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- Easy, Sleazy Marketing Pickup Lines... - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2014 from Kate Beeders"What's your sign?" "Hey, beautiful" "Want to see come up and see my art work?" Think back to your younger, single days (or maybe for you that's what you are now) and when you went to the bars. Remember how much you hated hearing those lines? I did. Yikes...I felt like ...
Views: 1995 - ***See it, and then Do it - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so shall you become. Your Vision is the promise of what you shall one day be. Your Ideal (vision) is the prophecy of what you shall at last unveil.” -James Allen . We had a cool vision exercise as the final intervention of my masters program. Our ...
Views: 1994(8 votes) - The 6 P's Of Success - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2013 from Kate BeedersIt’s so simple –yet so hard if you don't know what you're doing. Proper preparation prevents piss poor performance. That says it all. Yet so many entrepreneurs run their business by the seat of their pants, from the panic mode. I call it “near sighted vision”. They only see what's in ...
Views: 1988(1 vote) - Entrepreneurs: Could You Survive The Shark Tank (or would you be eaten alive)? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2013 from Kate BeedersIf this isn't an interesting topic, I don't know what is. You can learn a lot about business success on Shark Tank. For those of you who haven’t watched it, aspiring entrepreneurs come on the show asking for funds to grow their business. Some contestants have new businesses that haven’t ...
Views: 1978(2 votes) - Are You Charging What You Are Worth? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Jennifer Ransaw SmithWhat do your prices say about your brand? Are you "competitive?" Less expensive? Do you change what you think you can get? Or, do you fully understand what you bring to the table and charge accordingly? After working with "tons of tons" of entrepreneurs, it wasn't surprising to learn that ...
Views: 1965(4 votes) - ***An Unusually Simple Tip For Increasing Your Productivity in Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamOne of the common complaints I hear from women entrepreneurs is that they avoid focusing on the top-income producing tasks in their business. They habitually occupy themselves with busy work that doesn’t result in higher paying clients or more income in the door. Here is a simple tip you can ...
Views: 1956(2 votes) - How to Get More Women Leaders – Sheryl Sandberg’s Advice - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Christine Brown-QuinnWhere are all the women leaders? Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, offers some of the best advice on the subject. We’ve all heard about mentoring, networking, company diversity programs, as well as changes in attitude about how and where work gets done. These are all important initiatives, but ...
Views: 1953 - Why Buy The Cow...? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2013 from Kate BeedersRemember that expression? “Why buy the cow, when you can get the milk for free”. Well, we women know what are mother’s were referring to. (It was a silly expression but I found myself using it during some of my private clients' sessions to really drive home a point) This expression also ...
Views: 1953(2 votes) - ***Faith and your Dreams - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Patty SadallahIn this clip from the movie ‘Rudy’, Rudy’s best friend, Pete, gives him an unforgettable gift for his birthday; Faith. Pete didn’t just say that he believed in Rudy’s dream of going to Notre Dame and playing football. He gives him a tangible reminder of this goal, and whenever Rudy puts that ...
Views: 1946(6 votes) - Top 3 Action Steps For More Success - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Kate BeedersThis subject is so very much a part of my mission and so near and dear to my heart. I love to teach entrepreneurs how to make success even sweeter! In society, you’re often taught that we’ll be happier if you’re successful and making a lot of money. Following that logic, that means that ...
Views: 1944(1 vote) - ExposedEnvy has Change the Bra Strap Industry - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Kelly CarrollExposedEnvy.com is an entrepreneurial success that has built a company that allows woman to show off their shoulders with designer bra straps, glamorous bra straps and bra accessories. ExposedEnvy.com has developed, designed, and manufactured a full line of designer straps for bras. From ...
Views: 1942 - Female Exploitation Illustrations: The Glass Ceiling - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Dotun AdewunmiMandy is a career-minded, driven, intelligent & ambitious young woman, in her late twenties. She's highly educated, hard-working & tenacious. Her track record is intimidating: She consistently outperforms her older colleagues employed longer than her & isn't afraid to boldly be the best. Not ...
Views: 1940 - ***5 Ways Your Voice May Be Sabotaging Your Success - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2014 from Nancy DanielsSome years ago, Barbara Walters interviewed Kathleen Turner, commenting on Turner’s “low, wonderful voice.” The actress responded that she could not understand how a woman could spend thousands of dollars on her clothing, hair, and makeup and not spend some of that money on her voice, as she ...
