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When Opportunity Knocks
Where are you do when Opportunity Knocks? Are you ready for what happens when preparation meets timing? Can you see the potential opportunities ahead? Stay
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#75DaysofShift is Back for another round!
Back for another round! #75DaysofShift Round 4 starts today!!! This round has a special place in my heart as today would be my mother’s 75th
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#75DaysofShift Round 3 – its a wrap!
Can you believe its been 75 days already!?! Round 3 of #75DaysofShift is complete. Since the series was inspired by a podcast in 2019, I
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#75DaysofShift Video Series – Round 3!
Woo Hoo – #75DaysofShift is back in session – Round 3 has started!!! Since the series was inspired by a podcast in 2019, I have
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Blood, Sweat & Gears – lessons learned
What have you learned in the past year? How is your momentum moving you forward? Over the years, I have failed many times. Lots of
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Shinny Objects Syndrome – aka Squirrel!
You’re driving to work and a shiny object catches your attention – and bam! you’re mind is wandering off. You get to work and –
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#75DaysofShift – Round 2
Krista – the #BusinessCrewChief – is at it again! She started Round 2 of the video series #75DaysofShift. This series started on March 1st and
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Interview: How to Pivot in 2021
I truly enjoyed this interview by Kristin Kirui-Case of the Educating your Money Podcast. We talk about how to pivot in 2021. We discuss the
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Moving forward: Using Non-negotiables
We’re three weeks into the year – how is your momentum moving you forward? After implementing daily non-negotiables (NNs), I significantly changed my activity and
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Podcast: Empire Wellness – Accelerating Wellness
Krista talks with Sharleen Lawrence of Empire Wellness about how wellness plays into her success. Krista gets raw and real about her wellness journey –
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Choice, Chance and Change
Choice, chance and change are all related. The choice is your to make. The chance to make a different outcome is within your reach. The
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#75DaysofShift Video Series
The video series #75DaysofShift was inspired by a podcast from 2019. It talked about what business owners could create late in the year, and start
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Work Hard. Play Harder.
When I was in my first year of university, we received a shirt promoting us as engineering students. It had two cartoons: one of people
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Energy flows where focus goes
Energy flows where focus goes. Focus on where you want to go. Focus on the next action.
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Three Common Business Problems & How To Solve Them
This was a great interview covering three common problems businesses have and how to solve them. I would love to hear from you on how
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Schedule Your Success
Many things are on a schedule – trains, schools, TV… Are you on a schedule?
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Passion into Profits – Podcast episode
I truly enjoyed this interview with Lisette Gonzales of the Above Everyday Podcast – and talking about one of my favorite topics – turning passion
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When flexibility equates to control
… remain flexible in these challenging and changing times. Flexibility allows for control