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- ***The Wisdom of Improv for Business Success - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Patty SadallahOn three occasions in the last month I have met people who have referenced stuff they learned from the rules and structure of improvisational comedy. Once is rare, twice, is an interesting coincidence, but, three times is a pattern that is worth looking into. So, I researched the rules of ...
Views: 2192(10 votes) - ***Measuring your Success like the Farmer - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2010 from Patty Sadallah"Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out." – Robert Collier. It’s so easy in this day and age to be impatient with success. Patience is definitely not a virtue that is a cultural norm in the USA in 2010. So, it’s really easy to think that we are failures if we don’t ...
Views: 2169(12 votes) - ***When Your Inflection Sounds Like That of a Valley Girl! - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Nancy DanielsThe other day I watched an interesting documentary on military planes and the man describing the different parts of the plane ended every, single sentence on the up-swing. What this means is that the inflection he used with every statement sounded like a question. (Inflection refers to changes ...
Views: 2165 - Smart Women Live A Proactive Life - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2009 from Joy ChudacoffYesterday, as I was on my way to pick up my kids from school, it occurred to me that I was feeling exhausted—I mean really tired. As I made a mental scan of my day, I realized that I had been in a “reactive” mode most of the day rather than a “proactive” mode. We do need to react to situations ...
Views: 2164(3 votes) - Is Success Too Difficult? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Kate BeedersHaving success is work. It is challenging. I think so many entrepreneurs forget that. This is especially common for the entrepreneurs who were successful in corporate or when working for someone else. They become disappointed, disillusioned, and discouraged. One of my clients, “Robin” ...
Views: 2156(1 vote) - ***Real Estate of a Dream - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Patty SadallahIt's tangible, it's solid, it's beautiful. It's artistic, from my standpoint, and I just love real estate.- Every day, you'll have opportunities to take chances and to work outside your safety net. Sure, it's a lot easier to stay in your comfort zone.. in my case, business suits and real ...
Views: 2155(7 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) - ***Newton’s Laws of Motion and your Business - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Patty Sadallah“Genius is patience.”~ Sir Isaac Newton. I decided to bone up on some science and was reminded of Newton’s Laws of Motion. Since these are absolute laws, I challenge you to use them as filters for how your business is going. First Law of Motion- An object that is not moving won’t move ...
Views: 2150 - ***Answer Your Wake Up Call - by Submitted on Apr 12, 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 you ...
Views: 2149(3 votes) - Baby Boomer Women: Is There a Business in Your Future? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2011 from Donna Marie ThompsonBaby Boomer women are starting businesses in record numbers. There are three main reasons: flexible lifestyle, income, and personal passion. Many baby boomer women want to take these businesses into their retirement - early or otherwise. Women over 50 are looking for a personal and professional ...
Views: 2144(2 votes) - ***Face 10 - Figure 10 - Voice 3? - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Nancy DanielsYes, we are a people very concerned with the image we project. We exercise on a regular basis; we are more aware of the foods we are eating; we try to get a good night’s sleep. As women, we want to look good; and, as we age, we know it takes more work. Our clothing is of the latest fashion; ...
Views: 2138 - A Surprising Reason Why You Are Indecisive - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2014 from Kate BeedersTired of being indecisive? I worked with a client recently that had prospective clients asking her to create long term programs because they really wanted to work with her in that way. She had been sitting on this issue for a month when we first met. She was afraid the offering and ...
Views: 2137 - ***How to Create Intentions and Direct Your Energy - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Sharon WilsonIn order to live empowered, we must first activate what we want in our own life. One way that we can begin doing this is by creating intentions. An intention is a statement that literally establishes a direction for energy and then activates the experiences that we want. ...
Views: 2127 - A Huge Mistake Entrepreneurs Make - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2014 from Kate Beeders4 little words. “Bright Shiny Object Syndrome” Most entrepreneurs tend to follow the bright shiny light instead of being strategic and staying on path. Every entrepreneur needs to have a solid foundation. A base. No matter what their level. This foundation brings in income, a way of ...
