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- ***Take the “Balance Your Checkbook And Reclaim Your Life Challenge” - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamI’ve noticed that one of the biggest challenges people face is keeping track of where their money goes. They receive their paycheck and deposit it in the bank, and then a few weeks later it’s somehow mysteriously disappeared (again). For all they know it’s being consumed by the black hole in ...
Views: 2481(3 votes) - ***Learn to Breathe Correctly: It Will Make Your Voice and Your Presentations Stand Out! - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Nancy DanielsAs a voice coach, the first thing I teach my clients is how to breathe with the support of the diaphragm. The reason is because you cannot discover your ‘real’ voice until you learn this simple technique. When I discuss your ‘real’ voice, I am not talking about using different words or ...
Views: 2470(2 votes) - ***If Your Accent Interferes with Your Diction, You Need Voice Training - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2012 from Nancy DanielsMany years ago when I first started my business, my husband commented on the ‘before & after’ video clips of my clients, remarking that he could understand everyone in the ‘after’ takes but none of the speakers in the ‘before’ takes. All the speakers were Canadians in which English was their ...
Views: 2467(1 vote) - 10 Reasons Why YOU Want To Choose YOUR Clients - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Maria MarsalaIt’s a costly and hard-learned lesson in business: saying “no” to an interested prospect that does NOT fit your ideal client profile. It’s counter intuitive, but taking just any client who responds to your advertising may cost you money, aggravation, and time. Remember, your ideal ...
Views: 2447(2 votes) - Fall Travel - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2018 from Hotels Etc.comFall’s changing leaves, with their stunning reds, oranges, and purples, both herald the end of summer and delight the eyes. This fall, treat yourself to a display of color like no other on earth and visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Feast your eyes on the rich hues of billions of ...
Views: 2447 - ***Fail Fabulously - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“Failures are finger posts on the road to achievement.” C. S. Lewis. Did you make any mistakes today? Who doesn’t? We are imperfect people living in an imperfect world. Do you realize that failure is really only failure if you don’t learn something from it? With the right mindset, you can ...
Views: 2439(15 votes) - ***Are You Aware That Your Soft-Spoken Voice Is a Liability? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIn today’s fast-paced business world, speaking in a soft-spoken voice is definitely not to your advantage: you need to be heard the 1st time you say it. While softer levels of volume may be culturally correct in some countries, here in the States, we tend to talk in a volume that is ...
Views: 2435(1 vote) - ***It’s a Wonderful Dream - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Patty SadallahHave you seen that classical Christmas time film it’s a Wonderful Life? George Bailey has the seemingly perfect life: a loving wife, Mary, four beautiful children, and his own business. However, on Christmas Eve, George has serious business difficulties at the Bailey Building and Loan. George ...
Views: 2429(12 votes) - ***How to Move Past Emotional Stuckness And Accomplish (Almost) Anything In your Business! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Leslie Cunningham* These stories are real life stories about real life people (all names and identifying characteristics have been changed). Many years ago before I became a business consultant I was a piano player and got a call to play at a venue with a musician friend of mine. Short on cash ...
Views: 2418(2 votes) - Ice Breakers for the More Adventurous Women’s Groups - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Karen FuscoWhen we get together as a new group, women need to engage with each other to get things going. Idle chit-chat doesn’t really get us to open up and learn about each other. Ice breakers are perfect to get your group to interact." An ice breaker is an opening remark, action, or activity that is ...
Views: 2415(1 vote) - ***Speaking Clearly Is the Name of the Game in Business Today - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIn the past, you could afford to speak with a Brooklyn dialect because your business probably dealt with those who spoke the same way. Today, however, no matter where you live, business is global. What this means is that your clients and associates need to be able to understand your words. If ...
Views: 2401 - ***Paradigms and Reinvention: The times they are a changin’ - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“When a paradigm shifts, everything goes back to zero. “ Joel Barker. In his now famous video from 1988 called Discovering the Future: The Business of Paradigms, Joel Barker introduced the concept of paradigm shifts into the business vocabulary. A paradigm is a set of rules and boundaries ...
Views: 2389(16 votes) - ***The Power of Incubation - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“Learn to pause, or nothing worthwhile will catch up to you.” -Doug King. Have you ever worked so hard on something or thought so much about it that you felt nearly paralyzed? I have. It can feel like the momentum is sucked right out of you. In cases like that, I know it’s time to step ...
