Category: Biz lessons
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When Your Brain Lies to You About Productivity
Brains love control. They crave certainty. So much so, that they’ll go about making up stories that feel like facts.
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Who are you when no one is watching?
I was sitting at my desk, doing my “usual” routine – the seemingly endless loop of “productive” things like email, writing, researching. Yet, I couldn’t shake this restless thought, pounding in my head: “Is THIS what it’s all come to in 50 years on planet earth?” This year has been a wild ride, to say…
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Conditions For Success: A simple way to measure alignment
Conditions For Success is a topic I’ve touched on in planning workshops over the years. It was inspired by a quote attributed to the Irish poet of the Victorian age, Oscar Wilde: When I saw it, I felt this desire to prove or disprove the notion. I mean, really? Can it be THAT easy? In nature, we…
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9 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Brand (And How to Embrace Your Next Chapter)
Reinvention isn’t just inevitable—it’s essential. If you’re a creative entrepreneur, you know the drill: what once felt like a perfect fit can suddenly feel like “itchy pants.” (Been there, done that, got the rash.) In the final episode of Creative Freedom Season 8, I’m sharing 9 clear signs you’ve outgrown your brand—and how to embrace…
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Mastering the Art of Storytelling: Captivate Your Audience and Grow Your Brand
In a world full of noise, your story is what sets you apart. As a solopreneur, you don’t need a massive marketing budget—you need a brand story that’s real, relatable, and rooted in your unique journey. In this episode of Creative Freedom, we’ll explore why stories are the heartbeat of your brand, how your personal…
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Personal Branding for Multi-Passionate Entrepreneurs
Ever roll your eyes at the phrase “personal branding”? You’re not alone. For multi-passionate creatives like us, it can feel like trying to fit a rainbow into a single crayon box. But here’s the thing: your unique blend of passions is exactly what sets you apart. Here’s the thing: your personal brand isn’t about creating…
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4 Ways Your Business Can Reach A Wider Market
Whether you are established and looking to grow your business, or you are just starting to think about the future of your company, your market matters. Regardless of your industry, your market needs to be big enough to support the health and wellbeing of your company. The larger your company, the larger your market needs…
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5 Tips To Make Your Business More Manageable
Photo credit: Unsplash Looking for better ways to manage your business and keep things under control? Easier said than done! You need to identify the best ways to make your business more manageable – and it’s different for every business. But here are five tips to prime the pump. High-Quality Branding Sometimes you have to…
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Marketing Techniques For Solid Business Growth
Image credit Whether you’re a new business or you’ve been around a while, achieving some level of established growth is an important ultimate goal for most companies. To get there, however, you need adequate research, proven strategies, and targeted actions to produce results. You must connect deeply with your audience and seek to understand and…
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5 Practical Tips To Improve Your Business Security
Image Credit: Nastuh Abootalebi from Unsplash. Business security is an area every company needs to look after. While every entrepreneur already knows this, many don’t put enough time and effort into it. They’ll often just do the basics, which mightn’t be enough. You’ll want to make sure your business is properly protected, after all. Once…