Agnes Lo, ICF-PCC, CliftonStrengths® Trainer/Coach’s Post

𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒚:  𝑬𝒎𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒒𝒖𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉𝒔: 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝑾𝒐𝒐® 𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝑻𝒐𝒑 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒆 Did you know that we can excel in our own ways, even if Woo® isn’t in our top strengths? Yesterday, in my Motivational Strengths Monday post, I highlighted the Woo® theme - an incredible Influencing strength for those who thrive on connecting with new people. I have three friends with Woo® as their #1 theme, and they are amazing people connectors who effortlessly open doors and make connections. However, not having Woo® in your dominant themes doesn't mean you can't make impactful connections or be successful in roles like sales, leadership, or networking. In a recent coaching session, I worked with a client who felt disappointed that Woo® wasn’t in his top strengths, especially as a Sales Manager. He believed that Woo® was essential to influence and succeed in his role. Through our conversation, we uncovered a key misconception: You don’t need Woo® to connect meaningfully or to succeed in a sales role. Instead, we explored how he could leverage his unique strengths. If Woo® is a lesser theme, think about how your top strengths can support your connections. Perhaps Relator® helps you form deep bonds, or Learner® allows you to gather insights that spark engaging conversations. Here are a few approaches for those who don’t have Woo® as a dominant strength but still want to make connections: 1. Lean on Your Top Themes to initiate conversations. If you’re high in Input®, Learner®, or Relator®, use these to spark discussions on topics of interest or find common ground. 2. Attend Events with Friends or Colleagues who are more outgoing. Their introductions can give you a comfortable way to connect. 3. Prepare Conversation Starters by listing current events, questions, or topics. This can help you ease into conversations at networking events or meetings. 🎯Reflection: How can you embrace your unique strengths to connect with others? Remember, your combination of talents is powerful and unique to you. 🚩Call to Action: This week, instead of focusing on strengths you wish you had, try to explore and leverage the ones that are naturally yours. Embrace your own approach, and see how it transforms your interactions and connections. 📍If you're curious to explore CliftonStrengths® Coaching, let’s connect. 📌 If you enjoyed this post, please repost to help your network and follow me for more. #transformationalCoachingTuesday #Woo #InfluencingDomain #CliftonStrengthsCoach #CareerCoach #ExecutiveLeadershipCoach #SolutionBulb

How to get corporate CEOs to book your coaching. I have watched people pitching on my client LinkedIn profile with their coaching and consulting for the last 1.5 years. He is a CEO of a 30 million dollar company that receives 20-100 messages a day on LinkedIn. ❌ Here is why almost all these pitches get deleted and how the one person got an appointment 👇🏼 Thousands of those messages start with “hey.” My client is old-school and Gen X. He hates the word hey and that word alone will get you deleted faster than anything in his inbox. Try good morning good afternoon hello. All of those work. Remember, most CEOs are either Gen X or boomers. Use a professional greeting - The other mistake I see is leading with the product and using AI to formulate your messages. Every message looks and sounds the same. “Hey- I can increase your sales by 30%. Let’s hop on a call to discuss!” They don’t want to hop on a call and they have had 20 messages today already from the same type of product and coach ✅ Instead, do some research on the company, the mission statement, what they do, look up their last LinkedIn post for the company as well as the CEO if they have a social media feed. Look at their personality, look at what they’re doing in the marketplace. Create your message, leading with the CEO first, the companies’ accomplishments, mentioning recent events or conferences they are hosting or attending. Talk about their clients. Congratulate them on work their people are doing. Do not sell. Ask if you can share their ↳ conference/book/accomplishments with your audience. Close with a professional close. Now you have an opening to create a relationship. 🐘~~ Follow me Kavin Prasath 🐘 ~~🐘 = I'm Kavin, a LinkedIn coach 👇 ➟ LinkedIn Personal Branding + Lead generation ➟ Done for you and Done with you offers Comment "LinkedIn" 👇to know more

