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ABC FIT Global Online Coach Mon, 07 Dec 2020 15:59:01 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 /cms/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cropped-abc-logo-paypal-32x32.png ABC FIT 32 32 Top Strategies to Maximise Motivation During Winter /top-strategies-to-maximise-motivation-during-winter/ Mon, 07 Dec 2020 15:14:48 +0000 /?p=7352 With a few colder snaps this last week (and more on the way by the sounds of it!) I think it’s safe to say that Winter is well and truly here. When it’s cold, dark and wet it’s easy to see why motivation could dwindle. But if anything staying on top of your exercise and […] The post Top Strategies to Maximise Motivation During Winter appeared first on ABC FIT. ]]> With a few colder snaps this last week (and more on the way by the sounds of it!) I think it’s safe to say that Winter is well and truly here. When it’s cold, dark and wet it’s easy to see why motivation could dwindle. But if anything staying on top of your exercise and healthy eating regime this time of the year is just as or even more important than during the warmer months. Heres why: Mental clarityMindsetMoodWell beingPrevents weight gain during the festive period Today I just wanted to share a few strategies with you to help keep you focused and motivated on your goals during the winter: Focus on pain – 90% of us are motivated away from pain. Sometimes it’s good to take advantage of this. So let me ask you a question. What are the implications if you don’t continue with exercise and healthy eating during the Winter? How will you look and feel come Spring time? It’s not nice to think about, but the answer to this question can be a powerful motivator.Set a small “Winter” goal – Sure, you’ve probably got a big goal you’re working towards, but to bridge the gap why not set a small goal to work on during the winter. It could be related to your big picture goal or something completely unrelated. Bonus tip – Tracking progress towards this goal can be very motivational. Make sure you’re tracking your progress on a weekly and monthly basis. Tweak your modes of exercise – I know many of you reading this enjoying incorporating running and cycling and other outdoor modes of exercise into your weekly routine, but when the cold, wet weather sets in it’s all to easy to out these type of activities on the back burner. Consider exploring some alternative modes of exercise that are more viable when it’s wet and cold out. For example a gym or home based resistance workout. Use online coaching – The online coaching platform with ABC fit is a great way to eliminate the guess work around your goals. This is a truly custom and guided process to keep you motivated, accountable and seeing results. You’ll get access to a specialist app, Aaron – your own coach, personalised workout plans and tasty meals plans to follow. To learn more about joining head back to the ABC fit homepage and fill out the enquiry form you’re greeted with. The post Top Strategies to Maximise Motivation During Winter appeared first on ABC FIT. ]]> Top 6 Pieces Of Home Gym Equipment /top-6-pieces-of-home-gym-equipment/ Fri, 06 Nov 2020 15:26:01 +0000 /?p=7348 Here we go – back in lockdown again! I’m sure many of you that didn’t purchase any home gym kit last lockdown are now seriously considering it. I’ve been asked this question more times over the last 6 months than I ever have in my life: “What home gym kit would you recommend I invest […] The post Top 6 Pieces Of Home Gym Equipment appeared first on ABC FIT. ]]> Here we go – back in lockdown again! I’m sure many of you that didn’t purchase any home gym kit last lockdown are now seriously considering it. I’ve been asked this question more times over the last 6 months than I ever have in my life: “What home gym kit would you recommend I invest it?” Now in my opinion home gym kit should tick the boxes of a few criteria. First of all it should be affordable. Many of you reading this will see home gym kit as a temporary solution. Almost as a backup. But affordable doesn’t mean it has to be crap. Still look for top quality brands. If you need help with this get in touch and I’ll be more than happy to help. Home gym kit should also be portable and easily stored away especially if space is limited in your home. On a final note it should also be a bit of kit that opens up hundreds of options for you. It should add variety and spice to your workouts. Without further ado here is my top six pieces of home gym kit. TRX/suspension Trainer – The TRX (or any other similar type suspension trainers) are superb for utilising your own body as resistance. They’re portable, affordable and can be hung up inside and out. Resistance Bands – Resistance bands are a great, affordable option for home use. They come in a variety of options and resistance strength levels. They really help to open up different options for different muscle groups. Dumbbells – Again relatively affordable and quite small so they can be stored away when not in use. Many companies now make adjustable dumbbells that have a variety of loads to choose from. However if you only wanted to buy a single pair don’t waste your money on tiny little 1-2kg. Invest in something a little heavier and more worth your while. The sweet spot for an average female is 6-8kg. The sweet spot for an average Male is 12-14kg. Adjustable Bench – Prioritise a pair of dumbbells, but if you’ve got them and are still wanting more a bench will really start to open up hundreds more options for you. Just keep in mind they can be quite expensive and you need to find somewhere to store it. Skipping Rope – Very affordable and very very portable. Skipping is a great cardio workout that can torch through calories. There is a technique involved, but this is all part of the challenge of learning. Bodyweight – Yep that’s right! Sometimes the best bit of kit is no kit at all. There’s so many challenging, effective exercises that can be done with just bodyweight. Definitely not to be over looked. The post Top 6 Pieces Of Home Gym Equipment appeared first on ABC FIT. ]]> 1-1 Personal Training Dead? /1-1-personal-training-dead/ Mon, 21 Sep 2020 11:35:45 +0000 /?p=7322 Is 1-1 personal training really dead? This is a phrase that’s getting thrown around quite a lot recently. And after the recent enforced lockdown and Coronavirus pandemic, it’s easy to see why. Like many other jobs, personal trainers (including me) went about their day as normal one day, only to have it all put on […] The post 1-1 Personal Training Dead? appeared first on ABC FIT. ]]> Is 1-1 personal training really dead? This is a phrase that’s getting thrown around quite a lot recently. And after the recent enforced lockdown and Coronavirus pandemic, it’s easy to see why. Like many other jobs, personal trainers (including me) went about their day as normal one day, only to have it all put on hold the next. Just like that. No warning. Forgetting the trainers for a minute and shifting our focus to the clients, this left many people frustrated that they couldn’t see their trainers and continue making progress towards their goals. With months of hard work and progress on the line, it really was time for online coaching to shine. So is 1-1 personal training really going the same way Black Cabs did when Uber came to town? Is it going the same way the dinosaurs did? Let’s find out today and take a look at just some of the key benefits that online coaching offers over 1-1 (Side note: sure 1-1 based offerings can offer some of the same, but remember the point is that all of these can be offered remotely, from any geographical location in the world. And with more people limiting their contact with people it could be a wise step forward): Accountability Accountability created by daily, weekly or monthly check-ins are the wheels that keep the success train steaming ahead. Online coaching platforms make it very easy and viable to check in with clients as often or a little as you need. Workout Planning And Progression Having expert direction in terms of how to train safely, how to progress and how to avoid plateaus is priceless. How many times have you got to the gym and not had a clue what to do? This normally ends up in a sub-par workout – not ideal for world class results. Meal Planning Do you know how many calories you should be eating? Do you know how much protein, carbs or fats you need for your goals? Do you have a selection of meals you can eat every day that fit within this numbers and meals that you actually love to eat? Believe me when I say this is the answer to achieving your goals. A brilliant online coaching programme will come with all of the above. Education A good online coaching programme continues to provide educational material to clients to help them understand more about the science behind their goals and to support their ongoing journeys.SO lets round this all up. What do I think? Do I think 1-1 personal training I dead? I’d say – No 1-1 personal training isn’t dead. Replacing that “in person” coaching experience can’t be substituted. There’s something about having that in person experience that really adds a quality feel and creates accountability and motivation. But with that said, the events of the last 6 months have really created a huge gap in the market for online personal training and virtual products that will help individuals create accountability and achieve their goals. Clients want to know that they can continue working towards their goals regardless of what challenges come their way – whether its lockdown, gym closures or social distancing. Maybe this sounds like you? If you want to learn more about achieving your fat loss goals through online coaching with ABC fit click here. The post 1-1 Personal Training Dead? appeared first on ABC FIT. ]]> Coaching A Workforce: Olive Communications Case Study /coaching-a-workforce-olive-communications-case-study/ Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:09:24 +0000 /?p=7106 About Olive CommunicationsOlive Communications is the UK’s fastest-growing business communications provider. Employing in excess of 100 people they help other businesses to work smarter with technology – seamlessly bridging cloud, data and mobility services into one platform so the organisation can operate efficiently, anywhere, any time. The ChallengeJust like many other businesses during the enforced […] The post Coaching A Workforce: Olive Communications Case Study appeared first on ABC FIT. ]]> About Olive CommunicationsOlive Communications is the UK’s fastest-growing business communications provider. Employing in excess of 100 people they help other businesses to work smarter with technology – seamlessly bridging cloud, data and mobility services into one platform so the organisation can operate efficiently, anywhere, any time. The ChallengeJust like many other businesses during the enforced lockdown, Olive Communications were forced to shut their office and continue delivering exceptional consumer service whilst employees worked from home. Overcoming this challenge as a business is one thing, but it left the organisations employees vulnerable. These vulnerabilities include reduced daily energy output, weight gain, declining fitness levels and lowered mental wellbeing. This in turn leads to a decline in work performance and leaves employees prone to becoming sick and injured – Not ideal for any businesses overall success and productivity. The SolutionOlive Communications came onboard as a corporate client during March of 2020, just as the UK went into lockdown. A total of 39 employees enrolled for the online health & fitness coaching programme provided by ABC fit. The primary objective for anyone enrolled in the programme was to develop a bespoke plan that is measurable and holds the individual accountable. All employees on board were provided with bespoke nutrition and workout plans along with round the clock support and educational lessons to watch on the ABC fit smartphone app to help further solidify change and good habit making. Empowering The WorkforceThe last 3 months have resulted in some superb transformations from the employees on board. Of the 39 onboard 20 were looking to lose fat. The total fat lost amongst these 20 individuals was 143lbs in 3 months. Some of the top performers included a loss of 13.4lbs, 13.2lbs and 7.5lbs. The graph below shows how the combined total of bodyweight consistently dropped during