MM #69: Take the 2 Week Challenge!
1. Announcements/Offers
Mega Coaching Sale! 90% off all products!This is a ridiculous offer, and that's why you should go right now and get it.
If you could get your hands on dozens of popular coaching courses and products at just a *fraction* of the cost, would you run to get it? I mean 10% of the cost!
This month, 20+ coaching experts are coming together in a "grand experiment." They're practically giving their high quality products and programs away in the hope that you will like it so much, you'll want to learn more about their other products.
300 coaches have already jumped on this - get it now while the sale still lasts.
They're also giving away a ton of free coaching tools just for visiting the web page at:
www.SolutionBox.com/megasale.htm
Free Coach Training Teleclass - hot technology!
Thomas Leonard's former coach, Tom Stone, is finally making his powerful technology available to coaches. i.e. he's willing to SHOW you how to use this with your clients, so you can produce mind-blowing results with your clients. (Thomas RAVED about Tom and his results, which is why I'm so excited the training is now available)
And I'm really happy to see Michael Stratford heading up the program. (Michael is a Master Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation, a senior trainer for CoachU, and has trained over 4000 coaches!)
Tom's agreed to do a teleclass for MentorMonthly™ subscribers
only, to show you how to apply the technique. And he's waiving any fee. It's also a chance for you to decide if this ground-breaking training program is for you.
Register for this valuable, free teleclass here while space is still available:
www.SolutionBox.com/teleforum-tom.htm
(And yes, if you can't make it, register anyway and we'll send you the recording. But you definitely want to make this call!)
Join me in 3 months of meditation
300 people from around the world have joined me in meditating 10 minutes a day, every day, for 3 months.
We're two weeks in, and you're still very welcome to join us. To join simply:
1) send a blank email to david38-195055@autocontactor.com and
2) declare your commitment at www.SolutionBox.com/meditate (and I invite you to post there every couple of days to let us know how it's going so we can support each other)
David
2. FEATURE: Take the 2 Week Challenge!
I often achieve a lot, but I'm feeling like really cranking it out for the next 2 weeks - care to join me?***
Are you performing at your capacity?
Would you love to be HUGELY productive?
I mean - think about what you did in the past two weeks. Think what you achieved.
Imagine if instead, you had produced FOUR TIMES what you achieved in the last two weeks?
How would it feel now?
Again... I often achieve a lot, but I'm feeling like really cranking it out for the next 2 weeks - care to join me?
I just received an amazing report from a coach I'm mentoring in my CoachStart Program. (I only work with a very few, unique clients these days.) You may remember Joelle and her great web site from Mentor Monthly issues #65 and #66. (And my mistake, it was her wonderful husband who created her website, not a 'friend' as reported.) ;-)
As part of the program, coaches have to report their results to me. And when I read her report, I was blown away by how much she was in action and producing.
It was so inspiring, I asked her permission to include her Two Week Achievement List here so you can be as inspired as I am, and motivated to action!
MORE IMPORTANTLY, at the end of the article I'm going to invite you to list what you will accomplish in the NEXT 14 DAYS, and publicly proclaim it on the blog. (I've already posted mine for the world to see.)
- 1 new client
- Registered domain name CoachJoelle.com
- Set up email and email signature for CoachJoelle.com and it is working
- Personally created 10 pages base web site - will be reviewing with web company over weekend (totally new experience - major learning - I can create a website!!)
- Designed business cards
- Sought out appropriate printer
- Enrolled friend to make it high definition
- Created goal form
- Created contract - being reviewed by lawyer
- Created Passion Quiz parts 1 and 2 (I love part 2; it is really brilliant!)
