Andrea Feinberg, MBA, CPBA, CSBL Coach

Looking for a Dream Business that Will Deliver a Dream Life? You Just Need a Few Tweaks

Why would someone spend years in sacrifice mode to build a business? Yes, some will think they've built the 'better mouse trap' or even a lower cost one. And many see a path to both service and riches. Yet, let's be frank, here: the most valuable reason ... Read >

5 Critical Mistakes You're Making That Limit Your Business Success

Before I hear another small business owner tell me that they can't manage their time and it's frustrating and ulcer- producing, let me spread a ray of hope here: it's not time you've got to manage; it's yourself - your actions and decisions - through the... Read >

Out of Balance?

Tired of being told you need to achieve 'work/life balance'? Recently, I've heard that the concept is out of date and, in fact, concern over this prevents us from attending to what's on our plate right now. Perhaps we can rest easier with the elusive 'w... Read >

Is "Accountability" Your Own 4-Letter Word?

As a business coach for nearly 10 years I've learned that a successful engagement with clients has 2 critical ingredients: 1 - the coach knows how to listen for and reinforce the values, priorities and opportunities inherent in her client; 2 - the client ... Read >

Imagine Hiring Hundreds at Once and Not a Clue About Their Skills

Ever hear the phrase "hire for hard skills and fire for soft skills"? Sure you have. It's what happens when we impress ourselves with a candidate's resume and interview and then neglect to consider whether they'll 'fit in' with the way things get done a... Read >

Open Wide and Smile

I know how you feel about going to the dentist; I'm married to one. He knows how you feel, too. Every day he's confronted with customers who really don't want to do business with him, would rather have heart surgery than sit down in his chair. And yet,... Read >

A New Economy Needs New Thinking

I'm a big believer in looking for the opportunity in every situation; given the choice to be flattened by circumstance or look for the gold, I'll always choose the best possible outcome available in any situation. I've found there's absolutely no percenta... Read >

Business Networking; It's a 'Give to Receive' Thing

How often do you leave a networking event, tired, talked out and believing it was a waste of time? Believing that you didn't meet anyone who might become a client or customer? Maybe that's the problem: your attitude about what constitutes a successful... Read >

Reacting or Responding? Knowing the Difference Can Direct the Outcome.

We live in a remarkable time; communication, entertainment, commerce, and work are evolving at a pace unheard of just 5 years ago. Multiply this with the need to stay current, to learn new languages of business and technology, to absorb information bombar... Read >

Got All the Right People in Their Right Seats on Your Bus?

Jim Collins, author of "Good to Great" uses the analogy of a bus with riders in seats for employees who are maximizing their potential by being placed in the 'right' job. Skills, experience, temperament are all considered. That last piece, temperament... Read >

Think Your Communication Tools are Better than Two Soup Cans and a String?

Could you run your business without the ability to communicate? Think how much time you pour into doing just that, with employees, customers, prospects, former customers, the media, vendors and so on. We depend on accurate communications to keep our bus... Read >

Keep Your Eyes on Your Personal Road

I know you've enjoyed many accomplishments in your life, often with greater pleasure because they represent the result of significant planning and follow through; making a move to a new city, changing careers, losing weight, giving up a harmful habit. Ye... Read >