Goal Setting & Achievement Podcast: Business|productivity

I think you will find my guest to be super interesting as it relates to the powerful advantages that breathwork can bring you in your personal and professional life.  Kimberly Faith is an expert guide in breathwork. This calling chose HER after a life altering experience with her own breath. Since then, she’s been blessed to ignite transformation, inspiration and healing for successful entrepreneurs all over the world using this powerful tool. She has witnessed radical change in those who have implemented breathwork, and passionately believes that a breathwork practice can not only elongate your life, it will also catapult you to new levels of growth in business as well in your personal life.Here are a few questions I asked Kimberly that you will benefit from by listening to her interview:• What is breathwork?• Is there a story behind you wanting to learn and share breathwork with others?• What are the overall benefits of applying breathwork in our business and personal life?• Please give us an example of wha

There are many reasons to set goals and follow them through. As a business professional or entrepreneur, you are probably no stranger to the benefits of goal setting.The only challenge that lies with goal setting is how to follow these goals through to completion. The satisfaction of success also represents a challenge that pushed you to work towards achieving your goals.Though the many benefits of setting business goals are listed everywhere, you should have some goal-setting strategies that keep you focused, committed, and with your eyes on the prize.These top 6 goal-setting strategies will elevate your performance.Want high-value business success tips and resources to help you accelerate your results? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focuse

Practicing gratitude is often associated with our personal lives and relationships. It’s often overlooked in business, yet it can play such an important role in a healthy company culture and long-term client relationships.Business is ultimately about relationships. Being able to cultivate genuine relationships with people is an integral part of your company’s success, which is why it’s crucial to practice gratitude regularly within your business.Not only can you improve the mentality of the employees on your team by expressing gratitude, but you may also find yourself more grounded and at peace overall. Running a business can often mean going full steam at all times, but taking the time to stop and appreciate the people around you, and what you have, can actually do a lot not just for others, but for yourself as well.Let’s explore five gratitude exercises to get you started on the path to living a gratitude-based life.To download my complimentary Gratitude Journal Exercise, go to https://www.accountabilitycoa

I believe my guest has a great message for everyone to hear about the benefits of having even better health and fitness. Our health is so most important to be able to do what we need to do every day and to help us achieve our professional and personal goals.Eric D’Agati has spent the past 20+ years in the fitness industry as a coach, trainer, and instructor, pioneering his unique approach to training, client assessment, performance enhancement and injury prevention. Eric is a guest speaker for prestigious organizations such as Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York University Medical, the Navy SEALS, US Army, Nike and SPARQ Camps, The Mayo Clinic, and multiple major universities.His list of training clients includes individuals who have been an Olympic Gold Medalist, All-Americans, National Champions, World Series Champions, and Pro-Bowl athletes. He also works with many high-level County, State, National and World Champion sports teams just to name a few….Here are a few questions I asked Eric that you will benefit fro

The phrase “good leader” may be subjective, but if you’ve worked for a “good” leader or a “bad” leader, you definitely know the difference. If you’re ready to take the next step in your entrepreneurial endeavors and are determined to be a good or great leader, what do you need to do? How can you assure you’re going to be the type of leader that your staff or your contractors will want to follow? What can you do to be a great leader even in the face of difficult times or challenges? For more help with growing your business and accelerating your results, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation.Want high-value business success tips and resources to help you accelerate your results? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focus

Here’s your Funny Ode to ThanksgivingMay your stuffing be tasty and May your turkey plump, May your potatoes and gravy Have nary a lump. May your yams be delicious, and your pies take the prize, And may your Thanksgiving dinner Stay off your thighs!Happy Thanksgiving to those of you in the United States! If you aren’t in the US, have a fantastic day and remember to aim for what you want each and every day! Until next time, make it a great day, today and every day. I appreciate you listening.  Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ Want high-value business success tips and resources to help you accelerate your results? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payo

Today we are talking about 10 Limiting Beliefs that May be Holding You Back from even greater success.Want high-value business success tips and resources to help you accelerate your results? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.Take advanta

Procrastination is no joke. Putting things off until later can spell ruin for even the most successful businessperson… which is EXACTLY why it is a problem that you should and need to make an effort to continually deal with when you notice it negatively affecting your results. If you suffer from procrastination, then you undoubtedly know that it can be extremely troublesome. You no doubt want to work hard and get things done, but some people find this more difficult to do than others. If you are one of those people, then this is for you! So, let’s explore 10 quick and easy tips for helping you to beat procrastination. Winning this battle doesn’t have to be rocket science or making it harder than it needs to be. Sometimes, finding a little bit of help (like these 10 tips) is all that you need to tip the scales back to your favor!Want more high-value business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe

[[:encoded, "We’ve all heard the phrase “Do what you love, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.” But what if we start falling out of love with that one thing? How do we rediscover our passion for our business and become re-inspired?\n\nIt’s completely normal not to have the same gumption for your business that you did when you first launched it. Back then, everything was new, and you were discovering and learning every single day. But now, years have passed, and you may find yourself doing the same thing day in and day out. Maybe you’re even wondering if you made the right decision to pursue growing this business.\n\nIf your business no longer serves your needs and you’re not finding fulfillment in it at all, then maybe it’s a sign to quit and start over. However, maybe all you need is a boost to get your creative juices flowing again and rediscover the love for your business.\n\n1. Look for new ways to challenge yourself.\n\nLearning something new can kickstart your mind and help you start

[[:encoded, "Practicing yoga and mindfulness has many health benefits. Yoga is a low-impact form of exercise that can lead to better heart health and help with back pain relief that many entrepreneurs can use. Mindfulness and meditation can lead to better cognitive health and improved moods. In addition to the health benefits that mindfulness and exercise bring, they can contribute positively to our business success as well.\n\nIn a fast-paced business world, learning how to slow down is immensely important, and can give you an edge over your competitors. Not only that, but calming our minds and being able to craft a clear vision and leave room for inspired thoughts is a practice that we can refine and utilize to push our business forward.\n\nLet’s now explore the six ways that mindfulness and exercise can impact your business success. \n\n1. Mindfulness gives us clarity over our business vision\nMindfulness is being aware of your thoughts, your feelings, and your environment. It’s the act of removing ou

[[:encoded, "We’re all writers, crafting a lengthy narrative with the best chapters possible. But often, we create loopholes in our story of success ourselves. Do you know how? By letting our limiting beliefs hold us back from achieving what is within our grasp. \n\nLimiting beliefs are misconstrued thoughts, with no foundation or reality. They stem from certain bad experiences from the past, hereditary experiences, or from societal and cultural restrictions. But the fact is that limiting beliefs hold us back. They don’t allow us the grand and successful ending your truly deserve. \n\nIf you are in a quest to overcome any limiting beliefs you might have, keep listening in. I’m here to tell you how self-talk is the key to overcoming them and finding your freedom. \n\nOvercome Limiting Beliefs - Here’s How\nMany of us consciously or unconsciously tend to develop limiting beliefs in childhood or teenage years. They may stem from a devastating personal experience or by seeing the experiences of others in our

[[:encoded, "I think you will find my guest to be a wealth of knowledge around helping us think and win like a champion, so you can scale your business and make even more money along with making the difference you were born to make.\n\nNicky Billou is the #1 International Best-Selling Author of the book: Finish Line Thinking™: How to Think and Win Like a Champion. He has also written The Thought Leader’s Journey: A Fable of Life, and The Power Of Connecting: How To Activate Profitable Relationships By Serving Your Network. Nicky is an in-demand and a highly inspirational speaker to corporate audiences such as RBC, LuluLemon, Royal LePage, and TorStar Media. He is an advisor to some of the most successful and dynamic entrepreneurs in Canada.\n\nHere are a few of the questions I asked Nicky that you will benefit from by listening to his interview:\n\n•\tWhy do most of us live in our comfort zone and how can you get the heck out of it, assuming we want out?\n•\tWhy is it better for us to go narrow in your m

[[:encoded, "As a business owner, the only real challenge you have is time. Time is a factor that stands against you due to its limited availability. There are only twenty-four hours in a day (8 to 10 hours for sleep, transportation, eating, and other chores to do). Due to this limited time, learning to manage your time effectively is the best way to reach your goals.\n\nTime has a powerful impact on your overall results. At the end of every day, it is important to take stock of what you were able to achieve. Also, pay attention to how you split your time during the day.\n\nAs a business owner, many activities impact the way you manage your time. There are prospects to contact and follow-up with, the financials to pay attention to, existing clients to service, and inventories to monitor. In addition, there are also other important aspects of your business such as bills to be paid, staff to manage, and all kinds of decisions to be made. In short, there aren’t enough waking hours to deal with all there is

[[:encoded, "All entrepreneurs have big dreams. The ability to dream of better lives and achievements is what drives many to start their own business. \n\nAs a business owner, your single goal is to ensure the success of your business. This is done by making in-depth plans and decisions targeted towards the survival and growth of your business.\n\nWhat this means for your personal life is long hours dedicated to gaining essential skills, building your business, making leadership connections, and possibly working twice as hard as other business professionals.\n\nYour business should have its unique goals broken into milestones that’ll help you track your progress and gauge your performance compared to your competitors. \n\nThe ability to set realistic “stretch” goals and following them to completion has always counted as a skill successful business owners have.\n\nGoal setting helps measure your level of success in ways that hold you accountable for every milestone. This is because setting realistic “stre