- Started creating weekly commitment and accomplishment form
- Created standard form and look for CoachJoelle.com
- Purchased gerber flower picture as an icon for web and paperwork
- 1 exploratory session (and followed the process from David's newsletter)
- Created paper document process flow for exploratory session
- Created paper process flow for having hard conversations with clients
- Met with image consultant (purged closet)
- Appointment set for new hair cut
- Appointment set for work with makeup artist
- Became a wholesaler and ordered 13 books from compendium
- Mailed 5 SHE books to 3 prospects, 1 new client, 1 existing client
- Interviewed and approved for permanent residency
- Spoke with lawyer and accountant about business set up procedures
- Identified suitable format and began 6 month plan - very helpful
- Spent about 20 hours learning and playing with the web. There is more. I will work on this.
- Added blog script to website - still have to figure it out
- Added broadcast email script, edited mail lists 700 people and ready to integrate it to send an email
***
Now that's a lot of stuff! Talk about moving!
I often achieve a lot, but I'm feeling like really cranking it out for the next 2 weeks - care to join me?
ACTION
If you're up for this, here's how to join me:- Declare today your list of what you'll achieve by Friday, October 20 (2 weeks from now). Declare it on the blog. I've already posted my list where you can read it , and I'm going achieve it! Oh, and Joelle's joining us too. ;-)
- Send a blank email to david38-197419@autocontactor.com. At the least, I'll send you an email at half time (one week from today) inviting you to post a half time report on the blog, then an email in two weeks asking you to report and celebrate! (and if I decide to do a teleclass midway you'll receive the details)
- Set up an additional support structure to keep yourself in action. The best idea? Have a bunch of friends join you in this process by sending them this newsletter! You can then support each other along the way. Other optional ideas are posters on your wall, and reminders in your diary. You might also enjoy posting your daily progress on the blog. I will be.
Enjoy!
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P.P.S. There are a maximum of five spaces left in the CoachStart Program, and I'm quite specific about who I work with. If you're an established coach or consultant, and consider yourself a high flyer, and are ready to focus on marketing, branding and/or creating product - you can apply for one of the five spaces here: www.CoachStart.com/Mentor.htm. Please include why it would be fun to work with you. ;-)
23 Comments:
Welcome to the 2 week productivity challenge!
And thanks for joining me. Let's have this be fun ;-)
I'll go first - here's the format I suggest...
BY OCTOBER 20, 2006 I WILL ACHIEVE:
1. Grant application completed and submitted
2. a) InternetClients eCourse completely ready for launch
(Bonus: launched!)
2. b) ICE5 (the first 5 lessons) ready for separate launch
3. a) Michele trained in PPC advertising
3. b) Current campaigns tweaked and profitable (including moving 10Super index page)
3. c) At least one new campaign set up
3. d) PPC monthly reporting process established by Michele.
3. e) New technology to increase subscription rates tested on one site.
(Bonus: result implemented on at least 3 other sites)
3. f) New credibility features split tested on a sales page.
4. a) Emailing Module for second company tested and working.
4. b) Click through rates increased via new template and targeted data
5. a) Tom Stone training promotion complete
5. b) Meditate, and practice sleeping with sound, every day
Cheers!
David
P.S. If you sent a blank email to david38-197419 A-T autocontactor.com, you'll get some supportive emails, plus details of the teleclass if I decide to have one.
Very inspiring. I can be a whirlwind at times, but I bet I'd accomplish more if I actually planned ahead. :) So here goes.
1. Finish core web site for my new partnership.
2. Post registration form; get online registration going for our first workshop.
3. Consulting project milestone: November magazine finished.
4. Meditate at least every other morning.
5. Finish current knitting project and make significant progress on the next.
6. Come up with at least one viable solution for combatting spam.
7. Have SVdP charity pick up furniture and other donations taking up space in the garage.
8. Get at least one quotation for future sunroom addition.
9. Update both my blogs.
10. Finish and list two new craft projects at my Etsy shop. (aine.etsy.com)
Hhmm this is a great Challenge
1) Clean Sweep of the Entire house, need room for the abundance to come in
2)Get rid of those nagging little annoyances, like that whole in the wall and the stain on the carpet (just got to love kids :) )
3) Set my Intention each day so that I can Manifest freedom and Abundance
4)List my ezine on 5 different directories
5)Write a 50-100 page ebook called " Extreme Self Care Toolbox"
6) Create a great Bio with pictures
7) Blog 2-3 times a week.
