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- Creation and Change are the Basis of a Woman's Power - by Submitted on May 27, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceWomen the world over have power. It doesn’t matter where she reside or her circumstances, she has the power to be a leader in many different ways, no matter how large or small they may seem, from using that power in the corporate headquarters to her child’s nursery. Leadership ability is the ...
Views: 2662(2 votes) - Empowering Successful Women to Develop Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Gilda BonannoTwo of my current presentation skills coaching clients struggle with self-confidence. They are both talented, smart, successful professional women. One has a Ph.D. in Engineering and over 20 years of experience in the electronics industry and the other is a CEO of a highly successful company. ...
Views: 1285(2 votes) - Flying Isn't the Hard Part - Landing...On the Other Hand - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Jan MiesseFlying isn't the hard part, landing in the net is. - Mario Zacchini Did the Wright Brothers give up? No and because of their tenacity, we can fly every day in the sky. If you attend a Cirque de Soleil performance you know immediately that the acrobatic talent and commitment to practice far ...
Views: 1658(2 votes) - Get £50+ per hour as a trainee - Agony Aunt Jobs - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomFor every true professional paid agony aunt that is working and helping strangers and getting paid for their efforts there must be thousands out there that would like the chance to do it and many of them may well be suitable for this work. Working as an agony aunt though is not as easy as a lot ...
Views: 8217(4 votes) - Getting Your Copywriter Guru On - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Lorrie Morgan-FerreroGurus really DO think differently. They have to. Sometimes they are seen as bigger than life even when they don’t necessary FEEL that way. So they have to play some mind games with themselves. If you are in a bad frame of mind, try a few of these techniques to “Get Your Guru On” and shift ...
Views: 638(2 votes) - How to Attract Female Target Market Traffic to Your Business - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from SUSAN FOXAre you getting enough of the right clients? If not, look at your marketing copy. If your target market is women but you’re attracting more men than women, consider revising your sales copy. You might inadvertently be talking more masculinely than femininely. Fascinating brain research ...
Views: 3139(2 votes) - Leverage Your Time to Work Fewer Hours and Make More Money With Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Lisa FraserAre you ready to start working smarter in your business so that you are not working seemingly endless hours for less money than you want to be making? Let's be honest here. You are in business because you want to help people, and many of you tell me that it is not about the money. If that were ...
Views: 863(2 votes) - Motherhood and the Financial Consequences of Staying at Home - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceToday – more than ever in recent history – mothers are choosing to stay home with their kids rather than pursuing a career after childbirth. It just makes sense; employment prospects are few and the cost of childcare is prohibitive. But before you decide to become a stay-at-home mom and give up ...
Views: 3976(6 votes) - Raise Your Money Consciousness - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Marieme FayeHow do you raise your consciousness about money? Is money spiritual? Is is just a necessity? Is it vital? Here is my point on this. Money is energy because everything is energy. It is a necessity and we need it in order to buy things like groceries, gas, pay our bills, go on vacation, it is ...
Views: 1111(4 votes) - So... Tell Me What You Want! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Adele Howell-Pryce“So, tell me what you want, what you really, really want!” “I’ll tell you what I want, what I really, really want!” - SONG LYRICS – How many of you can definitely, absolutely, unequivocally, tell me right now, exactly what it is that you want and what you want your business to ...
Views: 1567(12 votes) - Starting a Business - Being Older Can Be An Advantage - by Submitted on May 14, 2011 from Cindy HartmanHave you been thinking about starting a business, but think you’ve missed your window of opportunity? Think again. Being older is not a bad thing. In fact, it can be one of the best things you have on your side. My husband and I started our home inventory business when we were in our early ...
Views: 1106(4 votes) - Thank a Woman - Mary Anderson - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from kati barrSnow and sleet pelted the windshield of the New York City streetcar Mary Anderson was riding on that winter’s day in 1902. It was the ride she would remember for the rest of her life, because it was that ride that inspired her to invent the world’s first windshield wiper. Mary watched as the ...
