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FAQ: Business Strategy card decks

Business Strategy / Business Administration decks are toolkits that contain tactics, frameworks, and prompts to help professionals craft clear, actionable business strategies. Each card typically offers bite-sized guidance on decision-making, leadership, market analysis, and long-term planning. These decks aim to break down complex strategy topics into digestible steps, guiding users through structured approaches to business challenges. By distilling decades of business wisdom, these decks help businesses operate efficiently, streamline processes, and remain adaptable.

These decks are used by business leaders, entrepreneurs, managers, and strategists who are looking for structured guidance to improve decision-making, solve business challenges, and lead their teams more effectively. Accessing these decks on your phone enhances the experience by making strategic insights and tactical guidance available on-the-go. Whether during a meeting, brainstorming session, or a quick decision-making moment, users can pull up relevant frameworks and tactics to make informed choices instantly.

These decks are valuable because they provide practical, step-by-step tactics to solve business problems, enhance strategic thinking, and drive business growth. As a mobile resource, these decks become even more valuable by offering immediate access to strategic tools wherever and whenever they are needed. The mobile format allows for features such as saving favorite tactics, tracking progress, and receiving personalized notifications, ensuring that business strategy becomes a consistent, integral part of everyday operations.

You use these decks by drawing cards that present specific tactics, frameworks, or questions to help guide business decisions, from evaluating market opportunities to leading teams or navigating challenges. Having the deck on your phone enhances this by making it easier to integrate strategic thinking into your daily routine. You can quickly reference key tactics during meetings, workshops, or even on-the-go, ensuring that your decision-making is always backed by solid, practical advice.

By leveraging mobile apps, users can access real-time business insights and ensure their strategies are informed, effective, and aligned with business goals.

Dissolving Imposter Syndrome

UNCOVER YOUR BRILLIANCE AND SHINE BRIGHTLY

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Welcome to the Dissolving Imposter Syndrome Card Deck.

My intention is for this deck to be used to dismantle and dissolve fears, limiting beliefs, patterns, programs, repeating patterns, unworthiness, self-doubt and anything else standing in the way of you showcasing your Particular skills and gifts. Each of us has a gift or gifts that we have come here to share with others. Sometimes a negative experience, a negative comment, a run of bad luck, low self-esteem, anxiety and regular old fear can get in the way of us Shining our Light, shining and sharing our Gifts with the World.

This deck is here to support you as you navigate the dismantling and dissolving of all the things that stand in your way.

The deck has four categories and several bonus cards. Each category is color coded with a theme.

The first category is the dissolving piece. These cards are yellow. Yellow, like the third chakra to access your Power. These cards provide information and prompts to get you thinking about where Imposter Syndrome may have originated for you.

The second category is called Questions to Support You. These cards are Purple. Another powerful and strong color to lift you up as you contemplate each question meant to support you on your journey.

The third section is called, Inspiration. These cards are pink. The beach scene with a pink background is intended to drop you into a relaxed state and provide a sense of inspiration. As you feel the warmth of the ocean water and air, feel your feet in the sand, the intention here is to feel inspired by the information on these cards.

And lastly, the blue cards are the Take Action cards. This is where I prompt you to take some action each time these cards are pulled. Be gentle with yourself with these and be sure to have fun taking one small step towards your goals and dreams.

A Dissolving Imposter Syndrome workshop will be offered throughout the year. The deck will be a support to the workshop. Rest assured, if you can't take the workshop with me, the card deck will serve as a helpful companion on your journey towards stepping forward with your gifts with more confidence and certainty.

Wishing you so much love and success on your journey and remember to be gentle with yourself and curious about the process.

I look forward to hearing about all your successes and seeing you Shine brightly as the stars in the night sky.

Much love,
Anastasia

Selling Like We're Human — Reflection Card Deck

A CARD DECK FOR GENTLE CHANGEMAKERS WHO WANT TO SELL WITH RESONANCE

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Selling Like We're Human — Reflection Card Deck

A card deck for gentle changemakers who want to sell with resonance

Discover a new way to approach sales — one that feels aligned, ethical, and true to who you are. The Selling Like We're Human reflection card deck is your soulful companion on the path to marketing and selling with integrity, confidence, and calm. Inspired by Sarah Santacroce’s book Selling Like We’re Human, this deck invites solopreneurs to reconnect with themselves — so they can sell from a place of being, not performing.