8) Read at least 2 great books
Brilliant David! I will do my best to do the list I create here; I am just one of the those people full of ideas, do actually write them down but never get around to doing them, so here we go; Jane
1. Set up newsletter to send to current contacts
2. set up blog and put some relevant articles on it.
3. Advertise in local websites and newspapers
4. Send Bio to be placed on my virtual website
5. re-visit business model and product funnel
6. start and complete my financial plan for the remaining months of the year, 2 years from now and 5 years from now
7. outline teleclass "how your body works" and send it to coaching company
8. start and complete coaching contract
Great idea - I am also going to post it on my Blog (Musings of a life Coach)so others can see it! Here goes:
1. Get one 2 more coaching clients
2. Distribute 50 cards about Tarot Life Coaching in local shops and appropriate venues
3. Advertise for a PA to help me sort out my disorganised work place!
4. Update my ICF file on coaching clients for ACC accredtitaiton
5. Meet tarot reader for some more help on the coaching ideas.
6. Contact the person who I said I would do write an on-line course on cange and Transitoin and say I won't be doing it (yet).
7. Say 'No' to at least 5 things!
8. Go on a Date.....
9. Walk for 10mins every other day.
Do all of the above!!!
Cheers Zoe Dawes
I'M IN! BY OCTOBER 20, 2006 I WILL ACHIEVE:
1. Writing a web page (myself) and offering: A) at least 3 tips in management,B)create a blog page,
C)guestbook, D) & Upcoming Events
2. Create & Market a workshop for hard working women and also to contact a local spa to assist me in allowing them to "Come in Tired ~ Leave Inspired."
2. A.)To have at least 50 transformations attend this workshop.
3. Complete my article on addictions and codependencey and post it on my new web page.
4. Continue going to the gym at least 3 times per week minimum. (I am currently at my 4th week of my new image of healthy eating & fitness goals from last month) Way to go, ME!
5. Write an article about coaching and submit it to my local newspaper. Goal here is to become a weekly article!
6. Continue to use the great advise from David's Audio and write down every single thought that comes to mind upon waking up each morning. (I am so impressed with the amount of great ideas I have!) I really thank you for this one!
Now, once my 2 weeks are up, I envision that I will complete each of these challenges to enable myself to live out the vision and continue to launch my coaching practice beyond my wildest expectations!
Oh yea, I couldn't have managed coming this far without seeking daily/weekly inspiration from David's Newsletters, free downloads, and challenges like this. Thanks David! You're the best! Kim Wolfe
By October 20, 2006 I will:
1. send out 50 letters to potential business sponsors for my children's dogbite prevention program
1b. contact local school PTA groups to inform them of the children's dogbite prevention program available in their area
2. write and submit at least one article a day to my editor
3. actively search for a publisher for my three completed children's book manuscripts
4. work daily on setting up my children's books resale business on-line
Awesome idea, David!! I'm going to commit to doing the following by October 20th:
1) Revise the home page for my website and write at least two of the other pages.
2) Figure out how to attach my business logo to my e-mail signature.
3) Complete outlines for all coaching groups I'll be leading at retreat Oct. 27th-29th.
4) Develop retreat evaluation form.
5) Schedule at least two retreats in 2007.
6) Schedule at least two sample coaching sessions.
7) Write and send out next e-zine.
8) Develop new work schedule to implement Jan. 2007 & present to D.M.
9) Send Dad's 70th b-day card and gift.
10) Implement new workout schedule (3x cardio 2x strength training per week).
Hi David
Here goes with my list for the 2 week challnge!