the course of the 3 months period. These stats were correct at the time of publishing this, but it continues to drop as the weeks move on. Other goals that some of the employees were working towards included muscles gain, fitness and overall wellbeing. One individual gained an incredible 12lbs of muscle and is now much more confident in himself and feeling happier in his own skin. The BenefitsImproving the health, wellbeing and body composition of your workforce is great, but do you know what makes it even better? These improvements flow directly back in to benefits for the organisation. For example: Improved Work Performance Improving the body and health does wonders for our mental well-being, self esteem and confidence and mental performance. Employees show up to work differently. They feel confident in delivering that sales pitch to a room of prospects, they’re happy to manage that client complaint – they want to do well! This in turn could lead to more revenue for the business. Reduced Staff Sickness In the UK employees take an average of 6.9 days of sick leave per year. Times this figure by your total workforce and this could be a problem. Healthier, fitter employees means less time off work due to sickness, pains and general poor health. This means the business can function as best as possible 365 days of the year with minimal disruptions. Staff Retention Average employee turnover rate is as high as 18% per year. Online coaching is seen as in investment into the employees success. If they love the company they work for and get excited about all the company benefits, they’ll be more likely to stay on. This could save thousands in searching for new employees, and instead have that cash reinvested into the current employees training and development. Perhaps one of the most interesting improvements Olive Communications have noticed is how their Employee Net Promotor Score (eNPS) has considerably improved since the start of this year (Shown above). eNPS is a measure of how likely employees are to recommend your company as a place to work. The graph below clearly demonstrates how Olive Communications’ eNPS has improved. The metric with the most movement was “Wellness” which is up 1.2pts. If you’re a business (or individual on behalf of a business) and wish to learn more information about you and your team working with ABC fit and providing an online health & fitness coaching service to your employees, send an enquiry here. “Thank you Aaron. I’m really grateful for the coaching and motivation you have provided and the incredible results we have seen over the last few months. I’m incredibly proud of how our team at Olive Communications have responded to the lockdown challenge whilst circumstances have given us back life’s most valuable commodity – time. Thanks to you and ABC fit many of our team have used this situation to improve health, fitness and wellbeing at a time when being in better health will be really important. We have made significant achievements as a team and individually and our collective fitness is high up on the list of goals.” Martin FlickChief Executive Officer at Olive Communications “It’s been a pleasure for me to be able to work with and coach such a high energy, motivated team. They have shown high engagement and made major strides in improving their health, fitness, nutrition and wellbeing in just 12 weeks. They have collectively lost more than 100lbs of body fat and are all coming out of lockdown in much better shape than before. Well done Team Olive!”Aaron BreckellCreator & Coach at ABC fit The post Coaching A Workforce: Olive Communications Case Study appeared first on ABC FIT. ]]> My Top Fat Loss Methods For A Post-Lockdown Gym Environment /my-top-fat-loss-methods-for-a-post-lockdown-gym-environment/ Fri, 14 Aug 2020 18:35:53 +0000 /?p=7100 Gyms are open! But it’s not business as usual. Just like gyms have had to adapt to the coronavirus pandemic, you too are also going to have to adapt in order to get the best out of your workout. Today I wanted to discuss my top fat loss methods for a post-lockdown gym environment. Let’s […] The post My Top Fat Loss Methods For A Post-Lockdown Gym Environment appeared first on ABC FIT. ]]> Gyms are open! But it’s not business as usual. Just like gyms have had to adapt to the coronavirus pandemic, you too are also going to have to adapt in order to get the best out of your workout. Today I wanted to discuss my top fat loss methods for a post-lockdown gym environment. Let’s take a quick look at a rough outline that gyms are adhering to right now. For a start there’s going to be some sort of social distancing measures in place. Members will also be asked to clean down equipment before and after use. Numbers in the gym may be limited and you may even have to book a time slot for a workout which will give you roughly an hour to get in and out. From where I’m standing your gym workouts right now should maximise kcal burn and adhere to these three important criteria. – Help you maintain social distance. – Minimise the time spent cleaning/maximise the time spent training. – Keep things short and sweet – 60 mins max. Below are three fat loss methods that I’ve been using with my clients to help them maximise their time in the gym, keep them safe and ensure they continue to see incredible results: Barbell Complexes A barbell complex is a simple yet very effective training technique for burning lots of calories in a short amount of time. The best thing about them is you only need one bit of a kit – a barbell! This means you’ll only have to spend time cleaning down one piece of kit. So what is a complex? It’s basically a circuit using one bit of kit. You perform all exercises back to back without putting that bit of kit down. After a good warm-up here’s a great intermediate barbell complex for fat loss. 8 barbell rows / 8 barbell front squats / 8 barbell push presses / 8 barbell good mornings. Remember perform all back to back without putting the bar down. Select a weight that strikes a happy medium for all exercises. After one round is complete rest for 60 seconds and repeat for a total of 4-5 rounds. Same Kit Supersets This fat loss training method is very similar to barbell complexes however you only do two exercises back to back. It works well on many pieces of equipment but here’s an example using a light set of dumbbells. 1A: Dumbbell standing side raises1B: Dumbbell standing shoulder press Timed-Set Circuits A timed set circuit is the grandaddy of all fat loss training methods. All you need is five exercises and 20 minutes of time. Again you won’t need much equipment and you can gather all your kit into your own little space so you won’t be running around the gym breaking social distance rules left right and centre. Instead of giving you a workout, I’ll give you a formula so you can create your own circuit. 1A: Full body cardio movement (example: burpee)1B: Lower body movement (example: goblet squat)1C: Upper body pushing movement (example: dumbbell push press)1D: Upper body pulling movement (example: dumbbell row)1E: Core movement (example: plank) You can mix the work/rest time up to suit your abilities, but a great place to start is 30 seconds on/30 seconds off for four rounds. To close this post off, I just want to remind you that I’m here to help. If you need help to lose some fat, let’s chat. Drop me an enquiry for online coaching here and I’ll be in touch. The post My Top Fat Loss Methods For A Post-Lockdown Gym Environment appeared first on ABC FIT. ]]> I Didn’t Go To The Gym For 3 Months And This Happened /i-didnt-go-gym-3-months-happened/ Wed, 15 Jul 2020 11:57:44 +0000 /?p=7082 On the 23rd March 2020 the UK, like many other countries, went into enforced lockdown. To help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus disease and protect the NHS this was a necessity. One of the first questions that went through my mind was obviously – how and where am I going to exercise and workout? […] The post I Didn’t Go To The Gym For 3 Months And This Happened appeared first on ABC FIT. ]]> On the 23rd March 2020 the UK, like many other countries, went into enforced lockdown. To help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus disease and protect the NHS this was a necessity. One of the first questions that went through my mind was obviously – how and where am I going to exercise and workout? With no gym am I going to waste away and lose all my hard earned lean muscle mass I’ve spent the last 5+ years building? So here we are 3 months on – I haven’t set foot in a gym and guess what happened? Absolutely nothing! Thats right – Nothing. If anything I’d argue I’m in better shape now than before lockdown. I know one thing for certain and that’s that my body feels healthier. I’m more mobile and a few niggles I had have since cleared up. The only thing I would say is that I’ve probably lost some strength, which is inevitable considering I haven’t lifted heavier loads over the last few months. I no doubt predict this will come back quickly when gyms do reopen. At the start of lockdown I made a decision that I didn’t want to see this whole situation as a setback, but rather an opportunity. I took this attitude in my own training as well as with my online clients progress. After all – Coronavirus had already screwed up a lot for us, our health and fitness didn’t need to be another thing on the list. In a quick summary, here’s how I did it: Exercise Like many, I didn’t rush out to buy lots of gym equipment at the start of lockdown. I was lucky enough to have a few bits lying around from my teenage years before I was even a member of a gym. This includes a set of 8kg dumbbells, a 20kg barbell, a 12kg kettlebell and a TRX. I utilised all these bits of equipment and integrated them in with lots of bodyweight movements. I did on average just 3 workouts a week making sure I worked each muscle group. Nutrition I made sure my hydration was on point. Aiming for 2-3L per day and even more if it was a day I trained on. My food intake was high protein, moderate carbs and fats and I actually dropped a meal out. I normally eat 4 meals plus 2-3 snacks. However because I knew I wasn’t going to be as active during lockdown I went to 3 meals and 2-3 snacks. This kept my overall calories down to match my energy expenditure needs. Recovery I’ve spent lots of time working on mobility over the last 3 months. So lots of stretching and foam rolling each evening. I’ve also nailed my sleep by consistently getting 9 hours per night. As a result my body feels much healthier and less injury prone. All in all, all of the practises above have managed to sustain my hard work and set my up to hit the ground for when gyms to re open again. Remember guys if you feel like you could do with some help with your training (in the home or gym) or diet intake for optimal results drop me an enquiry here. Let’s chat and see what the best action plan is to get you moving forward. The post I Didn’t Go To The Gym For 3 Months And This Happened appeared first on ABC FIT. ]]> 3 Ways To Make Bodyweight Exercises Harder /3-ways-make-bodyweight-exercises-harder/ Sat, 11 Apr 2020 16:23:29 +0000 /?p=7015 I’ll be the first to put my hand up and admit, bodyweight exercises are easy right? I go to the gym and throw around weights 4-5 times per week, so how are bodyweight exercises going to challenge me and keep me progressing? Anyone else feel like this? Turns out I was wrong, especially when you […] The post 3 Ways To Make Bodyweight Exercises Harder appeared first on ABC FIT. ]]> I’ll be the first to put my hand up and admit, bodyweight exercises are easy right? I go to the gym and throw around weights 4-5 times per week, so how are bodyweight exercises going to challenge me and keep me progressing? Anyone else feel like this? Turns out I was wrong, especially when you take into account the strategies below which I’m going to run you through today. Bodyweight exercises can be great way to continue progressing, building muscle and burning fat. The only thing you will struggle to do is build maximal strength. However, with bodyweight exercises the least you’ll do is prevent your body from losing all strength. Making the process of returning to your strength training a lot easier. Without further ado, here’s 3 strategies you can use to make your bodyweight exercises harder. Exercise selection/Hand and feet placement It goes without saying, changing exercises is a great way of progressing or regressing movements. For example, a one leg squat is going to be harder than a standard two leg squat. Another thing you can think about is adjusting your hand and feet position on various exercises. As a general rule – as feet come close together (in a squat or plank etc.) it becomes harder, the wider they are the easier. With hands somewhere in the middle is easiest, whereas the two extremes of wider or closer become challenging in their own right. Exercise tempo This is my favourite variable to progress exercises. This simply refers to the speed at which you perform an exercise. Obviously the slower you go the more tension you create in the working muscles and thus the harder is becomes. For example try 10 reps of bodyweight squats performed as fast as you can. Now do 10 going 3 seconds down and 3 seconds up! Feel the difference? You can even include short holds between the positive and negative portion of reps too. Rest period reduction Shortening the time you take to rest between exercises is a great way to keep your heart rate up and burn more calories. It also means you’ll get your workout done in a shorter amount of time. Win win! The post 3 Ways To Make Bodyweight Exercises Harder appeared first on ABC FIT. ]]> Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Start Online Personal Training /now-perfect-time-start-online-personal-training/ Thu, 02 Apr 2020 14:51:30 +0000 /?p=7008 Could online personal training be the answer to everything you need right now to continue seeing amazing results towards your goals? Let’s find out. I know, I get it. You’re probably in the mindset of “What’s the point?”