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- The WORST Habit for Women (& how to break it!) - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2013 from Joy ChudacoffIn my work with women, one bad habit that I see creeping into their daily lives is Procrastination. This one bad habit can create a struggle in your business and wreak havoc on your personal life too. I have a bad habit of procrastinating on making timely doctor appointments. The result? My ...
Views: 1063(1 vote) - ***Do You Have a Healthy Relationship With Money? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamDo You Have a Healthy Relationship With Money? I remember many years ago having a pretty amazing insight about a client's relationship with money. I was looking at her financial numbers and she had asked me what steps she could take to improve her situation. I looked at her debts and ...
Views: 1683(2 votes) - Creativity: The Creative Force of Words - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2013 from Valencia RayThe creative process is advanced in the direction we desire - or not - by the power of our words. Words energize our thoughts. Words are our thoughts spoken out loud; they set the trajectory for our thoughts. They are one step closer to determining the actions we take. Guard your thoughts; they ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - ***Voice Training: Hate Hearing Yourself on Your Voicemail? - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Nancy DanielsThere is no doubt about it. Most people not only dislike hearing themselves on recording equipment, but they also don’t want to believe what they hear. The unfortunate truth about what you hear on your voicemail, camcorder, or some other form of recording is that that sound is exactly how ...
Views: 1732(1 vote) - The Critical Key to Create a Thriving Business Doing What You Love - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Olivia LobellThis week I’d like to talk to you about the critical key to create a thriving business doing what you love. It’s all about TRUST because in order for you to achieve authentic business success as an enlightened entrepreneur and create a thriving business doing what you love, you are going to ...
Views: 972(1 vote) - The Paradox of Being a Woman - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2013 from Beate CheletteWhile I can’t be entirely sure about why that is, but all around us, women are being held to superhuman standards. The common assumption in our culture is that women who are successful in their careers are also great at everything else they do. Or they should be. Their homes look like Martha ...
Views: 2500 - Smart Women Unplug So They Can Recharge - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2013 from Joy ChudacoffOver Memorial Day weekend, I unplugged completely from the online world and left the office behind. Even though I work out of my home, I made a conscious decision not to enter the office or think about anything having to do with business. I do this periodically because I know the dangers of ...
Views: 978(2 votes) - When "imitation" is not the best form of flattery - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Kate BeedersWhen I was a flight attendant (back when it was actually fun to be one), I worked with so many different types of personalities. One crew member was so silly and dramatic. I remember him so clearly. He was able to get away with saying anything and passengers would just laugh. He had the ...
Views: 1475 - Dating at the Hospital & What You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Derek WhitneyDating on the job is always fraught, but what happens when you are doing it in a high-stress environment? Whether you are a nurse, a doctor, an EMT or administrative staff, you know that hospitals are places where the pressure is turned up high and emotions run hot. This can make dating seem ...
Views: 3835 - Neuroscience of Leadership: Making Change Easier - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Valencia RayChange is the theme of our times. We can either embrace it and proactively create the change we want to see or allow it to randomly come upon us. Either way, change will continue to be a part of our lives. Neuroscience can help us as leaders to learn how to optimally operate our truly amazing ...
Views: 990(1 vote) - How Long Does It Take To Be Successful? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Beate CheletteYou are asking the million-dollar question. All the blood, sweat, tears, doubts, and tons of time and money—and for what? It took me 13 years to become “an overnight success” but when I finally did, the rewards were extraordinary. The popular TV show Shark Tank gives entrepreneurs the chance ...
Views: 1337(1 vote) - Is Your Leader Like Curious George? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Susan FreemanRemember Curious George from the childhood book? Always curious and getting himself into one adventure after another because of his intense curiosity. Curious George took curiosity to an extreme. Yet, he inspires me to think about how curiosity is a necessary and often underrated leadership ...