1. Finalise website pages for site
2. Complete draft newsletter copy
3. Keynote speech complete
4. Free website report complete
5. Complete 3 step direct mail article
6. Collect $7,000 in debtors
7. Forward instructions to website designer
8. Win 1 new client
9. Hold 4 business development meetings
10. Create 1/2 page exec summary
11. Design printed materials
12. Draft outline of new business cards (version 2)
13. Finalise email addresses for new domain
Let's see how I go
Regards
Darren Bourke of Business Influence
Okay, I can't wait..I am so pumped up! I already found a FREE web page at FREEWEBS.COM.
**I created my web page already **got a 2 week challenge going for my blog page
**posted a sample of my article
**wrote my workshop for the, "Come in Tired ~ Leave Inspired" workshop.
I am going to contact the local spa's in my area to see if they would like to host this event.
I am also working on a new concept for individuals about Leaving Your Legacy. I plan on proposing this to the local paper and being a regular column.
I am amazed with the amount of ideas that are flooding my mind. I hope to have more to report in the next week. Good luck to all that have posted your challenges! I know you can reach your goals!
Here's to your success!
Kim Wolfe
World Of Little Feet Enterprises
"W.O.L.F.E."
2 week challenge.
1. make new business cards
2. investigate new ideas for product
3. find a paper supplier in my cost range.
4. remodel office for better display of product
5. create brochure
6 update website
7. meet with mentor
8. take compliance/CE training
9. send licensure fees in
10. network with support group
11. begin dream notebook...think big
Woo hoo! Great to have company in this 2 week productivity challenge. Great lists!
I did some work over the weekend and made great progress on things I've putting off for a while.
It still feels like a lot to do, but now I feel very clear what there is to do.
Also today I said 'no - that can wait until the first three things are done' which was a big step forward. Without this list I would keep juggling and feel everything had to be done today.
David
Lisa S
I will achieve by October 20, 2006:
1. Follow up with client proposal
2. Spend time organizing home office
3. Secure new freelance project and/or new client(s) and generate $3000+
4. Follow up with programming for 2 sites
5. Update portfolio
6. Update profile
7. Go to women’s event
8. Stay in communication with placement companies each week
9. Create spreadsheet so have clear knowledge of financial goals and needs
Ok I've been in a slump so here goes:
By 2oth October 2006 I will achieve
1. finish decorating hall
2.review and update 10 questions to ask before hiring a parenting coach
3. Have at least 3 posters designed
4. Marketing Plan of Attack
5. change address on websites
6. design next steps for website including survey
7. do ho'o pono pono twice per week
8. higher self connection once a week
9. continue practicing silence driving to and from work
10. have a mad day with the kids
11. follow up course leads with nursery and comm ed
What a great idea
Over the next two weeks I would like to accomplish
1. 3 good sessions with potential
2. complete brochure
3. additional pages to website
4. Certification completed
I know I'm a week late, but I figure better late than never! So, here's my list of things to accomplish by the 20th:
1. Website completed and ready for new business (www.coachingdisciples.com)
2. Autoresponder set up and ready with first 12 weeks of newsletters
3. Complete part 2 of IAC's certification process
4. Begin PPC promotion of website to gain traffic
5. Start free coaching sessions, get 1st paying client
6. Design business logo
7. Establish income goals for next 90 days
8. Set up accountability with another coach
9. Develop self-study concept for free e-book in the future (for lead generation)
10. Develop one-sentence mission statement
OK - here's my half-way progress report!
BY OCTOBER 20, 2006 I WILL ACHIEVE:
1. Grant application completed and submitted [FULLY ON TRACK. CONSULTANT ENGAGED, DEADLINE SET]
2. a) InternetClients eCourse completely ready for launch
(Bonus: launched!) [NO ACTION]
2. b) ICE5 (the first 5 lessons) ready for separate launch [NO ACTION]
3. a) Michele trained in PPC advertising
3. b) Current campaigns tweaked and profitable (including moving 10Super index page)
[CAMPAIGN TWEAKED]
3. c) At least one new campaign set up
3. d) PPC monthly reporting process established by Michele.
