My women clients
frequently underestimate
the value of what they do
and what they have to offer.
photo rom Guardian.com with article: Show me the money:
why women need to stop working for free, by Janet Murray
linked below
Once you get a true feeling for your value, you are propelled forward like no body's business.
Check out the valuable article linked below, I think you'll appreciate it.
In business coaching an attorney in her sole practice years ago, I asked
if she charged for her consults. She said no.
She was aghast that I even asked such a thing, her response was: "No one charges for that." She was very resistant to the idea. In those consults she offered so much information, gave so much value, helped potential clients feel comfortable and secure in knowing what they needed to make important decisions going forward. It made a difference in their lives. She had spent many years, and a great deal of money learning the skills and tools, and had several years of experience under her belt. The value she offered to others was large, but she did not realize that, she did not know her value.
At first she argued that she could not possibly charge for a consult. The stress she seemed to feel was intense. Being empathic and getting somewhat in the box with my clients, I felt my back sweat. So I responded, "You don't have to do anything you don't want -- but might you be open to trying a one time experiment?"
She tried it. The response to her consult, in the positive, was great. The information received was much more valueed and praised than when she had done them for free. My client soon adopted charging for consults on a regular basis and the praise continued. A few weeks later she had nearly doubled the price of her consult, and the praise in response was doubly great than prior, the value received that much higher. She had totally embraced the value of what she offered, the energetic exchange in the financial return, and the value her potential clients experienced.
Article:
Show me the money:
why women need to stop working for free, by Janet Murray
https://www.theguardian.com/women-in-leadership/2015/aug/24/show-me-the-money-why-women-need-to-stop-working-for-free#img-1
Women tend to underestimate their value. Is it time, you knew your value and was compensated for it?
Love the Business You're In! (◠‿◠)
Corri Milner
Success Strategist
Certified Professional Coach
Certified Master Practitioner in Energy Leadership