In this episode of the Boss Responses Podcast, host Treasa Edmond talks with guest co-host Alan Heymann about his business and his journey from employee to business owner. The discuss coaching and client relationships, the keys to maintaining a successful small business, Alan's entrepreneurial journey, and about his journey to become an executive and leadership coach. Alan also shares about his book, Don't Just Have the Soup. You're not going to want to miss Alan's insights on the importance of setting client expectations, handling difficult clients, outsourcing, setting rates, and embracing self-worth.
About the Hosts
Treasa Edmond is a content strategist and consultant, best-selling ghostwriter, and podcast host. On Boss Responses, Treasa and her weekly guest hosts explore how freelancers and small business owners can navigate the sometimes tricky path of client management and communication. She also teaches content professionals and small businesses how to create SEO-optimized content strategies so they can grow their businesses by connecting with their audiences.
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Alan Heymann, JD, PCC has a knack for coaching fellow introverts, helping them find their superpowers in an extroverted world. Alan also specializes in coaching through transitions. He is the author of the book Don’t Just Have the Soup: 52 Analogies for
Leadership, Coaching and Life. An expert communicator and engaging
speaker, he spent more than two decades in public, government, and nonprofit communications—leading teams from 2 to more than 100 people. Inspired by a career transformation he brought about with the support of an executive coach, Alan decided to become a coach himself. He founded Peaceful Direction in April 2019.
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