As an entrepreneur, you’re responsible for providing leadership to everyone on your team, and you may find this becomes increasingly difficult during periods of instability and change. At Strategic Coach, we’ve thought long and hard about the best ways to take care of our team members and help them stay productive when stress is running[…]
There are plenty of great assistants out there in the world, but not all of them are great for you and your business. In this second of two installments of the Team Success podcast, Shannon Waller continues her interview with entrepreneur Tim Francis, the owner of Great Assistant, a thriving business that has helped hire[…]
There are plenty of great assistants out there in the world, but not all of them are great for you and your business. In this first of two installments of the Team Success podcast, Shannon Waller interviews entrepreneur Tim Francis, the owner of Great Assistant, a thriving business that has helped hire over 300 great[…]
It’s become clear that in order to eliminate systemic racism, every one of us needs to be more than just not racist. We need to be actively anti-racist, and that begins with awareness, empathy, and honest, open conversations. In this episode of the Team Success podcast, Shannon and Strategic Coach® team member Forsythe Olafioye sit[…]
Starting a business is scary, and adding someone to the payroll might be the last thing on your mind—even though it’s the first step toward exponential business growth, freedom, and satisfaction. In this episode of the Team Success podcast, Shannon Waller shares why overcoming a scarcity mindset is the most important thing you should do[…]
When times are normal, some projects take priority and others get left on the back burner. But when scary times hit? That’s when it’s time to get them on the table—and off your to-do list. Every one of us has projects and goals sitting on the back burner, and rightly so. When times are normal,[…]
Are you finding it even harder to disconnect from work now that you’re working from home? Here’s why free time is so important—and how to take it effectively. Entrepreneurs have always been notorious for overworking and under-resting, and the global shutdown has only made this problem worse. If your office is your home and your[…]
Frustrated by the challenges of virtual meetings? Shannon Waller has some simple, effective tips for transforming your Zoom meetings from tiring to terrific. We all know meetings over Zoom can be a drag. Between the tech difficulties, lack of engagement, and distractions from pets, spouses, and kids, you might be wondering if you and your[…]
Being a salesperson is tough, and it’s only gotten tougher during these uncertain times. Reaching out to strangers multiple times a day when you’re feeling anxious and they’re feeling anxious takes a lot of courage, after all. But there are things sales teams and their leaders can do every day to not only make this[…]
Every one of us has had to give up the future we expected to enjoy in the coming weeks and months, and you’re not alone if you’re grieving that loss—or feeling like all of your goals and aspirations have been put on hold. But there’s a difference between your future changing and your future disappearing,[…]