What Works: You can go it alone. But why?

One of the myths of the hard-working entrepreneur is they are alone. You hear about solopreneurs battling it out alone. You hear the challenges of being the only employee doing it all in a startup. You may even know or be an intrapreneur who is trying to get an idea pushed through alone. Here’s my big question for you this week. Why are you alone? Why do you feel alone? Yes, it’s your vision. It’s your business. Of course, it’s your job. But that doesn’t meet its you on a boat in an ocean of potential success.

This week, think about it. How can you tap into your community, your friends, family, and your network? What can you do to build strategic alliances of all types?

Today, I am happy to announce I have built a strategic alliance with Adams Hub for Innovation. Adams Hub is a business incubator and co-working space located in downtown Carson City.

They are open to help starting, growing, and established businesses be their best. What you may not know is they offer a lot of free services. What Works Coaching will be joining their superstar line up beginning Monday, February 6.

On Motivation Monday, you will be able to come see me for free to line up your successful week. Now, this is true no matter what your job title. It doesn't matter if you are a CEO, business leader, entrepreneur, you work for someone else, or you are thinking of working for yourself. Together, we will look at your week, calendar out your activities, and identify opportunities for growth. We will prepare for your challenges and help build in touch points for growth and success. During our intensive 30-minute session, we’ll do all this and set an intention to keep you going. This will allow you to capitalize on opportunities and motivate yourself all week long.

Most days, Adams Hub for Innovation hosts experts who offer free business advice. The Hub Co-Working Space is already bustling with business activity. But you don't have to be an Adams Hub member to tap into the experts. Some appointments are 30 minutes. Others are an hour long. You can book me, or any of the Adams Hub Experts, by calling 775-222-0001 or emailing grow@adamshub.com. Appointments are highly suggested to assure your expert is not already booked.

Motivation Monday by Diane Dye Hansen, Chief Inspiration Officer of What Works Coaching: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (Beginning February 6)

Tuesday Lunch and Learn – Check out www.adamshub.com for the lunch and learn topic that is coming next. I will be teaching a workshop on LinkedIn for Business Development on March 21.

Wednesdays are a double header. Matt Westfield, MBA, Entrepreneur in Residence provides personalized help for start-ups and business owners from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm. Sena Llloyd, Director of the Carson City Library, provides research services and insight from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm.

Thursdays you can get SBDC (Small Business Development) Business Counseling from Michael Salogga. He’ll be there from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm.

Fridays, skip the high-priced databases for research and sit down with the Carson City Library Research Ninjas from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm. Clients of Adams Hub for Innovation get an extra hour of this service, until 4:00 pm.
I am also happy to announce, in April, I will be one of the mentors and facilitators in Entrepreneur Assembly. This powerhouse meeting of entrepreneurial minds happens on the second Wednesday of each month from 5:30 pm until 8:30 pm in The Studio.

All this assistance, learning, and masterminding is FREE to you! Some experts have a limit to the free appointments. So be sure to ask for details when you call.

This point is this. You are never alone in life or business unless you choose to be! Resources are out there. Yes, you can tough it out solo. But why?

EMBRACE CHANGE IN 2017
January 21, 2017: Paradise Salon Spa and Wellness Fair – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Paradise Salon Spa and Wellness http://www.paradisesalonspawellness.com/

February 2, 2017: Vision Board and Vision Statements Workshop hosted by The Sophisticates Networking Group – Email diane@whatworkscoaching.com for details.

February 6, 2017: Motivation Monday with Diane Dye Hansen at Adams Hub for Innovation from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Repeats every Monday, email grow@adamshub.com to schedule an appointment)

I am now booking speaking engagements nationwide for 2017. Email diane@whatworkscoaching.com to arrange a talk or workshop for your group.

What Works Coaching

Diane Dye Hansen is the Chief Inspiration Officer of What Works Coaching, an individual and organizational coaching and consulting firm based in Carson City. She has 20 years of experience working with top corporations, growing businesses, motivated entrepreneurs, and individuals hungry for a fresh start. Diane holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Marketing from Cal State San Bernardino. She is also a candidate for a Master’s degree in Communications Management from the University of Southern California. Her column appears every Monday, and sometimes Tuesday, in Carson Now.