Joan Sotkin: Prosperity Coach

A True Confession

joan — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:14:13 +0000

You haven’t heard from me for a few weeks and that’s because, as the world is dealing with the chaos of change, I’ve been going through my own transformation, and I’d like to share something with you because I think some of you can relate. I don’t know about you, but I’m finding that I’m feeling [...]

Enjoy the Journey

joan — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:09:28 +0000

The journey to a new financial position can be filled with lots of potholes that slow you down and even cause some injury as you scout out ways to increase your income, reduce expenses, and build wealth. And to top it all off, implementing new financial behaviors can stimulate feelings of disorientation and confusion. People often [...]

Avoid Buying into the Fantasy

admin — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:16:08 +0000

Financial fantasy peddlers hawking their wares ramp up their appeals during tough economic times. Promises of quick-and-easy cash flow, painless credit repair, and effortless wealth building have already begun to increase in numbers. Buyer beware! A willingness to buy into the fantasy and denial of financial realities lie at the heart of our current economic crises. No-money-down [...]

Take Back Your Power

joan — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:13:23 +0000

Humans have amazing creative powers. Look at what has recently been created in the financial world. An elite group of colluding individuals with a similar goal–to make as much money as possible–have managed to fashion a worldwide economic crisis. The crisis wasn’t the work of some supernatural force or power. Humans did it. Now is the time [...]

Personal Power & Prosperity

joan — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:36:26 +0000

On my BlogTalkRadio.com show, I just interviewed personal Power expert Jim Bouchard. He defines personal power as the ability or capacity to act and perform effectively. We examined this and tied it into the current economic situation. Jim is a terrific guest and it was a lively discussion. Jim also helped me coach a woman who was very [...]

The Strong Will Survive

joan — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:39:33 +0000

The storm continues to batter the world financial systems, causing havoc for many. But you, as an individual, have significant control over your own destiny, even in these tough times. First of all, you have choices. You can choose to wait until you get clobbered or take steps to behave differently. Instead of spending freely, this [...]

The Worst of the Fear Seems to Be Over

joan — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:47:51 +0000

From the movement of the DOW and the slight loosening of the credit markets, it feels as if the worst of the fear is over. Although there may be downward movement from time to time, it would appear that we won’t experience anything as bad as we did two weeks ago. Assuming all goes well on [...]

Riding Out the Storm

joan — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:26:25 +0000

We’ve all watched the movie: A terrible storm batters a ship at sea. Wind blows and waves build as the audience holds their breath waiting to see if those on board live or die. Sometimes there’s a happy ending as the storm subsides, the rough waters calm, and the ship and it’s passengers survive. Other [...]

Be Cautious, Don’t Panic

joan — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:25:43 +0000

There was an interview on NPR with a columnist from The Financial Times who pointed out that during past recessions, most people have held on to their jobs, their homes, and their income. His advice for now, be cautious but don’t panic. I’ve spoken to a number of people in the last few weeks whose [...]

Don’t Let The Current Situation Drive You Nuts

joan — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:00:54 +0000

For anyone who is paying attention, the crisis in the financial markets feels like a dizzying ride. Up and down (mostly down), with no clear end in site. And we keep hearing the words “Worst since the Great Depression.” Other messages can be downright confusing. Monday, just as the stock market closed down 777 points, I [...]