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Time To Work With A Coach Again

I have worked with a number of coaches on and off for four years now.

Right around the time I decided to study and learn coaching skills myself.

I have been a social worker for twenty three years

Most of my adult life has been spent coaching and helping other people in some form or another

I belive in the power of coaching to help create strategies…

To provide some accountibility in your life…

To give you an outside view of your own situation…

And to give some support and encouragement when you have those down days or weeks.

Why Did I Stop Working With A Coach?

I gave up working with my last coach about a year ago. I felt the coaching relationship had run its course and I needed a break.

Besides, a lot of my friends are coaches…

And I am surrounded by people who hold me to a higher standard.

But 2011 was a TOUGH year for me, I lost the balance in  my life

and spent many long hours working really hard…

When I looked at what I had achieved it didn’t feel that much more than the year before when I had much more time to enjoy life

Can you relate to that?

So I decided 2012 was going to be different

I was going to make it different

Coaching Is A Vital Part Of My Plan This Year

I know this year I am destined to have a great year

I am setting it up that way

And I knew it was time to go back to working with a coach

One coaching questionaire and a first call later and I have implemented small changes…

Which will bring big results.

Sometimes we need a complete rewrite

Sometimes small changes consistently applied are enough to create our ideal life.

I am energised by this new coaching relationship

It’s great to be stepping back and seeing what needs to be done

It is also great to recognise what I have and continue to achieve.

A “no holes barred” honest conversation…

About what life is really like…in all areas

Can be really cathartic in itself

And a clear plan of action is also really critical for success

If you haven’t ever worked with a coach…my invitation to you is to try it.

Or at least be your own best coach and get real about where you are…right now

What is working?

And what you are simply settling for?

Write out what your ideal life will be in 12 months time

Full sensory detail description…what you will see, hear, feel and say to yourself…when you are living your ideal life.

Then begin to work out what the gaps are beween what you are living now and what you want to live in future

Its a great start to a new year

To Your Success

Anne

Mastermind Groups- Turbo Charge Your Business!

Mastermind groups are often ascribed to Napoleon Hill through his now famous book “Think and Grow Rich” when in fact the concept was actually established by Benjamin Franklin 200 years earlier.

Regardless of their origin the concept of mastermind groups continues to flourish world wide today.

Put simply Mastermind Groups allow a group of people with a common purpose or desire to meet regularly and support each other to achieve goals and aspirations.

By harnessing the power of a group of like minded individuals you can build in support, challenge and accountability to any or every area of your life.

I have found that belonging to a formal Mastermind Group has been a great asset to me in business. The power of focus can’t be underestimated and a group can really help you to achieve that.

Tips On Forming A Mastermind Group

#1 Decide the kind of people you would want to be a part of your group.

You don’t have to know them personally, but you will want to select people at a similar level or a level above where you are right now. Don’t be intimidated about asking them to join your mastermind group. They may never have been involved in this type of venture and may be interested in trying something new.

Most people who are serious about their business will understand the power of accountability, especially if they are self employed or business owners…no one really holds the boss accountable (except maybe the shareholders and it might not always be easy to be completely transparent with them about your thoughts and feelings!)

#2 Make a commitment to meet regularly.

Decide on the schedule which will suit you. My group meets monthly and the secret is to manage your groups expectations from day one. This is a commitment, it is not something to dip in and out of at will.

I have found that putting a time limit on the lifespan of your group can be helpful. That way everyone is not committing indefinitely. Six to twelve months is a good limit.

If you decide at the end that you want to continue, then simply recommit to another period.

#3  Create an atmosphere of mutual respect

Respect is fundamental in a Mastermind Group and this begins with agreeing to show up, on time and prepared on each occasion. You will need to build in some guidelines regarding confidentiality and these should also be made explicit and agreed up front.

You  want your members to feel free to share honestly to get the best out of the experience.

#4 Follow A Structured Agenda

This may seem rigid but it is helpful to ensure that each person gets enough time to share their current issues, challenges or ideas to get feedback from the group.

Jack Canfield has some great free guidelines around the agenda for a mastermind group which you can use as a template. Feel free to adjust or amend to suit the needs of your group.

#5 Be Prepared To Evolve

Your group will grow as you journey together. It may take a few meetings for people to feel comfortable sharing what is really going on for them. Have a little patience and allow the group to develop.

Maybe the thought of forming your own mastermind group seems a bit daunting to you initially. An interim step may be to join someone else’s group as an introduction and once you have had that experience, then form your own. Search online for a group near you.

Virtual Mastermind Groups

In these days of technology you can have your mastermind group virtually if you are separated from the members you want geographically. Using a video platform of some sort will enable you to meet through your computer and conduct your mastermind in exactly the same way as you would in person.

I have just opened a new virtual mastermind group for those wishing to grow their MLM Businesses with a good friend and fellow coach Lee White. If you would like more information about this or any other aspect of what I do connect with me or leave a comment below.

To Your Success

Anne

Success will never be a big step in the future, success is a small step taken just now. “~ Jonatan Martensson

Frustrated?

