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Posts by Coach Jim
What is Kaizen?
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. …
Read MoreSteps to Starting a Business Successfully
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…
Read MoreHow to Find Great Employees?
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…
Read MoreEagle Spirit – Billy Mills Olympic Success Story
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…
Read MorePreparation is Key – Paula Radcliffe World Champion Success Story
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! …
Read MoreStrength Through Diversity – Stacy Dragila Olympic Success Story
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.
Read MoreHow to Survive Crazy Family and Holiday Stress
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? …
Read MoreHow to Create a Business Purpose Statement
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…
Read MoreThe Human Bullet – Sanya Richards-Ross Olympic Success Story
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…
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