Views: 791(2 votes) - The Corporate Women’s Road Less Traveled - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.The saying, ‘Lonely At The Top’ is true for women now more than ever. Why? There simply aren’t enough women moving in forward motion. Now, some of you may totally disagree but let’s look at the facts. Women outnumber men in the workplace but show up in less than 10 percent of senior level ...
Views: 801(2 votes) - The Evolution of a Woman Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffMy son came home from his first week of middle school with a lot of excitement about his new history class. Turns out they are studying “early man,” the evolution of life and its many changes. This got me thinking about the evolution of women entrepreneurs and the different phases we go through ...
Views: 1092(2 votes) - The Truth About Wealth - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Marieme FayeI am always fascinated by the way people are scared, shamed and worried about money. People often think that "the problem" in their lives is money; they think that money is causing their pain, their sorrow, their suffering. They still want more and more of it because it is never enough, they ...
Views: 1093(4 votes) - Today's Working Woman‘s Wardrobe: Do You Still Say Yes To The Dress? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.It's no secret that what you wear says a lot about who you are, your self-esteem, and your professionalism. Additionally, your work clothes "brand" your image on the job. So if you want to be taken seriously and be successful in your career, you have to dress accordingly. But you don't have to ...
Views: 1042(2 votes) - Top 5 Motivators of Your Employees - by Submitted on May 04, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.What gets your employees, contractors, or freelancers charged and ready to go? If you don’t know you should find out because the very success of your business could depend on it. And besides, why wouldn’t you want to work with a group of people who are raring to go, bringing you tons of ...
Views: 1534(2 votes) - Top 5 Symptoms of a Business Relationship Gone Bad - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.Every woman has either experienced or witnessed when a business relationship has gone wrong. Most of the time it sneaks up on you without any warning. Like when your business partner says she is leaving because she found something better somewhere (and with someone) else. Or how about being ...
Views: 1855(2 votes) - Top Ten Things Your Customer Wants - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.Customer retention, relationship management, and how a business owner provides customer service is extremely important to the bottom line. Everyone knows it cost more money to find a new customer than to retain an existing one. So why not give it your all to satisfy your customer’s ...
Views: 1009(2 votes) - What's Your Most Important 20%? (Part 1 of 2) - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Marcy StahlMany businesses have an easy access to dramatic improvements in profitability by focusing on the most effective areas and eliminating, ignoring, automating, delegating or re-training the rest, as appropriate. The Pareto Principle states that 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. The ...
Views: 1090(2 votes) - When the Going Gets Tough… - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Lenann McGookey GardnerTough times happen. Even the most talented, successful people have down times, ballplayers have slumps, people who are fundamentally optimistic get discouraged, kids (and adults) have bad, blue days. What's the remedy? Or, what's the coping mechanism that will help us to survive the bad times ...
Views: 968(4 votes) - Women and Business: What Does a Woman’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Look Like? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Karen KellerToday's successful women entrepreneurs are sharp, savvy and highly skilled. Some have solo-enterprises, while others run multi-national organizations. All have one thing in common - an entrepreneurial spirit that just won't stop. More and more women are entering the world of business. In ...
Views: 1457(2 votes) - Your Business Reputation: Something to Talk About - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.The phrase ‘His name is mud” came from the story about a man named Samuel Mudd who was thought to be a co-conspirator in Abraham Lincoln’s assignation. His conviction was later overturned, but nonetheless, the phrase stuck with him and for more than a hundred years later. How do you want to ...
Views: 764(2 votes) - ***4 Simple Steps to Creating your Passionate Mission - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Patty SadallahBeing clear about your personal or organizational mission can catapult you toward success. It will give you focus and help you to know what work is inside and outside of your niche, and keep you on track. So, whether you are a small business owner or solopreneur or a nonprofit executive, this ...
Views: 2071(25 votes) - ***Confidence Is the Name of the Game in Securing the Job - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThe last thing some people think about when heading out the door for a job interview is confidence. Too often, there is such trepidation and fear, that their vision lacks this one thing the employer is looking for. Why should someone hire you if you do not look and sound confident? Trust ...
