Why A Coach Can Get You Where You Cannot Go Alone(Sep 18, 2011)
While this article might seem self-serving, or at least serving the purpose of sales coaches everywhere, the action I am advocating will mostly benefit those who go ahead and get themselves a coach.Id like to start by passing on a story recently repeated to me about five frogs who were sitting on a log. Four of them decided to jump off. How many frogs were left on the log?Suspicious?After trying to fathom the trick, I said one as well.The answer is that there are still five frogs left on the log because they only decided to jump off.It's more than just semantics.Recent research suggests that out of every 100 people who buy learning materials, only two of them will actually follow through with their apparent decision to study what they paid for. So if they were frogs, 98 of them would still be sat on the log.Lets consider the research from another perspective. We could construe it to mean that out of every 100 decisions, the average number that will be acted upon is 2! This sounds about right when one thinks of the commitments and decisions taken by governments.What is your experience? Perhaps you are one of the few people who are ahead of the average when it comes to doing what you decide to do. There must be many people below the average!Its perfectly easy to jump off a log on an impulse. There is hardly any effort involved. In fact, it is probably just as easy as falling off a log. Changing habits is a different matter. Despite knowing beyond a shadow of a doubt that something is good or bad for our well being, most of us are nearly helpless at trying to change our own behaviour without support.Yet when our peers are all changing, it seems much easier to follow along. Well, perhaps not easy but it becomes possible.If you had some sales habits or practices that cost you money, would you want to change them? If you are a manager or director then the impact of the things you do or don't do is multiplied through the performance of others.If you pay someone to make you do it, to change your behaviour or practices in a positive fashion, you are much more likely to achieve the change you desire.Perhaps you dont need to change anything. Its all the others . . .If others in similar roles have achieved more, earned more, gained the accolades, been able to take more care of their loved ones, or simply been able to spend more time doing what they wanted to do, then you must have similar potential. It is simply a matter of making better choices, following through more often, and adopting better habits.Success has to be a combination of circumstances, nature, and nurture. Self-determination, breaking and re writing ones programming is doable, yet few can do it without good support.A coach makes me do it! Do what I have set out to do. Ask anyone who has the benefit of a coach.He or she makes you face up to the planning and preparation part of turning aspirations into reality,Coaches instil discipline, even if the source of new found resolve is having to pay the bill. They put your interest first. That is what they are being paid for. The right coach is also a specialist who constantly researches the best methods and practices and presents them to you when you need them. A coach provides candid feedback.The right coach is someone you get on with who you respect; someone who has relevant experience and expertise. He or she invests in continuous research and learning; and has the confidence, courage, and communication skills to give undiluted feedback without causing friction.Could you fit these criteria for someone else? If so, you might be able to establish a trade by offering free coaching in exchange for the same in return. You could arrange to exchange an hour, once a month. The sessions should take place separately so that there is no confusion as to who is in the coach role. Sessions could take place face to face or via the telephone. Alternatively, use Skype.On average, sales people with a coach perform 13% better than they do without a coach. Based on our coaching fees, this easily amounts to a 20-fold return on investment for a sales persons employer, and at least a 5-fold return on investment for sales people paying the fees out of income. The better a sales person is, the higher the return.Sceptical?Halve the return estimate and halve it again. Just a 3.5% improvement will still generate a return of at least 500% for the employer and break even for sales people investing in themselves. If you can set up a mutual coaching arrangement, it costs only the discipline to take action and keep taking action plus a little time.If there is a way to summarise the inestimable value of having a coach, I find it in the words of Aldus Huxley, There's only one corner of the universe that you can be certain of changing, and that's your own.
Beyonce Makes History At The O2 With Jay-z And Kanye(Sep 18, 2011)
Former Destiny's Child Beyonce made history at the London O2 arena Sunday, November 15, when she filled the stadium by giving away tickets completely free. The audience was made up of fans who had won a competition promoting Trident chewing gum.The gig opened when the diva's rapper husband, Jay-Z, appeared to perform the hit duet "Crazy in Love" beside Beyonce. Instead of using the rap featured on the track, however, Jay-Z performed rhymes from "I Just Wanna Love You (Give It to Me)" instead. But not even Jay-Z could overshadow Beyonce as she enchanted the audience with performances of "Single Ladies," "Diva" and "If I Were a Boy."During her final song of the evening, "Halo," Beyonce even dived into the crowd, who happily passed her around a bit before returning her to the stage for the final moments of the song.In true diva style, the singer endured a number of costume changes throughout the night which only added to the performance's charm. Beyonce seemed to be having as good a time as the fans who came to see her that night. Kanye West rarely seen after the mic-theft incident at the VMA's also appeared onstage with Beyonce to perform a remix of "Ego." Beyonce managed to upstage this cameo as well, by flying around the arena via trapeze before launching into the Scott Storch-produced single "Baby Boy" from her debut solo album, Dangerously in Love.The singer also incorporated songs from her Destiny's Child days into the night's thrills she sang "Survivor," "Bills, Bills, Bills" "Say My Name" and "Independent Woman." And she managed to jerk a few tears when footage of the singer of a young girl getting ready to see her first Michael Jackson concert was shown. Seems that Beyonce aka Sasha Fierce likes a bit of retail therapy as much as the rest of us. The pop Queen was on the European leg of her "I Am..." tour last week and took time out to enjoy London with hubby Jay-Z.First on her to do list? Hit Harvey Nichols for a serious spending sesh. The shopping list was, by all accounts, extensive, but we've got the highlights for you.It seemed like Bey was taking her Sasha Fierce alter ego into her daywear when she snapped up this chain fringe gilet by American Retro.She also fell for Jade Jagger's Jezebel label and picked out the Lady-Print dress which was illustrated by Jade's daughter Assisi.Also on the shopping list was celeb fave, Alexander Wang, plus new hot denim brand 13R whose leather biker jacket caught Beyonce's eye.
Every season they come up with their top notch designs which become the popular trends of that season(Jan 01, 1970)
Today, you will find a wide assortment and variety in their designer bag collections which are classic, chic and high fashion. Every season they come up with their top notch designs which become the popular trends of that season. In addition to that, they still offer their small yet unique collection of classic favorites. Some of the most popular styles of handbags from the Coach Company include the famous Coach wristlet design which is more like a timeless look of the style of a small clutch purse. This specific classy style is convenient to carry, handy and grab 'n' go design which also has a strap that you can wear around your wrist. This style is perfect for a woman who needs to carry her license, some little bit of cash and some make up say a lipstick and an eye mascara maybe for a quick visit out of town.
They'll be asking themselves why you, and why not him/her(Jan 01, 1970)
Even though your friend tells you that it's so over and it's okay, there will still be a question inside their head. They'll be asking themselves why you, and why not him/her. There will always be a comparison of why your relationship with the EX worked out, and not with them. You'll just end up hurting someone and will have to choose between a friend and a lover. Be the "Nice" MirrorA lot of women usually ask if they gained weight or if they still look gorgeous. A lot of us would lie and say "Nah, you're in great shape" but knowing the truth that they did gain weight. A true friend should tell the truth even if it would hurt, but say it in a subtle way. And remember to offer to be the gym buddy or her stylist.