We all use filler words in writing. We scramble around saying, “The point is, there are things which are definitely most important, which we need to make sure we do…” as opposed to “Do these things.” It’s similar to filler statements when speaking. “Um…” “uhhh…” “I’m not sure…” “It’s sort of like the thing where…”
Author Archives: Karen Reyburn
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Using “What” instead of “Why” questions
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Jul
Jul
When someone asks you, “Why?” about anything, it raises a little defensiveness. Depending on the question and its impact on you or your life, their asking the question might raise a lot of defensiveness. Think about it. You tell someone, “I’m thinking of moving to Spain” and they say, “Oh really? Why?” Instantly your brain
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Cancelling things is a superhero skill
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Jul
Jul
As business owners, we’re interested in trustworthiness. We want to be known as someone – and a company – who can be trusted; and we want to work with those who are the same. We’re also (and I speak absolutely for myself here) stubborn to a point. We can do it. We will do it.
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Learnings from a 100 day video challenge
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Jun
Jun
On Tuesday of last week, I recorded my 100th consecutive video and shared it on Instagram. I started the challenge on what felt like a whim. I was out for a walk on a Sunday morning, and was thinking about the power and impact of video. And how I often avoided it because my hair
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Jun
Jun
Change takes adjustment: for you and for others. Whether it’s helping the team change the way you do things at the firm, or sharing systems or price changes with clients, or scaling your business: trying to make the change instantly will likely be tough. Instant change shocks you and surprises you. And you don’t know
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May
May
Many of you have at least bought, and perhaps even started or read, The Accountant Marketer. Reading it is one thing: actually doing things with it is another, and can take time. It’s been over six months since the book was published, and several times a week now I get messages from accountants who have
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May
May
When I find myself a bit overwhelmed, a bit “oh my word where do I start first”, my tendency is to do more things. Do as much as possible so I can tick things off my endless (and ever-increasing) list so I feel a bit of relief. All that achieves is a very small amount
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May
May
One of the many fun parts of being an entrepreneur is ALL THE IDEAS. All the time. When I’m meeting with a client and they mention something they need. When I’m at a conference and talk with multiple accountants about what they’re excited by, or struggling with. Reading one of my latest business books. Listening
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May
May
Knowing what really makes you come alive, fills your cup…that can be hard to tell sometimes. After all, things can feel a bit heavy at times. Things with clients, with team members, with family members, with yourself. Grey and cloudy and rainy weather. Prices going up, up, up everywhere you look (even in your own
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Accountability doesn’t mean you get everything done
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Apr
Apr
Every month I hold one-to-one coaching calls with accountants who have either a big project they want to make progress on, or a series of small tasks they keep putting off. Either way, their momentum calls are just that: the space for them to build momentum. Get shit done. There’s always a point - usually
