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4 Types of Value We All Offer Mar 03, 2020

We all bring some sort of value to the table, no matter where we are. When you don’t know that you have value to offer, you don’t use it intentionally. Let’s quickly dive in to 4 Kinds of Value that we all have to offer.

Value 1: Functional Value

This is the solution that you offer. It can be a produ...

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Practice NOW so you’re ready WHEN Feb 25, 2020

What you speak out loud, matters. You’ve got to practice telling yourself the right things BEFORE you get in the game. Because by the time you get to the game, it’s too late.

Some people call this practicing affirmations. We call it Truth Statements®. And it’s important for a reason: Truth Statement...

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RAYMA Team, a division of Big Blue Couch Coaching, LLC Receives 2019 Best of Bismarck Award Oct 31, 2019

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RAYMA Team, a division of Big Blue Couch Coaching, LLC Receives 2019 Best of Bismarck Award

Bismarck Award Program Honors the Achievement

BISMARCK October 15, 2019 -- RAYMA Team, a division of Big Blue Couch Coaching, LLC has been selected for the 2019 Best of Bismarck Award...

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Podcast Highlight - 2020 Goal Planning Oct 28, 2019

I’m a geek when it comes to planning. Twenty some years ago my nickname became "Big Nerd" because of my love for all things planners and colored pens. It's still true to this day! I love to dream and plan – not only for my own life, but also for my business. Anyone else with me?

Well, today on the ...

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Build Resilience by Changing the Tape Oct 17, 2019

Want to have More Resilience? Change the Tape. 

By Raychel Perman

Resilient people bounce back from adversity. They are self-aware. They practice acceptance. They are OK with not having all the answers and they take care of themselves. They are flexible and don’t let adversity keep them down for ...

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Podcast Highlight - Let's talk about stress... Oct 14, 2019

Watch the video for some EXCLUSIVE PODCAST TIPS not found anywhere else!

EPISODE 31: GET A GRIP ON YOUR STRESS

Let’s think of this episode as a coaching session between you and I. I’m going to share with you a set of questions that can help get a grip on your stress. But I need to you to make a d...

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Going the Distance: Mandy's story Sep 26, 2019

by, Raychel Perman

On Saturday September 21, 2019, Mandy B. Anderson ran her first 1/2 marathon. A local TV station ran an amazing feature of her story. Her story of overcoming health challenges, fighting for her life in 2012, and learning how to run while living with the life-threatening disease o...

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Podcast Highlight - Personal Branding with Dr. Jennifer Bennett Sep 23, 2019

Allow me to introduce you to my friend, Dr. Jennifer Bennett. Once upon a time, in 2011, Raychel and I flew to Orlando, FL for a conference. Jen lived in Orlando, and although we were only Facebook friends, she graciously agreed to pick us up at our hotel and bring us to a grocery store and Downtown...

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3 Time Management Tips for Those who Suck at Managing Their Time Sep 19, 2019

by, Raychel Perman

If you own your own company or you are a busy professional building your career you understand the pull to fill every moment of your time wisely. Especially if you have a family! While there are countless time management methods that claim to be the perfect solution, the truth i...

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Podcast Highlight - A Conversation with Award-Winning Author, Kat Socks Sep 16, 2019

“Where am I going to find the time to write a book or publish a book or market a book? I had to look at the time I was spending doing other things.” ~Kat Socks

Have you ever wanted to write a book, but you didn’t know where to start? Well, you’re in for a treat today because this episode is going t...

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4 Characteristics of Resilient People Sep 12, 2019

Video Notes...

Today on the Unlikely CEO blog series we are talking about resilience. Resilience is that characteristic that makes you flexible when adversity and challenges happen in your life. It's one of the foundational character qualities we teach here at RAYMA Team.

Specifically, I share fou...

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Podcast Highlight - I’m Burnt Out, Now What? Sep 09, 2019

Yep, it’s true. I have been burnt out and I’ve been doing some self-reflection to figure out what to do about it. This is something that almost every person on the planet experiences at least once in their life: burn out.

Here’s a question for you, my friend – what do you do when you’re burnt out? ...

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