Rethinking Sales on LinkedIn: From Pitching to Building Relationships! In the fast-paced world of sales, it's tempting to jump straight to the pitch, especially on LinkedIn. But what if we took a different approach? What if we started with genuine curiosity, trust-building, and a focus on finding solutions? Discovery Questions: Before diving into a sales pitch, ask meaningful questions. What challenges are you facing? What are your goals? How can we help you succeed? By understanding the needs of our prospects, we can provide solutions that truly matter. Building Trust: Trust is the cornerstone of any successful relationship. Instead of leading with our product, let’s lead with authenticity and transparency. Share insights, offer value, and show that we genuinely care about the success of others. Trust isn’t built overnight, but it’s worth the investment. Understanding the Need: When we take the time to understand the unique qualities of our prospects, we can tailor our solutions to meet those needs effectively. It’s about being a problem solver, not just a seller. Focusing on Removing Need, Not Getting Paid: Our goal should be to help our clients succeed by addressing their challenges and removing their needs. When we focus on adding value and solving problems, the sales will naturally follow. It's about building lasting relationships and trust, not just closing deals. Stop starting conversations on LinkedIn with a sales pitch. Instead, build genuine relationships, ask insightful questions, and focus on creating value. By shifting our approach from selling to serving, we can transform our sales strategy and make a lasting impact. Follow us on LinkedIn at https://lnkd.in/g_TxvSd. Visit us at www.caveatcoach.com. #SalesStrategy #CustomerFirst #BuildingTrust #ValueCreation #SalesTransformation #RelationshipBuilding #LinkedInSales #BobReish #Caveat #Caveatcoach #CaveatInstitute #HerestheCaveat #NSBA

Three Coaches for Me - Who's got the best advice? I recently had the pleasure to chat with some new potential referral partners. I work well with business, profit, sales, and leadership coaches, among other professionals who find themselves telling their clients to "get this stuff off your plate" in order to be profitable and scale their business. Coach #1 We uncovered the fact that I really don't like to sell....more specifically, I don't like to close. I'm really bad at it. When I shift from the discovery portion of the call to the "buy my thing" portion, I start to stutter, I get red-faced, and have trouble breathing. Why, you ask? Lord have mercy, if I knew that I could probably stop it. I like fulfillment the best. I love teaching how systems work, demonstrating tasks & skills that eliminate redundancy and inefficiency, building something amazing that will exponentially scale their business while creating more leisure time and peace of mind. This coach said, "How would it look if you hired a salesperson?" I learned that this salesperson could be part-time and would be on a pay-for-performance basis, meaning they only get paid when they meet the criteria that leads to a sale. "Perfect!", I thought! Coach #2 I reached out to a colleague, who is a sales coach. This coach could absolutely provide a fractional salesperson and we looked at the product(s) that I had to offer. We actually developed a new mid-priced item that is delivered in 100 days, accomplishes a complete 180-degree turnaround from the miserable situation that the buyer is currently suffering through, and is attractively priced at $10,000. This coach instructed me to build out this product before I try to hire a salesperson. Coach #3 Having met in a virtual networking event on Alignable, this mindset & habits coach really grabbed my attention on our 1-2-1 Zoom meeting. Me: I'm not good at sales. Coach: Ohhhh? Tell me more Me: When I shift from the discovery portion of the call to the "buy my thing" portion, I start to stutter, I get red-faced, and have trouble breathing. I really don't like pushing people to buy something so I can make a profit. Coach: Would you believe that some people you're talking to want your thing MORE than you want to sell it? Me: ((**shocked face**)) We continued to delve into why I don't like selling and he offered a 1-hour session with me that will -- WILL -- result in sales. I was intrigued and up for the challenge. We agreed to share this experience with you, so here we go! Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://lnkd.in/gvvihAmb

