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Deb Johnstone Success Coach and NLP Practitioner
How to Create Wicked Experiences In Your Business
Have you ever walked into a business or store and been greeted with a uniform “Can I help you?” You can see them out of the corner of your eye pretending to be busy. It feels like they are just doing a job and waiting to pounce. “Sales” is an important part of...
What to do when setting a goal feels impossible
Each January there seems to be much talk about setting a goal or a new year’s resolution. There is often a big hoo ha about which is best, but we do know that both encourage growth in our lives, businesses or careers. However, there are times when goals or new year's...
Starting A New Year Well: What cyclone preparation can teach us
Cyclones are a natural weather pattern here in Tropical Far North Queensland, Australia where I live. And because they are natural it’s a challenge we are pretty comfortable with preparing for during our wet season. However sitting waiting for a cyclone to pass in...
Why letting go is essential if you want your business to grow
As a mother of adult sons, one of the greatest lessons I have learned was the art of letting go. Having coached many women in the same situation, I also know I am not alone. And on reflection this is very much the same as birthing and growing a business. When we have...
Self Sabotage: Two Small Words That Can Stop You Living Your Dreams
Self sabotage is often talked about as if it’s something outside of our control. Patterns like procrastination, distraction, giving up too early, delaying starting are all seen as self sabotaging behaviour. Patterns like these are sometimes portrayed as quite complex;...
You Are Always Networking: Never Judge A Book By It’s Cover
Have you ever felt judged or disrespected while out socially, in a customer service situation or when networking? “Don’t judge a book by its cover” is a quote by English novelist George Eliot and I have to say it’s some of the best advice I’ve heard. It serves in all...