time.  Once you have developed the habits of effective time management, you will find you can deal with almost anything.

Lack of Knowledge

The greatest challenge begins with a lack of knowledge.  Failure to understand your market, your audience and current trends can lead to numerous challenges.  One of the major facets of business success is knowledge, research and more knowledge.  In order to effectively manage and GROW your business you must KNOW your business.    Without acquiring good business knowledge, you won’t acquire good business profit.  You must be willing to do your business research before you can be of service to your customers.  Being unfamiliar with your market niche can create unwelcomed business chaos.  In order to equip yourself ongoing knowledge, you are equipped to manage business operations, business inventory and business teams, your business could face many difficult situations.
22 Jan
Inspiration

How to Be An Optimist Amid Life’s Challenges?

Without a doubt, to be an optimist amid life’s challenges is personal success. I mean, life can throw you some curve balls.  Thus, leaving us more the tedious thing that caused the challenge rather than what we were supposed to learn from the challenge.  It can be difficult to find your optimism when life is seemingly trying to bring you down.  

Let’s face it, bad things happens.  And sometimes bad things happen to good people.  There’s a reason why my dad always says, “hope for the best but prepare for the worse”.  There is, however, a way to work around these situations.  Here’s a couple happy hacks that may work: 

  • Trust that there’s a rainbow at the end of every storm.  Like the seasons, changes happen and trust that things, at some point, will work out just fine.  But most importantly, trust yourself. 
  • Learn to let go of the things that hold you back.  There is no way you to grow unless you remove the barriers to your growth. An optimistic mindset will enable you to strategize differently and prepare you to pivot when needed.  Same goal, different path.   
  • Get in touch with your spirituality. Meditate. Pray. Practice a peace regimen.  Determine how to relax your thoughts and put your mind at ease.  And, harness all the positive energy surrounding you.
  • Patience is a virtue and waiting should never be thought of as a punishment.  Everyone is waiting for something, consciously or subconsciously. It could be a partner or a child, a new job, or a break in business. Use this waiting time to prepare instead of worry.
  • Channel optimism even when you’re not.  When you say you’re okay, you tend to believe it —even when things don’t seem okay.  What you think often, becomes who you are. It’s all a matter of mindset.
  • Gratitude!  Count your blessings instead of your problems. Do not weigh yourself down with problems, instead seek solutions. Think of your achievements and the things that bring you joy. 
  • Be fully present.  Leave the past where its intended to be. Live fully in the moment. Be accountable for your actions, understand mistakes happen and try harder next time.  
  • Make the most of the moment even if it doesn’t work the way it should be. Maybe a sudden downpour ruined the luau you’ve planned for months. Go on and have an indoor luau or be prepared to be wet anyway. Optimism considers the good in every situation.
  • When you know you’re bound to fail, have faith. Even the most impossible of situations can still work to your advantage. A failed job may open a new startup business opportunity for you. The goal remains the same although the path may have changed. 
  •  Be you. The best gauge of optimism is how your shine radiates to others. Try to touch other people’s hearts with your sincerity and share your sense of hope.  .

Regardless of challenges, the idea is to get back up and try again. Things out of your control, can’t be controlled.  But with an optimistic mindset, you can be prepared to weather most storms.  

22 Jan
Confidence Culture, Productivity

Is Fear Getting In Your Way

If fear is getting in your way, perhaps you need a confidence booster. Eliminate some of your fear with confidence boosters and busters. From a suave talking sales agent to a high-spirited customer service representative, confidence is a vital for everyone. Unfortunately, fear is lurking in everyone’s life as well.  It shows up in so many ways. The good news is there is you can demolish the barriers to your growth. Fear, being one of them.  What growth barriers are in your way?

There is a simple process to boost your confidence. And it all begins with you believing in yourself. Then, you can begin to create a mindset that supports your beliefs.  Next, create habits that reanimate confidence in your life, daily. While everyone their own unique talents, they mean nothing without practice. The same goes for confidence. It is a learned skill that should have a regular routine in your life.   Hence, the importance of confidence.

Reverse the fear factors in your life and let confidence work to your advantage. In doing so, you will not only conquer limitations, you will develop the confidence to conquer.  These confidence busters are as tangible as it gets. Address matters immediately and when done correctly, you can keep confidence levels boosted and enjoy long term results.

21 Jan
Confidence Culture, Inspiration

Clients As Friends: Is It Possible?

Clients as friends is possible, isn’t it?  If this photo is any indication, I would say yes. Can you truly build real and lasting friendship with a client? I had some pretty amazing clients.  After discovery calls, coffee meetings and hours on hours together, it’s inevitable.  I can’t be the only one that misses my clients when business is complete.  When the chemistry is right, it’s right.  Perhaps, it is my good fortune to befriend some of my clients and even prospects.  Either way I am grateful.  Some of these friendships have last decades. 

Is it possible for you to have clients as friends?  I would love to hear more about your relationship journey. Either comment below or contact me.