Views: 1130(1 vote) - 3 Reasons Why Sleep Makes You a Better Leader - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Valencia RaySleep is apparently a little known secret to good leadership that is critical to high performance and well-being. It is not just for beauty rest; there are plenty of leadership and health reasons for getting a good night's sleep. It has unfortunately become acceptable and even encouraged in ...
Views: 1069(1 vote) - How to Quit Wasting Time and Build a Business That Gives You More Freedom, More Money and More Energy! - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2013 from Heather DominickCreating business that gives you more freedom, more money and more energy isn’t about knocking out a BIGGER to-do list - it’s about prioritizing what most needs your time, attention and energy first, then doing it. Because let’s be honest, being self-employed is extremely overwhelming and it ...
Views: 1205(1 vote) - This Is Guaranteed To Raise Your Confidence - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2013 from Kate BeedersTry this experiment. Open up your wallet. What do you see inside? Money? Credit cards? Is there a lot there? Or just a little? Isn’t it amazing that the money you have or the lack of money you have effects how you feel about yourself, your business and life? Did you ever notice that ...
Views: 1417 - Make This ONE Change...And EVERYTHING Changes - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2013 from Kate BeedersHonestly, I couldn’t wait to share this with you. This was good news that I couldn’t wait to announce at the top of my lungs. I recently had the honor and privilege of being interviewed and featured by one the top DJ’s in Boston for the #1 radio station in Boston for her Exceptional Women ...
Views: 1399 - Learning From My BIG Mistake - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2013 from Kate BeedersWhen I was a Business Development Executive, I would “chase” (yes, that’s the word we used) after really big, multi million dollar deals. Often, it would take months (or even years) of marketing to finally get that new client. Then what would happen, I would be so busy with my new (very large) ...
Views: 1336 - Are Your Business Goals Still On Track? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Beate CheletteCan you believe it? This year is already half over. Wasn’t I just in Chicago, at my daughter’s graduation? Now summer is almost here. We all feel it. Time moves so quickly, we become absorbed in the routine of our busy lives, and some things fall through the cracks. Do you remember what your ...
Views: 1379(1 vote) - Emotional Intelligence: From Quiet Desperation to Real Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Valencia RayEmotional Intelligence is the mind of the heart, the right-brain in metaphoric terms. Realize that language has its limitations, and speaking in terms of the English language subtleties can be lost - such as having only one word for 'love'. When culture moved away from communicating with images, ...
Views: 1059 - 5 Tips to Help Boost Your Biography For Success - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Joy ChudacoffOne of the best action steps you can take in your business is to create a biography that showcases your expertise and gives you the credibility you need to stand out from the crowd. It will boost your business in so many ways. You want to have your biography on your website and all of your ...
Views: 1125(2 votes) - Personal Development: What's the 'Self' in Self-Actualization? - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Valencia RayI was listening to a video by an author where he defined 'self-actualization' in terms of ego or selfish individualism - a type of narcissism. This goes to show the limitations of language and how meaning can be confused. The 'self' in self-actualization, in my mind, is just the opposite. It is ...
Views: 1614(1 vote) - The #1 MUST HAVE Key To Eliminate Entrepreneurial Fear and Step Forward In Faith - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Heather DominickIf there’s anything that’s going to block your light, that’s going to dim that lighthouse beam from within you, it is your engagement with lower-level energies. And when we are talking about level energy we are talking about – Fear and Doubt. There’s nothing like fear to turn out the lights, ...
Views: 1345 - ***If You Are Soft-Spoken, We Can't Hear You! - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Nancy DanielsYou know others ask you to repeat yourself (a lot) and you know that you lose control of the conversation when people talk over you. You know you have great ideas but those ideas are not being heard because you are often interrupted. You know you are frustrated when you hear, “What did you ...
Views: 1789 - Top 10 Tips to Align Your Authentic Business With Your Passion And Purpose - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from Olivia LobellThis week’s article is about how to align your authentic business with your passion and purpose. The truth is one of the biggest questions most enlightened entrepreneurs (Coaches, Authors, Speakers, Trainers, Leaders, and Experts) what I love to call, Enlightened C.A.S.T.L.E., have is whether or ...
