Helaine Iris

Get Yourself Unstuck: 8 Smart Reminders

Whether you consider yourself a occasional procrastinator, or a terminal one, getting stuck in the mud occasionally - paralyzing your ability to act sometimes happens. While it's certainly useful to explore the reasons behind persistent procrastination patterns and resolve them, this article is intended to offer you 8 smart reminders, to free you up, and get you moving again. Here they are: Recall your... (posted by Helaine 1 year 284 days ago.)

5 Strategies for Business Owners Who Want to Make A Lasting Change

"Be the change you wish to see." M ahatma Gandhi What seems to make the difference between those who thrive versus those who strive comes down to the willingness to identify what is and isn't working in life; and then making the appropriate changes. Yet, studies indicate that most - over three-quarters of us - fail to follow through on the changes we set out to make. The reality... (posted by Helaine 1 year 291 days ago.)

A Lesson for Entrepreneurs About the Right Kind of Optimism

"An optimist is a person who sees a green light everywhere, while a pessimist sees only the red stoplight... The truly wise person is color- blind." Albert Schweitzer I learned a very difficult life lesson this month. Me, the eternal optimist and consummate positive thinker was blinded by my own medicine. It's a powerful personal story and it dawned on me in the midst of recounting it to my... (posted by Helaine 1 year 304 days ago.)

The 5 Elements of a Sales Relationship Every Small Business Owner Must Embrace

I've seen it over and over - small business owners who get nervous and uncomfortable when it's time to assume the role of salesperson. Sales are the backbone of your company's health and most entrepreneurs are not trained sales professionals. In fact, most business owners are reluctant, resistant sales people, worried about being perceived as pushy, or worse yet, sleazy and as... (posted by Helaine 1 year 311 days ago.)

Every Entrepreneur Needs to Learn to Set Boundaries

"Good fences make good neighbors." Robert Frost I listened intently as my client described how lousy his past week had been. Up to that point in our work together his progress had been steady, and his energy level had gradually increased. This week, however, he felt miserable, physically and emotionally. I asked him if he could identify any factors that might have created the shift in his... (posted by Helaine 1 year 317 days ago.)

From Out of Balance to Find Your Balance in 5 Steps

The other day I was introducing myself to a group of busy professionals. I told them I especially loved to work with women who feel they are overworked and have no life; and lack balance between their work life and their personal life. As I was heading out the door to my next appointment a woman from the group stopped me and said she really wanted to work with me, and she could totally relate to... (posted by Helaine 1 year 318 days ago.)