I had an interesting session this week with one of my 1-2-1 Business Coaching Clients… We were discussing a new venture he is taking on, as he was telling me his plans – I noticed the colour fading in his cheeks and the energy dropping in his voice. He had mentioned the word RISK! I [...]
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Do You See Yourself as a Warrior or a Worrier?
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt We all know someone who recently lost a job or who is struggling with their business. The economy is tough today. Sales are down, credit is tight, budgets are being slashed, and jobs are being cut. We’ve all been affected. It’s [...]
How to Become An Entrepreneur – The Identity Iceberg
Use the Identity Iceberg to Create the Entrepreneur Identity The Identity Iceberg = the 5 ways of our ‘BE’ Just as the 5 Ways gives the 5 drivers to work on to dramatically increase business results, the Identity Iceberg gives us the drivers to dramatically increase our ‘Being’ So to become the Person who DOES [...]
What is a Coach and Why Do I Need One?
I just saw this clip and it reminded me of you. I hold people to a higher standard than they hold for themselves. I make them run the extra mile, commit, stretch… and get results they couldn’t get without me. The clip is from a movie Facing the Giants, and shows how far people can [...]
Simple Life Changing Emotions
The Four Emotions That Can Lead to Life Change (excerpted from Seven Strategies for Wealth and Happiness – by Jim Rohn) Emotions are the most powerful forces inside us. Under the power of emotions, human beings can perform the most heroic (as well as barbaric) acts. To a great degree, civilization itself can be defined [...]
Choosing to Change Your Life? – Here’s a Formula to Help…
As business owners, we made the choice to risk in order to have more control over our destiny than those who settle for a job. We recognize that we are not the victims of fate or chance. Changing our lives is a choice that we made. In reality, each one of us possesses the ability [...]
Overcome Self Limiting Fear – Take the 1st Step
Have you ever been overcome with self limiting fear? How about just hindered by fear of failure? Don’t rush by this next question. Pause and give this some concentrated thought. What would you attempt if you knew that you could not fail? Fear is the greatest but, perhaps, the most subtle obstacle to reaching our [...]
Dispelling the Myth of Summertime…
So you’ve worked hard the first six months and gotten your business in shape for summer—congratulations. Your business looks great in its swimsuit (if it doesn’t, we’ll cover that later). So as you get ready to take your kids on the annual trip to Spain, there are a couple of things I’d like you to keep [...]
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About David
Hi, I am David Bater writer of this BLOG. I work as a Business Growth Coach and Business Development Consultant with business owners and other professionals to help them achieve their business goals and reach their true potential.
Many professionals are highly skilled at what they do - but are not sure how to best market their capabilities and are uncomfortable in selling situations. I help them get comfortable and competent at marketing and selling their professional services - helping them to grow their businesses and build fulfilling careers.
On a personal note, Husband of 34 years to Nicola, father of two daughters and grandfather of three children. Pretend golfer and keen walker.
