A consultant asks “I have a new client who agreed to my proposal a few months ago, but we also agreed to delay the start of the work until the first of the year. Now I’m getting a bit nervous and I am also second-guessing the scope, timing, and fees of what I proposed. What…
One of the most dreaded questions that new coaches and consultants potentially face when just starting out is “How many clients do you have?” What goes through your mind when you hear that? Fear. Doubt. Worry. Anxiety. Maybe they will think I’m not good if I have no clients. Maybe they will think that my…
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“Merlin, what does it mean to be king?” – King Arthur to Merlin in Excalibur One of my favorite movies is Excalibur. Released in 1981, the movie recounts the legend of King Arthur, Merlin, the Knights of the Round Table, and the quest for the Holy Grail. Early in the movie, young Arthur draws the…
Have you heard or perhaps said any of these statements recently? “I have a general idea of what I want, but I’m not exactly sure.” “I’m not sure if my boss/partner/organization/customer would go for that idea.” “I am really frustrated by the lack of clarity in my role/job/relationship/organization.” “I have a really cool idea/dream/possibility –…