. We’re in lockdown, you can’t get to the gym, chances are pretty high your summer holiday will […] The post Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Start Online Personal Training appeared first on ABC FIT. ]]> Could online personal training be the answer to everything you need right now to continue seeing amazing results towards your goals? Let’s find out. I know, I get it. You’re probably in the mindset of “What’s the point?”. We’re in lockdown, you can’t get to the gym, chances are pretty high your summer holiday will be cancelled too. Well I’m here to tell you, now is your chance. You shouldn’t look at this whole situation as a setback. It’s an opportunity. An opportunity to burn fat, gain muscle, improve your health, sky rocket your wellbeing. Whatever it is, now is your opportunity. You don’t need a fancy gym, you just need some direction and motivation to do the right thing and grasp this opportunity by the horns. Face to face contact with a trainer is not on the cards right now, this is where online personal training comes into its own. Here’s just a few of the benefits you’ll get with online personal training with ABC fit. Personalised workout plan Can you have an effective workout in your living room with little to no equipment? Hell yeah! You just need to be shown the exercises, training strategies and progressive principles that make it so. All of my online clients have been sent programmes suitable for the equipment they have available which has allowed them to continue dropping pounds each week, building muscle and generally just feeling awesome. Meal plan It’s no secret what you eat makes up a huge part of the results you get. Thanks to my online software I can programme your calories, macros and select meals according to literally everything! From time to cook, budget for food, likes and dislikes. In other words I can help you navigate through the minefield that is nutrition during the Coronavirus outbreak. Motivation If you’re struggling with motivation right now, you’re not the only one. Being in lockdown, nothing to look forward to etc. I can understand motivation isn’t going to be at an all time high. That’s why I’m here. Working with clients 1-1 online means we can work together to find out what sparks motivation in you and how we can keep it alive. Accountability Who’s holding you accountable to the behaviours you know you should be doing if you want massive success, a better body, improved wellbeing or all of the above? As your online trainer, that’s my job. Once per week I check-in with my online clients via my app. This is our chance to catch up and address any concerns that may come about. I also get my clients to input there stats once per week so I can keep an eye on their progress. How does this all sound? If you want to learn more, drop me an enquiry here and I’ll be in touch. The post Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Start Online Personal Training appeared first on ABC FIT. ]]> Working From Home – A Few Personal Observations /working-home-personal-observations/ Sun, 29 Mar 2020 13:44:26 +0000 /?p=6999 As I, like many of you reading this article, settle in to my new working from home routine, just one week in I’ve made a few personal observations. Whilst working from home provides us with a fantastic opportunity to continue earning money, keep businesses afloat and keep the economy turning in some tiny way, it […] The post Working From Home – A Few Personal Observations appeared first on ABC FIT. ]]> As I, like many of you reading this article, settle in to my new working from home routine, just one week in I’ve made a few personal observations. Whilst working from home provides us with a fantastic opportunity to continue earning money, keep businesses afloat and keep the economy turning in some tiny way, it does come hand in hand with some issues that could negatively impact our health and fitness aspirations. Conducting my personal training business 100% online (which is new for me) has given me a good idea of how everyone else is feeling and reacting whilst working from home too. In this article I wanted to discuss my negative findings and more importantly some potential solutions you can think about that will counteract them. I eat out of boredom Not out of boredom that my job is boring – far from actually! I love being able to help and support my clients through this, but more that I’m at home the kitchen is just a short walk from my office, grabbing snacks becomes all too easy! Over time this could accumulate to create a calorie surplus meaning fat gain. Not ideal! Solutions: Stock up on healthier snacks, plan and prep meals. Sip water between meals (This strategy can help you to feel full meaning less likely to snack). I reminisce I often find myself drifting throughout the day and reminiscing about good times I’ve had in the past. I remember just a few short months ago I was in London watching one of my favourite bands perform, I remember how the food tastes at my favourite restaurant, I think about doing social things with friends. All of these seem like a distant memory right now. It’s depressing to think about how things have changed and this is probably not good for our mental health to think like this. Solutions: Think forward. What have you got to look forward to when all this blows over? I overwork Without having a physical space to go to work, work time and pleasure time seems to blur into one. Any one else feel like this? If you’re like me and love what you do, it’s very easy for work to become the only thing you do at home. Early starts, late nights and all day-ers become the norm. Solutions: Plan your diary each day with high and low priority tasks. Schedule in breaks. Be ruthless with your play time and work time. I am sedentary The laptop lifestyle has many benefits, overall daily movement isn’t one of them. It’s easy to be be able to stay sitting on your butt working for hours on end without even standing. This isn’t good for our total energy output, muscles, joints and mental health. Solutions: Aim for 10k steps per day. Go for a walk over lunch. Take calls whilst standing. Stretch out the hip flexors and chest daily to counter act sitting and it’s effects on posture. The post Working From Home – A Few Personal Observations appeared first on ABC FIT. ]]> Coronavirus And Your Goals – What You Need To Know /coronavirus-goals-need-know/ Thu, 19 Mar 2020 09:38:00 +0000 /?p=6991 F*CK. I couldn’t think of a better word to open this article. I’m sure it’s how everyone is feeling right now. It’s mad how something so small, like coronavirus, can cause such a big mess. I’m sure many of you are concerned about how this big mess is going to affect your progress towards you […] The post Coronavirus And Your Goals – What You Need To Know appeared first on ABC FIT. ]]> F*CK. I couldn’t think of a better word to open this article. I’m sure it’s how everyone is feeling right now. It’s mad how something so small, like coronavirus, can cause such a big mess. I’m sure many of you are concerned about how this big mess is going to affect your progress towards you goals right? Let’s face it – coronavirus has already screwed up enough of our plans, let’s not let it screw up our fitness results too. From this article I want you to go away feeling motivated and positive that some good can come of all of this if we work smart and have courage. Practise good hygiene and social distancing We need to slow the spread of the virus down. You also need to try and avoid contracting it yourself. If you get it, it’ll will put you out of action completely which isn’t ideal. Practising good hygiene is our first port of call. Wash your hands regularly. If you can’t wash them hand sanitiser is also ok. If you’re in the gym make sure you wash machines down before and after use with antibacterial spray provided. Try and stay away from big groups for now too by social distancing. Space yourself at least 2m away. Adjust energy intake to energy demands A very large handful of you will be working from home over the coming weeks (maybe months – who knows?) This means your daily energy output is going to be much less than what it would be if you’re commuting to an office and walking around etc. This means you’re going to need to adjust your energy intake accordingly. If you continue eating the same amount you usually eat, or more out of boredom, you’ll end up gaining weight. Keep this in mind and become mindful around your food intake. Continue training at home or outside As of writing this many gyms are still open, but day by day company’s are announcing they will be closing due to coronavirus. Some for a few days for a deep clean, some for the foreseeable future. If you’re like me – you love the gym. You love the equipment and atmosphere contained within the four walls. If they all have to close, we’re going to need to adapt and work around this to continue training. Bodyweight workouts at home are a great shout. Runs outside another good choice. If you’ve got a small selection of equipment great, let’s put it to use. If you’ve got a stair case, great – you can have a great cardio workout with a set of steps. Heavy objects around the house can also be used as a form of resistance. Think outside the box. Seize this opportunity Seize this opportunity to set new goals and work on different aspects of your health and wellbeing. If your goal was to deadlift 200kg and you’re now gym-less with no equipment at home, to continue working towards that goal would be a foolish idea. Perhaps look at something else. For example, always wanted to lose a few pounds? Now is your time. Personally if we all do get isolated at home I really want to work on my bodyweight to strength ratio and my mobility, particularly around my hips. Start thinking about this now. Get excited about working on something new. Stay safe. Stay healthy. The post Coronavirus And Your Goals – What You Need To Know appeared first on ABC FIT. ]]>

