Goal Setting & Achievement Podcast: Business|productivity

Let’s face it — we’re no longer entering the Age of AI. We’re already knee-deep in it. Artificial Intelligence isn’t coming someday — it’s already transforming how we live, work, and build businesses. And as an entrepreneur, you’ve got two choices: evolve or evaporate. The question isn’t whether AI will change your industry. It will. The real question is: Will you harness it… or be run over by it?If you want to future-proof your business, you need to play offense, not defense. You’ve got to think ahead, pivot fast, and build something so adaptable, so resilient, that no technological revolution can shake your foundation. Let’s explore four powerful moves to future-proof your entrepreneurial business, not just to survive in the Age of AI, but to thrive.You’ve got this. Now go make the future work for you — not against you. Entrepreneurs who learn to leverage AI are gaining a serious edge over their competition. They’re scaling faster, doing more with less, and creating better experiences for their clients. The

You’ve got the experience. The systems. The metrics. The goals. If you’re still waking up some mornings thinking “Am I really the one to take this business to the next level?”, welcome to the club. The difference between those who plateau at “pretty successful” and those who shatter ceilings usually comes down to one thing: Belief. Not blind faith. Not woo-woo affirmations taped to the mirror. I’m talking about a trained, repeatable mindset that shapes your decisions, fuels your confidence, and gets you through the messy middle when logic says “stop” and belief says “keep going.” This is where athletes, elite performers, and world-class entrepreneurs separate themselves. And you can, too. Let’s unpack how this will help you be even more successful. What the Pros Know: Belief Is a System, Not a Feeling The top athletes in the world don’t just hope they’ll win. They train to believe they will.Same with elite CEOs and founders. They build belief into their routines like reps in the gym. They don’t wait for motiv

Let’s be real—most AI advice out there sounds like it’s written for tech founders or bored teenagers experimenting with ChatGPT. However, you’re not here to play around. You’ve built something solid. You’re managing teams, juggling growth plans, solving problems before breakfast—and now, you’re wondering: How can AI actually help me make more money, save time, and run a business that doesn’t depend on me doing everything myself? The answer? Keep reading. Let’s break down how to leverage AI in a way that feels like you are adding horsepower to your business, and not another dashboard to babysit. You’ll learn which tools actually move the needle, how to apply them strategically, and what your team might consider using to help your firm be even more successful. First, Let’s Get One Thing Straight: AI Is a Multiplier Use AI tools to build smarter systems and reclaim your sanity to grow your business to the next level. To Discover even more about how top entrepreneurs are using AI to skyrocket growth—and how you c

Life doesn’t just happen to you—it responds to you. It’s shaped by the decisions you make, every single second of every single day. Some of those choices are monumental, like: Should I take this new business opportunity? Is it time to hire someone—or fire someone? Should I move to a new city to chase my dreams? Other decisions seem small, like: Oatmeal or eggs for breakfast? Workout now or later? Let me tell you something powerful: every decision you make matters. Every. Single. One. Because the truth is, your destiny is shaped in the moments of decision. When you want to build an extraordinary life, an unstoppable business, and a legacy that outlasts you, you must become a master of your choices.Here’s what I want you to take away from all of this: You are not a victim of your circumstances. You are a creator of your outcomes. Every choice you make, every habit you lock in, every moment you take full ownership of your life, that’s a vote for the future you want to live. So, ask yourself:What decision have I

I know you will find my guest to be a wealth of information related to helping you transform chaos into streamlined processes and leverage AI for operational efficiency.  Emma Rainville is known as the ‘Wizard of Ops.  Emma’s impact on operations and growth strategy is unparalleled. Her bestselling book, SCOPE, is a go-to resource for leaders aiming to streamline and scale with purpose and precision. Emma brings her direct, no-nonsense approach,  and a deep wealth of expertise, making her a true game-changer for many entrepreneurs. Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released. To Discover even more about how top entrepreneurs are using AI to skyrocket growth—and how you can, too (even if you’re not tech-savvy), download my Playbook by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/ai-playbook/.  Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™  Get a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "

One of the best approaches to be floated over the past few years has been that of a results-oriented work culture. The term itself is quite self-explanatory. It simply means that you have to develop a work culture in your organization that is geared towards achieving results rather than just putting in the time. Of course, this is easier said than done and you have to work hard to implement this approach and get your employees to follow.  Technically speaking, the roots of a results-oriented culture lie in allowing the employees to work as they see fit. Their job is to complete the work assigned to them and achieve the goals you set for them in a specific timeframe. How they do it, when they do it, etc., is up to them. You will only assess their performance based on the results.  In some cases, this approach can work wonders for an employee. For instance, if an employee is unable to work in the conventional 9-to-5 slot because of family or any other commitments, they can complete their work in the evening aft

Accountability, which is an important element of the workplace, requires both internal control and external support.  In order to achieve peak levels of performance, external accountability is necessary.  Being an accountable employee, which is what a business owner wants, demonstrates dedication to the job and higher levels of workplace satisfaction.  It also contributes to a higher level of innovation with an increased interest in the company’s success. At work, accountability translates to initiative and ownership.  People who are accountable are on time for work and meetings, complete projects on time, and go the extra mile when they are able to. These are all great qualities a business owner should be looking for in an employee. There are many benefits to having an accountability culture in your firm. Here are six benefits you receive when you implement accountability in your firm so you have the highest proability to achieve your goals in the timeframe you desire and enjoy having your ideal business and

Progress tracking is a crucial aspect of growth for any business. To ensure steady and consistent growth, you need to set important goals that take your business activities into consideration.  Business professionals and entrepreneurs are typically hardwired to cross the finish line. To make this journey a successful one, goals are broken into long-term and short-term.After these goals are broken down, it is important to further crunch them into bite-sized milestones and tasks for easy completion and assessment. To break things down further also drives your need to cross things off a, sometimes too long, to-do list after successful completion. By tracking your progress, you ensure that all your business activities and decisions are setting you on the right path to your success.Having key performance indicators (KPIs) / business metrics will help you.Let’s explore 7 ways to track your progress towards your goals.Keeping your eyes on the main goal ensures that you can track your progress more effectively and ef

Would you like to know how to uncover hidden cash to help grow your business?  If yes, I know you will find my guest to be a wealth of information related to helping you know where you need to start looking for hidden cash that can help you grow your business.  Cash Flow Mike Milan is a business advisor, author, and the creator of the Clear Path to Cash. He’s trained over 25,000 business owners, accountants, and bankers, uncovering more than $150 million in hidden cash. Mike helps business owners understand their numbers fast, so they can grow profit, improve cash flow, and build a more valuable business.Want to analyze your business in 7 minutes or less? Cash Flow Mike is giving away a free lesson from his Clear Path to Cash course. It teaches you how to read financial statements fast—and actually understand them. Perfect for business owners, advisors, and anyone who wants to find hidden cash in their business. Go to https://cashflowmike.com and take advantage of Mike’s free lesson. He also has free resource

You may have heard it said that it is the little things in life that are worth living for.  Similarly, the little things in life are what change our lives for the better or worse.  The choices we make in life define who we are and what we will eventually become.  Certainly, making some rash decisions when we are young can have very ill consequences when we grow older.  It is important that people maintain their health with a view to tomorrow, while balancing their desires for the present day.  However, this advice also applies to a person’s heart and mind.  When we take chances because of our passions or we take action because of our mind’s ambition, we have to live with the result of our actions—good and bad.  They say hindsight is always 20/20 because sometimes we see things in retrospect that we were never capable of seeing years ago.  Perhaps we have grown in our perspectives and our understandings of other people.  More importantly, we have come to know ourselves.These are the choices you will have to ma

