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small business coaching - full range of short or long-term services (+ emotional support!)
dealing with difficult people in and out of work
high-demand groups or people
losing your job or unemployment
guided meditation
trauma & painful memories
sexuality & gender (identity, relationships, etc.)
eating & body image
political climate and related issues
and more!
I'm Andy Lesser, the owner of Caring Helpdesk. I am a summa cum laude graduate of Dartmouth College with a degree in Psychology and an honor's graduate of Simmons College with a master of arts. I also spent a semester at BU School of Law.
I am not a licensed therapist, but I have significant experience studying and researching in the field, including a three-year internship at the Trauma Interventions Research Center at Dartmouth College, where I assisted with research on PTSD. I also worked for several years at the HIV Drug Assistance Program in Boston, helping provide free copayments and insurance coverage to low-income Massachussetts residents living with HIV/AIDS.
My company has over ten years' experience helping small business owners with their online marketing, social media, and online auctions. I am based outside D.C. in Maryland, but our services are all provided remotely. This work brings me into daily contact with dozens of small business owners. Through both my professional and academic experiences, I have developed a broad range of skills and areas of knowledge that I bring to meeting with people.
Understand what AI can (and can’t) do for you.
Learn how to write prompts that actually get useful results.
Find ways to save time and improve your work with AI tools.
Explore AI tools for graphic design.
Find the central topic/conflict at hand and work on resolving it.
Learn how to stay focused when emotions run high.
Get tools to handle pushback or defensiveness.
Build confidence in speaking up without burning bridges.
Clarify your short-term and long-term goals.
Break big ideas into realistic action steps.
Learn how to measure progress and adjust as needed.
Create a plan that stays flexible when life changes.
Rehearse in a safe, judgment-free space.
Learn how to open strong and keep attention.
Get tips for calming nerves before and during your talk.
Develop a speaking style that feels natural to you.
Identify where the fear comes from.
Learn to stop thinking of growing pains as "failures."
Build self-trust through small wins.
Practice tools to quiet the inner critic.
Pinpoint the patterns that trip you up.
Learn techniques to handle tense situations.
Explore ways to express yourself clearly and respectfully.
Practice active listening to improve understanding.
Find the platforms that make sense for your audience.
Learn how to create posts that get attention without feeling fake.
Understand the basics of branding and messaging.
Set up a marketing plan you can actually keep up with.
Learn how to recruit and retain the best people for your team.
Learn how to show (not tell) your staff you appreciate them.
Build habits that inspire trust and respect.
Find ways to empower others to be great and to lead.
Get clear on your core services and values.
Learn how to turn down work that’s not a fit.
Avoid burnout by setting realistic limits.
Keep your business focused on what you do best.
Recognize the signs that your boundaries are slipping.
Learn simple ways to say “no” without guilt.
Create work hours that protect your personal time.
Practice holding boundaries even when it’s uncomfortable.
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