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A Better Life w/ Rachel Rofe - Practical personal development for an amazing life + business Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:31:45 +0000 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:31:45 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 56876 2026-09-02T14:31:44Z en episodic no Part 5: How to not get sucked into all the bad news stories Part 5: How to not get sucked into all the bad news stories Thu, 18 Aug 2016 08:30:00 +0000 Bad news is all around us. But that doesn't necessarily mean that it's an accurate reflection of the current state of our society and world, which is why in today's episode, I cover the importance of maintaining perspective and arming yourself with fact—not fear—based information. This is Part 5 of a 5-part series about how to effectively cope when you're inundated with bad news stories and negativity. And while the world may seem all doom and gloom, research and evidence show that we actually live in an increasingly peaceful time. That's not to say there isn't still tons of room for improvement, however. But we should also focus on the positives and factor in the progress we've made as well. Notes from the show: - We actually live in a more peaceful time now than we ever have before - Advancements in communication technology put information at our fingertips so we are just hearing about the bad news in the world more now - Every generation seems to have a problem with the subsequent one; it's easy to let emotions take over and see things from a negative point of view without examining the facts - Pretty much everyone thinks they are doing the right thing - We are all one community, one big ecosystem - Looking at situations from other people's perspectives help to bridge the hate Links and Resources Mentioned: Study from Tel Aviv University - "Peace is more profitable than war" Article from Slate.com - Measurable progress has been made to lessen the amount of violence towards women Another article from Slate.com - There's a downward trend for genocide And one more - "The world is not falling apart" Article from Salon.com - Education and empathy have played significant roles in decreasing the amount of violence in the world]]> Bad news is all around us. But that doesn't necessarily mean that it's an accurate reflection of the current state of our society and world, which is why in today's episode, I cover the importance of maintaining perspective and arming yourself with fact—not fear—based information. This is Part 5 of a 5-part series about how to effectively cope when you're inundated with bad news stories and negativity. And while the world may seem all doom and gloom, research and evidence show that we actually live in an increasingly peaceful time. That's not to say there isn't still tons of room for improvement, however. But we should also focus on the positives and factor in the progress we've made as well. Notes from the show: - We actually live in a more peaceful time now than we ever have before - Advancements in communication technology put information at our fingertips so we are just hearing about the bad news in the world more now - Every generation seems to have a problem with the subsequent one; it's easy to let emotions take over and see things from a negative point of view without examining the facts - Pretty much everyone thinks they are doing the right thing - We are all one community, one big ecosystem - Looking at situations from other people's perspectives help to bridge the hate Links and Resources Mentioned: Study from Tel Aviv University - "Peace is more profitable than war" Article from Slate.com - Measurable progress has been made to lessen the amount of violence towards women Another article from Slate.com - There's a downward trend for genocide And one more - "The world is not falling apart" Article from Salon.com - Education and empathy have played significant roles in decreasing the amount of violence in the world]]> 10:22 false full 4599959 2016-09-01T00:00:16Z Part 4: How to not get sucked into all the bad news stories Part 4: How to not get sucked into all the bad news stories Mon, 15 Aug 2016 08:30:00 +0000 It's no secret that the news has been inundated with negative stories and happenings lately. But the reality is that if we have time to worry and complain, then we have time to take positive action, too. And that's exactly what I talk about in today's episode. This is Part 4 in a 5-part series about practical tips, staying open and resourced, and shifting our mindsets so we don't become weighed down by all of the bad news stories. We should be aware of what's going on in the world but we should digest that information when we're in the best frame of mind to do so. That way, we can spend our time doing something useful about it—something that can make the world a better place. Notes from the show: - Share what you believe but do so in a way that comes from a place of clean energy - Post supportive, love-based thoughts and stories on social media - Attend peaceful protests or use artistic expression to convey your message - Take Mr. Rogers' advice and "Look for the helpers" - Volunteer, make donations, send energy - do whatever you feel most comfortable with Links and Resources Mentioned: Change.org - Website where you can sign petitions, or create one of your own, about causes that you care about #LoveForLeslieJ - Love-based hashtag started in response to the incredibly racist commentary aimed at the actress Leslie Jones Everything She Says She Means - An art project started by Spencer Tunick in which women reflect heir anger over oppressive attitudes and policies through art Police and Black Lives Matter Hold a Cookout - A positive story about the Wichita, Kansas police department spending time with members of the community at an event planned by Black Lives Matter activists BBBS - Volunteer with the Big Brother Big Sister of American organization RachelRofe.com/questions - If there's anything you'd like to ask me or have me podcast about, please go here and let me know]]> It's no secret that the news has been inundated with negative stories and happenings lately. But the reality is that if we have time to worry and complain, then we have time to take positive action, too. And that's exactly what I talk about in today's episode. This is Part 4 in a 5-part series about practical tips, staying open and resourced, and shifting our mindsets so we don't become weighed down by all of the bad news stories. We should be aware of what's going on in the world but we should digest that information when we're in the best frame of mind to do so. That way, we can spend our time doing something useful about it—something that can make the world a better place. Notes from the show: - Share what you believe but do so in a way that comes from a place of clean energy - Post supportive, love-based thoughts and stories on social media - Attend peaceful protests or use artistic expression to convey your message - Take Mr. Rogers' advice and "Look for the helpers" - Volunteer, make donations, send energy - do whatever you feel most comfortable with Links and Resources Mentioned: Change.org - Website where you can sign petitions, or create one of your own, about causes that you care about #LoveForLeslieJ - Love-based hashtag started in response to the incredibly racist commentary aimed at the actress Leslie Jones Everything She Says She Means - An art project started by Spencer Tunick in which women reflect heir anger over oppressive attitudes and policies through art Police and Black Lives Matter Hold a Cookout - A positive story about the Wichita, Kansas police department spending time with members of the community at an event planned by Black Lives Matter activists BBBS - Volunteer with the Big Brother Big Sister of American organization RachelRofe.com/questions - If there's anything you'd like to ask me or have me podcast about, please go here and let me know]]> 12:43 false full 4584992 2016-09-01T00:00:16Z Part 3: How to not get sucked into all the bad news stories Part 3: How to not get sucked into all the bad news stories Thu, 11 Aug 2016 08:30:00 +0000 If you don't stay open and learn how to manage your intake of current events in a way that empowers and enables you to cope with love rather than fear-based thinking, it's easy to become weighed down by bad news stories. This is Part 3 in a 5-part series about the tools you can use and the actions you can take when you start to feel overwhelmed by too much negative news. So much of the way we navigate the world around us has to do with our mindset. And luckily, that's something we're in charge of (to a large degree) and can tweak to create an overall more positive and joyful life for ourselves. I really hope you find this series helpful! Notes from the show: - The value of appreciating each day and treating it as a gift - How to reframe your mindset to be one filled with gratitude, not worry or fear - A challenge to commit to doing something that brings you joy every single day - You have the power to re-examine your expectations and treat negative feelings as opportunities for fulfillment Links and Resources Mentioned: #100HappyDays - A challenge started by Dmitry Golubnichy "to inspire more people to choose happier living." Chad Hadsell interview - In this episode, Chad talks about the four things you need in order to stay as happy as possible. Hal Elrod interview - Hal discusses how to go from deeply depressed to living a thriving life. RachelRofe.com/questions - If there's anything you'd like me to podcast about, please go here and let me know.]]> If you don't stay open and learn how to manage your intake of current events in a way that empowers and enables you to cope with love rather than fear-based thinking, it's easy to become weighed down by bad news stories. This is Part 3 in a 5-part series about the tools you can use and the actions you can take when you start to feel overwhelmed by too much negative news. So much of the way we navigate the world around us has to do with our mindset. And luckily, that's something we're in charge of (to a large degree) and can tweak to create an overall more positive and joyful life for ourselves. I really hope you find this series helpful! Notes from the show: - The value of appreciating each day and treating it as a gift - How to reframe your mindset to be one filled with gratitude, not worry or fear - A challenge to commit to doing something that brings you joy every single day - You have the power to re-examine your expectations and treat negative feelings as opportunities for fulfillment Links and Resources Mentioned: #100HappyDays - A challenge started by Dmitry Golubnichy "to inspire more people to choose happier living." Chad Hadsell interview - In this episode, Chad talks about the four things you need in order to stay as happy as possible. Hal Elrod interview - Hal discusses how to go from deeply depressed to living a thriving life. RachelRofe.com/questions - If there's anything you'd like me to podcast about, please go here and let me know.]]> 07:40 false full 4579390 2016-09-01T00:00:16Z Part 2: How to not get sucked into all the bad news stories Part 2: How to not get sucked into all the bad news stories Mon, 08 Aug 2016 08:30:00 +0000 Bad news deeply affects many of us. And there certainly is no shortage of it these days, so it can be difficult not to become totally consumed by it. This is Part 2 in a 5-part series filled with tips and resources that will help you better cope with all the negative news. Turning a blind eye to what's going on in the world is not what I'm proposing. Rather, I'm suggesting ways that you can take charge of your mindset and make sure that you stay open and continue operating from a place of love in spite of the negative things happening around you. I really hope you find this series helpful! Notes from the show: - Empowering yourself to be in charge of your experiences versus allowing your experiences to be in charge of you - How negative news infiltrates your subconscious with worry and fear-based thinking, blocking effective communication and trust - A Chrome extension that lets you block news from yourself until you're better equipped to handle it - Doing something that's worthwhile and productive with the information you take in as opposed to letting it drag you down - Putting more love into the world is the only thing that's going to truly help Links and Resources Mentioned: News Feed Eradicator - Use this extension to block news from your Facebook news feed until you're in the right state of mind to see it. ]]> Bad news deeply affects many of us. And there certainly is no shortage of it these days, so it can be difficult not to become totally consumed by it. This is Part 2 in a 5-part series filled with tips and resources that will help you better cope with all the negative news. Turning a blind eye to what's going on in the world is not what I'm proposing. Rather, I'm suggesting ways that you can take charge of your mindset and make sure that you stay open and continue operating from a place of love in spite of the negative things happening around you. I really hope you find this series helpful! Notes from the show: - Empowering yourself to be in charge of your experiences versus allowing your experiences to be in charge of you - How negative news infiltrates your subconscious with worry and fear-based thinking, blocking effective communication and trust - A Chrome extension that lets you block news from yourself until you're better equipped to handle it - Doing something that's worthwhile and productive with the information you take in as opposed to letting it drag you down - Putting more love into the world is the only thing that's going to truly help Links and Resources Mentioned: News Feed Eradicator - Use this extension to block news from your Facebook news feed until you're in the right state of mind to see it.]]