Let’s be honest: if you’re already running a seven-figure company, “gratitude” probably isn’t at the top of your to-do list. You’re busy optimizing systems, scaling teams, and dodging fire drills that pop up out of nowhere. Someone suggests journaling about what you're thankful for, and your brain goes, “Cool. Should I do that between payroll issues and my fifth coffee?” Here’s the truth: gratitude isn’t some fluffy side dish. It’s a performance enhancer. Not for your muscles, but for your mind, mood, and leadership capacity. High achievers don’t just practice gratitude because it feels good, they use it because it works. What Gratitude Actually Does to Your BrainNow let’s break this down into six specific ways it changes you, and what you can do to bring those benefits into your daily grind. The best part about gratitude is that it scales with you. Whether you’re running a $300k solo practice or a $10 million operation with multiple teams, this gratitude practice helps you operate from a place of ground

Discipline: it's not exactly a party in your brain, is it? Most of us would rather hit snooze than rise and grind. But let's face it: those who've mastered the art of self-control seem to effortlessly crush their goals. So, what's their secret? It's not magic; it's mindset. Highly disciplined people have a knack for starting their days off right. They've swapped those fuzzy morning brain fogs for laser focus and productivity. Let's dive into the seven mindsets that fuel their success right now to help you change or modify your mindset to achieve even greater success.Highly disciplined people realize that mastering morning routines and self-discipline depends on mindset habits. Their mental perspective upon awakening either sets the tone for empowerment and productivity, or restraint and frustration. This is not an overnight process, as you know. Like physical fitness, mental strength requires continuous exercise—a commitment to gradually adopting empowering mindsets unt

I know you will find benefit from Jeff’s innovative approach to meditation and martial arts providing holistic health and well-being. Meditation is used as a tool for enhancing every aspect of your life —mental, physical, and emotional.Jeff Patterson has over 36 years of experience, practicing and teaching meditative and martial arts. As the founder of Northwest Fighting Arts/Portland Tai Chi Academy and The Yielding Warrior, he emphasizes the transformative power of meditative and martial arts practices, particularly the yielding concept. He has published two books and hundreds of instructional videos. Jeff is the Founder of The Yielding Warrior online program and has worked with 1,000's of students from around the world. Here are just a few of the questions I asked Jeff Patterson that you will benefit from by listening to his interview:·         What sets you apart from other meditation practitioners is your unique approach known as "The Yielding Warrior Method." Please share this with us and

If willpower had a fragrance, it would probably smell like good fresh coffee and victory. It's that almost mystical force that gets you out of bed at 5 a.m., makes you walk past the donut aisle, and helps you say "no" to binge-watching yet another episode of that show everyone keeps talking about. But let’s face it—our willpower isn’t always at 100%. Some days, it feels more like a Wi-Fi signal in a dead zone—unreliable and frustrating. That’s where these three willpower principles come in. They’re not just motivational quotes slapped on a poster with a picture of a beautiful mountain, they’re practical strategies that work. Ready to crush your goals? Let’s dive in.Here’s the thing: You don’t need to be perfect to crush your goals. You just need to start. Start small, start messy, start today—but just start. Your future self will high-five you for it.Ready to take control? Pick one of these 3 willpower principles and put it into action today. Maybe that means setting a clear "why" for

Could artificial intelligence be the key to taking your business to the next level? I know the concept of AI can feel overwhelming because there is so much to learn and know. But hear me out here please. AI has evolved to do incredible things we previously thought only humans could manage. While AI systems aren't actual thinking beings, they can take on repetitive and data-heavy tasks to help us humans work even smarter and faster, and more strategically. When growing your business, AI can be a game-changing assistant for you. No, it can't replace all human intelligence or creativity. However, it can help break down growth strategies into concrete and executable steps. Let’s explore practical ways to leverage AI to expand your client base, increase sales / revenue, improve operations, and more. Target Prospects More PreciselyDesign Hyper-Personalized ExperiencesChat with Clients 24/7/365Uncover Actionable Insights Optimize Workflows The Power of Starting SmallThe key is starting small by initially f

