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Client red flags – the 7 signs you need to uplevel your clients
7 Client Red Flags
This morning I’ve been thinking about client red flags. Sometimes, when you’ve been in business for a while, relationships with clients can get a bit stale. You feel a bit of dread when you see their name flash up on your phone, or the terms of business aren’t great, or there’s just a bit of stickiness around the relationship.
Or maybe you’re in a scrappy phase of your business. You’re fighting to keep going, and build up, and quite frankly are grateful for any client you can get right now.
Maybe you’ve just forgotten the dream, why you went into business in the first place, and who it is you love helping and working with?
Today, I want to call out some red flags, so here are 7 signs that you need to uplevel your clients
Something brand new is coming and I can’t wait to share!
Something brand new is coming and I can’t wait to share
I got hit by a lightning bolt of inspiration yesterday and sat down and created a new thing I am honestly so excited about.
Why your personal mission needs to be your number one priority
Why your personal mission needs to be your number one priority
What’s the point in having a personal mission? Isn’t it all a load of meaningless corporate twaddle anyway?
Well, no, having a personal mission is incredibly important, especially when times are tough.
Here are my top reasons you should put defining your mission at the top of your To-do list:
“You’re too emotional to lead”
Have you ever been told you’re too bossy, or too emotional in your leadership style?
Stings, doesn’t it.
Which leadership mistakes are you making?
Are you making any (or many) of the leadership mistakes? These are the 7 biggest ones I see, read on to see which you resonate with - and what to do about them
7 Massive Leadership Mistakes
Are you making these 7 massive leadership mistakes?
I made a short video about the biggest leadership mistakes I see, and what to do about them
Stop trying to fit in - it’s career suicide
Maybe the way you dress starts to change over time
You might use certain words, or phrases or change your language. You might tone down, or play up your language
You might be acting in a way that doesn’t feel natural, like you’re putting on somebody else’s shoes.
From mat leave to CEO - the magic of coaching with Claire
From mat leave to CEO - the magic of coaching
Ready for some inspiration about what's possible for you?
I've been Anna Sutton's Leadership Coach for the past 3 years - a wild ride that's taken her from being at home with the kids to CEO of a multi-award winning business - The Data Shed
Building a community, for Recruiters
I recently recorded an episode of my podcast, the Authentic Recruiter, with the lovely Founder of DAY’s Recruitment, Catherine Day.
She wanted to build a community to help, so came to me with questions about how to build, grow and serve a real tribe, and the answers are in the episode.
How to Lean In to your Pull
Something that’s been on my mind a lot recently is the pressure to be amazing. To keep the show on the road, to create brilliant things, to lead in challenging times. And earn enough money to keep the wheels turning.
This is ‘push’. Keep pushing, keep striving, keep forcing, I’ll make it happen somehow, no matter what it takes…
PR for Recruiters - How to Blow Your Own Trumpet
I was thrilled to have the chance to pick the brains of PR expert Caroline Joynson about the best way to get visible, right now. If you’re trying to get your brand or name out there and shout about what you do, do not miss this episode!
Setting the Record Straight on Recruitment - Part II
Part II - of this conversation of all things recruitment! Join GRAFT Talent Founder, Melanie Parker, and Adesse Founder, Claire Ackers, as they get grilled by Anna Sutton, CEO of the Data Shed about all things recruitment. In this episode, you'll hear 🎙Why you can tell a bad recruiter by their suit 🎙Our worst horror stories (as clients and recruiters) 🎙And how to choose a recruitment partner
Setting the Record Straight on Recruitment - Part 1
Join founder of GRAFT, Mel Parker and founder of Adesse, Claire Ackers, as they get a grilling from tech CEO Anna Sutton on all things recruitment.
How to Silence Your Inner Critic & Get ANYTHING You Want
How to silence the inner critic and get anything you want
How to Perform at Your Best, Right Now!
With so much crazy stuff going on in the world, it can be really tough to know how to show up. Here are my top tips to get you back to yourself
Vulnerability - 7 massive reasons - video edit
It's more important than ever in these testing times for leaders and entrepreneurs to be vulnerable. But sometimes being vulnerable requires the greatest courage. Here's a 5 minute listen to explain why.
7 reasons leaders must be vulnerable right now
My authenticity coaching programme is called ‘Audacity’ because I believe leaders should take bold, brave risks. But sometimes being vulnerable requires the greatest courage. Here’s why:
7 Ways to Beat Virtual Imposter Syndrome
7 Ways to Beat Virtual Imposter Syndrome - This is a really common challenge at the moment, that's coming up in a lot of my coaching sessions. How do you make real connections, and have the impact you want, when you're stuck behind a computer screen?
Thank you, NHS - my Boob Story
I know I’m a day late to the party with International Nurses’
Day, and I have spent the last few hours going back and forth about whether to post
this, but here goes…