When it comes to reaching your goals, it’s best to begin by knowing where you stand and seeing your true self. You could look in the mirror and get a surface glance. But to really know where you are at sometimes takes another, more critical set of eyes. Mike Skrypnek has that kind of focus. A top performing business coach and owner of Squamish-based Grow Get Give Coaching, he is intuitive, listens and learned long ago one of his greatest strengths is seeing the potential in o

Expect more than just a coach when you bring Mike Skrypnek into your life. Consider him a friend. That’s because his philosophy about helping people reach their true potential includes fostering close ties with someone they are truly invested in. It’s a philosophy Skrypnek developed through his previous career as a successful financial advisor and now as the principle behind Squamish-based Big Growth Big Impact Coaching. “It’s something I’ve always done,” says Skrypnek. “I’ve

In the famous scene, the where Mel Gibson, William Wallace, is inspiring his countrymen, the Scottish army to control their destiny against English suppression before the Battle of Stirling, their future and their FREEDOM was in their hands. “And dying in your bed many years from now, would you be willing to trade all the days from this day to that for one chance, just one chance, to come back here as young men and tell our enemies that they may take our lives but they will n

Most businesses choose to race to the bottom. They pursue the lowest price point, the broadest customer base and the biggest selection – a commodity. You can definitely choose to go there in business, but it will undoubtedly result in challenges with profit margins, lack of differentiation, vulnerability to competition and stress with scale, processes, and energy. [Read on or listen to Mike tell this story] On the other hand, specialty and niche businesses scream value. There

Stand atop your mountain. Become credible in the eyes of your customers. Authority positioning is a blend of experience, expertise, and perception. Your experience allows you to position yourself in a market where your expertise can be leveraged by customers who perceive you to be the most credible authority on the subject. Building your mountain of credibility can be done in many ways and you must start now if you wish to secure your position as the subject matter expert in

In 2008, the biggest downturn in stock markets since the Great Depression hit. During the worst of it I was on the radio giving five market updates per day…with a smile. I joked, uneasily, when Lehman brothers went under, I tried to be optimistic a few weeks later, when the Dow lost almost 15% in a week…making it a near 40% decline to that point. It was my 13th year in the financial industry and this time things seemed really different. It was definitely one of the hardest pe

I grew up in Calgary, Alberta, in a low income neighborhood in Calgary, Alberta. My parents had convinced my sister and I that we were middle class. Maybe we were middle class in Montgomery, but we certainly not on a wider scale in an affluent business-friendly city. It felt middle class to us. When the National Energy Program was set up in Calgary, in the 80’s low oil prices, rampant inflation and double-digit interest rates crushed the economy. Job losses were staggering, a

One of the most important things I tell all my Big Growth Big Impact Coaching clients in any business is that they must market. Entrepreneurs, sole proprietors and business owners must always be marketing. The key is, that marketing is not just about attracting the people you want to serve but also repelling those you don't, who don't like or won't buy your stuff. In fact, if you truly believe you offer or provide something that you know will help others, make their lives bet

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GIVE your word In life and business we are only as good as the commitments we make. Before you take on any project, be sure you can deliver, in its entirety. If you say you are going to do something, do it. Giving this to others allows them to trust working with you or to be in a relationship with you. Give this to yourself and you will not make promises you break. By always living by your word, you will be very clear about what you are willing to commit to. GIVE your attenti