Linda Anderson: Life Coach and Business Coach

Concord, Sydney, New South Wales
www.a2acoaching.com

Linda Anderson is a Certified Professional Coach dedicated to helping people live bold and rewarding lives. Linda has an energetic and direct style of coaching which suits people who like to be challenged. She currently works with clients in Australia, New Zealand, Philippines,
South Korea, Japan and USA.

Linda has a passion for travel. In 2002 Linda and her husband sold all their belongings, hit “pause” on their respective careers, and spent 365 days traveling the world. They visited places they had only dreamed of and had experiences they never anticipated. They did not work a single day.

“I am committed to making the most of life, to be challenged and inspired by every choice I make, to follow my dreams. I want balance between my career and my desire to play. One day I want to be a grandmother with great stories to tell and no regrets.”

Before becoming a coach Linda could be found in project management roles within the Arts industry. Linda was known for her ability to create cohesion amongst conflicting stakeholders and finding solutions regardless of the obstacles.

In her spare time Linda can be found racing Outrigger Canoes, hiking, traveling or curled up on the couch with a good book.

Linda's memorable quote
"Courage is not the absence of fear, it is doing what it takes despite your fear." Author unknown

Articles by Linda

• Working Smarter

  Measuring performance in your solo business

  In the Corporate World, measuring performance and performance reviews are a common occurence. Three years into my journey as a soloist I have begun to wonder how I can create better performance review processes for myself.

  • Published 10 October 08
  • Linda Anderson
  • 6 Comments

• Stay Balanced

  How to take extended leave from your business

  A recent challenge as a soloist has been preparing to go on maternity leave. This involves taking extended leave from a majority of my business for a minimum of four months which brings many challenges.

  • Published 18 August 08
  • Linda Anderson
  • 9 Comments

• Stay Balanced

  Coping with work when you’re feeling sick

  As I sit and write this article I am 13.5 weeks pregnant. For seven weeks now I’ve suffered extreme nausea. Nothing prepared me for how to cope in my business over the past two months. Here are some ways of coping with work when you're feeling sick.

  • Published 30 May 08
  • Linda Anderson
  • 15 Comments

• Marketing

  Client feedback: Do you shy away from it?

  If you did a bad job for a client, would you be happy for them to let you know where you went wrong? Do you seek client feedback or would you prefer not to know?

  • Published 25 April 08
  • Linda Anderson
  • 9 Comments

• Working Smarter

  Where should Virtual Assistants be based?

  When people explore the idea of working with Virtual Assistants, they struggle with the virtual part. The answer to the question ‘where should my VA be?’ depends on your needs and preferences.

  • Published 14 March 08
  • Linda Anderson
  • 14 Comments

• Stay Balanced

  Five strategies for scheduling holidays

  In my article called 'Are you taking enough annual leave' I stated one of the perks of being a soloist is that you don’t have to consullt your boss when you are scheduling holidays.

  • Published 08 February 08
  • Linda Anderson
  • 2 Comments

• Stay Balanced

  Are you taking enough annual leave?

  Often soloists don’t plan their annual leave well enough and, unfortunately for many, they haven’t taken a real holiday for years. Yet it is hugely important for soloists to take meaningful chunks of time out from their business.

  • Published 19 December 07
  • Linda Anderson
  • 4 Comments

• Working Smarter

  Five tips for working with a Virtual Assistant

  About six months ago I came to the realisation that my business could not keep growing if I was the only person working on it. I was running out of time and energy. It was at this moment I began to explore the idea of engaging a Virtual Assistant.

  • Published 16 November 07
  • Linda Anderson
  • 12 Comments

• Working Smarter

  The importance of setting boundaries

  Many soloists fall into the trap of saying yes to business that they should really be saying no to. To avoid this happening, you need to understand the importance of setting boundaries in your business.

  • Published 05 October 07
  • Linda Anderson
  • 7 Comments

• Networking

  Six mistakes made at business networking events

  When you consider that business networking events are about establishing relationships, it's surprisingly common to actually alienate those you meet. So how do you avoid making such mistakes?

  • Published 20 August 07
  • Linda Anderson
  • 11 Comments

• Marketing

  Customer relations: How to apologise to a client

  Mistakes in business are inevitable, and sometimes your actions will have a negative impact on your customer relations. Now the good news: my advice on how to eat humble pie enables you to admit the error and come out looking good.

  • Published 16 July 07
  • Linda Anderson
  • 4 Comments

• Starting Out

  How strength of conviction helped me win business

  Self-awareness, integrity and being true to yourself are all characteristics of a successful soloist who can win business. This was proven to me recently after I successfully played what I call the "strength of conviction game".

  • Published 25 April 07
  • Linda Anderson
  • 10 Comments

• Starting Out

  Handling fear in your new business

  So you've taken the plunge and are going it alone. Good for you! Commonly, though, new soloists find they get the nerve to start their own business, only to find that once they're up and running, new anxieties are taking their place.

  • Published 23 February 07
  • Linda Anderson
  • 14 Comments

• Starting Out

  Overcoming fear of running your own business

  It's normal to experience fear of running your own business before starting up. Even those with a strong desire to do their own thing feel this fear, and need to overcome it to move forwards.

  • Published 24 January 07
  • Linda Anderson
  • 14 Comments

• Solo Psyche

  Celebrating Christmas solo

  Soon I will be celebrating my first Christmas as a solo business owner. Celebrations are an important part of life, but are there ways of enjoying the festive season if there's only you in the office? Absolutely!

  • Published 08 December 06
  • Linda Anderson
  • 6 Comments

• Starting Out

  Setting goals: Turning dreams into reality

  There is a big difference between dreams and goals. Here's what to consider when it comes to setting goals and turning dreams into reality!

  • Published 01 November 06
  • Linda Anderson
  • 9 Comments

• Working Smarter

  Business management skills: The art of delegation

  Delegation is one of the business management skills often neglected by the soloist. You have to do it all yourself … right? Wrong! Learning the art of delegation could alleviate your stress.

  • Published 20 September 06
  • Linda Anderson
  • 5 Comments