Private Coaching with
Debra Russell
Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google, on Coaching:
Are you passionate about what you do?
And are you struggling with the “business” side of it?
Well, that’s my specialty. I’m a NJ-Based Certified Business Coach, and I work with both individuals and companies all over the world to help people achieve their business goals and create a profitable, sustainable and prosperous living doing what they love.
What makes me different from a typical business coach is that I work with you to make the “business” of your passion productive, sustainable and even fun! I understand the passion that brought you into your business and want to help you sustain and even grow your passion while you grow your business.
I help you eliminate the Mystery and create your own Mastery!
I work with professionals across a wide range of fields — in fact, whatever you do, if you are passionate about it, I’m confident I can coach you to be successful with the business of your passion.
Even better, I can help you reduce the stress surrounding the “money-making” aspect of your business so you can get back to loving what you do!
I do specialize in the Arts & Entertainment Industry and work with professionals (full-time and part-time) in:
- The music business: artists, composers, and those who support them such as agents, managers, producers and sound engineers, etc.
- The film industry: producers, directors, writers, actors and crew and those who support them such as agents, managers, publicists, headshot photographers, etc.
- Professional Athletes to create success on AND off the field
- Other creative professions including fiction and non-fiction writers, visual artists (including multi-media, sculpture, photography, etc.), designers and more
What do all these industries have in common? You’ve spent a lot of time, energy, money and focus developing your skills in your passion – whether that’s your craft as an artist, your game as an athlete, or your service as a business owner – but you probably haven’t spent nearly as much time, energy, money or focus learning the fundamentals of business.
“If you do follow your bliss you put yourself on a kind of track that has been there all the while, waiting for you, and the life that you ought to be living is the one you are living. Follow your bliss and don’t be afraid, and doors will open where you didn’t know they were going to be.”
― Joseph Campbell
Sounds easy, right? What Campbell doesn’t tell us is exactly how to follow your bliss and make a successful business out of it!
That’s where I come in.
I bring the business savvy to the business of your passion.
Business coaching can help you improve your performance and success in many areas including:
Coaching can lead to real and sustainable improvement in:
- The ability to be productive and make the most of your limited time
- Prioritizing, particularly the ability to manage conflicting priorities
- Reducing stress and overwhelm by creating systems for both time and task management that match how you work organically
- Project management using simple, workable plans that generate real and visible progress
Time management is the number one challenge for my clients.
You can change your relationship to time!
Debra, I am in awe of the work you do and deeply grateful for your coaching. […]You helped me to take up my power in a way that might just stick!!
[…]I established systems – in organization of time, spaces, finances, creativity, teaching, exhibiting, fulfillment and self care – that work and can keep me efficient and productive….
When I began working with Debra, I was in the dark with regard to our finances. I had dreams of going to France, but never thought we could afford it. […] Debra enabled me to gain solid control over my finances.
With systems in place, we’re paying off our debt and saving for the things we want. […] I discovered tremendous relief, power and freedom….
[…] Prior to working with Debra the influx of work would often seem overwhelming. She has helped me strategize my business practices and systems so that I can stay on top of everything. …
When it comes to pursuing your passion as your business, there is a common obstacle – you’ve spent all of your time, energy and money on becoming really good at your passion.
But creating a successful business requires a whole other set of skills. Coaching can help you develop those skills, so you can prosper professionally, including:
- Marketing and Sales (online and offline)
- Business Systems and Team Management
- Financial Management
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
Thinking of yourself AS A BUSINESS OWNER will change your business at a fundamental level.
Even if the IRS categorizes you as an employee (athletes) or self-employed/independent contractor (artists, designers, film makers, etc.), you are a business owner!
You need business systems and skills to succeed.
This is a big bucket term that includes:
- Confidence – so that you can really go after what you want
- Self-Esteem – to keep your spirits up and maintain your focus while you navigate the challenges, rejections and obstacles that are a normal, everyday aspect of pursuing your dreams
- Overcoming Fear – because pursuing your passions takes real courage
- Managing Your Emotions – so you can deal with others with power, grace and finesse
I am also certified in both NLP and Hypnotherapy, so I can help you to work though and release deeper held issues in this area. Be sure to ask about the Personal Breakthrough Session!
[…] Prior to working with Debra the influx of work would often seem overwhelming. She has helped me strategize my business practices and systems so that I can stay on top of everything. …