Sep 21, 2026 | Get It Written |
Sometimes when you think about writing on a new topic, or in a new format, you might begin to feel afraid. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t write it. Fear doesn’t have to signal “stop.” It can instead be an indication that something...Sep 20, 2026 | Get Clients |
I’ll bet most of you reading this work pretty hard at marketing yourself. It may seem like you are always going, going, going. But I find that for many self-employed professionals and creatives, there’s a point where you stop — a sticking place that...Aug 16, 2026 | Get Yourself There |
Most self-employed professionals and creatives truly enjoy no longer having to answer to The Boss. But the lack of someone to report to can also be a problem. There’s no one to make you do stuff you just don’t want to do. If you procrastinate about posting...Jun 3, 2026 | Get Clients |
Lately, I’ve been playing the “what if you were wrong” game with the self-employed professionals and creatives I coach. It goes like this: Client: Jane at XYZ Company hasn’t gotten back to me. They must not want to hire me. C.J.: What if you...May 8, 2026 | Get Yourself There |
Do you find yourself at times resisting what you know you should be doing for your business? Or maybe all the time? The impact of feeling resistant can be subtle. If you don’t like marketing or answering email or invoicing, don’t feel like you should have...May 7, 2026 | Get It Written |
On any given day, “You might not feel inspired,” says author, editor, and blogger Leah McClellan. “You might think you don’t feel creative. The thought of writing might feel overwhelming. You might feel dread, fear, or worry. You might think it...