Views: 2545(9 votes) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret #20 Serve Selflessly - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“Only those who have learned the power of sincere and selfless contribution experience life's deepest joy: true fulfillment.” Tony Robbins. We all serve in some fashion. But, have you noticed that some people serve better than others. They serve with more sincerity, with more willingness, ...
Views: 1564(16 votes) - ***If Your Presentation Skills Are Good, Can the Same Be Said about Your Voice? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Nancy DanielsI am going to assume that your delivery skills are above average. You have addressed an audience on numerous occasions and you enjoy the challenge of public speaking. As strong as your presentation skills are, however, how good is the sound of your speaking voice – the one you hear on your ...
Views: 2837(7 votes) - ***Dreams and Responsibilities - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Patty SadallahIn this clip from The Fastest Indian, Burt Monroe arrives in Utah from New Zealand to accomplish his lifelong dream of beating the land speed record on his motorcycle. Based on a true story from 1960, Burt shows up without having registered for the race and is not allowed to participate. Burt ...
Views: 1385(5 votes) - ***How to Make a Vision Board - THAT WORKS! - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamI was 23 years old and living at home with my parents in Missouri when I became inspired to create my first vision board. I was in between seasonal work and had a deep burning desire to move out west to Montana. I didn’t have much money and I had no idea how I could afford the move ...
Views: 3118(5 votes) - ***Who You Are Makes A Difference - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamThe email was sitting in my inbox with the subject line, “Who you are makes a difference”. I thought to myself, “Great, another one of those schmaltzy forwards.” However, I felt compelled to click on it and give it a quick read through, since a client had sent it to me. Within the contents ...
Views: 2710(5 votes) - Business Ownership Can Be a Safety Net in Times of Economic Uncertainty - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Cindy HartmanThere are promising signs that the economy is beginning to turn. There are also some indications that we have another tough year ahead. Either way, there is something you can do about your own economic situation. You can take control by owning your own business. Many say this isn’t a good ...
Views: 1123(5 votes) - Smart Women and the 4 Basic Marketing Solutions - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Joy ChudacoffMy 10 year-old son is studying health and nutrition at school and he’s very excited about it. He came home yesterday and asked me to sit down with him so he could explain everything he’s learning. He shared the 4 basic food groups that our family should be eating (vegetables, fruit, meat and ...
Views: 1120(5 votes) - Starting A Business - 3 Criteria To Help You Decide - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Cindy HartmanRecently down-sized, company closing, early retirement, tired of making other people rich. Whatever the scenario, those with an entrepreneur mind-set eventually make the decision to start their own business. Some people are young, while others don’t make the transition until their late 50s or ...
Views: 1190(5 votes) - ***10 Reasons Why Voice Training Should Be Part of Your Professional Development - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhether you are looking for a job, firmly ensconced in one, or in the midst of starting your own business, improving the sound of your voice is something you might consider especially if the sound of your voice on recording equipment leaves much to be desired. Yes, it is unfortunate that we do ...
Views: 3406(3 votes) - ***5 Steps for Delivering an Excellent Presentation -- Not a Perfect One! - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIf there is one thing that cannot happen in public speaking, it is the possibility of delivering a perfect presentation. What skills would you need to make your words or your manner of speaking perfect? Can you answer that honestly? Your presentation may be great; it may be excellent; it may ...
Views: 3116(3 votes) - ***5 Tips for Selecting a Voice & Presentation Skills Workshop - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIn my last article, I discussed what you should be seeking if you are interested in improving your presentation skills. In this article, I have added 5 more tips if you are planning to attend a workshop that covers both voice improvement and public speaking skills. 1. Make sure the company ...
Views: 3061(3 votes) - ***Are You Hiding Out and Playing Small in Your Business? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamA client was sharing with me how he was afraid to get out and begin doing public presentations to promote his business. While he knew that he needed to make himself more visible he had a long list of concerns about why he wasn’t ready “to go public.” My client was not alone in his ...
