Oct 22

Ready to Finally Launch Your Program? Get the Accountability You Need!

Launch Accountability Check-ins

Struggling to stay on track with your launch?

Accountability is the secret ingredient! Why?

Because launching a program is a BIG deal—there are so many moving parts that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stuck. why accountability is key to getting it done.

Here are 3 tips to help you use accountability to stay focused and launch with confidence:

  1. Set Clear, Actionable Goals: Break your launch into smaller, bite-sized tasks. It’s easier to stay motivated when you’re making consistent progress each week.
  2. Check In Regularly: Weekly check-ins (with yourself or a partner) help keep you on track. Reflect on what’s working, where you’re stuck, and what needs adjusting.
  3. Celebrate Wins Along the Way: Acknowledge every milestone, big or small. This keeps your energy up and reminds you that you’re getting closer to launch day!

If you’ve got a program you’re ready to launch but feel overwhelmed by all the moving parts, I’ve got something that can make a huge difference for you.

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Oct 17

Mindset Tip: 9 Causes of Your Indecisiveness

9 Causes of Indecisiveness

Do you want to know the causes of your indecisiveness? If you have trouble coming to final decisions, you may want to explore a few causes of your indecisiveness. Then, if you discover you’re doing these things, you can eliminate them and start making decisions much faster. 

  1. Thinking Too Much – If you allow yourself unlimited time to make a choice, you may never make one. Sometimes that can lead to choices being made for you by default. This can make you feel a little out of control. Instead, set time limits on research and decision-making.
  2. Too Many Options – For some choices, there are simply too many options for you to choose from. If you keep looking at all the possibilities without narrowing them down, you need to create better criteria for yourself to finalize your decisions.

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Oct 08

Success Tip: ​​Don’t Let Them Forget You

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Success Tip: Consistent, regular emails are important at every stage in your customer and client journeys—starting with new subscribers. Plan for regular emails, otherwise you risk them looking at your name and saying: “Who’s she? I don’t remember subscribing.” And in the trash you go, even if they don’t actually unsubscribe.

If your tracking shows a problem with this, do two things:

  • Narrow the gap between your download email and the next email in your series
  • Make sure your “From” line clearly identifies not only who you are but what you do (e.g. “Mary Flinnerty—Personal Growth Coach for Entrepreneurs”)

Here are some examples of email signatures:

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Oct 02

Video Tip: Readable Sales Pages

In helping a client with her sales page, I thought it would be good to make a video of examples of readable sales pages. These pages have layouts that use space in a way that helps the reader keep reading – something you want to happen on your sales page. 

 

 

Oct 01

Maximize Your Resources, Maximize Your Cash Flow

Maximize Your Resources, Maximize Your Cash Flow

How Optimizing + Leveraging Your Existing Resources Can Result in Positive Cash Flow

Half-finished funnels, opt-in incentives without a clear call to action, fantastic blog posts with no content upgrade… all of these are non-optimized assets and they are costing you money. It’s your job to find them, finish them, and start seeing the benefits. Here are 5 ways to optimize and leverage your existing resources so you can maximize your cash flow:

1) Bring your hidden assets out of hiding

Once you’ve located and analyzed abandoned projects, or ones that failed, what to do next can be summed up in two words: Tracking results!

When looking at your web stats, insights, bounce rates, click-throughs (or lack thereof), and conversions (or lack thereof), what does it tell you about each one:

  • That there wasn’t a market?
  • That you targeted the wrong audience?
  • That there was no clear call to action?
  • That tech problems made you abandon it?
  • That your heart wasn’t in it, so you abandoned it?

Take a second look at these items and ask yourself:

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Sep 30

Phase Transition Update

Phase Transition Update

I just took off two weeks to attend a meditation retreat here in Fairfield, Iowa and I wanted to give you a phase transition update on the project I told you about last January that I went to India for.  (You can read about that trip here: https://iaplifecoaches.org/my-trip-to-india/)

The project was to raise world consciousness by inspiring a spiritual leader(s) in India to create a permanent group of 10,000 people practicing the TM Sidhis program to create lasting world peace and harmony. In my last update, I said that there were three possibilities for this to happen. Now I have more news.

The first group is in place and has 15,000 participants. The second and third groups have 10,000 participants and are building facilities for them. These three are in India. AND, a few more groups are forming – in Mexico, Kenya, Mozambique, and Peru. 

This is a stunning answer to the call for world peace and a smoother phase transition that we are going through now! Nature has turned the tide and we are already seeing the fruits of this and will see many more going forward.

