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  Are you ready to find your next stage? I’ve created a free Speaking Opportunity Field Guide and companion tracker for speakers, trainers, coaches, authors, ministry leaders, and other people with something valuable to share. It includes calls for presenters, speaker platforms, local and community venues, corporate training possibilities, media opportunities, bureau resources, and practical ways to build a repeatable speaking pipeline. Request your free copy here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeALQ9vA_Y0oajTbZQmxcKKtd91Klf2Vi9Nyj79V4x0MhXqkQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor You may also choose to receive occasional speaking opportunities, practical tips, and new resources from Workshops to Go. Your next stage may be closer than you think. #SpeakingOpportunities #PublicSpeaking #CallForSpeakers #SpeakerTips #WorkshopsToGo

  Every morning has become a project plan. Coffee. Banana. B12. Calendar. Shoes. Keys. One thing before the next. That got me thinking: senior adults may be some of the best executive planners around. We plan because we have to—and leaders can learn from that. LinkedIn leadership reflection: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-senior-adults-can-teach-leaders-execution-tom-sims-m6exc Medium companion article: https://medium.com/@tomsims/the-executive-planning-skills-we-learn-just-to-get-out-the-door-c24930eb7f06?sk=0c9415ed1da11d3a102c92eaf00dd81a #Leadership #Execution #Planning #SeniorWisdom #LeaningLeadershipLadder #OrganizationalLeadership #Purpose

  Sometimes progress comes with a limp. I may have a hitch in my get-along, a hiccup in my giddy-up, or a glitch in my stitch — but I’m still moving. Not every step is perfect. Not every day looks like progress. But if we take one more step forward than backward, we can look back and say, “I made a little progress.” Read the reflection here: https://medium.com/@tomsims/a-hitch-in-my-get-along-c85b8d9f62f8?sk=c6f7bba47dafb19311913c8d3ced31f4 Today’s Workshop Wednesday from Workshops to Go: From SMART Goals to START Goals SMART goals are useful, but sometimes we keep refining the plan instead of beginning the work. A START Goal asks: S — Specific first step T — Time to begin A — Action you can take now R — Reason it matters T — Track the next result The most expensive failure may be the one that never starts. Watch the related video: Read the companion article: https://medium.com/@tomsims/the-most-expensive-failure-is-the-one-that-never-starts-a3f1334487f3?sk=64a5f3256a...

  As a coach, mentor, pastor, and lifelong encourager of people with ideas, I have prepared these videos to help you think more clearly, act more intentionally, and move forward as an entrepreneur, leader, creator, or person in transition. Some are practical. Some are reflective. Some are brief nudges toward action. All of them are offered with the same purpose: to help you discover what is already in your hands, clarify what is next, and take the next faithful step. Entrepreneurship is not only about starting a business. It is about stewardship, courage, communication, service, resilience, and the willingness to learn while doing. These videos are part of that ongoing conversation. Use them as prompts for reflection, tools for planning, encouragement for difficult days, and reminders that you do not have to figure everything out alone. A growing collection of short reflections, coaching insights, leadership lessons, Bible Chat episodes, and practical encouragement from Tom Sims — ...

  Do It Poorly. Rehearse It Mentally. Correct It Wisely. Most of us do not get meaningful things right the first time. We may understand the concept, but understanding is not the same as embodied skill. There is head memory, and then there is muscle memory. In this long-form teaching video, I reflect on Zig Ziglar’s famous idea that “anything worth doing is worth doing poorly until you learn to do it well,” and connect it with mental rehearsal, corrected practice, leadership growth, writing, communication, and personal development. The three practices: Start before you are good. Rehearse before and between attempts. Correct as you practice. Practice does not automatically make perfect. Practice makes permanent. Corrected practice makes better. The learning loop: Begin. Rehearse. Act. Notice. Correct. Repeat. Read the Medium discovery piece: https://medium.com/@tomsims/do-it-poo... Read the full Substack post with subscriber tools: https://tomsims.substack.com/p/do-it-... ...

Prime Day is not just a retail story. It is a leadership lesson. The headlines say spending is expected to rise as shoppers hunt for deals. Consider this for Amazon, Walmart, Target, small sellers, advertisers, logistics firms, content creators, and anyone who pays attention to consumer behavior. Prime Day 2026 is also being watched as an indicator of consumer strain, with shoppers leaning toward essentials, household goods, back-to-school items, and delayed purchases rather than pure impulse spending. The strategic question is this: How do we capitalize on trends, predictions, and short-term opportunities without losing our way? Every organization, ministry, small business, nonprofit, and solopreneur faces this. A trend appears. A seasonal window opens. A topic becomes hot. A platform rewards certain behavior. A sale, holiday, cultural moment, or news cycle creates urgency. So, should we pivot? Maybe. However, remember that not every opportunity is an assignment. Some opportunities ar...

The truth is that I got to where I am by asking or anticipating certain questions and steps over and over and over and over until I was weary of the word, "over," and then some more. How I Got Where I Am  #destination #success #successstory #journey https://open.substack.com/pub/tomsims/p/how-did-i-get-here?r=2m40s&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

#QuestionforGroup : Have you utilized the news here to stay up-to-date on trends and to engage in trending conversations? How has it helped? You can be smarter as a business or professional coach or mentor and you can sound smarter as well. And add value to your business and professional clients as a coach and mentor. #linkedin #business #coaching #mentoring I want to share a tool I use to stay current with what’s happening in the world of business. It’s a complicated world, and if we’re going to be effective business coaches, it’s important to have a simple way to stay on top of what’s going on in the business community. The tool I find especially helpful is LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/sound-smarter-linkedin-news-tom-sims-l2vdc

Comprehensive Guide to Developing an Effective Online Course Essential steps for creating engaging digital learning experiences A More Comprehensive Outline Launching an online course can be broken down into clear, manageable phases. Here’s a complete, practical roadmap you can follow: Steps to Launching an Online Course 1. Choose Your Course Topic Pick a subject you’re knowledgeable and passionate about. Validate demand: Are people already searching for solutions? Are competitors selling similar courses? Ensure the topic solves a real problem or delivers a transformation. 2. Define Your Audience Identify your ideal student: Their goals Pain points Skill level What success looks like for them This ensures your course is targeted and valuable. 3. Conduct Market Research Analyze competitor courses: price, format, content gaps. Look at forums, YouTube comments, Reddit, etc. to discover common questions. Survey your audience (email list, social media...