Views: 2126 - Ten Coaching Tips for Career Women - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from John AgnoHere are ten coaching tips to reduce stress and increase the energy required to face your daily challenges. 1. Women’s Stressors are Unique Women’s hormones and biology make them different from men. Women have different stressors from men and tend to react in different ways to stress. ...
Views: 2126 - An Evening of Elegance: The Formal Gala - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Diane CraigThe pencil skirt and matching blazer, the pantsuit, the crisp cotton blouse: if you are a working professional, most likely you have become accustomed to dressing for business from 9 to 5 every day and have the wardrobe to prove it. But what about those occasions which merit something more than ...
Views: 2121 - ***An Unusual Secret To Creating More Money In Your Business - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Leslie CunninghamA common assumption that I had always made in my business in the past was thinking that in order to make more money and achieve my desired income goal I simply needed to focus on taking “the right actions.” Because of this way of thinking I was constantly asking myself, “What do I need to ...
Views: 2105(2 votes) - ***How to Live Fully When Your Life Feels Too Full - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Leslie Cunningham“I feel like we’re playing hooky from work!” I turned and looked at my husband’s wider-than-life grin beaming across his face in the afternoon sun. Drawing a deep breath, I took in the incredible beauty around us: snowcapped mountains, blue skies above and fresh snow under our feet. “You ...
Views: 2105(2 votes) - ***If Communication Is Your Bread and Butter, Voice Training Should Be on Your To-Do List - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2013 from Nancy DanielsSo many people rely on their voice for their business – yet so many people are unaware that their voice can have a tremendous impact on the success of their business. When you hear yourself on recording equipment or an answering machine, for example, what is your reaction? While your 1st ...
Views: 2099(3 votes) - ***Work your Pareto Principle to find more ‘Celebrators’ - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Patty SadallahI have a theory that we all can be a bit smarter about working our Pareto Principle. Remember that one? Vilfredo Pareto observed that 20% of the people in Italy in the 1904 had 80% of the wealth. Then, famed Total Quality Management Guru Joseph Juran took it one step further in the 1930’s ...
Views: 2099(5 votes) - ***Want More Clients and Money? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamI remember struggling years ago with experiencing severe feast and famine cycles in my business and wondering how I could create a consistent stream of income and prospects. I felt challenged because I would focus on serving my current clients to the detriment of marketing my business. And ...
Views: 2098(4 votes) - ***Got Messy Financial Piles? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamI am often amazed at how many financial books neglect to focus on the critical issue of how to get financially organized. So many of us are desperately seeking the one quick-fix step that will turn our financial lives around (like investing in the right stock) that we neglect to take ...
Views: 2096(5 votes) - ***3 Steps for Overcoming a Voice That Is Monotone - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsIf you have been told that you speak in a monotone or if you have heard yourself on a recording and find your voice lacking in expression, it is time to do something about it. This is important for reasons both personal and professional. Boring doesn't sell; boring isn't interesting; and boring ...
Views: 2094(4 votes) - Can You Beat The Odds? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2014 from Kate BeedersCan You Beat The Odds? Most everyone starts the year out fully motivated and excited about what they want to accomplish. But, what happens? Most end up fading out a few months in (if they even make it that long). I call them the New Year’s Resolution people. I used to see them at my gym. ...
Views: 2089 - ***5 Ways to Avoid Living a Regret-Filled Life as An Entrepreneurial Woman - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamI recently watched a Ted Talk video by Jane McGonigal who shared the top 5 most common regrets of the dying expressed to hospice workers. Her list was fascinating. As women entrepreneurs our lives are often filled with countless tasks and action steps that we must take to market our business ...