Views: 2388(14 votes) - ***How Confident Do You Sound If You Are Soft-Spoken? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Nancy DanielsVolume is an aspect of your personality that can say a lot about you. Yes, there was a time when women spoke in a very soft voice. It was considered a feminine trait: demure, coy, flirtatious. It was also a time when women were treated as 2nd class citizens. In today’s highly ...
Views: 2380(1 vote) - ***Discover the Best Means of Increasing Your Volume If You Are Soft-Spoken - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIf you are soft-spoken, there is a right way and a wrong way to increase your volume. Just speaking 'louder' is not the answer. In fact, the difficulty for those who speak softly is that when they do try to increase their volume, they think that they are shouting. As a voice coach, I ...
Views: 2378(1 vote) - ***If Voice Training Doesn't Cover Volume and Projection, It Isn't Voice Training - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Nancy DanielsThe other day I received an email from a young man who told me that he was getting a sore throat by speaking loudly at the clubs and wondered if my training dealt with volume. I had to smile when he said that he had read several books on voice and none of them talked about how to increase or ...
Views: 2376 - ***3 Money Beliefs That Hold Women Entrepreneurs Back From Growing Their Business - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamIn coaching women entrepreneurs to transform their relationship with money in their business, marriage and life, I’ve noticed that there are three common money beliefs that consistently come up that contribute to stress, struggle and overwhelm and ultimately cause them to stay stuck at their ...
Views: 2375(6 votes) - ***Strategic Listening - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“Listening is a magnetic and strange thing, a creative force...When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand. Ideas actually begin to grow within us and come to life...When we listen to people there is an alternating current, and this recharges us so that we never get tired ...
Views: 2369(13 votes) - ***How Important Are Your Presentation Skills in Getting a Job? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Nancy DanielsYes, your education is important; yes, your experience is important; and, most definitely, your attitude is important in landing a job in today’s questionable job market. Have you ever taken into consideration, what your presentation skills are saying about you however? You may look ...
Views: 2367(2 votes) - ***Capitalize on the Voice You Don't Know You Have - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Nancy DanielsMost people are unaware that voice training is something they can do for their personal and professional development. No, it is not just actors and politicians who study with a voice coach. More and more people are discovering that they are not stuck with the voice they hear on their answering ...
Views: 2338(2 votes) - ***If Your Voice Is Childlike, What Image Are You Projecting? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from Nancy DanielsI hear it all the time: women phoning me and complaining that their voice sounds like that of a child. If you have this problem, then the image you are projecting is not one of confidence or maturity. The good news is that you have a better voice inside of you which is resonant and more ...
Views: 2329(6 votes) - Maui Beach Vacations - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2018 from Hotels Etc.comMaui Beaches The island of Maui is home to some of the most amazing beaches. Some beaches offer swimming all year round, while others are best for surfing or snorkeling during certain times of the year. Depending on where you choose to stay, there are always some famous beaches ...
Views: 2325(1 vote) - CREATE YOUR OWN LUCK: Widening Your Circle of Opportunity - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Katy AllgeyerSome people seem to have all the luck, don't they? We all know someone who is well connected and constantly has advance knowledge of the best opportunities before everyone else does. She's the one who finds the latest designer clothing at bargain basement prices, discovers the new vacation spot ...
Views: 2320(14 votes) - ***Transforming Your Relationship With Money: Does the Thought of Needing to Make More Money Make You Anxious? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamListen to the article here Turn up your speakers and click play (If you don't see the audio button, click here to download). Does the thought of needing to make more money leave you filled with anxiety, frustration and overwhelm? Do you find yourself doubting your relationship with ...
Views: 2313(4 votes) - How to make Hand Sculpted Polymer Clay Miniature Food - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from George CronyDollhouses and dollhouse miniatures are extremely popular with most hobby enthusiasts today. What is more popular is the art of hand sculpting miniature food using polymer clay. With the clay available in multiple colors, making miniature food for dollhouses has become really easy. In fact, most ...
