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Author Archives: Dyana Valentine
More on Growing with Grace
I had a number of responses to last week's post on how to grow with grace, and continue it here with two more tips. Continue reading
Grow with grace
Just because you are good at something does not mean you have any business doing it. If the old outfit doesn’t fit the new, taller, in-demand you, ditch it and go for a sequined suit version of your biz. Continue reading
Been There, Seen That Goal
"I've been there and seen all the tips on goal setting and new year's resolutions around business planning. Honestly, it feels like kicking a bag of laundry uphill. I need a fresh perspective on stuff (my stuff) that feels stagnant and old. Can you help?" Continue reading
Do you have a "Plan B?"
This week's question is, "I'm about to launch a huge project and I wonder if I should have a Plan B in place before I start?" Plan B from Dyana Valentine on Vimeo. I'm a fan of Plan Bs in … Continue reading
End of Year Traditions
I realized as the holidays/new year approached that my anxiety started to creep up. ACK! went my brain. What are my 2011 goals? What has 2010 been all about? What remained undone? What's getting rolled over and what projects need.to.die? You might be getting tight in the chest just reading about my spin--breathe deeply and know that's MY stuff. Continue reading
Year-end pause with Dyana Valentine and Jodi Womack
A lot of us get into a bit of a frenzy at this time of year--we (meaning I) feel pressure to look back and analyze last year then create a plan, strategy or make a commitment for next year. What would it be like if we just paused, really paused and celebrated the opportunity to just connect with ourselves, make meaningful business relationships, rest a bit, and breathe deep? Continue reading
Permission: it's yours
Start your day with this inspiring post from Dyana....yes, that's a robe a she's wearing. Continue reading
Posted in Client Relations, Communicating, Freelance Graphic & Web Design, Freelance Illustration, Freelance Photography, Freelance Writing, Freelancing, Time Management Tagged boundaries, change, Dyana Valentine, information overload, outgrowing clients, pricing, raising your rates, time management 6 Comments
Put down that bone! (or Taming Your Puppy Brain)
Obsessed about a minor project, client relationship or something that just won’t do what you want it to do like this puppy, Emma? Continue reading
How to deal with negative feedback
Here are my suggestions: Get Professional: Step back, recover, lick your wounds if you must. Then make a clear separation between yourself and your business. Continue reading
Thanks-getting
While co-working this week, Beth Goldfarb, from Cause Farm Creative, asked me, “How do you ask for a testimonial? Do you simply ask, 'Can I have a testimonial?' or do you qualify it and customize the question to get a … Continue reading
