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Do you ever feel like you are doing all the ‘right’ things and not seeing the results?

Og Mandino says that “It is those who concentrate on the one thing at a time who advance in the world.”

What are you concentrating on?

We need focus and we need to focus on the right things.

There is no magic formula, however there is a formula.

It's taken alot of trying to get things right, I finally got it...

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The best gift that a business owner can give their business is the best version of themselves.

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~ Coach Dezi

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Mixing Faith and Business – Navigating the Tightrope

Values| Faith

December 11, 2023•2 min read

Today, we're diving into something that's super close to my heart – blending our faith with our business ethics. It's like trying to balance on a tightrope, right? But guess what? It's totally doable, and I'm here to chat about how.

Navigating the Tightrope with a Little Help from Above and Some Wise Words"

Faith – Not Just for Sundays

Think of your faith as your secret ingredient in the business recipe. It's not just for Sunday mornings; it’s for those tough decisions and everyday hustles. Pastor Michael Todd says it best: “Your faith is the bedrock of your everyday decisions.” It’s like having an ethical GPS guiding you through the tricky paths of business.

The Honest Truth About Decision-Making

Decisions, decisions! When your faith's in the mix, it’s about doing what's right, not what's easy. It's saying no to the little white lies and yes to integrity. John C. Maxwell hits the nail on the head: “Doing the right thing often costs more than we want to pay.” But hey, that's the price of staying true to ourselves, right?

Real Relationships – Built on Trust

In the world of business, it's all about relationships. And when you sprinkle a bit of faith into these, you get trust, respect, and a whole lot of genuine connections. It’s about treating people like how you’d want to be treated – with honesty and kindness. Maxwell says people buy into you before they buy into your vision. So, let's make 'you' something they can believe in.

How Faith Creates Success Momentum

Let's Chat!

This is where I come in. If you're juggling your faith and business dreams, or if you're feeling a bit lost in the business world that seems to play a different tune, I'm here for you. Let’s figure out how to keep your faith shining bright in your business. Together, we can make sure your journey is as authentic and faith filled as you are.

Drop me a message, give me a call, send up a smoke signal – however you want to reach out, I'm here. Let's make your business a reflection of your faith and your values. It’s time to bridge that gap between Sundays (or Saturdays) and weekdays in your business life.

So, what do you say? Ready to make your business an extension of your faith? Let's do this – together!

Desiree Foster-Collins

Hi I'm Coach Dezi aka The #CreativeTechWhisperer. I'm a Business Coach & Mentor to women entrepreneurs. I'm a Certified Leadership Development Trainer, Six Sigma Green Belt & Human Behavior Consultant focused on helping women entrepreneurs & small business owners with building people, process & systems for their businesses. I love God, my 2 amazing kids and all things creative, business and tech.

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About Coach Dezi

Desiree Foster-Collins is the Founder of EBD
Collective Coaching & Consulting. She is a Maxwell Leadership Executive Program Team Member and a Certified Human Behavioral Consultant.

"You can have it all. Just not all at once." - Oprah Winfrey

This is the space where I share my thoughts, my wins, my learns and all things in-between on leading and growing my business.

I also share the parts that others won't - the hard parts of being the woman I desire to be and living out my purpose of helping you to grow your business and change lives. It starts and stops with you!