Views: 2312 - Be Google-able! - by Submitted on May 22, 2010 from Jennifer Ransaw SmithI know it's a tongue twister. Forget trying to say it three times. I want to know what happens when you do it one time. What comes up? What's the 411 on you? If someone were to type your name in the world's most famous search engine, would they be blown away by the results? Ten years ago ...
Views: 2306(3 votes) - Learn to Spot the Female Manipulator - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Karen KellerMy mom used to buy a new dress, hang it in the closet for 3 weeks. Wear it. And when dad asked, "Is that a new dress?" she replied, "No, I've had it for awhile" winking at me. Of course, this was the extent of my mother's manipulation of dad. She really didn't need his permission to purchase ...
Views: 2303(1 vote) - Hawaii Trips: Travel Tips You May Find Helpful - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2019 from Hotels Etc.comHave you recently made the decision to vacation in Hawaii? If so, you are definitely not alone. Each year, an unlimited number of individuals, families, and couples, from all around the world, make the decision to take a Hawaii trip. Although Hawaii trips are fun, there are a number of important ...
Views: 2298(1 vote) - Midlife Women: Are You Ready to Bloom? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Tomar LevineI speak to many women who sigh with recognition when I mention that my work is to help women bloom at midlife. “Oh, I could use that!” they’ll say wistfully. Usually they tell me a bit about their story. And it usually follows a familiar pattern, one of several scenarios that I realize ...
Views: 2292(2 votes) - The Key to Becoming Unstuck: How to create healthy habits, and achieve great things - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Racheal GovenderThe Key to Becoming Unstuck: How to create healthy habits, and achieve great things Have you ever had times when it just felt like you are STUCK! No matter what you do to move forward, you can’t! No matter what we’d like to achieve, we just can’t get to a place of developing better habits. ...
Views: 2292(3 votes) - Free From Manipulation & Being a Control Freak! - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Karen KellerWhat do Steve Jobs, Angelina Jolie, Bill Gates, Tom Cruise and Kate Gosselin have in common? They are famous control freaks! Let me introduce her not-so-long-distant cousin of the female manipulator, the control freak. How are the control freak and the manipulator related? The control ...
Views: 2286 - ***How to Increase Your Volume and Be Heard the 1st Time You Say It - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Nancy DanielsLack of volume in speaking is a big problem for many people. Unfortunately, this characteristic can label you incorrectly. While it is possible that your soft-spoken voice is due to a lack of confidence, it is also possible that you speak softly because you were raised to speak softly. If ...
Views: 2285(2 votes) - ***Learn From the Greats in Public Speaking But Don't Try to Imitate Them! - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWithout a doubt, you can learn much from Zig Ziglar, Anthony Robbins, and Brian Tracy and so you should. What you shouldn't do, however, is try to copy them. The best public speakers are themselves, first and foremost. They are not trying to be or to sound like someone else. One of the ways ...
Views: 2283(2 votes) - ***The Secret to Transforming Your Relationship With Money - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamThere’s nothing quite like money to prompt our egos to flare up, get our stomach wrenched in knots and cause us to get instantly reactive and defensive. Some of the ways I’ve seen money struggles arise is when I hear my clients say things like: • “I know I need to be more aware of how ...
Views: 2277 - Survival Tips for Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2011 from Sharon SaylerGood day! And a Terrific Tuesday to you! Well, here we are again just a couple of days away from Thanksgiving. Thank you for being part of my world. Have you ever noticed that this time of year can bring out the best and the worst in us? Often our time to be grateful feels more like our ...
Views: 2273(15 votes) - ***Learn How to Increase Your Volume Without Shouting - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Nancy DanielsTo yell or shout is offensive to your listeners’ ears and can be offensive to your throat and vocal folds (cords) as well. Over time, continual yelling can do untold damage to both your pharynx and larynx. So what is the answer when you need to increase your volume? Learn how to speak with ...
Views: 2269(3 votes) - Top 20 ‘Leading Ladies’ of 2010 - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Alexandria JoyIn our inaugural Leading Ladies International Top 20 list we issue the names of the women who we believe most positively impact our world both locally, nationally and globally. Why women? “In today’s changing world we believe there is an increasing need for greater focus on right brain ...
