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Business courses they should offer

Posted on 2012/11/20 by Coach Karl

I’m sure that every one of us who has been out in the business world for a few years can look back with perfect hindsight and name a few college courses that we should have taken. What’s more disconcerting to me is that I can name a few that weren’t even offered, and more than a few students who graduate ill-prepared for the real world!

I won’t even try to cover here the ones you didn’t find for your personal life, like managing personal finances and credit. But on the business side, here is my list of useful courses that we wish existed, but as far as I know, still aren’t generally available:

Secrets of Hiring

Posted on 2012/10/20 by Coach Karl

I’ve hired hundreds of people, and fired a few too. Here are the best recruiting insights I’ve gleaned the hard way.

When you’re hiring, you’re growing. That means business is good. It’s easy to let that euphoria go to your head and, in a rush of enthusiasm, hire great people who, nevertheless, could be wrong for the job, or your business.

During my career, I’ve hired hundreds of people and fired a few too. Here are some of the most important insights I’ve gleaned the hard way:

Dave Barry

Posted on 2012/10/07 by Coach Karl

“Camping is nature’s way of promoting the motel business.”

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Christi S. (Manager, Los Angeles Times)

"Dear Karl, I am so grateful that my life path crossed with you. The past two years I have been very "stuck" in terms of direction and relationships. In just this short time working with you, I find I have more energy, renewed spirit and desire to grow and live each day fully. This is just the beginning and I appreciate your devoted time and patience in getting me started and helping me through these past couple of months.

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Farhana R.D. (Business Trainer, Calgary, Alberta, Canada)

"When I first signed up for coaching sessions with Coach Karl, I presumed that I would be getting a lot of the questions that coaches typically ask in order for me to find my own answers. What I found was a simple dance of direct questions, introspective questions and a wealth of business 'know how' for me to not only unveil what I was about, but also tangible methods for me to reach my highest potential. Coach Karl generously gives of his knowledge and expertise and is truly committed to my success. While the launching of my training company was an idea when I first talked with Coach Karl, his expert guidance has helped me take my dream to fruition. He helped me prepare my first big proposal and showed me a way in which I could earn far more money doing exactly what I was doing. His understanding of business, marketing and the corporate world has definitely aided me in positioning me and my company for staggering growth. Because he is so committed to his family and true to is ideal of balance, he encourages me to keep the things that are most important in check. It is a sort of holistic coaching ensuring an overall approach to success. I have interviewed dozens of coaches and found that Coach Karl's blend of insightful questioning and mentorship was able to take me much further than I could have dreamed at this early point in my business. I am thankful for the amount of time and money that he has saved me. Anyone looking to exponentially grow their business and doesn't want to waste time and money doing it must work with Coach Karl. It is simply the finest investment that you can make."

Charlie T. (Owner, Large Wood Flooring Enterprise)

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Lisa G. (Owners of Import-Export Company)

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Bill S. (Owner Contracting Business)

"I call Coach Karl the "Dr. Phil McGraw of great Business Advice". I have benefited a great deal from Karl these past three years, and wish I had access to this type of support when I started our contracting business in 1972. Throughout these years I learned a lot by trial and error. I attended a number of workshops and classes since those early beginnings, but Karl's condensed advice on specific issues are a great resource and a wonderful library to fall back on. Indeed, I have forwarded a number of his articles to friends and associates all over the world. People I knew were looking for answers to specific problems and questions. People who are working in many different professions, and young people just entering and exiting University. In terms of value I think that some of Karl's advice is absolutely priceless. In the past, I paid dearly in terms of dollars and missed opportunities because I did not know better. If I had access to Karl's advice back then we could have saved ourselves money and sometimes the sad experience of business hardship. If you need excellent advise from someone you can trust; hiring Coach Karl is an absolute must!"