Sales Pros: Leadership Through Need and Empathy is Your Superpower Let’s face it—most sales professionals think closing the deal is the pinnacle of success. But if your approach feels like you're trying to sell ice to an Eskimo, you're missing the point (and likely the sale). True sales leadership isn’t about what you sell—it’s about why they need it. And guess what? That starts with empathy. Here’s the cold, hard truth: Your prospects don’t care about your product’s bells and whistles. They care about how it solves their problem. So, how do you become the sales leader they can’t ignore? Lead with empathy: Stop pitching and start listening. Understand their real challenges. Ask discovery questions: Dig deeper into their needs. A great question builds trust faster than a flashy presentation. Create value, not pressure: People don’t buy because they’re pushed; they buy because they see value. Humor is optional, but relatability is mandatory. If they don’t feel you understand them, your sale ends before it starts. Sales Leadership Principle: Great leaders sell through service. They don’t just hit quotas—they create solutions that transform lives. Join the movement of value-based selling with Bob Reish and the Caveat Institute, where we redefine success by helping sales professionals lead through need and empathy. Follow us at https://lnkd.in/g_TxvSd for insights, strategies, and leadership wisdom that turn sales into solutions. Because when you lead with empathy, you don’t just close deals—you open doors.

🎯 Are You Struggling to Break Through to Your Next Level of Success? I have spent over 20 years distilling a system that has completely transformed how I approach leadership, sales, and professional and personal growth, and I had to share it with my network. Have you ever felt like you're working harder but not seeing the results you deserve? Like there's an invisible ceiling holding you back? Introducing Captivate Focus - a revolutionary 9-stage system that's transforming everyday professionals into unstoppable forces of influence. The 9-Step Framework that Changes Everything: Mindset Subconscious Alignment - Remove hidden blocks holding you back Quantum Goals - Map your future with scientific precision Coaching and Mentoring - Master the art of inspiring others Hypnotic Rapport - Build instant, deep connections Subliminal Sales Model - Close deals without resistance Hypnotic Influence Mastery - Lead with natural authority Set the Stage - Command attention instantly Build Desire - Create magnetic engagement Captivate the Room - Leave lasting impressions that drive action This isn't theory. It's a proven system that works whether you're: A sales professional looking to close bigger deals A leader wanting to inspire genuine commitment A coach ready to transform more lives A professional seeking to fast-track your career A human being who wants personal transformation to optimise every part of their life 🚀 EXCITING NEWS: Launching December 1st! For the first time, this transformative system will be available through our exclusive online community. Join us to get: Direct access to advanced training materials Live coaching and implementation sessions Real-world applications and case studies Community of high-performing professionals Regular updates and new content Early Bird Special: Join on launch day (Dec 1) for exclusive founding member pricing! Choose between flexible monthly membership or save with annual access. I've watched this system: Turn shy professionals into commanding speakers Help average salespeople land 6-figure deals Transform uncertain managers into inspiring leaders Give coaches the tools to create breakthrough results Here is what makes my approach different: ✓ Based on advanced psychology and neuroscience ✓ Combines proven subliminal techniques with practical tools ✓ Works in real-world situations, not just theory ✓ Shows results from day one If you're ready to: Lead with unshakeable confidence Close high-ticket deals effortlessly Captivate any audience naturally Transform lives as a coach Fast-track your professional growth Improve your personal life….yes even get THAT date! Drop a "+" in the comments or DM me "INFO" to get on the early bird list and secure your founding member discount when we launch December 1st. We can have a call, and find out where you are at and if you are the right fit and if this is for you. #Leadership #Sales #Coaching #ProfessionalDevelopment #Success #Influence #PersonalGrowth

