06 Mar 2023

As we celebrate Women’s History Month this month and International Women’s Day on March 8, we’ve been inspired to think about some of the amazing women in business history. As we enjoy revisiting some of those big names and their stories, we wanted to share a few of them with you. We decided to rank these by year – there’s no way we could rank them by importance. Here they are:  ...

15 Feb 2023

As business and sales coaches, we are lucky to work with some absolutely amazing entrepreneurs. Whether they’re early in their careers and working with a coach to help them navigate rough waters or they’re experienced entrepreneurs who want a professional coach in their corner, entrepreneurs of all kinds make America tick. In honor of National Entrepreneurship Week, which falls on the...

21 Dec 2022

As we look ahead to 2023, one thing is certain: finding – and keeping – the right employees is going to continue to be tougher than ever. You can tweak your benefits, offer more money and give people the option to work remotely, but there’s something else you might need to consider: leadership styles. Company culture has become increasingly important and it starts at the top. No one want...

05 Oct 2022

Whether you own a small marketing firm or a multi-million dollar logistics company, the success of your business depends heavily on your ability to attract and retain great employees. Having a creative, innovative, committed team is absolutely vital, especially in a rapidly changing world with a workforce that’s overworked, underpaid and personally exhausted. But while some companies ...

12 Jan 2022

January is always a big time for hiring and onboarding new employees, even in a world where everyone is looking for help. But finding and hiring the right people is only a part of the battle. If you don’t set them up for success, foster them as members of your team and help them grow, you’ll be posting that job again in just a few months. At the Growth Coach, we have programs designed...

13 Oct 2020

In the age of digital everything, we all have a little bit of shiny ball syndrome. New emails are constantly pinging, texts come in at virtually all hours of the day and Zoom meetings are just so easy to schedule. But when you’re constantly changing your focus, it’s easy to lose sight of your goals and stay on track. So what can you do? It’s easy – pull out a classic pen and paper to-do ...

10 Aug 2020

Not every business owner or company leader is a planner by nature – it’s a fact of life that we are all wired differently. But whether you call yourself an INTJ, a South, an 8w7 or any of the other many, many personality types, everyone  can learn to step back, see the challenges and opportunities at hand, and create a plan to reach (and hopefully exceed) your goals. Gre...

22 Jul 2020

At The Growth Coach, our coaches do quite a few workshops around the world. And whether they are working with C-Suite business leaders or facilitating a teamwork session, they keys to a successful workshop are the same. Assuming your materials are in place and you know the content of your presentation, here are six ways you can wow at your next workshops: Understand Your Audience It&rsqu...

15 Jun 2020

Almost everyone has had a pizza. Most pizzas have the basics – crust, sauce, cheese and toppings – but it’s how you make those basics, the ingredients you put into them and the way you serve it to your customers that makes the difference. Some pizza is great and some pizza is terrible, but most pizza is just OK. It’s enjoyable and filling, but it’s usually n...