The Client-Ready Standard

In a recent coaching call, a partner expressed concern about how he can be a bottleneck to get work out to clients. When he scans the number of files and projects collecting on his desk, he reported feeling overwhelmed and disheartened at all the early mornings and...

Don’t Forget to Remember

The reality is this: you’re a professional who gets paid well for doing what you love to do and who enjoys the professional stature that goes along with it. The opportunities before you are great and your future is bright. Sounds pretty good to me. So, when was...

You Don’t Always Learn

Why is it that some people learn from their mistakes and discover how to improve, while others seem to make the same mistakes over again? Let’s take learning capability off the table because they all got through school, passed tests and maybe even have their license....

Living the Dream

As a professional, you take great delight in applying your technical ability to help your clients achieve their goals. It’s rewarding and drives you to do it again the next day. It’s just something in your DNA.   That’s why it’s so frustrating when your clients don’t...

You’re Overwhelmed and Frazzled

As a professional, you should anticipate hitting the wall a few times in your career. You know—the times you find yourself running from one thing to the next, overwhelmed and frazzled, just barely keeping your nose above water. Your life and work are hectic; a...