Yep we all have those days or weeks…the ones where you want to tear your hair out! You are working very hard, you are doing what you have been taught, you feel like you couldn’t try any harder….and you are getting nowhere!

And try as you might you can’t help but feel Frustrated!

Most people involved in Multi Level Marketing or Network Marketing sooner or later get exposed to personal development. Mindset is such an important part of any business, but within the MLM world that is recognised and supported.

Much as it might be natural, Frustrated isn’t productive!

I have had one of those weeks, in fact I have had one of those frustrating times which have lasted longer than a week, which is so unusual for me. One of the things I have learned in the last few years and learned well is the art of mastering my emotions. So you can imagine how it has felt for me to be in a Frustrated state…totally alien I am glad to say.

I have spent the last few years emersed in personal development and I recognise when I am Frustrated I am in a totally unproductive state. However, in the last few weeks frustration alleyway is  exactly where I have been. And what has been harder is that I have felt powerless to change it.

I had a lightbulb moment today…

My Emotional State is my Responsibility…Yep Being Frustrated Is Down To Me!

Now this is not new learning. I learned this a long time ago. But sometimes you need to remember what you already know.

So wherever you are today…top of the mountain or bottom of the valley…just remember that you already know everything you need to know. You already have all the resources you need. You are already a success.

The secret is to trust yourself, go inside and remember the lessons you already know.

Frustrated!..Celebrate!

Are you mad I hear you say? No, one of the things Tony Robbins, Chris Howard and several other gorgeous people taught me is… when you are frustrated, overwhelmed or confused…you are on the verge of a breakthrough! So go right ahead and celebrate. And it has proven true, time and time again, in my life.

So if this reasonates with you, I hope you find it useful. If you haven’t been exposed to personal development, I invite you to  at least dip your toe in the water. And if you want some company on your journey I am here for you, 100%. Just connect with me.

To Your Success

Anne

p.s. If you want to know about some resources I have found useful along the way, just let me know and I can share them with you.

Einstein understood the power of Mastermind Groups.

David Wood asked me to write a review of Empower Network and I decided to take up the challenge.

I am not going to write about the obvious benefits of the blogging platform.

I am not even going to rave (again!) about the fantastic training products.

I have already discussed those benefits in depth here.

I wanted to talk here about the unseen benefits. The kind that money can’t buy, like the Mastermind Groups which have sprung up around this company.

Years ago there was a clever advert for Master Card. You may remember it:

spending time on the beach with your kids…priceless

creating romantic moments with your partner…priceless

Magical views…priceless

…and for everything else there is Master Card.

My experience of using the Empower Network has taught me that the Mastermind Groups I belong to are the priceless benefits of this product.

Empower Network Mastermind.

I am a huge fan of Mastermind groups and belong to one which meets monthly. It can be a little more difficult to formally meet in a Mastermind Group if your colleagues are all over the world.

So virtual Masterminding works and social media is a great platform to do just that.

Let me give you a few examples of what I mean within the Empower Network Community.

David Wood and David Sharp, the founders of Empower Network, have focused on creating a empowered and positive culture from day one with this product.

David talked a few months ago about uplifting others, which in the end is what MLM is about. You can’t be successful in this business with out helping others to be successful also.

That day I profiled someone else in my blog. A fellow UK citizen Anne Woko whom I had seen helping others with Empower Network.

What you put out in life is what you get back.

This was the start of building a relationship with Anne and we now work closely now in our own Mastermind. As another spin off she introduced me to a completely new set of people who have taught me a different set of skills.

What would it be worth for you to mastermind with the Leaders in Your Industry?

Within this company there are seasoned Internet Marketers and Industry Leaders who share on a daily basis what it has taken them years and a lot of money to figure out.

At any moment I can ask for help or guidance and get it. I also help others on a daily basis with the things I know well already and what I am learning myself as I go along.

And it doesn’t matter if the people belong to your team of not… the information, training and advice is given free anyway.

A few people doing this would be great…hundreds of people doing it is amazing!

So Mastermind should come with the tagline…priceless

For everything else… there is Empower Network

To Your Success

Anne

Founder member of Empower Network

P.s. If you want a giggle, and lets face it you can never laugh too much in

this life, watch the cartoon below. Tech challenges editing my own videos on a Tuesday afternoon produced this.

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So What’s the Big Question in MLM?, I hear you ask…

Before I answer the question, let me explain the problem…there’s no shortage of people in this industry saying they want to be an internet marketer and that they want to makes loads of money online, learning SEO, blogging, article marketing etc. Then we have the leaders and gurus who offer to show people how they made money by offering products, trainings etc…

There are a lot gurus out there making 6,7,8 figure incomes…but many of them don’t sleep well at night. Why? well, no matter how great the product is, how great the coaching is…people aren’t getting the results, their information isn’t making a difference. The major problem is that people get all this great information that has the potential to make them a lot of money…but they DON’T do anything with it….*sigh*

The direct effect this has on those leaders (believe it or not) is unhappiness -stay with me here lol! I know you’re probably thinking “Hey, wait a minute, how can they be unhappy when they’re making so much money?” I’ll tell you now that money isn’t everything, what makes people truly happy, is knowing they are making a difference. It doesn’t matter how much they’re making. Why do you think millionaires like Bill Gates and Richard Branson give away so much and support charities?

