Free Career Advice
Discover free career advice and strategies from Barb Garrison with Internal Groove.
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Tell Yourself The Truth About Social Media And Email
Are you a social media junkie? Do you get distracted by email and the time it takes out of your workday? If so, you’ll get some valuable advice in this clip.
Your Networking Plan
Do you cringe when you hear the word networking? If so, you’ll want to listen to this short clip and learn two ways to practice networking that leave both you and your clients feeling good.
Comfort Zone Caveat
Do you get stuck in your comfort zone when you have a difficult decision to make, even though you know you need to make a move? If so, I invite you to listen to this short audio clip to dispel your fears about venturing into uncharted territory.
Does it Feel Good To Me?
What does it sound like when you say yes? It probably depends on whether you really mean it or not. If you are unsure about the strength of your yes, making this easy observation is sure to clue you in to the truth of the matter.
The Plight of the Approval Seeker
Are you an approval seeker who constantly wants acknowledgement from your boss, your friends, or other people? If so, you may be surprised to know it’s not because other people don’t appreciate you enough. Listen to this clip for insight into how you can get the approval you crave.
Creative Solutions for Networking
Creative solutions for networking is a topic every business owner is interested in. Here I’ll share a tiny practice you can adopt in your business that has the potential to bring great rewards.
Time Freedom and Your To Do List
Does time freedom seem like an elusive goal? If you beat yourself up because your to-do list just gets longer and longer, the insight contained in this audio clip will help you lighten up on yourself so you can have more enjoyment and less regret.
The Proud Five
Do you feel that, no matter what you do, it’s never good enough? It’s an affliction many people live with. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In this clip, I’ll offer an easy tip that can help you start forging a new way of thinking and being right now.
Who Do You Want To Work With?
Attracting clients that help your business flourish and thrive is a huge part of entrepreneurship! In this clip, I’ll tell you a fun way to attract your ideal clients so you can build your ideal business.
Ask Yourself…
Relaxed confidence is power! Learn how to build this mindset so you can walk into your interview with the power to impress!
Do a Few
Do you try to squeeze too much into your workday and then feel disappointed that you didn’t get it all done? If so, here’s a refreshing perspective on how to decide what’s most important.
Batch It!
Wearing all the hats required to run a business can make us scattered and inefficient if we don’t learn systems for keeping ourselves organized. Here’s one great way to streamline your brain-power and energy.
Your Marketing Mindset
Are you a business owner who is looking for tips about marketing? Well, listen up! The most important marketing tool you have may not be what you expect, and it doesn’t cost money.
Growth is a Squiggly Line
It’s discouraging when you set out with excitement to accomplish something and then get hit with a bump in the road you didn’t anticipate. But it’s to be expected. If you’ve ever been tempted to throw in the towel because of setbacks on your path to reaching a goal, you’ll find some encouragement here.
Like Money in the Bank
Depleted energy is somewhat of a baseline condition for many people these days. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Let me offer a bit of helpful advice on how to keep your energy balanced so you can enjoy your life to the fullest.
The CEO in YOU
Do you like the idea of having your own business because you want to be your own boss? Have you already started the process of entrepreneurship? If the answer is yes for either of those questions, you’ll appreciate the perspective about how to get the job done in this clip.
Another Dimension
When was the last time you picked up the phone to address an important matter with a colleague? Voice-to-voice and face-to-face interactions are becoming less and less common, but there are certain circumstances where they should be your default.
Email Etiquette
Should emails be answered within a short amount of time after they are received? You may believe so, especially when you happen to be the one waiting for a response. Let’s talk about email etiquette and get clear on what is reasonable.