Views: 1541 - 3 Simple Steps to Boost Your Authentic Business Success - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from Olivia LobellThis week I want to share with you 3 simple steps to boost your authentic business success. Let’s be honest here. It doesn’t matter which stage of your business building blocks you’re currently in, you can be either a start-up solo-entrepreneur or a more advanced authentic business owner ...
Views: 1289 - Transformational Leadership: A Real Change Leader Leads Change - by Submitted on May 21, 2013 from Valencia RayA real change leader is courageous in dealing with personal growth - changing one's self. Let's be clear here; personal growth is not about 'fixing yourself'. It is about learning and growing to reach more of your true potential. A leader will need to acknowledge her or his fear and keep moving ...
Views: 935(1 vote) - ***Speaking Like a Valley Girl Does Not Speak Well of You - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsIf you are looking to make the best impression possible, sounding like a Valley Girl is not helping that objective. When you raise the pitch of your voice at the end of every sentence, you lose all semblance of credibility because your statements sound like questions. You may be very ...
Views: 1486 - ***Taking action by itself won’t create financial success - by Submitted on May 17, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamLet’s face it - money is an emotional topic. We like to think that money is a logical, left-brain process. But in truth it isn't. Money issues almost always stem from fear and our desire to be in control. Where do these beliefs come from? In her book, "For ...
Views: 1813(2 votes) - ***A Voice Like That of George Clooney or Kathleen Turner Is Within Your Reach - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Nancy DanielsImagine standing out from the crowd when you speak. Is it possible? Everyone has a better voice inside of them; unfortunately, most people are unaware of it. What is a better voice? One that vibrates in your chest when you speak and grabs your listeners’ attention with its warmth and ...
Views: 3657(2 votes) - 7 Ways Women Tend to Sabotage Their Success - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Debra KasowskiThe whispers of women are getting louder as they start to speak their truth . Yet many women entrepreneurs are holding themselves back by sabotaging their journey to success. More and more women need to start speaking up and speaking their truth about what they want to achieve in their lives ...
Views: 1853(1 vote) - How to Be Authentically Successful in Your Business - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from Olivia LobellToday’s topic is about how to be authentically successful in your business. Let’s face it: being an enlightened entrepreneur as a coach, an author, a speaker, a trainer, a leader and an expert, what I love to call Enlightened C.A.S.T.L.E., our authentic business success requires us to look ...
Views: 1253 - How to Show Authority and Authenticity in Your Business - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from Olivia LobellThis week I’d like to talk to you about how to show authority and authenticity in your business. Did you know there is a way of BEING that literally makes or breaks your ability to truly succeed in business? Many enlightened entrepreneurs such as coaches, authors, speakers, trainers, leaders and ...
Views: 1177 - 5 Self-Limiting Beliefs Sabotaging the Woman Entrepreneur - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Debra KasowskiThe unfortunate incidents of life make us acquire limiting beliefs which subconsciously dictate what we do or don’t do with our lives. Beliefs are a pattern of thinking that we allow to dominate our minds. Watch out for the limiting beliefs below: I have a disadvantaged background This ...
Views: 1573 - Critical Reasons to Track Your Numbers and Why It Is So Important - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Debra KasowskiTracking numbers in your business can be overwhelming; however, this process is crucial to the life span of your business. Tracking your business numbers will reveal the reality about your business performance. Here are some of the important numbers you should track: Revenues Tracking ...
Views: 1318(1 vote) - ***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: 2039(6 votes) - Are You Making this Start Up Mistake? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Merry WiseOne Huge Mistake I Commonly See Being Made by Coaches, Consultants, Service Providers and Other Heart-Centered Entrepreneurs When Setting Up An Online Business There is one huge mistake I see heart-centered entrepreneurs making over and over in their business and it's stopping them from ...