> 10:04 false full 4570125 2016-09-01T00:00:16Z Part 1: How to not get sucked into all the bad news stories Part 1: How to not get sucked into all the bad news stories Thu, 04 Aug 2016 08:30:00 +0000 It seems like there's been a lot of bad news out there lately, and even the most evolved people have a hard time getting sucked into it. This is Part 1 in a 5 part series filled with tips that will help you feel better about all of the negative news. I'm certainly not advocating ignoring it - but we can also approach things like this from a place of empowerment and genuine desire to help versus getting sucked into fear-based thinking that only makes the world worse. I hope this helps - it's really needed right now! Notes From The Show: – Fear limits us - love expands us. - Breathe deep in order to connect back to yourself - Bringing attention to the present moment helps you reduce anxiety - "It's often the attempt to make anxiety go away, not the anxiety itself that traps us in anxiety disorders." – Ruth M. Buczynski, PhD - Go out in nature or do something to connect you to yourself - Write a letter to yourself - Remember your true essence Links and Resources Mentioned: RachelRofe.com/questions – If you'd like me to answer a question, post right there.]]> It seems like there's been a lot of bad news out there lately, and even the most evolved people have a hard time getting sucked into it. This is Part 1 in a 5 part series filled with tips that will help you feel better about all of the negative news. I'm certainly not advocating ignoring it - but we can also approach things like this from a place of empowerment and genuine desire to help versus getting sucked into fear-based thinking that only makes the world worse. I hope this helps - it's really needed right now! Notes From The Show: – Fear limits us - love expands us. - Breathe deep in order to connect back to yourself - Bringing attention to the present moment helps you reduce anxiety - "It's often the attempt to make anxiety go away, not the anxiety itself that traps us in anxiety disorders." – Ruth M. Buczynski, PhD - Go out in nature or do something to connect you to yourself - Write a letter to yourself - Remember your true essence Links and Resources Mentioned: RachelRofe.com/questions – If you'd like me to answer a question, post right there.]]> 10:54 false full 4562033 2016-09-01T00:00:16Z Where I've been Where I've been Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:30:58 +0000 I know it's been a long time since I've made a podcast, and I apologize! Life has been very busy. This episode explains what's been going on and my intentions going forward with this show. Thank you for listening to this episode! If you enjoyed it, please feel free to share it using the social media buttons on this page. I'd also be VERY grateful if you could rate, review, and subscribe to A Better Life on iTunes. Or, if you use Stitcher, you can leave a review right here. That all helps a lot in ranking this show and would be greatly appreciated. And if you have any comments or questions, leave a comment below!]]> I know it's been a long time since I've made a podcast, and I apologize! Life has been very busy. This episode explains what's been going on and my intentions going forward with this show. Thank you for listening to this episode! If you enjoyed it, please feel free to share it using the social media buttons on this page. I'd also be VERY grateful if you could rate, review, and subscribe to A Better Life on iTunes. Or, if you use Stitcher, you can leave a review right here. That all helps a lot in ranking this show and would be greatly appreciated. And if you have any comments or questions, leave a comment below!]]> 14:35 false full 4548805 2016-08-01T00:01:36Z Why financial freedom is a journey of self love - with Danetha Doe Why financial freedom is a journey of self love - with Danetha Doe Sun, 29 Nov 2015 23:25:54 +0000 Today's show is Part 2 of our series with Danetha Doe. In this show, we talk about how financial freedom is a journey of self love. Some of the things we cover are: - Why a strong sense of self worth leads to earning more income - A morning ritual you can do to feel better about your money and yourself - People who feel like having money is a bad thing (usually because of spiritual beliefs) - How to get over the "Fraud Factor" that so many people struggle with You can find Part 1 with Danetha Doe - Track your money and transform your life - right here. As always, please me know how you enjoyed this episode by pinging me on Twitter.com/RachelRofe or Facebook.com/RachelRofe. :) Links and Resources Mentioned: Track your money and transform your life - Part 1 of our chat with Danetha Change your money mindset and earn more, with Denise Duffield-Thomas – This is the interview with Denise Duffield-Thomas (another money mindset expert that’s been on A Better Life) that Danetha mentioned Bookkeeping 101 - Danetha's course Did you like this? Thank you for listening to this episode! If you enjoyed it, please feel free to share it using the social media buttons on this page. I'd also be VERY grateful if you could rate, review, and subscribe to A Better Life on iTunes. Or, if you use Stitcher, you can leave a review right here. That all helps a lot in ranking this show and would be greatly appreciated. And if you have any comments or questions, leave a comment below!]]> Today's show is Part 2 of our series with Danetha Doe. In this show, we talk about how financial freedom is a journey of self love. Some of the things we cover are: - Why a strong sense of self worth leads to earning more income - A morning ritual you can do to feel better about your money and yourself - People who feel like having money is a bad thing (usually because of spiritual beliefs) - How to get over the "Fraud Factor" that so many people struggle with You can find Part 1 with Danetha Doe - Track your money and transform your life - right here. As always, please me know how you enjoyed this episode by pinging me on Twitter.com/RachelRofe or Facebook.com/RachelRofe. :) Links and Resources Mentioned: Track your money and transform your life - Part 1 of our chat with Danetha Change your money mindset and earn more, with Denise Duffield-Thomas – This is the interview with Denise Duffield-Thomas (another money mindset expert that’s been on A Better Life) that Danetha mentioned Bookkeeping 101 - Danetha's course Did you like this? Thank you for listening to this episode! If you enjoyed it, please feel free to share it using the social media buttons on this page. I'd also be VERY grateful if you could rate, review, and subscribe to A Better Life on iTunes. Or, if you use Stitcher, you can leave a review right here. That all helps a lot in ranking this show and would be greatly appreciated. And if you have any comments or questions, leave a comment below!]]> 21:30 false full 3983240 2016-02-15T18:17:17Z Track your money and transform your life - with Danetha Doe Track your money and transform your life - with Danetha Doe Wed, 25 Nov 2015 15:55:29 +0000 In today's show, we talk with Danetha Doe about the importance of tracking your money and how you can get started in a simple, quick way. Some of the things we cover are: - How to eliminate overwhelm around your finances (including super-simple notifications you can set up) - Easy ways to get started tracking your income - including what to track and when to track it - How to create financial goals + realistic plans to make them happen - ...and a bit more, including why you should treat yourself even if you're on a budget. This episode is Part 1 with Danetha. In Part 2, we talk all about how financial freedom is a journey of self love. Stay tuned! As always, please me know how you enjoyed this episode by pinging me on Twitter.com/RachelRofe or Facebook.com/RachelRofe. :) Links and Resources Mentioned: Change your money mindset and earn more, with Denise Duffield-Thomas - This is the interview with Denise Duffield-Thomas (another money mindset expert that's been on A Better Life) that Danetha mentioned Bookkeeping 101 - Danetha's course Did you like this? Thank you for listening to this episode! If you enjoyed it, please feel free to share it using the social media buttons on this page. I'd also be VERY grateful if you could rate, review, and subscribe to A Better Life on iTunes. Or, if you use Stitcher, you can leave a review right here. That all helps a lot in ranking this show and would be greatly appreciated. And if you have any comments or questions, leave a comment below!]]> In today's show, we talk with Danetha Doe about the importance of tracking your money and how you can get started in a simple, quick way. Some of the things we cover are: - How to eliminate overwhelm around your finances (including super-simple notifications you can set up) - Easy ways to get started tracking your income - including what to track and when to track it - How to create financial goals + realistic plans to make them happen - ...and a bit more, including why you should treat yourself even if you're on a budget. This episode is Part 1 with Danetha. In Part 2, we talk all about how financial freedom is a journey of self love. Stay tuned! As always, please me know how you enjoyed this episode by pinging me on Twitter.com/RachelRofe or Facebook.com/RachelRofe. :) Links and Resources Mentioned: Change your money mindset and earn more, with Denise Duffield-Thomas - This is the interview with Denise Duffield-Thomas (another money mindset expert that's been on A Better Life) that Danetha mentioned Bookkeeping 101 - Danetha's course Did you like this? Thank you for listening to this episode! If you enjoyed it, please feel free to share it using the social media buttons on this page. I'd also be VERY grateful if you could rate, review, and subscribe to A Better Life on iTunes. Or, if you use Stitcher, you can leave a review right here. That all helps a lot in ranking this show and would be greatly appreciated. And if you have any comments or questions, leave a comment below!]]> 24:07 false full 3976460 2016-02-14T02:49:11Z Before and after creating a million dollar business - with Ryan Moran Before and after creating a million dollar business - with Ryan Moran Mon, 16 Nov 2015 08:30:00 +0000 You may have heard of Ryan Moran before: he has a very popular podcast, has a huge fan base, and is very well known for creating a million dollar Amazon-based business in a year. There are lots of interviews about how Ryan created his successful business, so in today's show we talked about his path to creating his successful business and how he invests his money now that he has it. Some of the things we cover are: - Why Ryan was making money but still miserable - The #1 shift that helped Ryan feel a lot better about his business - How Ryan spends his money now (including how he gets a 25% return on some of his investments) - ...and a bit more, including points where we both get butterflies in our stomachs (mostly because we're geeks!) As always, please me know how you enjoyed this episode by pinging me on Twitter.com/RachelRofe or Facebook.com/RachelRofe. :) Links and Resources Mentioned: Building a Million Dollar Business in 12 Months – with Ryan Moran - This is an interview where Ryan talked about how he earned 1 million dollars in a year. How Ryan Moran Created A 7 Figure Ecommerce Business On Amazon In Just 1 Year - This is an example of a podcast where Ryan talked about how he went from 0 to 1 million in a year. I haven't listened to it yet. IncomeStore - Ryan's client created this company to raise investor money. FreedomFastLane.com/betterlife - This is where you can get a discounted ticket to Ryan's event. Wes Chapman on owning your power no matter what life throws at you - This is the podcast with the guy who put Ryan and I back in touch My episode with Ryan Moran? - Forever ago (maybe not) Did you like this? Thank you for listening to this episode! If you enjoyed it, please feel free to share it using the social media buttons on this page. I'd also be VERY grateful if you could rate, review, and subscribe to A Better Life on iTunes. Or, if you use Stitcher, you can leave a review right here. That all helps a lot in ranking this show and would be greatly appreciated. And if you have any comments or questions, leave a comment below!]]