Transform Your Coaching Business with These 6 Crucial Days

Move the Needle Days are all about driving growth and achieving results in your business.

When you are head down working in your business, it can be easy to get caught up in the daily grind, focusing on immediate tasks and forgetting about the bigger picture. However, if you want to succeed in your business and life, it is crucial to set aside dedicated time to make meaningful progress towards your long-term goals and achieve business success. This is where Move the Needle Days come in.

Move the Needle Days are strategic and focused days dedicated to driving growth, achieving results, and making significant strides towards the business goals you've set for yourself.

So, how can you make the most of your Move the Needle Days? Here are a few essential steps you can follow...

Start by reviewing your long-term goals and aspirations. Pull out your business plan, if you have one. Ask yourself what truly matters to you and your business.

Have you been focusing on the right things? Is what you've been doing on a daily basis aligned with those long-term goals and aspirations?

These questions will help you gain clarity on what needs to be prioritized. You'll be able to see if you've got some gaps you need to fill in.

Some ideas for what to work on might include...

You can’t create a business unless you have coaching services to sell, right? And you can’t stay in business unless you are improving your services. We live in a constantly changing world. Keeping up, staying relevant, and standing out are uber important.

You can’t have a business if no one knows about you. You need to do the things that get the word out. This includes everything you do to attract prospective clients.

It’s a good idea on these days to review what’s working and what isn’t and adjust accordingly.

One of the best ways to grow your business is to learn how to grow a business! Take time to learn about business planning, marketing, copywriting, content creation, and sales. The dividends will pay off. This can include books, conferences, coaching, and courses.

Once you have a clear understanding of your priorities, it's a good idea to set Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART) goals for your Move the Needle Day. How many goals you have will depend on how many days you've set aside to move the needle.

Break down your goals into actionable steps. What are the key tasks that need to be completed to move the needle closer to your vision? Map out a clear action plan, outlining the resources and next action steps. David Allen, the author of Getting Things Done, recommends that we have everything available to take the next specific action.

A good example of this is if one of your tasks is to make an appointment with someone, you have their phone number connected to the task. "Make an appt with Dr. Smith -- 555-555-5555." This ensures that actually making the call is your next action step instead of having to find the doctor's number first. By doing this, you've eliminated any friction on the day to getting that task done.

During your Move the Needle Day, it is crucial to clear your calendar and eliminate distractions. You want to create an environment conducive to deep work and focused thinking. This might mean...

The idea is to create an uninterrupted flow where you can fully immerse yourself in your tasks. I highly recommend audio programs designed to increase focus, such as the ones available on Brain.fm or the ones created by Dr. Jeffrey Thompson. I've been using the Dr. Jeffrey Thompson audios for years. It only takes a few minutes to get completely focused on your work.

On the day, you should have everything you need to make some significant progress towards your goals. Work your prioritized tasks one by one.

Do keep in mind that some unexpected tasks or ideas will come up that weren't planned. Be open to making adjustments as needed. Just evaluate whether these new tasks or ideas are relevant to the goals you set out for the day. Or whether you can add them to your action list for another day.

On that note, it's a good idea to have a notepad on hand for these tasks and ideas. Like most of the coaches I work with, I'm guessing you have new ideas coming at you at all times. In order to stay focused on the day's tasks, make sure you've got a place to write down new ideas so that you can keep going and not get distracted.

By embracing the power of Move the Needle Days, you can make huge progress towards your goals and dreams in no time.

In business, there is often a never-ending stream of tasks, errands, and projects that demand our attention. As a result, the smaller admin tasks that keep us organized and on top of things can fall by the wayside.

I find that admin days are vital to keeping my sanity in both my personal and professional life. These dedicated days are specifically set aside to tackle administrative tasks, streamline processes, and ensure that everything is running smoothly behind the scenes. I like Fridays for this.

So, what exactly does an admin day look like? Here are a few recommended tips and strategies to use this designated time wisely.

I keep a template of all the admin tasks I want to run through every week. I just copy that template and start checking away. It's a great way to move through all the tasks quickly and ensure your slate is clear by the end of the day. Just make sure to prioritize your checklist based on most important to least important. The goal is to clear out all the more critical tasks so you can start the next week ready to go.

Admin Days are great times to review your existing processes and identify where you can improve. They are especially great for automating repetitive tasks or trying out new apps that can improve your workflows. Throughout the week, I will make a note of any workflow improvements that come to mind and save them for my admin day. That way, there's less of a chance of me behaving like the dog in the movie, Up.

This is one of my favorites. Use part of your admin day to declutter your physical and digital spaces. This is your chance to organize your files and folders, get to inbox zero, and delete any documents, screenshots, or extras you no longer need. There's nothing like a clean, visually appealing environment to encourage creativity and growth.

I'm a big believer that our environment reflects what's going on in our heads. I'm also a big believer that if we clean up that environment, our heads become that much more calm.

Admin Days are ideal for reviewing and updating essential information for your business. Take a look at your contact lists, client notes and databases, and other crucial records to make sure they are accurate and up to date.

Admin days may not seem glamorous or exciting, but I guarantee you will feel a lot calmer and more in control of all the little pieces of your business. Knowing that you've set aside a day each week or so to make sure your business is running like a well-oiled machine will allow you to be creative and awesome the rest of the days.

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