Great December 2024 to our Professional Colleagues on LinkedIn: We are in the fourth quarter; December 31st is 28 days away and counting! And we can see the finish line! "Moving Forth in the Fourth Quarter for Your Fortune!" It's time to Follow up, Follow through and Finish Strong! 1. Are you increasing your sales and revenue to close out 2024 profitably? 2. You want your sales team to hit the ground running in 2025; they need a powerful one day training that fires them up and gives them the skills and stamina to win! 3. You have one more prospect to close before year end and you need what it takes to bring them in and cross the finish line triumphantly! 4. You will be addressing business leaders at several company year end gatherings. This is a major opportunity to re-position your company as the leader in your marketplace! We have the answer for your year end challenge! Private coaching in public speaking! Dr. Jonas Gadson, DTM, company President & CEO and an Expert Coach in public speaking and effective communication says, "This Is Your Time! And This Is Your Turn! This Is the Decade for the Doers!" How are you facing this year end challenge? You can "Face Your Future With A New Focus!" You can face it one of two ways: With apprehension and doubt or with Great Anticipation! Have you already thrown in the towel? To achieve your goal you must do the opposite of what everyone else is doing. Many have stopped and decided to wait until 2025. But you haven't! At Partners for Purposeful Living LLC we prepare you to face your Future with Great Anticipation! Call us Now! We'll coach you to cross the finish line on time, faster, safer and in harmony with your values! It all starts with a needs assessment for your public speaking and effective communication skills. From it we custom design your unique coaching sessions. They can be done by telephone, in person or virtually on your desktop, laptop and even on your smartphone! We add value to you so you can add value to others! "Invest In the Most Important Person on the Planet, You!" Call us Now at (585) 703-9547. We look forward with Great Anticipation in coaching you to cross your finish line victoriously! Bonus from Jonas, "If You Cheat Yourself In Your Preparation It Will Show Up In Your Presentation!" Our Motto Is: "Since Greatness Is Possible Excellence Is Not Enough! Go for Greatness!" Enthusiastically, Sidrah R. Jackson former bank VP Princeton graduate cum laude Dr. Jonas Gadson, DTM President & CEO Partners for Purposeful Living LLC jonaswiththebonus@outlook.com. (585) 703-9547. www.jonasbonus.com

Hello there, 💥"Welcome to the ultimate game-changer for entrepreneurs and business leaders! 💥Did you know that the fear of public speaking holds back 75% of small business owners from reaching their full potential? I was once part of that statistic, but I decided to face my fears and join a public speaking group. And that's when the magic happened! I transformed from a nervous wreck to a confident presenter, landing speaking engagements, generating leads, and growing my customer base. And I'm not alone! Countless business leaders have overcome their fears to achieve remarkable success. So, if you're tired of letting fear hold you back, join me on this journey to: - Overcome the fear of public speaking. - Unlock your business potential. - Unleash your inner rockstar. How Fears Can Break Your Business: 1. Holding you back from opportunities: Fear of public speaking can prevent you from taking advantage of speaking engagements, networking events, and other opportunities to grow your business. 2. Limiting your reach: Fear of speaking in front of groups can restrict your ability to share your message, products, or services with a wider audience. 3. Undermining credibility: If you're unable to effectively communicate your ideas and expertise, it can damage your credibility and reputation. How Public Speaking Can Build Your Business: 1. Establishing authority: Confident public speaking can position you as an expert in your field, building trust and credibility with potential clients. 2. Expanding your audience: Public speaking allows you to reach new people, generating leads and growing your customer base. 3. Networking opportunities: Speaking engagements can lead to valuable connections and partnerships. Overcoming Fears and Building Confidence: 1. Prepare thoroughly: Know your material inside out to reduce anxiety. 2. Practice consistently: Rehearse your presentations to build confidence. 3. Focus on your message: Remember, you're speaking to share your ideas, not to impress. 4. Visualize success: Imagine yourself delivering a successful presentation. 5. Seek support: Join a public speaking group or work with a coach. Stories: 💥 Sarah, a talented entrepreneur, let fear hold her back from speaking at industry events. She missed opportunities and struggled to grow her business. After joining a public speaking group, she gained confidence and landed a major client through a speaking engagement. -💥John, a coach, was nervous about speaking in front of large groups. He practiced consistently and focused on his message. He now delivers inspiring keynotes and has built a thriving coaching business. 💥Remember, overcoming fears and building confidence takes time and practice. Share your own stories and tips for overcoming public speaking fears, and let's support each other in building our businesses through effective communication! Together,let's shatter the barriers that stand between you and your business.Are you ready to take the leap?