> You may have heard of Ryan Moran before: he has a very popular podcast, has a huge fan base, and is very well known for creating a million dollar Amazon-based business in a year. There are lots of interviews about how Ryan created his successful business, so in today's show we talked about his path to creating his successful business and how he invests his money now that he has it. Some of the things we cover are: - Why Ryan was making money but still miserable - The #1 shift that helped Ryan feel a lot better about his business - How Ryan spends his money now (including how he gets a 25% return on some of his investments) - ...and a bit more, including points where we both get butterflies in our stomachs (mostly because we're geeks!) As always, please me know how you enjoyed this episode by pinging me on Twitter.com/RachelRofe or Facebook.com/RachelRofe. :) Links and Resources Mentioned: Building a Million Dollar Business in 12 Months – with Ryan Moran - This is an interview where Ryan talked about how he earned 1 million dollars in a year. How Ryan Moran Created A 7 Figure Ecommerce Business On Amazon In Just 1 Year - This is an example of a podcast where Ryan talked about how he went from 0 to 1 million in a year. I haven't listened to it yet. IncomeStore - Ryan's client created this company to raise investor money. FreedomFastLane.com/betterlife - This is where you can get a discounted ticket to Ryan's event. Wes Chapman on owning your power no matter what life throws at you - This is the podcast with the guy who put Ryan and I back in touch My episode with Ryan Moran? - Forever ago (maybe not) Did you like this? Thank you for listening to this episode! If you enjoyed it, please feel free to share it using the social media buttons on this page. I'd also be VERY grateful if you could rate, review, and subscribe to A Better Life on iTunes. Or, if you use Stitcher, you can leave a review right here. That all helps a lot in ranking this show and would be greatly appreciated. And if you have any comments or questions, leave a comment below!]]> 48:28 false full 3952461 2016-02-09T12:14:27Z 10 ways you can make somebody's day in 20 minutes or less 10 ways you can make somebody's day in 20 minutes or less Wed, 11 Nov 2015 20:57:40 +0000 Sometimes seemingly "small" gestures can mean the world to people. Today's episode is all about how you can dramatically impact somebody's day - or week- in 20 minutes or less. Notes From The Show: - Randomly buy something on Amazon Wishlist - Use your intuition to give someone a gift card - Mail someone a card with reasons you admire or love them - Pay tolls behind you - Offer to help a busy parent - Offer food to your neighbors - Be a rock - Send PayPal appreciation - Create a scavenger hunt - Bring healthy snacks to work Links and Resources Mentioned: Amazon Wishlist - This is where you can type in random names to find people to gift things to. 11 5-minute activities you can do to make the world a better place - This is a very similar podcast episode to today's. RachelRofe.com/questions - If you'd like me to answer a question, post right there. Did you like this? Thank you for listening to this episode! If you enjoyed it, please feel free to share it using the social media buttons on this page. I’d also be VERY grateful if you could rate, review, and subscribe to A Better Life on iTunes. Or, if you use Stitcher, you can leave a review right here. That all helps a lot in ranking this show and would be greatly appreciated. And if you have any comments or questions, leave a comment below!]]> Sometimes seemingly "small" gestures can mean the world to people. Today's episode is all about how you can dramatically impact somebody's day - or week- in 20 minutes or less. Notes From The Show: - Randomly buy something on Amazon Wishlist - Use your intuition to give someone a gift card - Mail someone a card with reasons you admire or love them - Pay tolls behind you - Offer to help a busy parent - Offer food to your neighbors - Be a rock - Send PayPal appreciation - Create a scavenger hunt - Bring healthy snacks to work Links and Resources Mentioned: Amazon Wishlist - This is where you can type in random names to find people to gift things to. 11 5-minute activities you can do to make the world a better place - This is a very similar podcast episode to today's. RachelRofe.com/questions - If you'd like me to answer a question, post right there. Did you like this? Thank you for listening to this episode! If you enjoyed it, please feel free to share it using the social media buttons on this page. I’d also be VERY grateful if you could rate, review, and subscribe to A Better Life on iTunes. Or, if you use Stitcher, you can leave a review right here. That all helps a lot in ranking this show and would be greatly appreciated. And if you have any comments or questions, leave a comment below!]]> 17:54 false full 3943540 2016-02-07T21:09:01Z What shopping cart should you use to sell your online products? What shopping cart should you use to sell your online products? Thu, 05 Nov 2015 15:07:53 +0000 Today's episode was sent in by Kimberly on rachelrofe.com/questions. She asks, "Hello Rachel, I love all the cool things you do. I bought something from you and it came through JV Zoo. Afterwards, I was bombarded by JV Zoo emails. I have a product that I need help promoting but I hate the idea of putting my clients through that. What are your thoughts on JV Zoo did it work well for you and can the email onslaught be avoided with Clickbank? Thanks for Being You!" Notes From The Show: - It depends on what you're selling - JVZoo is great for IM products and for finding affiliates. - Clickbank doesn't send out emails but not as easy to find affiliates. - JVZoo and Clickbank are best for non-recurring fee options - Shopify can also be used to sell digital products and there are affiliate apps. They don't send emails. - I personally use Shopify for physical products, Nanacast, JVZoo, and Clickbank. Links and Resources Mentioned: JVZoo - No upfront fee, sends out emails if people don't un-check the button Clickbank - $50 fee to list a product, no emails sent out Shopify - No emails sent out, recurring fee (use that link for 20% off though) Nanacast - Complex to use, offers lifetime commissions, recurring fee RachelRofe.com/questions - If you'd like me to answer a question, post right there. Did you like this? Thank you for listening to this episode! If you enjoyed it, please feel free to share it using the social media buttons on this page. I’d also be VERY grateful if you could rate, review, and subscribe to A Better Life on iTunes. Or, if you use Stitcher, you can leave a review right here. That all helps a lot in ranking this show and would be greatly appreciated. And if you have any comments or questions, leave a comment below!]]> Today's episode was sent in by Kimberly on rachelrofe.com/questions. She asks, "Hello Rachel, I love all the cool things you do. I bought something from you and it came through JV Zoo. Afterwards, I was bombarded by JV Zoo emails. I have a product that I need help promoting but I hate the idea of putting my clients through that. What are your thoughts on JV Zoo did it work well for you and can the email onslaught be avoided with Clickbank? Thanks for Being You!" Notes From The Show: - It depends on what you're selling - JVZoo is great for IM products and for finding affiliates. - Clickbank doesn't send out emails but not as easy to find affiliates. - JVZoo and Clickbank are best for non-recurring fee options - Shopify can also be used to sell digital products and there are affiliate apps. They don't send emails. - I personally use Shopify for physical products, Nanacast, JVZoo, and Clickbank. Links and Resources Mentioned: JVZoo - No upfront fee, sends out emails if people don't un-check the button Clickbank - $50 fee to list a product, no emails sent out Shopify - No emails sent out, recurring fee (use that link for 20% off though) Nanacast - Complex to use, offers lifetime commissions, recurring fee RachelRofe.com/questions - If you'd like me to answer a question, post right there. Did you like this? Thank you for listening to this episode! If you enjoyed it, please feel free to share it using the social media buttons on this page. I’d also be VERY grateful if you could rate, review, and subscribe to A Better Life on iTunes. Or, if you use Stitcher, you can leave a review right here. That all helps a lot in ranking this show and would be greatly appreciated. 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Global Management Consulting IT & Management Consulting Sun, 13 Nov 2016 15:23:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Bitcoin As A Hedge Against Currency Volatility bitcoin-hedge-currency-volatility/ bitcoin-hedge-currency-volatility/#respond Thu, 10 Nov 2016 21:37:03 +0000 The Bitcoin Investment Trust are up nearly 40% year to date / 102% since May 2015. Bitcoins are increasing being considered as a safe haven from vulnerable currencies. A capped supply reduces devaluation risks brought about by increases in supply. Bitcoin’s biggest risks are the security vulnerabilities of exchanges and wallet sites. You can add […] The post Bitcoin As A Hedge Against Currency Volatility appeared first on Global Management Consulting. ]]> The Bitcoin Investment Trust are up nearly 40% year to date / 102% since May 2015. Bitcoins are increasing being considered as a safe haven from vulnerable currencies. A capped supply reduces devaluation risks brought about by increases in supply. Bitcoin’s biggest risks are the security vulnerabilities of exchanges and wallet sites. You can add GBTC to your portfolio (or wait for COIN for even more liquidity) to help you mitigate currency and market volatility driven by political catalysts. One of the unseen victors of Tuesday’s presidential elections was Bitcoin. BTC prices rose to over $720 per bitcoin on early news of a Trump win. Since then, prices have corrected and Bitcoins are trading at around $709 – where they were prior to the election. Shares of the Bitcoin Investment Trust (OTCQX:GBTC) rose to nearly $107 early Wednesday and have since likewise returned to the $101 level as of mid-day Thursday. What we’ve been seeing recently with the Brexit vote and China’s recent announcement to further devalue their currency is Bitcoin becoming a hedge against currency volatlity as parties with interests in important elections seek to hedge against market and currency volatility. Opinions Are Mixed Regarding Bitcoin As A Safe Haven All that seems to be good for Bitcoin which,due to recent monetary policy decisions by China, is being boosted by demand for safe havens after Trump’s suprise victory. Prices were up to $733 at one point after being stuck in the $700-$709 range since November 4. Crypto Compare CEO Charles Hayter wrote in an email to CNBC Wednesday morning: “Bitcoin is yet again acting as a form of digital gold and correlating strongly with the commodity – when there is uncertainty safe haven assets see a boost”. He also commented on the idea that the original crypto currency is seeing boosts in markets where markets can temporarily be rattled by unexpected political or economic catalysts: “As with Brexit, bitcoin is seeing an upward jolt on the back of Trump’s election and the resultant lack of clarity on the global stage,” he added. After Brexit, the price of Bitcoin jumped from $550 to $650. Not everyone feels the same way about Bitcoin. Gil Luria, director of research at Wedbush Securities disagees. He told Coinbase, a popular California-based bitcoin exchange this morning – “Bitcoin has plenty of risks that are unique to the technology, which is why it is best suited for investors that understand those risks,” Luria said. “I consider a safe-haven asset an asset that has inherent downside protection, which I do not believe bitcoin will have any time soon.” What you need to ask yourself before making that decision for yourself is if Bitcoin’s unique