Whether you’re brainstorming ideas at your desk, on your way to a high-stakes meeting, or digesting some bad news, these 7 simple ways to be mindful for stressed freelancers and founders can help you quiet the monkey mind, restore calm and balance so you show-up fully in your business and life. (If you'd like to share the Infographic, scroll to the bottom of this post for the code to post this on your site.) 7 Simple ways to be mindful for stressed freelancers and founders Listen to … [Read more...]
How to negotiate effectively: Masterful tips for freelancers and entrepreneurs
As a freelancer or startup you'll often find yourself working with bigger or more established organisations, which can sometimes leave you feeling powerless, and if you don't know how to negotiate effectively, you end up giving too much away. To help you learn how to negotiate effectively, we caught up with mediation and negotiation expert, William Ury. He is co-author of the world's best-selling book on negotiating, Getting to Yes: Negotiating An Agreement Without Giving In. William has … [Read more...]
Day 22: How to cultivate an abundance mindset
If you haven't already noticed, there's a theme to my approach to selling. The most advanced selling techniques are useless without the right mindset. Without the correct mindset, all the techniques you use come across as salesy and desperate. Growing your sales is about growing your impact. Period. In this video, learn how to cultivate a powerful mindset to help you attract the best clients, partners, and A-Players, so you can grow your impact in the world. … [Read more...]
Day 14: How to be mindful when you’re busy
How to be mindful when you're busy? You've got things to do, clients to serve, meetings to attend. Good news is, you don't have to buy a return ticket to the Himalayas to be mindful. Mindfulness is a state of being, not doing. It's a state of mind, so you can be doing anything, as long as you're fully present. Listen in to today's video for a tip on calibrating your zen when you simply don't have time to "be mindful". How to be mindful when you're busy What's your mindfulness … [Read more...]
Day 10: How to pitch to high level prospects
How do you talk to people you find intimidating? Here's a quick tip from personal experience to help you sell effectively to senior or high level prospects. … [Read more...]
Day 3: 30 Day Challenge
Day 3 of my 30 Day Video Challenge, helping you lift your game in September. This one is about dealing with doubt and anxiety. For those times when your thoughts are flooded with dread, a simple technique to help you snap out of it. How do you deal with nerves? Tell me in the comments, I'd love to know. … [Read more...]
Importance of self-awareness while selling
The importance of self-awareness while selling and influencing can't be can't be overstated. Daniel Goleman, author of the game-changing bestseller Emotional Intelligence, describes self-awareness - the keystone of being emotionally intelligent - as “recognising a feeling as it happens.” For Eckhart Tolle, self-awareness is awareness of the ego while Ramana Maharshi, a revered Indian sage, would describe it as being the watcher of your thoughts. For all of them, it is the difference … [Read more...]
5 simple ways to be mindful while selling
You’re on your way to meet a major prospect and you’re nervous. In the reception area, your nerves erupt and you feel nauseous. If you mess up the proposal or the client says no, you could feel defeated. It’s critical to lift yourself up so you’re ready to show up fully at your next call or meeting. In this post I'll share 5 simple ways to be mindful while selling, so you show up fully and avoid being pushy. 5 simple ways to be mindful while selling What can you hear? On your way to a … [Read more...]
What is Mindfulness?
What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is a state of being. It helps us focus by helping us return to the present moment. One way of accessing a mindful state is through meditation. To be clear, meditating is not a religious practise, though some religions do talk about meditation. It’s a technique used to silence the incessant chatter of the mind. Why should you care? Being mindful improves your focus,creativity and productivity. Day-to-day things like people talking loudly on their mobile phone … [Read more...]
How to be humble as your startup grows
One time on a popular online forum for startups and entrepreneurs, one guy posts something along the lines of “I need a coder to make me XXX by XXXX date. In return the coder will get two hours of free consulting from me. Inbox me if you’re interested”. This was followed by a barrage of sarcasm. No offers of help. What did he do wrong? He assumed his two hours was worth more than the hours a coder would take to deliver, which could have taken a whole day. He assumed he was more important … [Read more...]