Views: 2153(3 votes) - ***Does Your Voice Shake When You're Nervous? 3 Tips for Eliminating the Quiver - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Nancy DanielsWhen addressing an audience, there is nothing more embarrassing than opening your mouth to speak and the voice that comes out is high in pitch and shaking to boot! The shaking is known as a quiver and it can happen even when you’re not nervous. If your voice is quivering when you’re nervous, ...
Views: 7847(3 votes) - ***How Confident Do You Sound in the Interview? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Nancy DanielsMany years ago when I was fresh out of graduate school, I applied for my first 'real' job in New York City at G. Schirmer, the largest publisher of classical sheet music in the States. What I didn't know then was that my speaking voice was my greatest asset in attaining employment with that ...
Views: 2811(3 votes) - ***If You Are Soft-Spoken, Try These 5 Steps for Being Heard the 1st Time You Say It - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Nancy DanielsDo others ask you to repeat yourself a lot? If so, do you realize how much time and energy you waste saying your message a 2nd or 3rd time? In today’s fast-paced world, being heard the 1st time you say it is vital to your success. If others continually ask you to repeat yourself, eventually ...
Views: 2995(3 votes) - ***Is Your Soft-Spoken Voice Sending the Right Message? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Nancy DanielsFor many people who speak in a normal volume of sound, straining to hear someone who speaks too softly is very frustrating. If you are soft-spoken and refuse to increase your volume to be heard comfortably (notice I didn’t say to speak loudly), then your message is not being heard. What ...
Views: 2561(3 votes) - ***Never Give up on your Dream - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2011 from Patty Sadallah“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are ...
Views: 1299(6 votes) - ***Painting a Picture with Your Voice - by Submitted on May 23, 2011 from Nancy DanielsOne of the best pieces of advice I give to my clients is to paint a picture with your voice, with your facial expression, and with your body language when speaking. Those who read audio books are marvelous in this respect because their job is to depict everything they are saying so that the ...
Views: 3445(3 votes) - ***The 3 Factors That Determine the Quality of Your Speaking Voice - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThrough my many years as a voice coach, I have learned more from my clients than any book or theory on voice. What has been extremely fascinating is what I have discovered as to why we sound the way we do. It didn't start out as a study, rather it is the years I spent listening to my clients ...
Views: 5969(3 votes) - ***Turning Point - by Submitted on May 04, 2011 from Patty Sadallah‘A moment of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success’ ~ Unknown. In this Mother’s Day special clip from Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Flint receives encouraging words from his mom right when he needs them. Have you thought about how tremendously ...
Views: 1344(6 votes) - 3 Easy Ways to Boost Your Business Profits - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Donna Marie ThompsonIn any business, and especially a small business, there can be countless valuable “potential” profits literally hiding right in front of you. For a small business, figuring out what those gaps in your profits are – and where they are hidden in your day-to-day activities – is almost as valuable ...
Views: 1441(3 votes) - An Open Letter To Women of the World… - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2018 from Michele MolitorAs a woman, you may have experienced at least once or twice in your life, someone who has tried to make you feel small and unworthy, as if you didn’t belong or were an outsider, just because you were a woman. Does this sound familiar? I know it’s happened to me, and a lot of other women on ...
Views: 1689(3 votes) - Are You Hiding From Success? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffLast week, I had the good fortune to speak to an amazing group of smart women at the Success Summit and Expo here in Los Angeles. As a speaker, you hope to present an idea or concept that will provide value to a group, although you never really know until you actually see how the audience reacts ...
Views: 1278(3 votes) - Cold Coffee and Three Ingredients to Foolproof Sales - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2014 from Joy ChudacoffWhen I travel, the first thing I do when I reach my destination is scope out the coffee situation. I’m an early morning gal and I enjoy a hot cup of strong black coffee when I wake up to greet the day. When we arrived in Park City for our family vacation, I noticed the coffee pot in the kitchen ...
Views: 1287(3 votes) - Creating Spiritual & Emotional Wealth = Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2014 from Mike SchoppDo you consider yourself on a spiritual path yet currently feel out of place? You are not alone. There is a growing trend towards individuals seeking deeper meaning in life today. The majority of dis-ease is simply rooted in “our unconscious choice” to disconnect from who we really are ...
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