I methodically packed a single carry-on bag, grabbed my morning coffee and headed off to the airport. At 8:00 am it was already 80+ degrees. I was definitely looking forward to the refreshing California weather. But more importantly to the incredible opportunity that was awaiting me. This inaugural Start Up Strategy workshop was a private launch of what is sure to be an in demand workshop for individuals struggling with business clarity and what that means.
My friend Jeff Jochum and his business partner Lawrence Chan presented a no holds barred…give it to you straight…make it or break it presentation on how to get clarity for your business. Now admittedly some of the concepts are a bit hard to swallow because they force you to realize and acknowledge your own weaknesses in order to have any chance of moving forward in your strengths. As a business owner you must make choices that are not always what you think you want. The ability to distinguish the difference between what is necessary to forge ahead and what it is that is holding you back is where ultimate CLARITY surfaces.
We always talk about our “business goals” but in all honesty they are normally vague and for lack of a better word generic. This does nothing for you in mapping out the truth about the future of your business. Imagine unexpectedly being put on the spot in front of a colleague or a client…could you accurately articulate in a clear and concise manner (10 words or less) who you are and what you do? I couldn’t. And that is a fail. I own that and I am now determined to change it.
I am so grateful to Jeff and Lawrence for the privilege of attending this state of mind altering workshop that has me sitting on this plane contemplating every miniscule aspect of my business and where I am headed. The realizations are scary. No doubt. But more importantly…empowering! I see my weaknesses and I now realize that if I don’t force myself to make clear and concise choices (even some that I may not be exactly fond of) that my business will stay stagnant. I will likely survive but survival is no longer good enough. I must thrive.
The PanelMe and the ever so sweet Kristy Dickerson. Check out Kristy at Fisheye Connect.Jeff Jochum and me. I can’t stand myself in this picture but had to share it because I love this guy!Tamara Young (my soul sister), Me and the amazing Me Ra Koh