One of the biggest “A-ha!” moments my 2010 Certified Money, Marketing and Soul Coach training students had the other week was finally “getting” how, in their desire to help/be of service/make a difference they were actually disempowering their clients.

Maybe you can relate to this:

• Going over — sometimes waaaaayyyy over! — on your coaching sessions

• Under charging and therefore not challenging your clients to step up and play big

• Thinking “Who am I?” to offer a new program or product

If this is ringing true for you, let me help you out here…overwhelming people, disregarding your own boundaries or undervaluing your gifts does NOT allow you to help others.

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I realize that we’re already past the season of goal setting but I can’t resist sharing a tip with you that I think you’ll value and appreciate.

Every year, I set three “stretch” goals. These are goals that I know I can reach BUT require that in some way I shift my paradigm. This is how I keep growing my soul along with my success.

My stretch goals typically include:

• How much money I want to celebrate having in the bank at the end of the year (this helps me think bigger and quickly gets me past any fear that might come up, such as the “who am I” syndrome)

• How much I want to grow my list (this gets me to stretch out of my comfort zone, pick up the phone and create new JV opportunities)

• One area of running my business that I want to master (this motivates me to streamline and delegate, eliminating any “I’m not doing enough” thoughts that might crowd my happiness)

Power isn’t a word many women feel connected to. They think of it as power OVER others, instead of what it really is, which is power WITHIN themselves.

You have the power of choice, the power of decision and the power to make a conscious choice that today is the day that you step into your power.

Afraid what others will think of you if you do? Don’t be…the people who truly love you want you to be fully in your glory.

Afraid of who you’ll be if you really step into your power? Don’t be…it’s already within you and you’re hiding out doesn’t make it not so.

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Do you have a list of your values written out? It sounds like a simple exercise but it’s actually quite a powerful way to help you set a new direction with your life and business.

That’s because your beliefs and actions are always energetically and spiritually organized to support your values. In other words, what you value is what will show up for you in your life and business.

So, this morning I took one of my horses for a walk around the neighborhood, as I reflected on what I want my top values to be. At first it feels a little strange to insert a new value at the top of the list. Or, to down shift something I’ve held as most important into a lower ranking spot. But in doing so, I can already feel my energy and creativity reorganizing itself around my 2010 values list.

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Few things in business are as exciting as seeing a need, putting together a program or product to meet that need, expecting it to quickly fill, only to watch as it fizzles with few, if any, signups.

It’s downright embarrassing, not to mention disappointing.

While it’s easy to blame someone or something (please, don’t even mention that it’s “because of the e______”. Trust me, that isn’t the reason) the truth is, a fizzled launch is easily prevented if you wisely follow certain steps.

Which is why, if you’re planning on offering a new program or product you MUST read these 3 tips. They’ll save you from experiencing a boatload of embarrassment and disappointment and will help you make your next launch a success.

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The ability to receive has been really up for me lately. Everywhere I turn is an example of someone receiving in a beautiful way.

One of the most touching examples I’ve witnessed so far in the new year was last week, at my Platinum Inner Circle retreat. At the end of the retreat, one of the participants stood up and shared how, when she heard about the program she made a decision right then and there to be in it.

Only thing was, she didn’t have the money. But she didn’t allow that to change her decision. Instead, she kept holding her intention with faith and power, knowing that she was going to be in this program.

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When it comes to family you inherited more than just your looks, height or hair color. You also inherited beliefs and values about money that have been handed down for generations.

Which is great if your family’s money history was free from turmoil, secrecy or difficulties.

Unfortunately, what’s more likely true is that the money habits and mindset you inherited are keeping you from realizing your value and preventing you from charging what you’re worth, standing in your power with clear money boundaries, raising your fees and more.

Good news is, the opportunity to heal your money legacy is right at your fingertips. And, once you do so, you’ll see an immediate surge of new opportunities, growth and cash flow in your business.

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Women entrepreneurs need to depend on their intuition a lot more than they normally allow themselves to.

Sure, logic and reason have their place in making decisions, but these left-brain, masculine qualities will keep you playing it safe, thinking about growth in small, incremental steps and prevent you from taking the bold leaps that are often required in order to fulfill your dream and satisfy your Soul’s Divine Purpose (not to mention, stop you from making a lot more mo.ney!).

The problem is, women often mistake fear or doubt as intuition. Reason is this: fear or doubt typically speak to us in a loud, unpleasant voice. Much like a nasty teacher from your past, it’s a voice that commands attention and can intimidate us into submission.

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One of the BIG mindset shifts I teach is to “make decisions from the place where you WANT to be (not from where you are).”

What I love about this mindset is it instantly expands your sense of possibility and gets you to start taking action in a way that supports the NEW you, the new lifestyle and the new version of your business that you want to have.

This is the technique I’ve used to keep stretching and growing with confidence. What it feels like is every day I’m stepping into my vision until one day, I wake up and realize I’m not just stepping into it, I’m living it.

So, I recommend that PRIOR to planning your 2010 goals, you start by describing in detail exactly what your perfect lifestyle, business and in.come is that you want for this coming year.

Only after you’ve completed this exercise should you go on to planning your specific goals, offers, programs, etc. Remember that when you make decisions from where you want to be you’re creating the perfect blend of manifestation and practical action.

One of my clients loves to tease me that I always have a positive spin I apply to everything. Truth is, I love feeling happy. I was raised by a happy mom and grew up in a happy household. Plus, my mom really instilled in us that our primary goal in life is to create and maintain happiness.

Now, it’s not that I don’t have frustrating things happen, things go wrong or s**t come up. It does. But I quickly right myself back into my natural state of happiness.

I thought it might be useful for you if I shared a few tips on how I manage this, even when the you-know-what hits the fan.

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