I was recently asked by one of my mentoring clients what are my success rituals. As I reflected on the question I’ve come to realize that repetitive behaviors performed over time often become a habit. That habit, if positively channeled, can then evolve into a ritual that would impact the quality of our life and success. It became apparent to me that when I am in control of my mornings, I am then able to set the productive and enjoyable...

Archimedes once said: “Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world.” With the right support and some smart leverage, we’re all capable of moving the world—both in our personal lives and our businesses. But I’ve come to realize that we also have an obligation to become that “lever” for our clients, propelling them to new heights of personal and professional growth. Supporting clients isn’t just about delivering your...

Earlier today, I was reflecting on a powerful concept that has greatly influenced my life and business over the years: Transformation. Every day, I strive to bring transformation to my clients, enabling them to improve their businesses, change their lives, and ultimately reach their dreams. I also constantly think about my own transformations: How I can transform the world around me for the better, and how I can transform myself and my business to keep on the cutting-edge of thought...

What’s your reaction to binary questions? The sort of questions that demand a yes or no answer. I confess that I’ve used them and recommended their use in the past but have recently changed my mind. Binary questions often feel like a trap, they suggest a too good to be true potential outcome and represent the kind of questions that patronize our intelligence. Here are a few examples: Is there a genius inside of you? Are you suffering from the...

Whenever I travel, I’m always looking for something adventurous to do: climb mountains, find the best view of the sunset, explore local gardens. Even when I’m at home, I seek out adventure in my everyday life. This “adventure mindset” has led me down unbeaten paths to extraordinary experiences—both in my personal life, and in my business. What kind of adventures are you creating in your own world? Without adventure, life can quickly become boring, and we start to become complacent....

I was just glancing at my calendar when I realized how each item listed provides me the opportunity to further my knowledge and learning, ability to impact others, while creating remarkable experiences and transformations for me and those I care about. Here is my recap by quickly reviewing one week on my calendar: Our clients need our help, advice, motivation and support more than we often realize. When was the last time you’ve pushed them to take action? Our clients...

I often challenge myself, my clients and my family to improve and become a better version of who we all are. Here are my latest learnings, reflections and recognitions: Commit yourself to become the best of who you are in every aspect of life and business such as health, family, purpose, friendships spirituality, finance, education, adventure. The key to having a creative, productive and successful mindset is to consistently generate and increase your energy while being consistent. View and meet...

Any project, no matter how large or small, can and should be broken down into five key steps to take it from inception to fruition. Try and achieve it in less than five steps and it is often way too simplistic. On the other hand, if there are more than five steps, it becomes too complicated. The key to achieving this productive and dramatic success is to identify the five steps. Here are my 5 moves to help you create...

One of the most popular questions we are asked is how to improve the traffic to the site. Below is a list I compiled to help you do exactly that: Identify and research your target audience, their preferences, challenges, desires, buying patterns and habits. Your content must be amazing and remarkable or it will fail to grab attention or produce results and will be perceived as mediocre at best. This is probably the most critical element. Pinpoint your remarkable contribution,...

Have you ever sensed a change in a client’s mood, behavior, or tone of voice—where it seemed like something was just a bit off? As professionals, we’re conditioned to stay focused on business and avoid delving into the personal sphere with our clients. But ignoring the warning signs of a client who seems upset, sad, distracted, or troubled isn’t the right approach. Instead, you should be there for your clients when they need you most. There are 3 major warning...