Archive for the ‘Goal Setting’ Category

Have you ever stopped to think how do I actually beome an Entrepreneur… does it happen just by chance… I’ll let you answer that one.

Those of us that have those aspirations, follow a path… a system to give ourselves the best chance. There are steps to take on the “ladder” to success, so let me share them with you as something that I teach as an ActionCOACH… Read the rest of this entry »

Lesson 1.

Dream, Believe and you can Achieve..! Thousands turned up in Sydney last weekend to watch the return of a 16 yo girl sail into the harbour after a single handed, unassisted sail non-stop around the world. Millions tuned in to their TVs to marvel at Jessica Watsons bravery and ability in completing what many thought was an adventure doomed to failure. But as we all watched in awe and excitement for her I think many realised or started to see what she is made of, and how she actually pulled it off.

Lesson 2.

Plan and Prepare Properly..!  I smiled as I heard her responses to many of the interviews during the last week, and one in particular stood out as one of the many lessons business owners can learn from her… when quizzed about how she felt when confronted by massive waves and storms, she calmly replied that when you have completed all the right planning and preparation, you simply have to ride it out knowing that you have done all you can do and it doesn’t seem so bad.   Read the rest of this entry »

GOALS by Brian Tracy is effectively 21 great points to consider in achieving your goals. As one of the worlds renowned speakers and writers on this subject this book is an interesting summary of the main things that you need to make happen to set yourself up with a good chance of striking gold…Achieve Clarity on what you really want to achieve in life. 
The book also has a series of questions around this.

1. Unlock Your Potential
Brian starts by talking about our unlimited potential. He says to take the belief that no one is smarter or better than me…all I have done up to now is getting me ready for what’s to come. In others words have belief in yourself, think bigger, and overcome your fears.
2. Take Charge Of Your Life
It’s all about your attitude… Action clients will understand “Above & below the line”. Focus on positive emotions. Read the rest of this entry »

As we SPEED into another decade and 2010 - take the time to reflect on the past 12 months, then take a long hard look in the rearview mirror before you plan for the future!

Ask yourself…..

1.  How did your business perform in the past 12 months?
2. What goals/milestones did you achieve in the last year?
3. What difference has this made to you & your business?
4. What can you see that has occurred that you would like lose in the distance in 2010?

Looking back will enable you to see the areas of your business that you can improve and what will help you to be an even better business person during this year. Read the rest of this entry »

And how is it that Santa always delivers the goods on time…..??

Ever thought about how the man in red brings it all together to make it happen? Read the rest of this entry »

Where do you want your Business to be in 2010?

Thriving or just Surviving..?

As the end of 2009 fast approaches what will be on your list of New Year’s Resolutions??

The same as last year’s list??

• I want to spend more time with the family
• I want to work less hours
• I want to travel more
• I want to run a marathon

So are you going to make plans to achieve these goals or will you still be writing the same list next year? Read the rest of this entry »

Think about this…there are three images that I see when I look in a Mirror:

1. I see myself, however, the image is reversed horizontally – whilst I am left handed my reflected self is right handed. Try this, and you will see that the person facing you is actually not you at all but your opposite. Try to shake hands with your reflection – can’t be done…

2. I see myself, and the vertical image is a true representation – my head is at the top and my feet remain on the floor. (My comfort zone)

3. I see my environment – the situation in which I place myself, the background that helps define how my image will be perceived.

So the image we see includes both our opposite, and our true self.

So how does this concept manifest itself in our lives and in our business….? Read the rest of this entry »

The 9.5 Elements of How to Speak, Write, Present, Persuade, Influence, and Sell Your Point of View to Others

What I liked about this book is that Jeffrey takes the key principles of persuasion and influence and breaks them down into easy to implement ideas. Throughout the book he makes adding the persuasion and influence principles to your existing sales process not only simple, but effective.

One of the areas where I think this book really shines is when Jeffrey talks about speaking to influence. As one of the most prolific speakers working today, he brings a unique blend of personal insight, techniques that have stood the test of time and audiences. These tips alone are some of the most valuable in the book.

So if you are new to the area of persuasion this book will be a great starting point for you. If you are a seasoned pro who fully understands persuasion, you’ll find this book an exceptional review of core concepts. Take a little of this and apply it today and just watch how things just seem to happen when you apply it! Read the rest of this entry »

Let me share with you Action’s Key to a Great Life – it’s a simple formula that once executed, you will reap lifelong benefits…

D…. is for DREAM - The bigger you dream, for yourself and then for others, the more amazing your life will be. Everything starts with a dream. Get the big picture. 7 – 10 years to acquire wealth, to learn and apply the knowledge. Work out what you enjoy, what you want. Cut out photographs of your dreams. “Nothing is not at first a dream’…

G…. is for GOAL – write it down. A goal is a dream with a time frame. Take your dreams and turn them into a SMART Goal, give it a number, a timeframe and be specific … By the way, generally if you know how to achieve it, it’s NOT a goal it’s a simple TO DO … create GOALS that make you learn and grow …

P…. is for PLAN – Now you have a goal, WRITE the plan. If it’s in your head, it’s not a plan … Who is doing what, by when … ? many fall down by failing to plan. You must plan to make it happen. Important to go through the thought process.

E…. is for EDUCATION – When we build our knowledge we make better decisions… so what are you doing to increase your knowledge. How much time and energy do you put into reading, or listening to audio/videos designed to help you grow, or do you allocate time to go to educational workshops…?

A…. is for ACTION – MUST DO THE FIRST STEPS FIRST. Now it’s time to go to work … DO the hard parts first and then the easy will follow … IT IS THE EXECUTION OF THE PLAN.

RATE YOURSELF OUT OF 10 FOR EACH OF THE ABOVE AND MULTIPLY OUT TO SEE YOUR RESULT OUT OF 100,000 AND HOW MUCH YOU NEED TO AND CAN IMPROVE.

… remember a dream needs to be turned into goals, goals into plans, and plans into ACTION …

Selecting the right people is just the beginning of building a successful team for your business.

Teamwork is all about spirit, attitude & enthusiasm. Constructive teamwork creates a sense of company pride along with positive effects for the bottom line.

TEAM stands for Together Everyone Achieves More 

Remember the saying “there is no “I” in TEAM… how relevant this is in achieving results for your business.

There are 6 Keys to a Winning Team
1. Strong Leadership
Strong leadership requires creating a working environment that encourages the cooperation of your team members. By encouraging and inspiring them, they in turn will inspire and encourage the customers…
2. Common Goals
Teams need to understand what their common business goals are and those goals need to supersede all individual goals…
3. Rules of the Game
Employees also need to understand the rules that govern the way the owner conducts the business. Rules should be written down and available. If rules are not provided then the employees will go outside the boundaries…
4. Action Plan
You must have a strong ACTION plan. An ACTION plan will identifiy how your goals will be achieved…
5. Support risk – taking
Business is all about risk & reward and to enable your business to grow you must be willing to support prudent risk-taking by the team…
6. 100% inclusion and involvement
By providing 100% inclusion a business owner can then expect 100% involvement…

In a team-oriented environment, everyone will contribute to the overall success of your organisation, so ensure that YOUR team has a clear vision and goals for the future.