Ok, I’ve strung you along enough…here’s the Big Question in MLM;

What is missing in this industry, that if we put it in would make the difference? What is it going to take to get people from saying they want something to ACTUALLY make it happen?!

All the information anyone needs to succeed online is out there and most of it for FREE! People don’t need to be failing in this industry but believe that they are the leader, that they are the guru, that they can create that fantastic product.

Recognise this scenario…you buy a brilliant information product, read through it and decide to implement it tomorrow, then another shiny object turns up and the other ends up sitting on your hard drive…and the vicious cycle continues…this is extremey common in our industry.

So, i’ve thought about what that missing ingredient might be for people and you know what I think it is? …..LOVE. These days, people can sit behind a computer and sell a product to someone without having any contact with them whatsoever. In my opinion, i think this creates a barrier because all people want is love and nurturing. They want someone to connect with them on a personal level. There is SO MUCH disconnection in this online industry and I think if people just became more connected with each other by picking up the phone, going that extra mile to personally connect  with a prospect, mentoring people and really working in close partnership, I think people would be more focused.

I’ve spoken to a number of people over the past few weeks and have had the same kind of conversations….people that had been abandoned by their sponsors, people that had no mentors, people that just felt ALONE…

There are so many people who are struggling alone in our industry right now and all they need is for someone to show them some love and care and really personally help them to achieve their goals. Next time you speak to a prospect, forget rambling on about your vitamins or juice that can make people fly Lol!, just focus on your prospect, make it ALL about them, what their needs are and what solution you can offer them. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying you should babysit them, all I’m saying is show them that you care about THEM and are willing to offer your support.

So, that’s the Big Question in MLM…

The next question is…are you going to do your part….?

To your success,

Anne Woko

P.S  You can go to the original post on my blog by clicking here

Anne Woko is my guest blogger today and was invited to post because of the value she adds to our Mastermind Group.. She is very passionate about helping people reach their full potential in all areas of life. Her primary focus is to assist serious entrepreneurs interested in becoming successful online. She has been a student of the Internet since 1999.

If you haven’t created a Master Mind group I suggest that you do, or join an existing group. Success in this industry is created by team work and a Master Mind Group is a great team to have.

If you would like more information about creating a Master Mind Group, Comment below==>

To Your Masterminding Success.

Anne

(McAllister this time)

Embed Video In Your Blog Post

To make blog posts more fun and interactive you will want to embed video on occasions. Video’s are interactive and some people prefer to watch them rather that read a long blog post. So you can do a video version of what ever you are writing about and post it to You Tube. This gives you a further opportunity to advertise your blog post to the You Tube Audience. This post is a short instructional post on how to embed video and I have also included a short video at the end of the post to show you what I am describing here.

Videos can also be useful to show the reader how to do something technical by capturing your screen and showing people exactly what you are doing.

There are two different ways to embed video and for both you need to be in HTML mode in the blog dashboard.

How To embed video using the URL.

You need to go to settings on your dash board, click media and ensure you have clicked the button which enables you to use the URL for media. I have included a short how to video at the end of this post, which covers this.

The code you need for using the URL is found when you click share underneath a video on you tube. It is a URL code and will show up on a box underneath the screen. The link will start with http://youtu.be and will be relatively short. Just click that and copy it. Come back to your blog post and paste it where you want it to be. To check that the video has embedded, just click preview.

How To Embed Video using HTML code.

When you are in HTML you need a longer code to embed video. When you click share under the you tube video you will see the icon embed next to the box which opened up to give you the visual code. When you click there you are given a much longer code which you again copy and paste into your post at the place you want the video to appear. To check the embed video function has worked again click preview.

Do a Quick Video as an Alternative to Writing a Blog Post

A video of you can be a powerful way to connect with your audience. Have you ever had the experience of meeting someone you have seen on TV and making the mistake of saying Hello as if you know them? That is because you feel you already do. Can you see how useful that would be to connect with your potential customers? If you are in a hurry but want to post something a quick video can be the answer.

Learning to embed video is the easy part for most people. Getting in front of the camera can be the more difficult thing to overcome.

Many people have a fear of being in front of the camera, and you may be one of them. If this is the case you can start with capturing your screen type videos and just providing a voice over. Get used to that and then progress to actually being in the shot yourself.

You may want to start by interviewing someone else who would have something useful to share with your readers. That way the spotlight is on them and not you.

To illustrate my point I have included a quick screen capture video to show you how to embed video in a blog post here.

Good luck with your use of videos in your blog posts. Connect with me if you want any help or encouragement. I certainly needed it when I started.

To Your Success

Anne