Views: 2080(2 votes) - How Virtual Assistants' and Web Developers Can Avoid Scope Creep - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2009 from Denise GriffittsDo you know what’s worse than a project that never starts? The one that never ends! A quagmire project is the stuff of service provider’s nightmares – countless back-and-forth e-mails, ever-changing requirements, the potential for streams of complaints from all sides, and ...
Views: 2078(2 votes) - Top 5 Tips for Spring Closet Cleaning - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Sarah HathornAs a professional image consultant one of the things that always amazes me is how many clothes professionals own that they never wear. Women tend to wear only 25 percent of their wardrobes, and men wear 85 percent of the clothes in their closets. That statistic indicates that women like to go ...
Views: 2077(5 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) - Golden Skirts – Female Board Members Get Recycled - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Christine Brown-QuinnAgainst a backdrop of females surpassing males in undergraduate degrees, some professional qualifications (e.g. law & medicine) and most recently post graduate degrees, progress at the board level has come to a standstill both in the US and the UK. According to the non-profit Catalyst, women ...
Views: 2071(1 vote) - ***You want Something, Go Get it - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Patty Sadallah‘Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me’. How many times has a well meaning parent tried to instruct a child with that little bit of advice? Nothing could be further from the truth. Words have power. Power that can be helpful or destructive. Words from a person ...
Views: 2070 - ***How Fast Is Too Fast in Speaking - Be It in Conversation or at the Lectern? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Nancy DanielsSpeaking too quickly is a problem not just for those of us who hail from one of the Mid-Atlantic States, it is a problem as well for many whose 1st language is not English. One of the fastest talkers I’ve encountered in the thousands with whom I have worked was a man from Portugal. But India ...
Views: 2060 - The Advantages of Getting a Virtual Office Assistant - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Kim BeckersHave you noticed that there is a flourishing market for virtual office assistants? This happens because the businesses today want individuals who have proficiency, and not just people who know how to work. Virtual office assistants can make up a lot of significance once you consider them in ...
Views: 2060 - Coco Chanel’s Secret to Classic Influence- What Are Your Clothes Saying About You? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Karen KellerCoco Chanel not only created the fashionable and immortal suit and “little black dress” but she made women believe that they can live their own lives, they can be independent and wear clothes according to their own preferences. So powerful was Coco Chanel’s influence that today, a bottle of ...
Views: 2053 - How You Sound Is Who You Are - True or False? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2015 from Nancy DanielsThe answer is maybe. As an example, let's say that you are soft-spoken. If you are asked to repeat yourself a lot, others may think you lack confidence. This is just one description which comes to mind when I hear someone who doesn't speak at a normal volume level in conversation. However, I ...
Views: 2053 - Why They Say "NO" - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2014 from Kate BeedersWhy "They" Say No I almost titled this article “why you say no” as it’s the same reasons. Think about when you’re making the “sales calls” to get clients. That’s an important foundation of your business. Things are going great during the call, you're making a terrific connection, ...
Views: 2047(1 vote) - Perfect packing for business and pleasure - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Diane CraigWhen it comes to air travel, anything more than a carry-on is counter productive. It’s not just the lost-luggage-factor that has most women wheeling, not carrying, a single bag onboard. The hassle, the time lost, and often our travel partners, with little or no patience for hanging around ...
Views: 2041(4 votes) - Ladies: Got Difficult Co-Workers? How DO YOU Respond to “Them?” - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Joy HuberAs the author of “You Go Girl: A Woman’s Guide on How to THRIVE Around Difficult People,” business communications expert, women’s business coach and award-winning international presenter who speaks to many groups of women in business, I’m very VERY often asked questions surrounding how to DEAL ...
Views: 2039(5 votes) - ***The Beauty of Doing Nothing - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamThe other day I put my son down for his nap. And then I reluctantly forced myself to muster up the energy to turn my attention towards the endless items on my never-ending to-do list. I was fully prepared to take advantage of my time alone to get a jumpstart on everything that “needed” to be ...
