You are a lot like a business.  You have goals, responsibilities and a vision for the future.  What you don’t have, is help.

You are running this thing all on your own.  And, you are doing a great job by the way.  But imagine where the business of YOU, could go with some help?

Right now you are wearing all the hats.

Whether you are looking for a job or promotion, parenting a child, running the school fundraiser or getting back into the dating world after a divorce; you need to be good at sales.

And if you are interested in learning more about yourself personally or expand your skill sets professionally so you can “expand into new markets,” you are heading up development.

How about the way you present your business?  If you can’t remember the last time you went to the gym, got a good haircut or bought yourself a massage, it’s time to bring in a marketing expert.

Have you taken a good look at those files, schedule and budget lately?  Time for some secretarial help?

And who do you answer to?  Who is holding the vision for you when you get bogged down in the details?  Time to get some heavy hitters on your Board of Directors.

It could be that the next step for you is to put together your team of experts and this will require asking for help.

I’ll give you a moment to digest that.  Yes, it will require asking for help.  But guess what, once you get over that hurdle, you are going to be awash in new ideas, support and enthusiasm!

And here’s the best news ever!  Your team is already in your life and they want to help.

Most of them will happily work for free – some of them might trade you for a good massage or a slice of your famous chocolate pie and you yes, you might need to throw down some cash for the rest.  But every cent you put back in the business of you, will come back to you in the long run.

This is about looking at the people in your life in a new way.  What special talents do you see?  What could you learn?

And what are your needs?  Is there something that you need that could be delegated or hired out?  Don’t allow yourself to dismiss the idea of paying someone for a service without honestly assessing the value that it might bring to your life.

So let’s get started!

Coach Me Quick Tips for Running Yourself Like A Business:

1.  Identify some areas in life in which you feel you need some help.

Maybe you want to start looking for a new job but you just don’t know where to begin or you can’t find the time or you feel it is hopeless?  Is there someone in your life who isn’t having this issue in his or her life?  Could you ask for some help with accountability?  Maybe you could invite her for a weekly coffee or chat on the phone to help you identify some goals and cheer you on when you take actions?

Perhaps you are really sick of feeling out of shape.  Is there someone in your life that seems to have exercise “handled?”  In other words, they work out regularly and are relatively fit.  Why not ask her for her tips?  Invite her for a walk and ask her how she makes working out a priority and what her work out is.  People love to be acknowledged for what they do well.  This is a win win!

If it’s organization that is the problem, ask a friend (who is not challenged in this area) to come over and just give you her thoughts about where you would begin and how to tackle your situation.  You may think you have thought of everything – but when people are naturally good at something, they do things differently than the rest of us.  Learn her secrets!

2.  Barter for help. 

If you have a talent or ability that you can trade with someone else, bartering is a great way to get some of these needs met without money changing hands!

3.  Hire strategically. 

If working with an organizer for 10 hours will completely change the way you feel in your house, think about what that is truly worth to you.  How would that clear your mind?  What could come from that clarity?  If hiring a coach for 3 months would help you shift your relationships, excel in the work place or take on a new challenge, what is that worth to you?

4.  Think big. 

Once you have identified some strategies and solutions for current hurdles, give yourself the gift of thinking about your future.  Where would you like to go and how can you get there?  Who can help you?

Remember that you are your business and you deserve to have the “top talent” on your team.

Bringing in the heavy hitters, in L.A,

Jamee

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