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The ARC of Content Creation: Authenticity, Relevance, Consistency


The ARC of Content Creation: Authenticity, Relevance, Consistency

How I think about a "quality" process for creating content: Authenticity is the starting point. Strive to be genuine in every piece you create, rather than carry an intention to sell. Let your content be an honest expression of your experiences. Relevance is next. Notice from your content pieces which ones resonate most with your audience. This teaches you how to meet them where they're at. Consistency is essential. This is…

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Create lightly ✨


Create lightly ✨

Most of us are creating content not to be masterpieces, but to communicate a message or story we feel to be important or helpful. Therefore, don't worry about creating masterpieces. Create lightly.

Posted by George Kao, Authentic Business Coach on Friday, December 1, 2023


Most of us aren’t aiming to be professional artists. We’re messengers sharing our life experiences and skills to support others in transformation and wellbeing.

In our roles as coaches, healers, f…

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I don’t mind being unattractive in my marketing...


Why I Don’t Mind Being "Unattractive" in My Marketing

I have a strong stance on how “attractive” one needs to be in their brand, website, and social media presence, in order to attract ideal clients…

Posted by George Kao, Authentic Business Coach on Friday, November 24, 2023

 

I have a strong stance on how “attractive” one needs to be in their brand, website, and social media presence, in order to attract ideal clients…

I’ve worked for a decade to slowly and steadily build what I wo…

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Separate your Content from your Selling


Separate Your Content from Your Selling

Many of us heart-based entrepreneurs feel conflicted about having to "market" ourselves... so we try to mix our selling with our moments of content-sharing generosity. We know it doesn’t feel totally right… it appears you’re giving free content, but then you’re trying also to make them buy something… I used to do that (it’s what’s taught out there in marketing circles), and I always felt a conflict in my conscience. Eventually, I began to be careful…

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The 3 Phases of Creation: Play ~ Polish ~ Promote


When doing any kind of creating — writing blog posts, making videos, or outlining a course — I recommend following these 3 phases, in order:

Play

Polish

Promote

Even the most artistic of processes can benefit from a structured approach. Especially if one cares about making an impact on others.

Whenever we get stuck on a project, or it doesn’t make an impact, we’re probably skipping one of these 3 phases… or spending too long on one of them.

Let’s take a look at these three phases.

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