Alejandra C. (Architect)

"I have been and am still working with Karl for almost two years and despite my extensive and frequent travels and my move this year to Bali, Indonesia I have only missed two of my weekly telephonic sessions. I am beginning with this simple introduction, because I believe it illustrates more than anything else I can say, how much Karl's coaching has become an integral part of my creative life. I started my sessions with Karl at a time when I was working on a ambitious speculative remodel and I had limited funds. I was half way into the project when I froze and realized I needed some support if I was going to remain true to the vision I had outlined for myself as well as succeed in my plan with my emotional well being intact. A friend recommended I talk to Coach Karl. She told me that this very unique, perceptive and effective individual was an American raised in Switzerland who had been an active, passionate and successful member of the corporate world, until he realized that it was killing him (figuratively and close literally) and had courageously decided to choose a life that was more in line with his calling: coaching. As part of his transition, he, his wife and their three teenage children had toured the United States for almost a year in an RV. I remember thinking " I need another expense in my life like I need a hole in my head," but she had spoken so highly of Karl, I myself had been witness to the palpable changes in her life since she had begun to work with him, and I was, frankly impressed by his story, so I decided to call him and give coaching and Coach Karl a try... for one month, I thought. The very first conversation I had with Karl it was clear to me that this dialogue was different from any I'd had in the past and though I didn't know where it is going, I was sure it was going somewhere where I hadn't yet been. Sure enough, the tons of initial hard work of evaluations and the clean sweep program were enormously useful and rewarding. These were 100% practical steps, seemingly overwhelming at first and then almost immediate results of a much more subtle and profound nature. From there, the work I have been able to do and the places I have been I couldn't have even imagined at the time. To name a few, I "clean swept" from closets to health and from my professional practice to my intimate relationships. I completed the remodel and profited more than I imagined, I simplified my life on so many levels, that I was able to change careers and fulfill a life long dream of living abroad. And, none of those spectacular results compare to how satisfied and fulfilled I feel with the life I'm creating on a daily basis. I couldn't have done any of this without Karl's Coaching. I'm sure there are thousands of effective coaches in the United States, but Coach Karl brings an absolutely one of a kind winning mix to his brand of coaching. He is a feet firmly planted on the ground visionary and a truly original thinker. He listens and responds creatively. He moves from the macro to the micro from financial to spiritual with ease. Karl's is not formula coaching but it is rigorous and inspiring! "

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I have been working with Karl for 7 years. When I started with him I was working in the business 70 hours a week. Karl taught me how to work on the business and promote myself to CEO one step at a time. I went from owning a Job to owning a Business. Now I have time to spend with my family and time for myself. I don't believe I would have accomplished this without Karl's support.

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Coach Karl, Over the years, I've taken a few career assessment tests for either team building or on an individual level but nothing comes close to what you provide. I admit I was a bit hesitant but after the first session in speaking with you about the results it became transparent on what are my special abilities and brought clarity on my career path. Due to the deep recession and downward spiral in the job market, I was completely depressed on my own future outlook; but after going through your coaching I feel more optimistic as it points out all the positive traits I can offer in recreating a new start for myself and my family. I'm truly blessed that you provide this opportunity to feel better and get my life back on track... Best regards, Shirley

Derek S. (Owner Sound and Music Blending Business)

I was hesitant to talk to a coach at first because my business was growing and I was plenty busy. But I also found myself a little in fear to make the bigger decisions that go along with the craziness of growth. I look forward to each phone meeting with Coach Karl because now I get a whole lot more done than I ever had. I'm always pleasantly surprised how much work he puts into our relationship - he has new ideas each and every time I talk to him. Coach Karl's vast experience, incredible knowledge and great energy are all such great assets that I can draw from and achieve more every day.

Carl M. (Entrepreneur)

My working relationship with Karl was wonderful. I went through some really tough times and it was because he had me recognize and accept change. When we started I was in a corporate environment that was not physically, mentally or emotionally healthy for me even though my income was a 6 figure income. Now I no longer work for a corporation but I have experienced what I know that I don't want as well as what I do want and early on he gave me some indications as to what would really make me happy. While I am trying not only to follow my dreams I most importantly am following my efforts. I can truly say it was with, as I call him "Koach K's" help.

Kimberley P. (Commercial Real Estate Executive)

There is no question that I’ve benefited from my sessions with Karl. His honest and candid approach has prompted me to ask tough questions, search for my dreams and take responsibility for the situations I find myself in. He’s always been available when I needed him, with helpful anecdotes, advice and solutions. I appreciate that he often goes “above and beyond” by making a point of emailing news and links relevant to my career aspirations and even assisting me with the development of a website. I’m closer to finding a life I’m truly happy with thanks to Karl.