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The Teeter-Totter of Guilt and Resentment in Business
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When “Happy New Year” Makes You Wanna Panic
New Year, Same You? That’s perfectly fine. Let’s embrace change on our terms in 2025 — slow, steady, and maybe a little grumpy.
Integrity as Your Business Compass, More Important Than Ever
Integrity is the difference between a business that will crash and a business that will thrive. Discover how to build a business grounded in integrity and get practical tips for authentic growth.
We Need Liberation in Order to Change Ourselves, Our Business, and Our Industry
Understand the importance of liberation in personal and business growth. Learn to break free from limiting beliefs and oppressive systems.
Getting Clients to Understand why Paying for Professional Coaching is Worth Every Penny
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All I Really Need to Know About Life I Learned From Doing Paint-by-Number
Learn 20 valuable lessons about business and life. Get inspired with my paint-by-number tips!
Five Reasons I Gave Up “Charging What I’m Worth”
The concept of “charging what you’re worth” is misleading and harmful, as it connects personal value to financial position and can lead to negative self-perceptions. Instead, focus on valuing services based on what is needed to run a business effectively.
Stepping Into the Power of Possibility
A special guest post by SECO member, Marisa Gray Atha. If you are an independent voice teacher who has ranged within full to part time, are fairly seasoned, perhaps but not necessarily a parent, tend towards introversion or get stuck in fear, wish to lead a creative and fulfilling live and need help understanding how to frame this and seek out the right opportunities, this is for you.
Brick Walls Aren’t Machetes: Enforcing Strong Boundaries
When we are clear about what is non-negotiable behavior in our lives, we can gently build a brick wall that can withstand all kinds of weather. We don’t need to feel fear or become dysregulated because we feel empowered (maybe even safe?) inside our walls.
Velvet Ropes Boundaries for Tired People
People who set up “velvet rope boundaries” are able to save their mental energy. If you’re tired, and need to set boundaries, use systems and tools to save the day! Read more to discover some examples of velvet rope boundaries.