Monthly Archives: July 2012

Reflecting the Light

by Faith Monson www.FaithMonson.com If you’re climbing a difficult path and parts of the trail lie in shadows, you need to shed some light in order not to stumble.  You can do this with a flashlight, but if you don’t … Continue reading

Comments Off

Filed under Business Planning, Coaching, Dreams, Faith Monson

Mirror, Mirror on the Mountain

by Faith Monson www.FaithMonson.com I’m a success coach, which has a surprising similarity to being a Sherpa climbing guide on Mt. Everest.  Like the Sherpa, I help clients find a safe route on a risky journey toward a place where … Continue reading

Comments Off

Filed under Business Planning, Coaching, Faith Monson

How do you find new prospects?

How do you find new prospects for your services – through cold calling, leads, referrals or prospects who contact you? Each involves a numbers game. For example, 20 cold calls may bring you five appointments and ultimately one contract. Leads … Continue reading

Comments Off

Filed under Guest Blogger

Sherpas, Meaning and Mirrors

by Faith Monson www.FaithMonson.com I’ve heard it said that many dedicated mountain climbers climb because they are searching for meaning.  Although I am not a climber, I often feel like a Sherpa, one of the climbing guides, as I work … Continue reading

Comments Off

Filed under Business Planning, Coaching, Faith Monson

Lead a Life of Fulfillment Through Values

by Richard Schultz Living and leading our lives through our values is one of the foundational elements of fulfillment and true success. By living authentically from our core values, by making our decisions based upon them and by matching our … Continue reading

Comments Off

Filed under Dreams, Guest Blogger, Motivation

Social Media Becomes a Local Resource

By Gail Z. Martin Google AdWords offers specialized services to target customers within a 20-mile radius from your business. AdWords permits you to add or exclude areas, and can integrate your targeted AdWords campaign with text messaging. Facebook can serve … Continue reading

Comments Off

Filed under Business Planning, Gail Z. Martin, Strategy

Desperately Seeking Sherpas

by Faith Monson www.FaithMonson.com As a success coach, I often feel like a Sherpa, a mountain guide who helps climbers get to the summit of Mt. Everest.  In my work helping clients overcome the roadblocks in their lives, it often … Continue reading

Comments Off

Filed under Business Planning, Coaching, Dreams, Faith Monson

Welcome to the Presidential Suite

By Gail Z. Martin “Welcome! Right this way.  I’ve got the Presidential Suite waiting for you.”  With those words, the smiling restroom attendant ushered me into a bathroom stall that had plenty of space for me and my luggage.  She … Continue reading

Comments Off

Filed under Gail Z. Martin, Gratitude-Giving

Climbing Everest, One Step at a Time

by Faith Monson www.FaithMonson.com I’ve been talking about Sherpas, the mountain guides that help climbers ascend the heights of Mt. Everest.  In my role as a success coach, I often feel a bit like one of those Sherpas, helping my … Continue reading

Comments Off

Filed under Coaching, Dreams, Faith Monson