Views: 2038(6 votes) - Who Cares? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Kate BeedersThis is something a lot of entrepreneurs do that really sabotages their success. They get so caught up with what everyone else is thinking. Their brains are going a mile a minute with all sorts of worry and comparisons. As a result, they procrastinate and don’t take action. I remember when ...
Views: 2032(2 votes) - Entrepreneurs: Ready For A Raise? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2013 from Kate BeedersThe beauty of being an entrepreneur is we can determine our income. One of the ways of the fastest ways raising your income is to give yourself a raise. With the beginning of a new year, it’s time to think about if you want to do that. Here are a few questions to ask yourself? 1. When ...
Views: 2028(2 votes) - Online Prospect - Work At Home Single Mom Makes $1,000/Month - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from jessica richmondHave You Ever Considered Working Online? Kelly Richards from Brooklyn, NY never thought that she would, until curiosity acquired the best of her and she filled out an easy online form. Before she knew it, she discovered her secret to beating the recession, and having the ability to provide for ...
Views: 2028 - ***Keep Your Accent - Just Learn to Speak More Clearly - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2014 from Nancy DanielsWith the world becoming a huge melting pot, we are hearing accents wherever we go and whatever we listen to. This article is not about getting rid of your accent. Accents are part of what makes you, you. I would never advocate trying to eliminate it. The only problem with an accent or even ...
Views: 2023 - Warning!!! DO NOT Work with them! - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2014 from Kate BeedersSound familiar? I was just at a networking event and was speaking to an acquaintance of mine who was telling me her most recent sad story of a resource she hired going “haywire”. She hired a copywriter and was very disappointed with the results. Every time I talk to her, she has another ...
Views: 2021 - Your Fastest Path To Making Smart Money Decisions - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2013 from Kate BeedersI’ll bet you’re wondering when the spending is going to stop and you’re actually going to be making a profit. It seems like the more you make, the more you have to spend. I noticed that in my own business. As I saw my numbers rise, I needed additional members on my team, fancier on-line ...
Views: 2021(1 vote) - 5 Tips for a CEO to Delegate Responsibilities - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Tom Bordon“Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don't interfere as long as the policy you've decided upon is being carried out.” Ronald Reagan An entrepreneurial CEO is responsible for ensuring smooth progress of everything from the marketing to finance, along ...
Views: 2014(1 vote) - ***Testimonials as a Powerful Promotional Strategy - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“Testimonials represent the most powerful, productive and profitable promotional strategy I have ever encountered. Stop looking for a magic bullet recipe that will attract clients or advance your career. "Instead, hone your craft, develop your expertise or build your skills to such an extent ...
Views: 2008(11 votes) - Book Review: Women, Work, and the Art of Savoir Faire - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIf you are a woman in the business world, no matter what your age, you must read the book Women, Work, and the Art of Savoir Faire, by Mirelle Guiliano. It will help you step around the mistakes you might make in your career or as a business owner, and step forward into an opportunity that you ...
Views: 2008(2 votes) - Combating Sexism, Both Psychologically And In The Work Place - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Robert BoroffWe all know sexism in the work place still prevails. Granted, women have made great strides in the past century, yet women are still making on average only $.80 for every $1.00 earned by a male of an equivalent position. This continued discrimination led researchers and women’s rights ...
Views: 2008 - ***3 Steps for a More Mature-Sounding Voice - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Nancy DanielsThe number of adult voices I hear which sound like teenagers, preteens, or younger still is astounding. Add the familiar Valley Girl sound to the picture and you have an image which does not project maturity. I am not talking about sounding old. I am talking about a voice which you would call ...
Views: 2007 - Are Your Encouraging Codependency In Your Business and Client Relationships? - by Submitted on May 07, 2015 from ling wongA lot of times we are caught in codependent relationship we are not even aware of, and if it is a business or client relationship, it may be costing you dearly. A lot of us grew up conditioned to be “responsible” – so we try to be, often out of wanting to be approved or accepted, or not be ...
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