qualities as well as its ease of accessibility will be a future catalyst for growth by investors who don’t necessarily agree with the libertarian philosophy that has driven growth in Bitcoin since 2011. In regards to Bitcoin, the future is uncertain. Not all investors are convinced but the charts suggest there is still room for growth. Let’s take a look at some charts and what general trends we can determine when it comes to “the bigger picture”. The above table gives us details about GBTC’s performance since it first starting trading in May of 2015. In that nearly year and a half, GBTC has returned 102%, or nearly 60% annualized. Bitcoin’s trends are overall creeping upwards. Future Risk and Reward Catalysts The Bitcoin Investment Trust and Winkelvoss Bitcoin Trust ETF (Pending:COIN) provide the opportunity to further diversify your save haven assets such as precious metals into cryptocurrency. There are a few good reasons to believe Bitcoin will remain an appreciating asset that can further improve portfolio’s yields. Here are three: Fiat currencies require increases in money supply to support inflation while gold and silver prices are driven in part by mining yields and industrial usage, but Bitcoin’s lifetime supply is capped to 21 million coins. On top of that, the rate of creation of new bitcoins was halved this summer from 25 bitcoins BTC per block to 12.5. That creates a decrease in supply growth – a structural feature designed to increase the digital currency’s value over time by eliminating supply-side depreciation risks. Greece, Venezuela, Argentina, Zimbabwe, Cyrpus… The list of fiat currencies losing purchasing with every blink of the eye can be partially attributed to sharp increases in money supply. Nations such as Mexico and Ecuador have been increasingly researching and developing blockchain techologies. China has held discussions with Citi (NYSE:C) and Deloitte and they’re already working on a blockchain. Tunisia has already implemented a national blockchain and Japan has embraced Bitcoin with open arms. On top of that, global corporate giants such as Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Dell, and Paypal (NASDAQ:PYPL) have publicly invested in blockchain tech with other corporate giants such as Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, GOOGL) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) have been rumored to be working on implementing block chain tech into their future payment services strategies. In an increasingly global economy, using BTC payment remittance provides opportunities for even the smallest businesses to capitalize on purchasing services from anyone all over the world without the barriers to entry typically associated with sourcing global talent. It’s safe, secure, and it can be accessed by anyone with internet access. Of course, many risks still exist in Bitcoin. Exchange hacks have sometimes cause the value to plummet, in large part due to the theft of over $450 million in bitcoins at the time, but Bitcoin has been resilient and moved forward with its agenda. Part of that has to do with the libertarian philosophy of competition in money. The likeliness of an alternative form of currency seemed like a slim chance at first. The industry of money was seen as a monopoly and Bitcoin provided the decentralized technology to limit control and regulation by governments over a competing currency something free market economists believe is essential for a free society to thrive economically. Whether or not you agree with the assessment, you can’t deny that Bitcoin is more and more becoming a store of value. The charts below display the volume of transactions in Bitcoin per day and the price of 1 BTC in USD. Both have been rising sharply since Bitcoin’s price bottomed out mid-2015. The Bottom Line Now is a good time to add Bitcoin to your portfolio. COIN, The Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust ETF, has yet to be approved by regulators although it is expected to eventually hit the market. What that will do is add the liquidity and open access that comes along with being listed in the U.S. equities market. Aside from large hacks of and thefts from independently owned and operated Bitcoin exchanges, its innovation is very real and here to stay. Blockchain encryption technology is peaking a lot of interest in the FinTech industry and confidence in Bitcoin’s future value has been returning. Whatever your reservations about the risks and rewards of a digital currency are, BTC has seen a successful first five years as a remittance technology. The Bitcoin itself is highly robust. Its big selloffs were primarily due to embezzlement and thefts which exists in every form of money. As investors, what we need to look at are the future prospects. The decentralized remittance technology does have its downsides including ecological implications. All those downsides, however, have to be weighed against its upsides. The lack of centralized control and ease of use provide us with a first of its kind – a technology allowing us to send money to anyone anywhere at any time at the click of a button. Its blockchain technology is becoming increasing popular as banking and financial giants begin to see the benefit in such a highly encrypted and low-cost method to remit transactions. I’m bullish on Bitcoin and the GBTC trust long term. Many new products backed by blockchain technology are coming and going but the Bitcoin is the original and, ultimately, blockchain technology is going to remain closely identified with Bitcoin for the foreseeable future. Adding GBTC to your portfolio can help you benefit from possible Bitcoin upside while reducing the risks associated with utilizing Bitcoin exchanges and wallets. Once COIN is trading, you’ll be able to harness the benefits of owning Bitcoin through an ETF. The post Bitcoin As A Hedge Against Currency Volatility appeared first on Global Management Consulting. ]]> bitcoin-hedge-currency-volatility/feed/ 0 Macbook Pro Sales Will Spark An AAPL Rally macbook-pro-sales-will-spark-aapl-rally/ macbook-pro-sales-will-spark-aapl-rally/#respond Thu, 27 Oct 2016 13:43:39 +0000 The 2016 Macbook Pro Is Here Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) released the newest iteration of its OSX operating system earlier this week to complement the release of the 2016 line of Macbook Pro and Macbook Air notebooks. Along with the latest software and security updates, macOS Sierra included hidden Apple Pay images featuring the new […] The post Macbook Pro Sales Will Spark An AAPL Rally appeared first on Global Management Consulting. ]]> The 2016 Macbook Pro Is Here Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) released the newest iteration of its OSX operating system earlier this week to complement the release of the 2016 line of Macbook Pro and Macbook Air notebooks. Along with the latest software and security updates, macOS Sierra included hidden Apple Pay images featuring the new Macbook Pro set to be announced by Apple later today (watch the event live). The announcement couldn’t have come sooner given Apple’s decline in revenue growth; After all, personal computer, specifically laptops are what made Apple famous and the pressure is on once again for Apple to deliver. Apple isn’t only out to please investors but also brand loyalists which has been holding off on purchasing new laptops in anticipation of the long awaited update to the brand’s most popular series of notebooks. The new line will feature updated hardware for more power, better batter life and a new design reminiscent of its predecessor but that’s not all Apple fans are excited about. The new line of Macbook Pro laptops will feature a Magic Toolbar OLED Panel which will replace the escape and function keys. The panel will let you access unique features in programs as well as access user settings, options, and shortcuts. It will also feature touch ID and more. The new notebook will possibly will shrug its 3.5mm headphone jack in favor of USB-C just like the iPhone 7 has. Of course, a converter can be purchased. A new Macbook Air will be introduced as well. The question is: is it enough to restore investor confidence in Apple’s ability to move up the ranks in the list of top 5 PC manufactures? Macintosh branded PC shipments have declined 8.3% year over year. In the second quarter of 2015, Apple shipped 4.82 million units which amounted for 7.4% of market share. In the same time period this year, Apple shipped roughly 400 thousand less units and saw market share decline to 7.1%. Apple trails behind ASUS by .1%, and anywhere between 9 and 14 points behind Dell, HP and Lenovo. Apple announced its fiscal Q4 earnings (which ends Sep. 24) yesterday and put a focus on iPhone shipments which beat analyst expectations by nearly 700,00 units (45.51 million to 44.8 million). Apple also reported upgraded guidance for Q1 2017 with expected revenues between $76 and $78 billion with a cash dividend of $0.57 per share. International sales accounted for roughly 62% of revenue weighed down by slow business in China which CEO Tim Cook has cited slow LTE adoption rates which he expects to turn around by Q2 2017. Services business grew 24% to $6.3 billion as well, setting the company’s all-time record growth in the segment featuring the apple store and content. So, growth in iPhone shipments and app sales have been fueling growth in their segments but notebooks shipments, which were a huge contributing factor to Apple’ success in the 2000’s and preceded the iPhone as Apple’s most high-selling product, have been waning. Apple has timed this release right in time for the holiday season and will likely finish up the year strong. After all, many Apple enthusiasts have been holding off purchasing a new laptop in anticipation for the new Macbooks. Despite all that, Apple’s stock tumbled after the release and closed out Wednesday at $115.59 (-$2.66/-2.25%). Investors are mostly concerned about Apple’s future catalysts for growth especially given all the buzz regarding the downsizing of Project Titan, their still largely undisclosed R&D automotive project. Although unverified, rumors suggest Apple has given Project Titan until the end of 2017 to research and develop an automated driving system. Recent rumors of an acquisition of McLaren had investors hoping for faster than anticipated news on the project but a deal hasn’t been substantiated and rumors have suggested the project’s ambitions have been downsized. Apple is really gearing up to see steady and consistent growth in virtually all product segments going into 2017. Apple can deliver better than expected growth in the laptop segment in Q1. Given the demand from enthusiasts and the holiday shopping season, the new line of notebooks will likely be on route for a great quarter. Whether or not that’s enough to drive a rally in the stock is up to debate but it’s still important to keep in mind that next quarter will see solid performance in virtually all segments and China might even start to show signs of turning around. Apple doesn’t seem to be set to reveal any new products anytime soon and that’s part of the reason why some aren’t expecting Apple to deliver on the same type of constant growth it has over the last 20 years. My opinion is “So What?”. If the changes to the Macbook Pro are widely accepted, we’re talking serious growth potential in the segment. Aside from Asus, who ships just nearly as many PCs as Apple, Apple’s next competitor in the PC industry would be Dell, which shipped nearly twice many PCs as Apple in Q2. Apple does have the opportunity here regain market share in the PC space and can build on notebook sales momentum with introduction of a new iMac early in 2017. In other words, if this thing is a hit, Apple will be raking in some serious cash. AAPL has been trading a few bucks short of its six-month high near $118 but has been building steady momentum throughout the month despite the news on Project Titan. The stock is still roughly $8 away from its 52-week high of $123.82. Buying opportunities exist if you believe a turnaround in revenue growth can be fueled by growing computer and iPhone sales. If you’re waiting hints of the next big thing from Apple to signal a buy, you’ll be waiting for a while just like the rest of us. 