3. e) New technology to increase subscription rates tested on one site.
(Bonus: result implemented on at least 3 other sites)
[INTERIM MEASURE IMPLEMENTED]
3. f) New credibility features split tested on a sales page.
[NOTES: THIS PROJECT DERAILED DUE TO PERSONAL STAFF ISSUE. WILL DELAY RESULT BY ONE WEEK]
4. a) Emailing Module for second company tested and working.
[BEING TESTED IN NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS!]
4. b) Click through rates increased via new template and targeted data
[CHANGES DONE; AWAITING RESULTS]
5. a) Tom Stone training promotion complete
[DONE. CONSIDERING SECOND ONE]
5. b) Meditate, and practice sleeping with sound, every day
[DONE]
* * *
My thoughts...I'm happy with how it's going. Feels good to have the important things on a piece of paper on the wall, with a deadline. Every now and then I check on it and reassure myself that I've got it all covered. I'd like to keep this system going.
And when I think of things that I can't get to now, I have more peace, thinking...."The time for that will come when X is out of the way".
Enjoy!
David
I am a little late, but here goes...
By this Friday, Oct. 20, 2006 I will Achieve the following:
1. 1 new client
2. Complete my CD
3. Work out m/w/f
4. give out 10 biz/post cards a day
5. complete 1 chapter of book
6. organize upstairs
7. organize office
My update is that I decided to sort my office out as it had been annoying for about a year so over the weekend I decorated the room, still to put it back together, got some christmas shopping done and went out twice (very, very productive weekend!). The knock on impact is .......
By 2oth October 2006 I will achieve
1. finish decorating hall
(JUST WOOD TO WAX)
2.review and update 10 questions to ask before hiring a parenting coach (PLAN ON DOING WHEN AWAY - WILL PROBABLY BE A COUPLE OF DAYS LATE
3. Have at least 3 posters designed
(EXTENDED BY ONE WEEK)
4. Marketing Plan of Attack
(ON TRACK)
5. change address on websites
(DONE)
6. design next steps for website including survey
(EXTENDED FOR ONE WEEK)
7. do ho'o pono pono twice per week
(MANAGING ONCE PER WEEK)
8. higher self connection once a week
(STILL TO DO)
9. continue practicing silence driving to and from work (ON TRACK)
10. have a mad day with the kids
(GOING AWAY FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS SO ON TRACK)
11. follow up course leads with nursery and comm ed
(EXTENDED BY ONE WEEK)
the decorating has impacted my schedule, however I have achieved tons and my office space will make the difference (i now like the room - excuses I know - but hey I'm human.
Focused on getting actions completed and getting out there. There is a good chance of redudancy for me so if ever i needed motivation (not that I am an away from motivation person ;))
Keep going guys....make your dreams come true and help tons of people on your way..
oh and I bought stillorsparkling.com :)
Love and Laughter
Karen
Just what i needed!!
1. do 5 complimentary sessions
2. build my website
3. work on mailing list for weekly newsletter
4. set up auto responder
5. get one paying client
6. de-clutter office space
7. complete two teleclasses
8. complete article for runners newsletter
Good on you Kim and Karen (that's an Aussie expression).
Here's my full time progress report:
BY OCTOBER 20, 2006 I WILL ACHIEVE:
1. Grant application completed and submitted [BIG PROGRESS, WILL TAKE 1 MORE WEEK]
2. a) InternetClients eCourse completely ready for launch
(Bonus: launched!) [NO ACTION]
2. b) ICE5 (the first 5 lessons) ready for separate launch [NO ACTION]
3. a) Michele trained in PPC advertising [80% DONE]
3. b) Current campaigns tweaked and profitable (including moving 10Super index page)
[CAMPAIGN TWEAKED + SIGNUP PAGE IMPLEMENTED]
3. c) At least one new campaign set up [NOT DONE]
3. d) PPC monthly reporting process established by Michele. [NOT DONE]
3. e) New technology to increase subscription rates tested on one site. [NOT TESTED. READY NOW FOR TESTING]
3. f) New credibility features split tested on a sales page.