Views: 2266(2 votes) - ***3 Simple Secrets to Eliminating Time and Energy Drains In Your Business - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamThere were countless times when I used to rush through my workdays feeling edgy and overwhelmed with everything that I needed to accomplish. I would progress rapidly through my to-do list prioritizing my tasks and then all of a sudden I’d come face to face with an on-going “energy drain” that ...
Views: 2265(2 votes) - ***One of the Little Known Secrets of Dynamic Public Speaking - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Nancy DanielsHave you ever sat in an auditorium, hall, church, or theater and listened to the coughing, sniffling, shuffling of papers and overall restlessness of those in the audience during a rather dull presentation or speech? It happens and it happens when the speaker is not very dynamic. Too often, ...
Views: 2250(2 votes) - ***Research the Company Before Your Next Interview - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWith today’s high unemployment, finding a job and then landing the position is a difficult process. While you may think you are perfect for the job, there are many other candidates who feel the same way about themselves. There is no question that your competition is fierce. Being able to ...
Views: 2247(4 votes) - mac cosmetics - Make Yourself Beautiful Like Never Before - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from cheap mbt shoesRemember, cosmetics do not cause acne. But improper application and poor hygiene on your hands and face before applying them can. Be conscientious when purchasing makeup and be diligent in following directions. If this is done properly, you will find that your acne will look as if it was never ...
Views: 2246 - ***How to Take A Fearless Moral Money Inventory - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamSometimes conflict and stress in our relationship and/or finances can be the force that wakes us up to the ways we’re not being honest. Your wake up call might be not having enough money coming in each month and watching the credit card bills add up. It might be getting older and knowing ...
Views: 2240(3 votes) - ***What Your Voice Is or Isn't Saying - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Nancy DanielsNothing is more frustrating for your listeners then when they are unable to distinguish what you really mean by what your voice is or isn’t doing. Given the wrong tone, the wrong inflection, the wrong volume or a total lack of vocal variety and your voice could be saying one thing when you mean ...
Views: 2240 - ***A New Year’s Cure For Limiting Money Beliefs In Growing Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamMost women entrepreneurs don’t make money in a powerful way because they’re unable to distinguish their real-life money reality from their misleading thoughts and beliefs. We are mistaken when we assume that that our thoughts accurately describe our financial reality. Most often our thoughts ...
Views: 2239(3 votes) - ***Thanksgiving is about Gratitude, not Turkey - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“Some people have a wonderful capacity to appreciate again and again, freshly and naively, the basic goods of life, with awe, pleasure, wonder, and even ecstasy.” - A.H. Maslow. As I reflect on the upcoming Thanksgiving Day celebration, I reflect on the above quote and think about Lisa. Lisa ...
Views: 2238(8 votes) - ***Do You Breathe - I Mean Really Breathe? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Nancy DanielsDo you know the difference between diaphragmatic breathing and what you are doing right now? The chances are good that you are a shallow or lazy breather because the majority of the population breathes in this manner. What do I mean by shallow or lazy breathing? Using the upper chest for ...
Views: 2223(2 votes) - ***You Do Not Need to Speak for a Living for Voice Training to Be Part of Your Ongoing Development - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhether it is for personal reasons or professional, improving the sound of your speaking voice is something people are becoming aware of because they realize it is part of the image they project. What does your voice (the one you hear on your answering machine) say about you? In today's ...
Views: 2209 - What’s The Common Denominator for Success? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2014 from Kate BeedersWow! I wanted to send this woman a mirror. I was having a conversation with someone at a networking meeting who proceeded to tell me about all of the times “coaching” didn’t work for her. She named several other coaches she worked with and proclaimed how both they and their programs had ...
Views: 2204 - ***Leave a Selfless Legacy - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“I may be here for a short while, gone tomorrow into oblivion or until the days come to take me away. But, in whatever part you play, be remembered as part of a legacy...of sharing dreams and changing humanity for the better. It's that legacy that never dies.” Unknown. “Makin’ ...
Views: 2198(20 votes) - Relationships Are the Cornerstone of My Company's Culture -- Here's How to Make Them Yours, Too - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2017 from Kim PerellI'm excellent with numbers, but reading long documents full of important details is another story -- my mind tends to wander before I absorb all the information. Instead of letting my business suffer, though, I built a relationship with someone on my team who truly loves reviewing contracts and ...
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