Views: 1062(1 vote) - The Eye of Leadership Performance - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2013 from Valencia RayLeadership, as do people, evolves. Seeing through the eye of the leader has taken on a whole new level of meaning in light of recent advances in cognitive neuroscience. When a leader realizes that how she or he perceives their self, their team members, and the organization powerfully matters to ...
Views: 1261(1 vote) - ***How To Create Playful Financial Success In Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamI was staring into the faces of the two colleagues who had become dear friends of mine, after spending the last several days together. I was bemoaning to them (through the tears streaming down my face), “I’m so frustrated that parts of my work feel like such ...
Views: 1779(2 votes) - The Entitlement Trap - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Teri GoetzFirst, let's get the definitions out of the way: Entitlement: the fact of having a right to something or, belief that one is deserving or entitled to certain privileges. Deservedness: something rightfully earned because of something done or qualities show; merited. I have a Facebook page ...
Views: 1267 - Smart Women Never Find Themselves in a Vacuum - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from Joy ChudacoffSitting in your office day after day wondering what people might want to buy from you can be frustrating and a waste of valuable time. I'm going to share 4 no-cost to low-cost strategies that will save you time and money and get you the answers you need to attract more clients and make more ...
Views: 1056(4 votes) - Innovation: Two Brains are Better than One - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Valencia RayInnovation and creativity optimization requires mental agility. When we can flexibly move between and integrate our two hemispheres, we can tap our 'two brains'. They work best together, collaboratively. We have a right and left-brain for good reason… good reasoning. When we are too far on ...
Views: 1257(3 votes) - Successful Women Wear Platforms - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Robin PisciottaWomen are wired to care. We want to empower everyone, help everyone and make the world beautiful and happy. That's what we were created to do. That's what makes us so fabulous! Right now the world is hungry for real, genuine people who really care about them – so it's time for women in ...
Views: 820 - ***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) - ***3 Common Money Mistakes Women Entrepreneurs Make - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamIn my years of being a business coach and supporting women entrepreneurs in creating financial success in their lives I’ve noticed that women entrepreneurs tend to make the following 3 financial mistakes: 1. Maintaining the Status Quo The first mistake is ...
Views: 1918(2 votes) - Self-Awareness: The Great and Powerful Oz - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Valencia RaySelf-awareness helps us wake up to aspects that are already present within us - we just don't see them. The blind spots of our society's conditioning over time can cause us to focus on what is allegedly 'wrong with us'. Sure, we all have shortcomings that challenge us to grow. These behaviors ...
Views: 1071(2 votes) - THE DEFINITE POSSIBILITIES OF WORLD WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2013 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaThe wheel of time is readying women to lead the world. After being demeaned and relegated to a downtrodden state for centuries together she now has got the opportunity to identify and use her basic human rights. The result was witnessed akin to gas present underground which springs forth when a ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - ***Create A Vision For Your Business:That Makes a Difference, Makes A Profit And Makes It More Fun! - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamLike most solo entrepreneurs when I first started my business I was hyper-focused on making money. It made sense - I had to make money to pay my bills and meet my monthly expenses. Then there was always the "in-my-face" annual income goal that I held in the forefront of my mind ...
Views: 1612(2 votes) - Change Management: From Survival to Thrival - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Valencia RayManaging change effectively involves managing mindset. Where your mind is set determines if change is scary and 'hard' or exciting and 'easier'. I don't want to imply that change will be without discomfort, but it doesn't have to be downright painful. How you see it - perception - matters. ...
Views: 1381 - Smart Women Know The Fortune is in The Follow-up - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2013 from Joy ChudacoffIf you've been following me for awhile, you know that one of my top business building tools is creating relationships and connections with your ideal client and potential referral sources. Follow-up is the binding agent or the glue that strengthens the bond you have with these people. The good ...
Views: 1039(3 votes) - Find Your Focus - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Marcy StahlThis is what a problem with FOCUS looks like and feels like. This focus problem is paradoxical for entrepreneurs, because you have a STRONG desire to control your own schedule and work independently, yet you're struggling DAILY to get your to-do list done! If you spend a lot of time feeling ...
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