Jenny Shih

What if I told you that I am afraid most days? What if I told you that growing my business and putting my name and face in front of the world is scary? When my clients hit rough patches in their business, I tell them that starting and growing purpose-driven businesses is one of the most challenging personal development programs you could undertake. It requires you to Continue reading...

You're someone who wants to make a difference in the world, aren't you? (I love people like you.) Through your business, you really change lives. (I love that you do that!) In today's video I'm going to talk about how to maximize the do-good factor in your business. I share with you three small ways you can impact more lives than you already are, really transforming the Continue reading...

As a go-getter entrepreneur, I'm sure you're great at setting goals. You set your sights on what you want and plug away until you get there. However, there is one major mistake that many people make when they set goals, and it can actually keep you from getting what you really want. In today's video, I'm going to tell you about this deadly mistake and how to steer Continue reading...

Happy Summer, Superhero! Have you ever had a summer pass you by where you felt like you didn't get in enough play time? That the months of sunshine were spent indoors at your computer instead of outside having fun? Do you worry that if you do go outside and play, you won't get enough done to keep things moving in your business? It can be quite a balancing Continue reading...

As busy entrepreneurs, it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day tasks required to run a business. It's as if email, social media, and sales pages have become the focus of our lives. But are email, social media, and sales pages the real reason you created your business? I doubt it. My guess is that you created your business to support a bigger vision you have for Continue reading...

Nearly three years ago I exited the card-locked corporate office building for the last time and walked into the wild unknown. I was finally going after what I wanted: work that filled my soul and supported me financially. At the time, I believed it would be easy to make it all work. I was, however, very, very wrong. Even though it wasn't easy, I still got what I Continue reading...

Lately I've found myself talking with new entrepreneurs who are panicked about business. They're afraid they don't have what it takes to make it online. They're comparing themselves to more experienced entrepreneurs and feeling like they're coming up short. I know the feeling. We all know that feeling. If you ever feel fear and doubt about being in business, listen Continue reading...

Have you ever had something on your business to-do list for so long that you wondered if you'd ever get around to doing it at all? Fear and perfectionism can be two of the biggest roadblocks to doing what we know we want to do in our business. Simply calling attention to the situation can nip it in the bud and get you moving. Today is my first video blog ever. I Continue reading...

Alright, Superhero. It's time for a little heart-to-heart chat. First, let me tell you that you are amazing and the world needs you and what you do. Unfortunately, you could be limiting your world-saving abilities because of one little lie you're telling yourself. Do you know what that lie is? It goes something like this:           It's not right to make Continue reading...

You finally caved. "Sure, I'll go with you," you say with a reluctant tone. Networking events aren't your thing, but you do enjoy hanging out with your friend. You arrive, hang up your coat, grab a drink, and plaster on a smile. You and your friend find a small huddle of not-too-strange-looking folks. They say their names, then ask the dreaded question: "So, what Continue reading...

You're ready for another great day of saving the world, but you've got this nagging frustration that won't leave you alone. You try to ignore it, but it's still there. No matter what you do to distract yourself from it, it lingers. How are you supposed to save the world if you're quietly simmering inside? What you're doing wrong Most of us were trained to be good boys Continue reading...

Last week I suggested that you could be lying to yourself about what you really want. Many of you agreed. Between the comments on the blog and the personal emails I received, you admitted to not being honest with yourself about what you want. You also said you are ready to claim your dreams. Bravo! But what if you truly don't know what you want? I recently learned Continue reading...

Have you ever felt like you were ready to do something new but didn't know exactly what it was? Maybe you knew you wanted to change careers or rebrand your business or try a new hobby, but the specifics eluded you. It happens a lot. I saw it when I was a life coach, and I see it now with my business coaching clients. There is a way to get around it. Let me start Continue reading...

What's that thing that you've been putting off doing but want to complete before 2011 is over? Pitch and write a guest post? Write an ebook? Finalize your website? Hire an assistant? I know you know it's time to get it done. Last week I made a list called My Final 2011 Priorities. It has 3 things I want to accomplish before the year is over. I've been dragging Continue reading...

Last week I was chatting about business with a friend and fellow entrepreneur. The conversation came around to productivity and getting things done. At some point I told her, "Some days I don't work at all." "Really?!" she said. "Wow. That's good to know. I wouldn't have guessed that about you." I was shocked that she was shocked. Doesn't everyone not work now and Continue reading...

How would you like to get more done in less time, without pushing yourself any harder than you already do? This week I've got a quick list of tips on how to get more done without pushing too hard. 1. Manage overwhelm before it shuts you down. Learn to catch yourself before overwhelm sets in and leaves you utterly stuck. If you can nip it in the bud as soon as it Continue reading...

Before it even arrived, I knew August was going to bring a creative drought. I could feel it in my bones. I was prepared. That doesn't mean I liked that it was coming. But I embraced and accepted the reality of it and am now reaping the benefits of my creativity's return I've come to learn that creative droughts are always temporary and usually necessary. Without these Continue reading...

I did it. Two years ago today I left my corporate job. I said good-bye to my staff, my bosses, and my colleagues, people with whom I had spent much of my previous 10 years. It was all sweet, no bitter. I couldn't stop smiling. When I walked out of the office for the last time, I felt like I was taking the biggest risk of my life. I was leaving behind a 6-figure Continue reading...

Bribery can be your best ally when it comes to making things happen and getting things done. It’s always a good idea to have a list of easy bribery items to use when you need ‘em. Here are some of my favorite bribery items: extra-hot mocha small bouquet of flowers a walk outside playing with my puppy bite of chocolate bake or cook something yummy Continue reading...

Are you creating something big? Are you sharing your ideas with the world? And, are you afraid? Perfect! Fear has a message for you. You're onto something important. If you're working on an idea and it came from a clean place, and you're still scared, it's a good sign. It means you're doing meaningful work, pushing your boundaries, and on track to making a Continue reading...

Have you ever had an idea or an inspiration to do something, but you weren't quite sure if it was the right one? Here's a little trick for knowing if your idea is a good one to act on right now. Use the clean or dirty test A clean idea is one that’s pure. It comes from an inspired place. A dirty idea is one that comes from desperation, lack, worry, anxiety, or similar Continue reading...