How to Focus When You Have Too Many Business Ideas
Consultants and coaches often hit a "messy middle" where abundant ideas trigger analysis paralysis. The article argues that this stall isn’t a flaw but a signal that personal vision and business direction have diverged. It urges leaders to revisit their core intentions, emerging expertise, strengths, passion, and commitment level before chasing new offers. By reframing the problem from "what to do" to "who I am now," entrepreneurs can create a sustainable, purpose‑driven practice rather than a scattershot hustle.
The Messy Middle: Why It’s the Real Work of Transformation for Consultants and Coaches
The "messy middle" describes the liminal phase where consultants and coaches—and their clients—are caught between an old identity and a yet‑to‑be‑formed new one. It isn’t a tactical hurdle but an identity shift that resists logical planning. The article argues that...
How Consultants and Coaches Become Confident Speakers with Dr. Christina Madison
Dr. Christina Madison, a former clinical pharmacist turned TEDx speaker, explains how consultants and coaches can become confident speakers by starting with a clear message, cultivating body awareness, and practicing in low‑stakes environments before scaling up. She stresses that speaking...
The Consultant or Coaches's C.U.R.E. for Fear & Self-Doubt
Consultants and coaches often confront intense fear and self‑doubt when they transition from employee to business owner. Betsy Jordyn reframes fear as a natural signal of meaningful growth and introduces the C.U.R.E. framework—Characterize, Understand, Respond, Expand—to care for rather than...
How Leslie Fairchild Went From Succes by Chance to Success by Design
Former Navy professional Leslie Faircloth quickly attracted client interest after leaving her job, but the initial surge proved unsustainable. Without a clear brand foundation and strategic positioning, she found herself executing tasks rather than guiding clients, leading to inconsistent work...
Starting a Consulting Business: How to Get It Right From Day One
The article uses Sara Guttman’s consulting launch to illustrate why new consultants must design their business from day one, not merely react to early client work. It argues that positioning as a strategic partner—rather than a task‑oriented service provider—drives higher...
The Influence Framework for Purpose-Driven Consultants: C.A.R.E.
Betsy Jordyn introduces the C.A.R.E. framework—Connect, Ask, Reframe, Encourage—as an ethical, partnership‑based approach for consultants and coaches to influence clients without positional authority. The model emphasizes deep human connection, strategic questioning, reframing client concerns into clear themes, and supportive encouragement...