Take your business to the next level by creating an 'It’s All About Them' (IAAT) experience for clients and prospects. A company that is founded on the IAAT principle will have valuable services right "out of the box."Ask any successful business owner and entrepreneur, and  they will tell you that in order to get new clients and keep the existing ones coming back for more, clients have to trust you, enjoy their experience, and find value in the service or product you’re providing.  In other words, it has to be all-about-them.The desire to make your business all-about-them is the easy part.  It’s the creation and implementation of business models that allow you to practice it that may require some trial and error.  Making your business all about them will make all the difference and accelerate it to a new level of success.  Take your business to the next level by reviewing all methods of communication with your clients and prospects.  By using an all-about-them language in phone conversatio

I know you will find James to be a wealth of information related to helping you create a peak performance culture in your firm, so you can accelerate your business and personal success. James Robbins is a rare mix of leadership consultant, change specialist, adventurer, and motivational speaker. He speaks to audiences worldwide, helping them raise their performance to match their potential. He has been helping equip and transform leaders for over 20 years. James is the author of Nine Minutes on Monday; The Quick and Easy Way to Go From Manager to Leader. He has given over 3,000 presentations and shared the stage with John Maxwell, President Bill Clinton, Simon Sinek, Brené Brown, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. James’s newest book, The Call to Climb, will help you Discover Your Path, Conquer Your Fears, and Fulfill Your Destiny. You can find my interview with James Robbins at https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, https

Have you ever been driving and realized just a bit too late that you missed your exit? Have you ever traveled somewhere just to find that you’ve seen the same street corner three times, and you realize you’ve been going in circles? Perhaps you took the wrong turn because you were distracted by your favorite song on the radio. These inconveniences can be enough to forget why you started in the first place! You might veer off course or give up altogether and go home. As a business owner, these same annoyances can crop up when working to achieve your goals. How you approach your goals isn’t that different from traveling! Your motivation is the fuel that powers you and gives you the focus and follow-through. Let’s explore six mile-markers, or tips, to help you stay on course from start to finish. In conclusion, use one, two, or all six of these mile markers as you approach your next goal. You’ll build your motivation as soon as the rubber meets the road.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get

Think about elite athletes for a moment. Gold medalists, record-breakers – they're not just naturally gifted. Sure, talent helps, but behind every podium finish is a relentless drive, and a meticulous and consistent routine. A survey conducted by the International Coach Federation shows that over 95% of Olympic athletes rely on a coach to hold them accountable. Additionally, high-powered CEOs share that same mindset. They know that ambition means nothing without follow-through. That's where accountability steps in.What exactly is accountability?  Why does accountability work?Choosing Your Accountability FlavorResearch shows that goal-setters with a specific accountability plan are up to 75%  more likely to actually achieve them. 6 Tips for Creating a Rock-solid Accountability SystemIn fact, a study by the American Society of Training and Development found that you have a 65% chance of completing a goal when you commit to someone, and that jumps to 95% when you have ongoing accountability check-ins. 

Do you keep wondering why you’re unable to achieve the goals you’ve set despite doing everything right? If so, it’s time to unleash the positive power of your beliefs to help you create your ideal business and ideal life. You might be holding onto negative or limiting beliefs. From undercutting your efforts to doubting yourself, limiting beliefs can do a lot of harm. The opposite is also true—positive beliefs will unleash a hidden power you never knew you had! Thankfully, negative beliefs are flexible and can be changed. Let’s see how this works. Power of Belief: The Good and the Bad How To Overcome Your Limiting Beliefs?Here are 5 steps you can put into practice today to overcome your limiting beliefs:Harnessing the Power of Belief To Achieve Your GoalsOnce you’ve rid your mind of limiting thoughts, it’s time to replace them with beliefs that put you into the mindset for greater success. Here’s how you replace negative beliefs with positive ones.By searching for ways to overcome your limiting beliefs, you’ve