What’s Inside

  • 25 reflection cards with powerful, thought-provoking prompts
  • Cards are inspired by the BEING, KNOWING, DOING structure of the Selling Like We're Human book
  • A selection of cards includes audio meditations, guiding you into deeper awareness before or after reflecting
  • Cards help you shift your relationship to sales — moving from fear to flow, pressure to presence, push to partnership

Each card invites you to pause, reflect, and gently challenge old beliefs around selling. Whether you're struggling with visibility, pricing, self-worth, or follow-up, this deck meets you with kindness — and nudges you forward with courage.


How to Use This Deck

There’s no one “right” way to use the deck — follow what feels good:

  • Card of the Day: Draw one card intuitively each morning and reflect or journal on the prompt.
  • Sequential Journey: Move through the cards in order, following the BEING → KNOWING → DOING progression to create a full transformation.
  • Challenge-Based: Choose a card that speaks to a specific challenge in your sales journey (e.g., pricing, rejection, overwhelm).

Works Beautifully With...

This deck can stand on its own — or be used alongside:
- [Selling Like We’re Human book](https://humane.marketing/selling-like-were-human/) — for deeper exploration of each phase
- [Mandalas & Selling adult coloring & journaling book](https://amzn.to/3TKwvDL) — for a right-brain meets left-brain experience
- my Selling Like We're Human meditation playlist on Insight Timer (https://insig.ht/dpJFkKVR4Ub)
You can mix, match, and move between the tools in the way that best supports you.


About the Creator

Sarah Santacroce is a Humane Marketing coach, author of Marketing Like We're Human and Selling Like We're Human, and host of the Humane Marketing podcast. She’s on a mission to revolutionize the way we do business — by bringing more empathy, ethics, and consciousness to the way we market and sell.

She helps quietly rebellious solopreneurs create alignment between who they are and how they show up in the world. Her work blends heart and strategy, soul and structure — always with a generous dose of humanity.


Ready to sell like you’re human again?

Use this deck as a mirror, a meditation, and a meaningful guide. Whether you pull a card once a week or daily, it’s a space to return to yourself — and redefine selling as an act of care and connection.

Let’s sell with soul. One card at a time.

Creator:

Sarah Santacroce

The Empathy Edge

HARNESSING THE VALUE OF COMPASSION AS AN ENGINE FOR SUCCESS: A PLAYBOOK FOR BRANDS, LEADERS, AND TEAMS

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Furious customers? Missed deadlines? Failed products? The problems your business faces may stem from a single issue: lack of empathy.

Being empathetic at work means seeing the situation from another’s perspective, and using that vantage point to shape your leadership style, workplace culture, and branding strategy. Pairing her knowledge as a branding expert with proven research and fascinating stories from executives, change-makers and community leaders, Maria Ross reveals exactly how empathy makes brands and organizations stronger and more successful.

Ross shows why your business needs to cultivate more empathy now, and shares the habits and traits of empathetic leaders who foster more productivity and loyalty. She gives practical tips, big and small, for how to align your mission and values and hire the right people, cultivating a more empathetic—and innovative—workplace culture. Finally, she gives you the goods on building your empathetic brand in an authentic and proactive way, and shows how doing so results in happier customers, innovative work cultures and increased profits.

In this card deck version of the acclaimed playbook for businesses of all types, Maria Ross proves that empathy is not just good for society—it’s great for business, and may transform you at a personal level, too.

Creator:

Maria Ross

Manual Deck

54 HANDS-ON CREATIVE INSTRUCTIONS

Sales Expert

SUCCESS THROUGH PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT - WORKSHOPS STRATEGIES TACTICS AND FRAMEWORKS

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Welcome to the Sales Expert section of our Essential Business Skills CARD DECKS.