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱? You know you’ve got something special—a secret sauce, a talent that makes you exceptional at what you do. Yet, you keep working hard, waiting to be recognized, to be promoted, or to land that dream job... but it hasn't happened. You see others being acknowledged, and you're thinking, "I'm running circles around them!" Sound familiar? Here are 5 tips to help you get the recognition you deserve: ◼ Speak Up About Your Wins Don’t be shy about sharing your accomplishments. Make sure the right people know what you’ve been achieving. Tip: Next time you finish a project, share the results in a team meeting or with your boss. ◼ Build Strategic Relationships Success isn’t just about what you know, but who knows what you know. Network intentionally and build relationships with decision-makers. ◼ Own Your Ideas Don’t let others take credit for your work. Politely but confidently, stand up for your contributions. Tip: If someone mentions your idea in a meeting, follow up with, “I’m glad you liked my idea about...” ◼ Seek Feedback and Adapt Ask for feedback regularly and implement it. Being proactive shows growth and adaptability, which leaders notice. ◼ Invest in Personal Branding You are your own brand! Make sure your LinkedIn, resume, and public profiles reflect the expert that you are. Consistently share valuable insights and content. Bonus Tip: Work with a coach or mentor who can help you build your strategy and find your brilliance! Sometimes, you just need the right guide to help unlock your full potential. Are you ready to get noticed and take your career or business to the next level? Let’s chat on Zoom and bring your vision to life! Book a 30-minute meeting, and let's uncover your path to success. ➖➖➖ With years of experience coaching hundreds of leaders, CEOs, and executives, I’ve helped transform them into powerful, inspiring speakers who captivate audiences and lead with confidence. These leaders have delivered impactful messages that energize their teams and position them as thought leaders in their industries. My approach focuses on providing practical strategies tailored to each individual, enabling leaders to connect authentically and inspire meaningful change through every speech they deliver. Recently, I created a comprehensive resource, “Main Checklist for Speakers: Strategize Your Plan,” designed to help you structure your speaking engagements for maximum impact. ***** 👉 Type #checklist in the COMMENTS below, and I’ll send you a FREE copy! Equip yourself with the strategies to plan your next powerful speech and transform your audience. #CareerGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #GetDiscovered #ProfessionalSuccess #PersonalBranding #Coaching

If you have been thinking about improving your networking skills, now might be a good time to consider a group coaching cohort. I'm offering a 4-week session that meets every week in June. DM me if you want details or would like to sign up (it's $99). It's all via Zoom and recorded if you can't make it. You're encouraged to send your items to me via email if you want to ensure I provide some coaching on it if you're not there live too. Week 1: Identify your goal and target audience…and receive live coaching (Thursday, June 6 @2:00 pm CST) Week 2: Create your elevator pitch and value proposition…and receive live coaching (Wednesday, June 12 @8:30 am CST) Week 3: Determine the tactical steps to get started and set a goal…and receive live coaching (Wednesday, June 19 @5:30 pm CST) Week 4: Questions, Roadblocks, & Frustrations…and receive live coaching (Tuesday, June 25 @12:00 pm CST) This is great for anyone that needs to network, be it for business development to internal growth or job seeking. You will grow your network just by attending. You will be held accountable to actually do these steps because you invested the money and time. I don't actually have some secret formula (unpopular opinion here but most folks don't, this is all basic stuff you could get in Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends & Influence People or off ChatGPT) but I do have a safe space to ask questions you might be too embarrassed to ask elsewhere, an outside take on roadblocks, and a private group forum that you have agreed to participate in to improve your skills. I will ask the questions you need to hear to motivate you on taking action. You will want to force yourself to do the homework because you won't want to show up the next week behind where everyone else is. You will leave with tactical steps on "how" because you already understand the bigger picture of "networking pays off." But we will go in the deep water here to ensure you know where to go, customized to you, not some boilerplate advice. Who is with me? Have a friend that says they need to start doing this? Send this to them as a private message. Are you a supervisor who wants your staff to get better at this? Sign them up and pay for it! Check out my website for more details. It's time to quit making excuses and finally learn this valuable skill set. 🙌