Ready! Set! Action!

Whoever I coach, I am wholeheartedly rooting for. I’ve been incredibly fortunate that my clients have achieved great results, and as a coach, I get to share in that pride and gratitude. Some see results almost immediately, while others take a little longer. Over time, I’ve started to notice patterns. What makes one person achieve success faster than another? It all comes down to one word: action.

Once we get their mindset right and clear out old stories holding them back, we create a plan for what they want to achieve. The clients who commit fully and take consistent action are the ones who see the biggest breakthroughs. When success isn’t coming as fast as we would like, it almost always traces back to not taking enough action.

When making a shift, it can seem scary and make us reluctant to act. What if it doesn’t work? What if this is a big waste of time? What if I should be taking different action? These are all natural questions, but you don’t get the answer to any of these questions unless you take action. Action will give you results to work with. They aren’t always the results you wanted, but they lead you to answers and eventually to the result you are seeking.

If success really comes down to taking action, why don’t more people just do it? Because before action happens, people have to break through the things that stop them. That’s where coaching comes in.

Some of the most common action blockers I see:

• Perfectionism – You don’t start because you’re afraid of being judged. You want everything to be perfect before you take action, but by the time you’ve spent all that energy preparing, you’re exhausted.

• Overwhelm – You’re looking too far ahead instead of focusing on the first step. Instead of just recording a podcast on your computer, you start worrying about the name, the guests, the editing—until it feels impossible, and you give up.

• Lack of clarity – You’re trying to take action without first defining what you actually want. Success requires clarity: What do you want? When do you want it? Who do you want it with? Once you know that, the next step becomes obvious.

• Fear Of Not Being Good Enough – You worry that if you take action and still don’t succeed, it will prove you weren’t good enough. But nobody is great right out of the gate. You grow by starting and learning along the way.

• Lack of time – Just the thought of adding one more thing to your plate feels exhausting. The way through this isn’t waiting for free time to appear—it’s making time. Restructure your schedule. Start your day earlier. Protect your time instead of giving it away to things that don’t serve you.

You don’t need to have all the answers before you start. Moving forward despite doubt and fear will teach you more than waiting ever will. Action is the bridge between where you are and where you want to be. The only question is: Are you willing to take the first step?

Why I Was Terrified Of Social Media - And How I Overcame It

For years, I was terrified of social media. I was afraid to post a picture or share a positive message with someone I cared about. I told myself I just didn’t like it, but the truth was, I was afraid of being judged.

When I started my coaching business, I knew I couldn’t let fear hold me back. I told myself, "There’s no failure, only learning." So, I built a website, created business cards, joined networking groups, and started working with clients. I was testing every avenue to grow my business.

But as I observed other successful coaches, one thing became clear: they all had a strong social media presence. If I wanted to reach my goals, I’d have to embrace this too.

Studying mindset and learning neuro-linguistic programming helped me look at things differently. But even with these tools, I still felt frozen. What if nobody watched my videos? As a television producer, that felt humiliating. What if people used it to make fun of me behind my back? What if the people I worked with in TV saw it and it impacted my career?

I was playing a game of “what if?”—but never considering the positive side of the question. What if people did find value in what I was sharing? What if I could help others through my journey?

I dug deeper and realized the root of my fear: What if I’m not good enough? It’s a limiting belief that holds many of us back, lurking quietly in our subconscious.

I used the tools I’d learned to identify this belief—and remove it.

Then, I posted that first video. I wrote my first blog. I went on my first podcast. And something amazing happened: I loved it! My friends reached out to encourage me. Strangers contacted me, telling me how helpful my content was. I had discovered that creating content, something I’ve loved since I was five, could be part of growing my business.

The more I posted, the more I wanted to post. Two months ago, I never would have dreamed of writing this blog, being so vulnerable with so many people. But I know many of you feel the same way, because so many of my small business clients face the same fear and avoid social media.

So, I want to share three things I tell them:

1. Action leads to more action. When you take action, it frees you to be fearless in other areas of your life as well.

2. Nobody really cares. Everyone is focused on their own lives—they don’t even notice what you’re doing.

3. The people who love you will always love you. There are people who won’t like you—that’s okay. Focus on the ones who do.

To everyone who has reached out with kind words of encouragement—thank you! Your support is “Action Fuel” for me.

If you’re holding back because of fear of judgment, I urge you to run toward the very thing you’re afraid of. Break free from that fear and don’t waste another second holding yourself back.

Success Is About Location. Are You In The Right Place?

We've all heard the phrase: "Location, location, location." In real estate, two nearly identical homes can have vastly different values based purely on where they are. A home in Palo Alto, California, has a median price of $3.5 million, while a similar home in Des Moines, Iowa, is around $215,000.

But here’s the thing—this principle applies to your success just as much as it does to real estate.

Once you have a clear vision of what you want in life, start thinking about your location. Where do the people who already have what you want spend their time? What events do they attend? What communities are they part of? What apps do they use? The more you immerse yourself in the right places, the more your mindset and habits start to align with success.

How the Right Location Changed My Life

Some of the most incredible experiences of my life happened simply because I put myself in the right place.

That Time I Played Pinball with James Brown

At 22 years old, I was an intern for a morning talk show called “Fox After Breakfast.” One day, they asked if anyone would come in at 5 AM to let people in for a sound check. I volunteered—what else was I going to do at 5 AM? Turns out, the person I let in was James Brown. I got to sit there as he performed directly to me. Then, we played pinball while we waited for the producers to arrive. He played pinball just like he performed. Grunting and yelling out “hit me” while he shuffled his feet. It was an amazing experience I will never forget. My location was everything.

From Answering Phones to Executive Producer

When Who Wants to Be a Millionaire was the biggest show on TV, I knew I wanted to be there. So I called someone I knew on the show and begged for a job. After asking multiple times, he helped to get me a job for one day as a fill-in to answer phones. That one day turned into one week, then one month. Eventually, I became the Executive Producer of the show. That never would have happened if I hadn't put myself in the right location.

Success Isn’t About Luck – It’s About Showing Up

People say success is about being in the right place at the right time. It’s not.

Success is about being in the right place all the time so that when the right moment comes, you’re already there. If you consistently put yourself in rooms filled with opportunities, people you can learn from, and potential clients, you will level up.

How to Use Location to Your Advantage

1. Find Role Models & Go Where They Go

Who already has the success you want? Figure out where they spend their time and go there. You’ll be exposed to the same information and opportunities they are.

2. Stay Up to Date on Industry News

Every industry has "trade secrets." Read industry blogs, listen to podcasts, and stay ahead of trends. Being informed makes networking easier and helps you spot opportunities others miss.

3. Attend Events

Conferences, networking meetups, and industry panels are goldmines. You never know who you’ll meet or what connections you’ll make.

4. Show Up Consistently

Most people already know where they should be spending their time, but they don’t follow through. If you want to find love, be active on dating apps. If you want to get healthy, go to the gym and read about nutrition. You have to GO in order to GROW.

The Bottom Line

Unlike real estate, you control your location when it comes to success. The question is:
Are you putting yourself in the places where success happens?