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The 6 Stages to Plan on When You Want to Change

By Andrea Novakowski · 8 years ago

Way back in 1977, while I was graduating from Simmons College (and wondering how the heck I was going to get a job using what I’d learned), James Prochaska and his colleagues at the University ...

What is Your Word-of-the-Year for 2015?

By Andrea Novakowski · 8 years ago

If you’re a longtime reader of my Tip of the Week (thank you!), then you know that every January I ask my clients to pick a word to guide them throughout the year: a word ...

The Introverted Business Owner’s Guide to Thriving (and Wowing Others) at Holiday Parties

By Andrea Novakowski · 9 years ago

As introverts know all too well, the holidays can be a challenging time of year. All the parties and gatherings that make this season so enjoyable for some people make it stressful for others, particularly ...

5 Ways Business Owners Can Overcome Their Fears

By Andrea Novakowski · 9 years ago

Fear is a powerful instinct, one that colors many of our decisions whether we’re aware of it or not. Think about it: how often are you influenced, or even paralyzed, by your fears of what ...

Experts Share 5 Networking Tips for Business Owners

By Andrea Novakowski · 9 years ago

As the calendar changes from summer to fall, it’s time to refocus your energy on your fourth-quarter objectives. One great way to do this is to build – or rebuild – your pipeline of prospects. ...

6 Ways To Beat the Distractions That Keep You From Getting Work Done

By Andrea Novakowski · 9 years ago

Not long ago, a client emailed me begging for advice on time management. "I’m too easily sidetracked by all my to-do lists, non-work activities, and sunny weather," she wrote. "Help!" I’ve been hearing this lament ...

5 Ways To Overcome Your Assumptions

By Andrea Novakowski · 10 years ago

Whenever you find yourself saying, "I can’t possibly…", that’s a good indication you’re making an assumption. Are you truly incapable of doing that thing? Or are you merely imagining all the complications that might interfere ...

3 Types of Assumptions That Could Be Holding You Back

By Andrea Novakowski · 10 years ago

"I can’t possibly do this. It’s too hard." "This isn’t worth my time. It’s too easy." Do you frequently find yourself making judgments like these? If so, you may be a victim of your assumptions. ...

6 Secrets to Business Success (Plus 1!)

By Andrea Novakowski · 10 years ago

Have you noticed that no one talks much about perfectionism anymore? My business coaching clients used to tell me their compulsion to do everything perfectly was getting in the way of their success. But these ...