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Dealing with Price Issues for Your Small Business

chala July 3, 2012 Brand, branding, Business, Business plan, Chala, Coaching, Communication, Consulting, Entrepreneur, Facebook, how to set your pricing, Insurance, LinkedIn, Management, Marketing, pricing, Question, Sales, Small business, small business growth, small business marketing, Tony Robbins, Toronto, Twitter, United States

Pricing is the hairiest of beasts for my clients and of course for me since we’re solopreneurs. Because I only come to the sales conversation with a prospect after first establishing the ‘know-like-trust’ through public speaking or having just gone through a complimentary session, I almost never get questioned on my price. A person is either… continue reading »

Speednetwork much?

chala January 25, 2012 Chala, Communication, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Global Entrepreneurship Week, Question, United States, Video blogging, You're fired!

Here is my virgin run on a video blog (screencapture not flattering!) about my virgin run on my speednetworking. A week of firsts! Whew.. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to speednetwork, here’s my short take on it. Can you spell sweaty? With Kindness as always, Chala Related articles Networking. Want Results? Do the Work! (sixdegreesmarketing.wordpress.com)… continue reading »

Coaching without trust

chala November 30, 2011 Alternative, Canada, Coaching, Communication, Health, Question, Stephen Covey

Ever try to coach someone who didn’t trust you? How far did that get? How about when someone you didn’t trust tried to coach you? Felt awful right? As Stephen Covey says “Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the founding principle that holds all relationships.” When… continue reading »

Is there such a thing as a “bad question”?

chala November 1, 2011 Ask an Expert, Chala, Closed-ended question, Coaching, Jennifer Garner, Question, Solution, Speed dating

In my world, YES. Within the context of being a “coach manager” (someone who not only allows others to come up with the solutions but actually facilitates others in creating the solution) you can actually do more harm than good if you ask a bad question. What’s a bad question? In one lunch and learn… continue reading »

Communicate or Dictate?

chala October 14, 2011 Chris Christie, Elizabeth II, Giuliani, Leadership, Management styles, Mayor of New York City, New York City, Person of the Year, Question, Republican, Rudy Giuliani

When terrorist planes hit the twin towers on September 11, one man gained international attention and acclaim for his leadership. Struggling at a 36% in approval ratings for his rigid, dictatorial style of management, Rudy Giuliani was losing popularity fast prior to 9/11. Reacting in his typical control and command style of leadership during what… continue reading »

Change the way you talk, change your results

chala Alternative, Chala, Coaching, Communication, Health, Management, Physical exercise, Question

My client Gerry thinks he’s unappreciated at work. The truth of the matter is that his boss just isn’t very good at communicating his praises to him. Angela is calling a divorce lawyer this week–her husband won’t talk about their problems. John and Dave work in the same team and unbeknownst to each other, they’ve… continue reading »

The 5 best interview tips I’ve ever used to get a job

chala Chala, Conversation, Exact science, Human resources, Interview, Job hunting, Pain, Question

With so many lay offs and restructuring plans in the marketplace, you will need every tip and trick in the book to stand out amongst a sea of competitors. Here are the very best interview tips that I’ve found to be the most powerful when looking for that perfect job. “I know your pain.” If… continue reading »

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