Marisa Murgatroyd

You might be shocked if you met me in person because I’m… I’m 4’11 and a quarter. Yep, I’m under 5 feet. That’s tiny, I know! Growing up, I suffered from “acute” comparison-itis. I’d compare myself to tall, willowy girls at school. You know the type — the ones who look like they stepped out … Read more

You don’t need magic to write good copy…although you might feel like you do! And it’s so confusing with so many copy rules and “dos” and don’ts.” But I’m going to make things easy. I’m giving you the ONE copy rule that rules them all. Break this, and the other rules don’t work. Here it … Read more

Kind of cute, right? Is this a rabbit or a duck? The answer is… it’s both. Perception can transform a rabbit into a duck and a duck into a rabbit and your perception could bring out the bad OR the good in any situation. It’s your choice. Here’s how to use the power of perception … Read more

Harvard Psychology professor, Ellen Langer discovered something fascinating about human behavior… You’re FAR more likely get what you want if you explain WHY you want it. Langer’s researchers approached groups queueing up to use a copier and asked, “Can I cut to the front of the line, please?”… Only 60% of those in line, agreed. … Read more

You read self-help books. You attend personal growth seminars and retreats. You KNOW what you need to do to be happier and more successful. But knowing what to do isn’t the same as getting what you want and there’s only one way to bridge the two — take action. Knowledge is nothing without action. You … Read more

So, what’s the one transformational habit ALL successful people share? If you guessed reading — you’re almost right. Reading is the technique that gets you to your goals… But a FAR more powerful habit to cultivate is a consistent desire to learn. It doesn’t matter how you learn… From a coach. An online program.  A … Read more

We all struggle with our inner critic — the voice that says we’re not good enough, smart enough, pretty enough. If I listen closely I can hear my inner Negative Nelly now. She’s saying, “Don’t make a fool of yourself!” This inner voice USED to stop me from experiencing new adventures and opportunities to grow. … Read more

Motivation. Your success as an entrepreneur depends on it. It’s the reason I started the Live Your Message Every Day series. Without motivation, other remarkable traits — talent, enthusiasm, creativity — mean nothing. You could be the most gifted life coach in the world but if you’re NOT motivated to get clients, you’ll fail. So, … Read more