Read about four successful musicians who have taken their musical talents and shaped powerful successful careers by following their passions and using their strengths to create authentically successful and unique careers. These are music entrepreneurs who are the models of success!
Get rid of your Crazymakers!
One of the biggest obstacles to success is having your life cluttered up with crazymakers-the people who sap your energy by asking for favors and never reciprocating, making and cancelling dates, making everything about them and not giving you what you need. Read about how I got rid of my crazymaker!
Have a Dream…or Have Faith in Yourself Part I
A powerful way to create your authentic success is to have a dream and translate that dream into concrete goals. Read the experience of several people as they figure out their dreams and make them happen.
Control is an Illusion: What to do when things do not go your way
What do you when you want things to go your way and they don’t go as planned? Instead of straining to control a situation that you have no control over, remember that control is an illusion. Instead, try these simple strategies!
Just Say No: Setting Boundaries so that You Can Say YES to Yourself
One of the biggest reasons that we do not have time for ourselves is that we say yes to other people and take on commitments that we really do not enjoy. Often, it stems from a place of not wanting to disappoint these other people. Learn how to set healthy boundaries and say no to others so that you are saying YES to yourself.
Dashed Expectations and Career Transitions: What to do when the rose-colored glasses come off
What do you do when your exciting new job turns out to be less wonderful than you thought? Here are some ways to manage your transition and take control of your career once the rose-colored glasses come off.
Shaking up the world of classical music: a call to all music entrepreneurs
Young musicians today are eager to shake up the world of classical music. Not only do they see the traditional outlets of classical music drying up but many of them also feel a sense of mission around creating new possibilities for the music world. It is exciting to see what today’s music entrepreneurs are up to. Read on to see what is on their minds!
Set Your Intention: The First Step to Making Your Dreams Happen
Experience the power of setting an intention for yourself in order to make your dream a reality! In my last post on Career Paths, I encouraged you to experiment with your possible selves and explore the different career possibilities that might exist for you. There will come a time when one of these options feels right. That’s the moment to …
The Personal Board of Directors Meeting: Synergy and Inspiration in Action
This week, I attended my first meeting of my friend’s personal board of directors. Find out what happens when a trusted group of friends and advisors assembles in person with the goal of helping another person figure out her career path.
Meet Astrid Baumgardner: My authentic self and perfectionism
I discovered coaching after a traumatic life experience—a sudden and nearly fatal illness— that altered my concept of a fulfilling life. After several surgeries and a month in the hospital, I could barely walk or talk. Yet something inside me knew that I was going to be okay. With an unfailing sense of the positive, a lot of hard work and determination, together with incredible support from family and friends, I regained my health. I realized that I had been given the opportunity to create the life that I always wanted. This led me to discover that I had a mission to inspire and empower others to find and live their authentic selves and I have been coaching ever since.