[CHANGES DONE. NOT SPLIT TESTED YET]
4. a) Emailing Module for second company tested and working.
[CURRENTLY BEING TESTED. LOOKS GOOD]
4. b) Click through rates increased via new template and targeted data
[CHANGES DONE; AWAITING RESULTS]
5. a) Tom Stone training promotion complete
[SUCCESSFUL! AND SECOND PROMOTION ANNOUNCED]
5. b) Meditate, and practice sleeping with sound, every day
[MEDITATION DONE, SOUND PRACTICE WAS EVERY SECOND DAY]
Comments: I found it did keep me focused and on track, and I'd like to do another one soon. Even today, the last day, I sat down and worked instead of playing because of this deadline.
Insight: Play and relaxation time seems equally important to me than my goals right now. So I got a lot of fun in too, and the expense of completing the targets, which is fine.
Also there are many things I do which I don't realise, which take up lots of time - lots of maintenance, which can get in the way of creating/achieving new things. And then we got hit by a cold, and a family near death, which can mess with time frames.
Congrats to all who played! Who's up for another one? I have LOTS to accomplish by Dec 15, and it's nice to have company.
David
I'm back with my results. :)
1. Finish core web site for my new partnership. [DONE! Now need to get 'head shots' up for 3 of us.]
2. Post registration form; get online registration going for our first workshop. [DONE!]
3. Consulting project milestone: November magazine finished. [DONE! And that was a doozy. Bonus: website, online registration form and badge form also finished. This is for a convention.]
4. Meditate at least every other morning. [I did this in a non-conventional way: I worked on a prayer shawl to donate to our Unity congregation.]
5. Finish current knitting project and make significant progress on the next. [DONE! Did an extra little project in between - a stretchy hat.]
6. Come up with at least one viable solution for combatting spam. [Not there. Key word is 'viable.' ;) ]
7. Have SVdP charity pick up furniture and other donations taking up space in the garage. [Nope. Still there.]
8. Get at least one quotation for future sunroom addition. [Asked online - so I'm just getting started.]
9. Update both my blogs. [DONE! These are personal blogs, not business, but it's still nice to keep up. I'm thinking about doing NaBloPoMo.]
10. Finish and list two new craft projects at my Etsy shop. [Did the crafts, but need to locate my digital camera so I can post them. Better not take two weeks. :) ]
Way to hit the trail David!(That's Texas Talk!) WOW! Everyone! What a bunch of "go-getters!" I managed my poster making and presented them. I was told they would have to work me in to their "budget" in order to give me a confirmation. (Procrastinators!) We parted as new friends and I moved on to the next one that didn't need an excuse about a budget and they bought in!
I am planning to follow up on my many leads and jump start the "Heaven that's Coming in 2007!" That's my logo for the up coming year! I got my Fix in 2006 and Came Alive in 2005.
This was great and I so enjoyed meeting my new friend, Karen from this blog challenge. She is a spit-fire of a woman! (More Texas talk) She is going to do great things! Just sit back, put your feet up and watch the sunset...
I can feel the success ooozing from everyone! I had a blast challenging myself and posting for all to see. Yea, let's do another one! I need the motivation with the holidays coming! I am already writing workshop material for those New Year's Resolutioner's!
Remember to be a W.O.L.F.E. and join in on the fact that the WORLD is full OF LITTLE FEET...make it your ENTERPRISE! Don't Follow the Pack....LEAD IT! TM
Take care all!
Kim Wolfe
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