Since the turn of the century, sales has undergone more transformation than any other critical business skill. Yet, one constant remains: nothing happens in business until a sale is made.

Technological advancements and generational shifts have dramatically reshaped the sales landscape, altering how we approach and execute sales strategies.

Our unique approach to 21st century selling is grounded in years of practical sales experience and extensive training of salespeople.

Built on the foundation of our Empathic Selling™ process, this approach emphasises the importance of understanding and addressing customers' needs and emotions.
In this section, we delve into modern sales techniques, that prioritise building trust and demonstrating kindness.

We recognise that today's buyers are more informed and discerning than ever before, requiring a more personalised and genuine approach.

By fostering empathy and establishing authentic connections, sales professionals can create lasting relationships and drive sustained success.

Our card decks cover essential topics such as helping customers overcome concerns, adapting to changing buyer behaviours, and mastering the soft skills of questioning and listening.

Each card provides actionable insights and practical tips to help you navigate the complexities of modern sales environments.

Equip yourself with the skills needed to excel in today's dynamic market with our comprehensive Sales Skills Section.

Whether you're a seasoned sales professional or new to the field, these cards will enhance your ability to connect with customers, close deals, and drive business growth.

A Practical MBA In Your Pocket.

Creator:

Mike Hardcastle

Productivity Expert

WORKSHOPS STRATEGIES TACTICS AND PRODUCTIVITY FRAMEWORKS

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Welcome to the Productivity Expert section of our Essential Business Skills CARD DECKS.

It is widely recognised that action is the key to success. However, as Pareto's principle illustrates, taking the right actions can yield exponential results.

Our productivity expert section is meticulously crafted to equip you with the essential tools to maximise your productivity and achieve outstanding outcomes.

Our workshop cards provide comprehensive coverage of over 40 of the most effective and proven frameworks, strategies and tactics tailored for business leaders. This includes setting SMART goals to ensure your objectives are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

The Eisenhower Matrix helps you prioritise tasks based on their urgency and importance, allowing you to focus on what truly matters.

Additionally, our card decks introduce Kanban, a visual workflow management method that enhances efficiency and productivity.

Visualisation techniques are included to help you maintain clarity and focus on your goals. Implementing

Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) will align your team’s efforts with the organisation's strategic vision, driving performance and accountability.

Whether you are aiming to enhance your personal productivity or improve your team's efficiency, our

Productivity Section offers an extensive array of tools and techniques. Each card provides practical, actionable insights designed to optimise your time and resources effectively.

Empower yourself with a toolkit of strategies needed to excel in a fast-paced business environment. Our card decks deliver a structured yet flexible approach to productivity, ensuring you can implement these powerful methods seamlessly into your daily routine.

Achieve more with the right actions and drive your success forward with our Essential Business Skills CARD DECKS.

A Practical MBA In Your Pocket.

Creator:

Mike Hardcastle

Team And Group Coaching Superpower Deck

EXPAND YOUR RANGE AS A COACH FOR GREATER IMPACT AND CONNECTION

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Coaching mastery, especially with group and team coaching, is about expanding your range as a coach. It’s about growing your repertoire of questions you can ask, as well as expanding your range of techniques.
Explore questions, techniques and the five coaching superpowers grounded in two decades experience of training group and team coaches by thought leader and group coaching expert, Jennifer Britton. This deck is based on the popular Group and Team Coaching Superpower Quiz™, launched in mid-2021, now taken by thousands of coaches around the world.
Designed for coaches (team coaches, group coaches, leader as coach, peer coaches), the ACTIVATE Your Coaching Superpower Card Deck are geared to spark new ideas. They can be used daily to expand your range, or serve as an inquiry for reflection, or a go-to before a coaching conversation.
The 14 CCE ACTIVATE Your Group and Team Coaching Superpower program is offered three to four times a year to support coaches in learning more about the 5 superpowers, and to put them into play.
In addition to exploring the five superpowers you’ll also explore questions, techniques, and inquiries for each of the five coaching styles.
Expand your range, enhance your co-coaching engagements with the co-coaching alchemy, activate your superpowers, and enhance your conversations with coaching clients in individual, group and team contexts.

