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What is Kaizen?

By Coach Jim | November 10, 2022

The PEAK in PEAK Business Coaching stands for Performance, Efficiency, Abundance and Kaizen.  When I founded the company, I considered having the K stand for Knowledge.  Even back in 2005 I knew that Knowledge wasn’t as powerful as Kaizen.  Applied Knowledge on the other hand is key. Kaizen is a Japanese word meaning continuous improvement. …

Steps to Starting a Business Successfully

By Coach Jim | November 6, 2022

Business Plan I know you’ve heard that businesses have a ten fold higher chance of succeeding if they spend the time and effort to strategize and write a comprehensive business plan.  For a list of all the elements of a successful business plan, or to get help writing yours, click here. Clear, well-thought-out goals, business…

How to Find Great Employees?

By Coach Jim | December 16, 2020

Want to Find Great Employees? Many business owners think it’s impossible to find great employees.  Many of us have tried and kissed a lot of frogs.  The hiring and training process can be frustrating and become a big waste of time and money if done wrong. This article will outline a proven model and process I’ve…

Eagle Spirit – Billy Mills Olympic Success Story

By Coach Jim | April 30, 2020

Billy Mills wins the Olympic Gold medal in the 10,000 meters track race as a virtual unknown! “Running saved my life.” said Billy Mills as we sat and talked.  What I was most stricken by was how many lives Billy and his gracious wife are now saving and making better.  Please consider supporting their foundation…

Preparation is Key – Paula Radcliffe World Champion Success Story

By Coach Jim | April 29, 2020

Paula Radcliffe is undoubtedly one of the greatest endurance runners of all time.  She won the London marathon in 2002, 2003 and 2005.  She won the New York marathon in 2004, 2007 and 2008 and Chicago in 2002.  She set a blistering world record in the marathon of 2:15:25 that lasted from 2003 until 2019! …

Strength Through Diversity – Stacy Dragila Olympic Success Story

By Coach Jim | April 28, 2020

Stacy Dragila’s path to Olympic gold is more than a tale of athletic achievement—it’s a story of embracing diversity and finding strength in unexpected places. Her journey serves as a powerful reminder that success often comes from pushing boundaries and welcoming new challenges.

How to Survive Crazy Family and Holiday Stress

By Coach Jim | December 13, 2019

How to Survive Stress and Crazy Family During the Holidays Holy cow!  How did this year go by so fast?  Can you believe that Halloween has passed and Christmas decorations and even music is in the stores and all around us already!  What’s the first thing you think about when the holidays come to mind? …

How to Create a Business Purpose Statement

By Coach Jim | November 20, 2019

How to Create a Powerful Small Business Purpose Statement It’s important to know exactly how to create a business purpose statement if you want to enhance your small business culture and environment. What’s even more important is why you’re creating your purpose statement. Your business culture is made up of your mission statement, purpose, core…

The Human Bullet – Sanya Richards-Ross Olympic Success Story

By Coach Jim | May 27, 2019

Some people succeed in spite of a traumatic childhood or hardships. Others succeed with love, faith and amazing support from family and friends. Sanya Richards-Ross’ life story sounded to me like a fairy-tale. It was not without bumps in the road, but filled with many blessings. The point here is that we can all reach…