What is a Marketing Consultant, and Why do You Need One?

This blog post has been authored by Tiffany N. Lewis, More Meaningful Marketing

Have you found yourself wondering why your current marketing efforts just aren’t working?

You know you have the expertise, yet your business isn’t thriving the way you know it could be. You put your time, your money, and your energy into creating an ad for your business that you’re just sure will be a game changer. 

And … CRICKETS.

Are you missing something? What are you doing wrong? Are you tired of spinning your wheels?

Start by asking these 3 questions:

Is your message clear?Are you reaching your ideal client?Is your current marketing plan supporting your overall goal?

If you feel you’ve done everything you can and still aren’t growing, you have probably reached a place in your business where it’s time to consider hiring a marketing consultant. Why? Because You are an expert at what you do, a…

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Overcome Imposter Syndrome in Your Coaching Business

This blog post has been authored by Cherene Francis, Cherene Francis Inc.

Are you wanting to start your coaching consulting business and your brand spanking new, so you feel a little bit like an imposter? Do you feel like you're not ready, you're not the expert, who am I to ...? If that's you, then you're in the right spot because I'm going to share how to overcome imposter syndrome.

Feeling imposter syndrome is normal for a new coach because, as a coach, you're stepping into this world of leadership where people look up to you, and there's this whole idea of you knowing the answers to everything. I think the life coaching or consulting industry is very much misunderstood.

When you announce yourself as a coach or a consultant, it's not that you're saying you know it all. When you announce yourself as an expert, it's not that you're saying you know it all. It's just that you're saying, I know a little more about…

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How to Translate a Website

This blog post has been authored by Jennifer Prufer, Jennifer Prufer

If you would like to reach new audiences and get more visitors by creating multilingual versions of your website, I highly recommend Weglot. I’ve used multiple translation solutions for websites throughout my career as a web developer, SEO consultant, and translation project manager, and I have to say I’m really impressed with it so far.

Below are my tips on how to best translate a website for both your human visitors as well as for search engines such as Google and Bing. You can follow along even if you don’t use Weglot, but you’ll see why I recommend it so much once you get through the article.

1. Determine the scope of translationBefore starting any translation project, be crystal clear on the scope.

Will you be translating just the article titles and body text? Or will you also be translating the menu, footer, email signup form, …

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6 Ways to Multi-Niche to Boost Your Coaching Business Now

This blog post has been authored by Emily Correa, Ultimate Spark! Coaching

The 2020 Covid-19 Pandemic has made almost all of the globe re-evaluate the long-term and short-term goals of their business... and the coaching industry is no different.From massive layoffs & furloughs, to big corporations declaring bankruptcy, to absolutely every large gathering or live event cancelled until at least 2021; cross-functionally destroying layers of industry from transportation to publicity, not since the Great Recession of 2008 has there been such an upheaval in the markets of commerce and trade, felt by literally...everyone.But this time has hit much harder and has been far more expansively income-crushing across the entire globe, with many impatient prior-employed people researching “how to start a side-hustle” or get online training to boost their resume; start a new career all-together (40% of jobs may nev…

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What You Need To Know About Discontentment

This blog post has been authored by Michelle J. Howe, Empath Evolution

Sometimes, you won’t fully recognize the source of your pain or discontentment.It may look like one thing– My life is overwhelming— or I am sick all the time– or my back hurts, when in actuality, the source of that ailment is coming from something different. For example, an incompatible career choice may manifest itself as an inconsolable source of sadness or depression. Or, an ongoing resentment may eventually manifest into a chronic illness.What you experience as stress, pain and unhappiness can be a reflection of something quite different. It’s not until you slow down and stop deflecting, that you give yourself the opportunity to notice the connection between your experiences.How can you see more clearly what’s happening?You’ll need to dive deeper, make yourself a priority, and spend some quality time with discernment, honesty, an…

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3 Strategies for When the Weight Just Won’t Come Off

This blog post has been authored by Miyu Sudo, Happy Weight and Body

When you decide to lose weight, the first thing you think about is to change your diet or exercise routine.Of course, being on a diet and exercising work for some people. They lose weight and start to feel happy and confident. But it's not so easy for some other people.If you have emotional trauma that you need to heal, your weight probably won't come off even if you put yourself on a strict diet or push yourself to work out.Emotional trauma is everywhere, and you can get affected by it. Even one small event could change your life.Before I talk about it, let's take a look at some of the causes of emotional trauma.•Divorce•Relationship breakups•Death of a loved one•Betrayal•Loss of a friendship•Miscarriage•Sexual harassment•Emotional or physical abuseOr it could be as small as what your parents had told you once when you were a kid.When I was about 12 years old, m…

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Can I Really Make Money Online as a Coach?

This blog post has been authored by Cherene Francis, Cherene Francis Inc.

Are you wondering if you can make money online as a life coach?

The Learning Curve

Truth number one is that your first year is a big learning curve. I wouldn't recommend quitting your job right away. You want to make sure that you have the time resources and the monetary resources to invest in your business and your personal growth as a business owner. I recommend that you either go down part-time in your career right now, whether you're working a nine to five or for another company, I recommend that you stay with that company. If you can do it part-time, grow your business as a consultant or coach on the side, and then let that grow and take off before quitting. That might be a better idea. The worst thing is for you to be struggling to grow your business and learn and not get things right while making an income.

Don't Go I…

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Why You Can’t Just Snap Out Of Depression

This blog post has been authored by Teresa Sanderson, Positively Teresa

When I was first diagnosed with major depression in 2010 I knew it would be difficult for my family to believe, but I never dreamed it would be so hard for me to understand that mental illness is as real as physical illness. Let me explain.

If I had a bad cold, I might check my temperature to see if I have a fever. I would expect a runny nose, body aches and maybe a scratchy throat. I might even choose to take a sick day to allow my body to rest. And I would probably drink soups, juices, and plenty of fluids. Does that sound about right?

When depression hits, though, I can’t see it. People who know me and love me can’t see it. It’s just something that exists behind my eyes and between my ears. So, because I can’t see it – I mean, there’s no real evidence of being sick – in the past I would keep on doing all of my normal activities. I would …

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What Do Doctors And Coaches Have In Common?

This blog post has been authored by Mia LaMotte, Mia LaMotte International

Earlier this week I was talking to one of my clients about being a coach and the coaching industry. We talked about how she had a bad experience with a previous coach and was very wary of the title. I started to ask her a lot of questions about this experience. Then I thought, have you ever had a bad meal, a bad relationship, or a bad physician. Of course, she replied yes and I asked how is this any different?

While I realize there are bad people out there who are out of integrity and who lie about their credentials and capabilities (hello, have you met Donald Trump?), there are also some amazing people out there who are truly making a difference in the lives of others. And, I’d assert that coaches are probably making the most impact. Here’s why.

Coaches have the ability to be direct and cut to the chase. Most people who knew my mother k…

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How You Deprive Yourself From Your Rightful Merits!

This blog post has been authored by Panagiota Panagiotaki, Up Life Psychology - Success Coaching Services

One of the biggest obstacles a person will face when working towards a goal is not a lack of progress. On the contrary! It is not appreciating the steps they have already taken!

This is because these steps occur at a slow pace every day, while at the same time we are called to be involved in many other activities. So our attention is split among many different tasks and we end up not realizing the progress we make on a daily basis.

Frequently, we only focus our attention on the ulterior goal we want to achieve. But we are unable to see the distance we have already traveled since the beginning of our venture.

Usually, the problem is that we do not comprehend what kind of skills and strategies we have used, nor how many others we have developed along the way, nor how many difficulties and obstacles …

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