[[:encoded, "Productivity is never an accident for business owners. It does not happen by chance. Rather, it happens out of a commitment to excellence, stellar planning, consistent efforts, and great productivity tools. This is the age of technology, where there’s an app for everything. \n\nIf you’re an entrepreneur looking for foolproof ways to improve your business processes and growth, here are the top 10 productivity tools you need to strongly consider using. With these tools in your business arsenal, your business will stay well above the fiercely competitive atmosphere. \n\n1. Slack - Best Team Collaborative Software \nBusinesses with a united and well-coordinated team progress faster than those who don’t. Slack is among the handiest productivity tools that business owners can use to unify their entire team communication. \n\nThe best feature of this tool is its integration with your daily-use apps such as Dropbox and Google Drive etc. If you wish to transform the way your team connects with inform

[[:encoded, "I think you will find my guest to be helpful in helping us with being even more productive, so you can get more done in less time and have more time to do what you really want to do.\n\nLes Watson’s passion for and expertise in self-management and productivity (has earned him the nickname ‘The Time Lord’) comes from over 30 years of experience as a trainer, speaker, facilitator, and coach in self-management, motivation, and communication. He is the author of ‘Get Back An Hour In Every Day’ and facilitates the acclaimed ‘Creating Success Program’.\n\nHere are a few questions I asked Les that you will benefit from by listening to his interview:\n•\tWhat are the biggest productivity challenges?\n•\tHow can I reduce or stop Procrastinating and get more high payoff activities done?\n•\tHow can we best tackle the monster that is email?\n•\tBased on your experience, where are the most common places where most people can get back an hour every day, so we are better utilizing our valuable time?\n•\tH

[[:encoded, "The need for a balanced life is more important than ever. Too often, our work life and personal life overlaps, so enhancing your overall performance can only benefit both aspects of your life. Having a growth mindset can help you to overcome any challenges you may face, both professionally and personally.\n\nBy following these seven tips to enhance your performance in life, you’ll be more likely to maximize your potential and reach your goals in the timeframe you desire. Are you ready to start implementing changes into your life that will increase your performance and help you grow as an individual? If yes, then keep listening!\n\n1. Set Crystal Clear Goals\nAs a business owner, you may be constantly thinking about setting your team up for success, but don’t forget about yourself! Set yourself up for success by setting clear goals. You set your annual goals and review your progress every month to help you know where you are against your annual goals, so you can course correct, if you are off

[[:encoded, "Mind over matter, right? Sometimes, that’s easier said than done. When we’re faced with a laundry list of to-dos and with not enough time in the day, it can be easier to distract ourselves and push things off to the next day. And when more items get added to our list, it becomes overwhelming, and we continue to procrastinate even more. A vicious cycle, but one that can be overcome.\n\nIn order to overcome procrastination, we have to first understand it. Start with perspective—procrastination may not be something you can ever fully get rid of. And that’s okay. When you accept that it may be a part of your process, that’s the first step to figuring out how to work through it. The reason why many of us procrastinate is because we choose to do something that’s more immediately gratifying than something we know we need to do, but it is probably not as fun. Procrastination is an emotional reaction, and we put off necessary tasks in order to stay happy in the moment.\n\nSo, how do you overcome proc

[[:encoded, "There is an entire industry dedicated to fighting cyberattacks and making sure other companies have solid cybersecurity systems in place. Cyberattacks have become increasingly common, and typically involve some sort of breach of information systems to steal sensitive data or deny users’ access to their data. Many attacks have a financial motive, so it’s crucial to protect your company against the possibility of a breach.\n\nIt only takes one attack to bring down a network and do serious damage to your business, but if you take the necessary steps to protect your systems, you have a much better chance of thwarting any hackers’ attempts.\n\nThere are several different types of cybersecurity threats, and it’s important to know what they are so you can understand how to fight them.\n\n1. Malware\nMalware, or malicious software, is an umbrella term for all sorts of programs designed to hack, disrupt, or damage a device. Malware breaches the security of your device and can steal data or control yo

[[:encoded, "Having dreams and goals is an incredible thing; it keeps you motivated and gives you purpose. But without a well-thought-out plan, a goal rarely executes well. Planning is a fantastic way of staying focused on your goals and achieving personal greatness. \n\nVision boards are helpful and inspirational tools that make your dreams and goals feel more accessible. These boards can be a fun art project that maximizes your motivation and pushes you to try harder.\n\nVision boards are like a sacred visual space that displays all things you want to achieve in life. Therefore, it helps you stay on the right path. Let’s discuss how you can set a goal-setting vision board and effectively use it as a visualization tool.\n\nWhat is a Vision Board? \n\nA vision board is a physical reminder of things you want to achieve in a specific timeframe. Typically, vision board ideas include photos, words, and virtually any other visual displays. \n\nThese boards act as a visualization tool to help you hit your p