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Coming from working senior positions in the high-tech industry, I knew this would happen.
People are connecting ... just not to each other.
Before I opened my coaching practice fulltime I was an executive with several technology comp...
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Becoming a Person of Influence (Part 1)
This past week, I had the pleasure of speaking with a fellow considering a life/career change that would involve the need to have strong "selling" skills (among others). While he was inspired by his new opportunity, it was obvious he was turned ...
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Spending with a Purpose
A couple of weeks ago I shared that less than 35% of Americans utilize any form of personal budgeting or spending plan. While most acknowledge having a plan is important to succeeding financially, they just can't seem to muster the self-discipline to make...
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Press Releases: Easy as 1-2-3
As a small business owner, you're always looking for effective ways to promote your business. And when you can do it for little or no cost, even better! Press releases are a fantastic way to bring attention to your business in a big way very quickly. Wh...
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Comfortably Numb
When I was a child I caught a fleeting glimpse, Out of the corner of my eye. I turned to look but it was gone. I cannot put my finger on it now. The child is grown, the dream is gone. I have become comfortably numb. ~ Pink Floyd Pain or pleasure. Thos...
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Sole Proprietorship 101
Yes, even my brain hiccups sometimes.
Last week on the show, a caller was asking a question about whether a sole proprietor (SP) could have employees -- and I said no. Ooops! Honestly, I don't know what I was thinking since I know SPs certainly can...
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Is There A Way Out of Your Mess?
We’d almost have to be Chuck Noland on a remote island somewhere (Hint: FEDEX can deliver anywhere) not to be aware of the current economic weather. The list is lengthy: mortgage failures, simultaneous threats of both recession and inflation, the stock...
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Bringing Financial Help to Texas…One person at a time
San Antonio, Texas…home of the Alamo, the Spurs, River Walk and Chuck Bowen. Wait a minute, who’s Chuck Bowen? Chuck Bowen calls himself a Personal and Business Coach, but he’s so much more. Six years ago Chuck gave up his CEO position at a t...
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If You Don't Do Anything Else in '08 ...
For years now I’ve been working closely with thousands of individuals and families looking to transform not only their finances, but also their lives. The most common feelings expressed go something like this: “We’ve known for awhil...