Lightworkers everywhere from many different paths have prepared the way for our planet to make the phase transition from a materialistic to a spiritual world where there is harmony, abundance, and peace for all of the 8 billion people on the planet.

A big thanks to you for the work you are doing to raise world consciousness by being a life coach and advancing your clients’ personal growth!

For the past 20 years, a portion of my business income has gone to this project. It’s a great joy to see it manifest!

Sep 11

Start Living Your Dreams Today

Today is the perfect day to start living your dreamsToday is the perfect day to start living your dreams because the present moment is the only time you have control over. Many of us wait for the “right” time—whether it’s next month, after a promotion, or when circumstances seem more favorable. 

However, there will never be a perfect time if you don’t decide that it’s today. 

By embracing today as the starting point, you move from dreaming to doing, which is the first step to transforming your aspirations into reality.

Taking action now allows you to build momentum. Dreams can sometimes feel distant or overwhelming, but breaking them down into small, manageable steps and starting today makes them feel achievable. 

Each action you take, no matter how small, brings you closer to the life you envision for yourself. Procrastination and hesitation only delay your growth, while bold action empowers you to create change. 

Seize today as the opportunity to make even the smallest leap toward your dream life.

Moreover, when you start today, you send a message to yourself and the universe that you are ready. Opportunities often arise when you are in motion, taking deliberate steps toward your goals. 

Living your dreams is not just about the destination; it’s also about embracing and enjoying the journey, learning, and growing along the way. Why wait for tomorrow when today has all the potential you need to begin? Start today! 

Schedule a call to see how we can make your dream a reality: https://calendly.com/jlkoczela/tasking-call

Sep 01

Streamline Your Business for Higher Profits

Streamline Your Business for Higher ProfitsHow to Let Go of Costly Burdens to Create More Profit and Streamline Your Business 

We’ve all done it. We sign up for products and programs with the best of intentions, and two years later, haven’t ever used them…and we’re still paying for them. So, what are you spending money on right now that you’re not using? Let’s look at some possible culprits.

1) Extra Domains & Hosting Accounts

Ending up with extra domains and web hosting accounts often happens to people, when they start up businesses online. Sometimes you try one domain name and then decide on another one. Or you try one web host, but they’re too confusing, so you switch to another for your next site. And often the one you switch to is a case of “such-and-such company had this amazing deal, so I went with them.”

The problem with “amazing deals”, for both domain names and hosting services, however, is that the next time you come up for renewal (usually on an annual or biennial plan) the amount may have jumped to a higher price. And, if you’re super-busy, and if you’ve got it set to auto-renewal, you may not notice the price hike. It will just get paid … and you may be none the wiser.

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Aug 29

Reaching Bigger Goals

Reaching Bigger GoalsThe Importance of a Tailored, Fast-Track Plan for Your Coaching Business

In the world of coaching, the drive to help others achieve their dreams is a powerful motivator. But in pursuing this passion, many coaches find themselves overwhelmed by the complexities of running a successful business. The journey to reaching bigger goals can often feel like a daunting, uphill battle.

This is where having a coach of your own—someone to guide you in crafting a fast-track plan tailored specifically to your coaching business—becomes not just helpful but essential.

The Importance of a Tailored Plan

Every coaching business is unique, with its own set of challenges, strengths, and goals. Generic strategies, while they may offer some insights, often fall short of addressing the specific needs of your business. A tailored plan, on the other hand, considers the nuances of your approach, your target audience, and your personal aspirations. It aligns your business objectives with actionable steps that are realistic, measurable, and designed to propel you toward your goals efficiently.

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Aug 20

New Masterclass on Podcasting Today

podcasting masterclass

Establishing a strong online presence in today’s digitally driven world is crucial for professionals across all industries, and life coaches are no exception. One powerful platform that offers unparalleled reach and engagement potential is podcasting.

Podcasting is still on the rise. And one reason it’s gaining popularity is that people who click on a podcast consume it immediately. Compare that with webinars, where there is a strong trend of subscribing and missing the event – with replay reminders largely ignored.

As a life coach, starting a podcast can transform your practice by expanding your audience, building trust, and fostering deeper connections with your clients. Launching a podcast can be a game-changer by helping you amplify your message, showcase your expertise, and create a thriving community of listeners eager to learn and grow.

And to help you get started, I’ve asked Kisha Woods to present a masterclass on how you can start a podcast, as well as tips for podcasting, and mistakes to avoid. The class will be held today, Tuesday at 12pm ET. Here is the link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2152384346

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