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The phrase management consulting firm strikes many business owners as somewhat non-descriptive and can often be interpreted as an individual consultant or a group of consultants with no particular specialization. After all, the term “consultant” is often used to describe financial services firm representatives, project managers, web developers, financial advisers and analysts. Just about every field or specialization has its share of consultants who, as opposed to permanent employees, have more flexibility and deal with a wide range of products, services and clients. “Management consulting”, however, refers to a specific set of advisory practices relating to providing management guidance to well-established agencies and enterprises operating in a global capacity. The value of hiring a consultancy is inherently obvious for large corporations, governmental agencies and nonprofits; But, when it comes to small and mid-size businesses, management consultants generally provide access to broad expertise and technical knowledge which many businesses lack internally as well as the experience of working with larger organizations. Another clear benefit is the ability to temporarily employ experts in particular technical fields (think information security or database design) who focus on implementation and delivery of industry standards. In other words, an external consultant(s) with a specific industry specialization determines the solutions that an internal employee or business owner (which has a very narrow range of external practices but expertise in company policy and practices) implements and manages. Management Consulting Firm Types: Strategy Consulting – Strategy consultancies are the most common type of management consulting firm and are primarily focused on improving organizational performance through a generation of new revenue streams, workflow management, process analysis and improvement, and competitor analysis. More often than not, strategy consultants deal with the corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, and enterprise change management concerns of multinational companies and government agencies. IT Consulting – Information technology consultants solve organization challenges through the design and implementation of information systems. A majority of IT consulting firms provide solutions for both internal systems and customer-interfacing systems such as web architecture, design and development. The distinction between IT consulting firms and other forms of consultancies are becoming more blurred with increased utilization of task-specific technologies. The utilization of information systems to solve organizational issues is now a viable solution for most businesses and is a common practice making the understanding of the system development life cycle, project management, and implementation thereof a job requirement for consultants in any field. IT firms are the most diversified type of consulting firm. Each and every firms’ specialization is unique along with its product and service offerings. FinTech Consulting – Financial technology consultants aim to centralize and improve global banking, lending, payments and remittance challenges using emerging technologies such as institutional and asset-management tools, digital currencies and financial information systems. Financial services firms are among the most heavily-regulated businesses on earth, and navigating regulatory requirements and processes for a wide variety of nations is a daunting task for even the largest organizations. New technologies help alleviate some of those burdens and simplify the process for both the business and investor alike. Marketing Consulting – Marketing consultancies are a unique type of management consulting firm focusing on developing strategies to target consumers and successfully sell goods and services. Design of successful marketing strategy generally requires both industry-specific and broad market-wide knowledge of products, services, competitors as well as creativity and design expertise. Marketing agencies come in all shapes and sizes and may focus on traditional campaigns or digital marketing. HR Consulting – Human resource consultants help navigate the challenges internal HR departments face. More often than not, a lack of sufficiently organized data and personal bias among hiring managers and HR professionals prevents the selection of the best candidate for the role. HR consultants can help organizations implement tools and policies which significantly improve candidate attraction, selection, assessment, training, and promotion while ensuring compliance with local, regional and national labor and employment policy. Nowadays, HR professionals play a larger role in M&A restructuring, succession planning, and industrial and labor relations than they have previously. HR consultants provide technical and interpersonal solutions to help organizations choose and retain the talent which provides the best value and return on investment. PR Consulting – Public relations agencies and consultants help companies and governments determine the best practices for creating and managing an organization’s desired image with the public. Public relations specialists help manage reputations and construct narratives to benefit relationships between an organization and its customers, investors, partners, and employees. Reputation and crisis management are two of the most utilized PR services. More often than not, a consultancy stands more to gain by providing sound honest advice than a PR agency whose primary focus is the sale of their products and services. Social Media Consulting – Social media consultants design and develop strategies for consumer-engagement on the web. Generally speaking, one of the primary goals of the organization in process is to increase relevant web traffic, sharing, and conversation about their products or services. Experienced social media consultants focus on creating and maintaining a strong online media presence and public brand recognition. Managing the dozens, and sometimes even hundreds, of social media platforms and sites a company may desire to maintain a presence on can be impossible for internal departments without retaining a social media consulting firm to design a strategy utilizing the latest in cross-platform technologies. Financial/Investment Advisory Consulting – Financial advisory consultants provide the objective advice your organization needs about investment opportunities without the limitations inherently present with registered financial services firms and advisers. The main difference is the compensation structure. While financial service firm representatives attempt to secure your account as a client, these professions are generally commission and/or performance based causing various conflicts of interest. A consultancy rarely participates in the process of referring or managing accounts, which brings a certain level of impartiality to the subject providing businesses unbiased and objective investment advice. Legal Consulting – As opposed to legal counsel, legal consultants externally identify the legal issues and challenges facing their clients and present effective solutions. Legal consultants are generally hired in addition to internal legal counsel in order to provide industry-specific knowledge and expertise. Legal consulting services are heavily utilized in specializations such as intellectual property, global banking, tax and compliance, real estate transactions, technological transactions, and legal structuring. Want to learn about which consulting services may be right for you? Schedule a consultation to connect with our team of professionals. The post Management Consulting Firm – Reasons To Hire One appeared first on Global Management Consulting. ]]> management-consulting-firm-reasons-hire-one/feed/ 0 Management Consulting Firms management-consulting-firms/ management-consulting-firms/#respond Mon, 05 Sep 2016 15:46:25 +0000 What do Management Consulting Firms do? A strong understanding and application of industry best practices is what gives the clients of management consulting firms a strategic advantage over their competition. Backed by broad experience and deep expertise, Aboutboul & Company’s team of advisers can deliver combined expertise and strategic services, business performance, organizational performance and […] The post Management Consulting Firms appeared first on Global Management Consulting. ]]> What do Management Consulting Firms do? A strong understanding and application of industry best practices is what gives the clients of management consulting firms a strategic advantage over their competition. Backed by broad experience and deep expertise, Aboutboul & Company’s team of advisers can deliver combined expertise and strategic services, business performance, organizational performance and mergers and acquisitions. Businesses today are likely dealing with an assortment of issues that involve specific multidisciplinary challenges. It can be a daunting task to seek out consultants who qualify to help in each respective discipline. Many of our institutional and global enterprise clients have come to rely on one source, one primary contact, for nearly any challenge they have. What’s more, they have confidence knowing they are working with highly accomplished consultants in their respective fields with broad market understanding and specific knowledge about competitors’ systems and strategies. Management Consulting Firms’ Goals Today’s complex organizational environment calls for sound business models that offer agility in the short term and stability in the long. Management consulting firms provide strategic business consulting services that offer uncommon insight into key business problems in their specific industry, delivering clients a new perspective that can lead to a sustainable competitive advantage. Our consultants have decades of combined experience building new businesses and innovate new revenue streams in the financial services and global management industries. Management consulting groups are experts in evaluating business risks and opportunities to generate resourceful strategies which reduce operate costs and cultivate long-term growth for their clients and we’re no different. Advisors can review and analyze a product and/or service delivery model and help fill in the gaps. Our consultants collectively have extensive hands-on experience helping government agencies and businesses accelerate the design and implementation of their transformational process. The primary goal of a management consulting firm’s organizational performance advisory practice is to assist their clients in enhancing some aspect of their overall performance. They offer extensive experience within the financial services and global management industries, providing a range of performance improvement services to their clientele. Their work spans all functional areas of an organization and provides the foundation to prepare an environment for growth, efficiency and increased profitability. Aboutboul & Company has a proprietary network of buyers and sellers that is leveraged on behalf of our clients. Drawing on experience from many unique mergers and acquisitions, we’ve pinpointed special patterns and factors crucial to the successful execution of the M&A execution process. Such a formal approach eliminates hazy second guessing or reliance on gut decisions after a merger. Our mergers and acquisitions advisory group considers all business units affected by a transaction, sets priorities, and defines the optimal schedule for the integration. Why You Should Get In Touch When you work with our management consultants, you benefit from an extensive sophisticated expertise and knowledge of competitor strategies in-industry. Our seasoned principles and consultants have worked in both the public and private sectors in the areas of executive management, operations, sales, marketing, IT, and financial and business advisory services. Collaborating with management consulting firms means partnering with consultants known in their industry for professionalism and integrity. That means responsiveness, accountability and personal commitment – everything you need in a trusted partner. Schedule a consultation to connect with our team of professionals who are ready to help with your management, operational and technological needs. The post Management Consulting Firms appeared first on Global Management Consulting. ]]> management-consulting-firms/feed/ 0

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