Creator:

Jennifer Britton

Rewrite Your Money Story

YOUR PATH TO A RICH LIFE

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Open Your Money Creating Potential. Find your unique money story and create a bright and prosperous future. This deck guides you to gently uncover limiting beliefs, cultivate a mindset of abundance, and uplevel - and reach - your money goals. Embrace your money journey and nurture your potential to full bloom.

Miia Pollanen is a money mentor, bestselling author, and dream coach.

Your journey to a richer life starts here.

Your Unique Money Journey

Every woman carries a unique money story, woven with threads of experiences, emotions, and beliefs. This deck invites you to gently unravel the tapestry of your money story, to uncover the hidden patterns and limiting beliefs that may be holding you back.

Through a series of heartfelt prompts, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Together, we'll explore your past, present, and future money experiences, shedding light on the stories that shape your relationship with money.

As you journey through these cards, you'll cultivate a deeper understanding of your prosperous self, releasing limiting beliefs and embracing a mindset of abundance and prosperity. You'll learn to honor your past, embrace the present, and envision a future filled with money freedom and fulfillment.

Remember, your money story is a work in progress, a beautiful and evolving narrative. Embrace this opportunity to rewrite your story, one uplifting reflection at a time.

Creator:

Miia Pollanen

Quality and Efficiency Expert

WORKSHOPS STRATEGIES TACTICS QUALITY AND BUSINESS EFFICIENCY FRAMEWORKS

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Welcome to the Quality and Efficiency Expert Section of our Essential Business Skills CARD DECKS.

Quality in business is not only crucial for providing superior products and services but also for enhancing the bottom line.

Studies show that on average, 20% of a company's annual turnover is wasted on correcting mistakes and redoing tasks.

As business is fundamentally about people, and people can make mistakes, it becomes imperative to address and mitigate these errors effectively.

Our Operational Quality modules are designed to raise awareness among your staff about the significant implications of poor quality.

By emphasising the importance of doing jobs '100% Right First Time,' we provide the tools and knowledge necessary to reduce errors and increase efficiency.

This proactive approach helps in minimising waste, saving valuable resources, and ultimately boosting the overall profitability of your organisation.

The modules in our Quality and Business Efficiency section offer some of the most effective tools and techniques proven to improve operational quality and streamline business processes.

From Lean methodologies to Six Sigma principles, each card is crafted to deliver actionable insights and practical strategies that can be implemented immediately.

Equip your team with the skills to enhance operational quality and business efficiency.

Our card decks are designed to foster a culture of excellence, where high standards are consistently met, and continuous improvement is a shared objective.

By integrating these practices into your daily operations, you can ensure that your business not only meets but exceeds industry benchmarks for quality and efficiency.

A Practical MBA In Your Pocket.

Creator:

Mike Hardcastle

Thrive Well

TRANSFORM EMPLOYEE PAINS INTO PERFORMANCE

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Prioritise empathy in every interaction. Cultivate a culture of trust, collaboration, inclusivity, and people wellbeing. Ultimately unlock the full potential of your team. Propel your people and organisation towards sustained growth and excellence. Understand employee pains. Inside find the conversation starter for each pain point along with ideas to connect with and re-engage your talent, helping them to thrive well at work.

Thrive Well deck's tagline, "Notice, Connect, Thrive," perfectly encapsulates the essence of what this deck offers. Through the 48 picture cards, each highlighting different pain points that employees may experience, the Thrive Well deck provides valuable insights into the challenges that can impact team engagement. These pain points are crucial indicators of areas where support and intervention may be needed to ensure the well-being and satisfaction of your team members.

What sets this deck apart is its focus on not only identifying these pain points but also providing actionable strategies for leaders to address them effectively. By flipping over each card, leaders gain access to valuable insights and conversation starters to help them engage one-on-one with their employees. Whether it's through re-engagement conversations, improvement wellbeing ideas, or strategies to help employees reconnect with their team, this deck equips leaders with the tools to foster a supportive and inclusive team culture.