Views: 1939 - What Smart Women Leaders Know about Displaying Toughness, Tip #1 on Navigating the Double Standard - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from June Werdlow RogersShe is a jellyfish or a stingray. Women face double standards on just about everything including about how tough she is. If a woman is diplomatic, she is regarded as “too soft” - more direct and she’s saddled with the label of “too harsh”. Had Secretary of State Hillary Clinton been a man ...
Views: 1936(4 votes) - Smart Women and the Six Feminine Energies™ - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Joy ChudacoffAre you a woman who wants to have it all? Do you have a desire to experience your life and business on your own terms? I've certainly felt that way in the past, however I've come to realize that I have to choose what's most important to me right now in my life. I know that over time, my ...
Views: 1934(6 votes) - Need money to grow your business? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from Kate BeedersShe wanted this so badly for her business but couldn’t say “yes”. Her husband wouldn’t approve and she’d feel guilty that she wasn’t putting her children first. Boy, could that guilt be overwhelming! She felt as if there was no way to win. Every time she got new clients, she’d have dreams ...
Views: 1930(1 vote) - ***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) - Are You Feeling Good Enough? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Linda AndersonDoes this sound like you? “If I’m 98% perfect in anything I do, it’s the 2% I’ve messed up I’ll dwell on afterwards” Or this? “I'm not smart enough, pretty enough, not strong enough, not talented enough, not loving enough, not disciplined enough, not brave enough ...” If you're ...
Views: 1918 - The Tone of Your Voice Tells a Story - What Is Yours Saying? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2017 from Nancy DanielsWhen it comes to the speaking voice, tone deals with the expression of a mood or emotion. In relationship to your delivery, your tone can have a surprising influence on how your topic or subject is perceived. Were you to give a motivational speech, your tone would be different than if you were ...
Views: 1917 - ***Color Is What Makes for a Dynamic Delivery in Public Speaking - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Nancy DanielsOne of the most remarkable aspects of color – the life, the animation, the emotion you express in speaking – is that there is no right or wrong. Certainly your attitude can affect your color, which I discussed in my last article, but the true beauty of speaking with expression is that it is as ...
Views: 1912 - THE POWER OF BEING - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Racheal GovenderFrom the time that we are born, we are taught to DO things! Every time we accomplish something we are rewarded, which gives us such accomplishment that we choose to pursue more opportunities to DO things so that we can be rewarded again! Education and work is also designed to further entrench ...
Views: 1909(4 votes) - ***If You Are Looking For a Professional Image, Do Not Forget Your Voice - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Nancy DanielsYes, we take professional development courses of all shapes and sizes. And, there is no doubt that in today’s business world, having an edge over the other candidates for a job or a promotion or even a sales contract can bring the success you are seeking. Have you ever considered, however, the ...
Views: 1906(1 vote) - How I Made 4 Times My Investment - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from Kate BeedersWhen I worked in Corporate, we always had an annual event in another state. All 5 offices of my company would come together for these 2 days. They would have a motivational speaker for us to listen to. Once, it was someone from Dale Carnegie (How to Influence People and Win Friends). I won ...
Views: 1902(1 vote) - La Bella Baskets Works to Support Struggling Single Mothers - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Denise BoeschLa Bella Baskets Works to Support Struggling Single Mothers Baskets of Hope Program Delivers Free Gift Spa Basket to Single Mothers in Need Eighty percent of single mothers have to work to support their families, and thirty percent of them are living below the poverty line. Single parenting ...
Views: 1902 - What Is Overwhelm and How to Deal With It - 6 Essential Strategies - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Tina ElliotWhat is Overwhelm and How to Deal With It The rising intensity of life can swallow up our time and attention. Urgent events, activities, tasks and demands can drag us along until we lose sight of what matters most. Many of us take on too much, try to keep up, slip behind and as a result, ...
Views: 1897 - Hate How You Sound on a Recording? - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2014 from Nancy DanielsDoes this sound familiar? You hear a recording of your voice and you cringe? Perhaps you are embarrassed. Well, you are not alone. Most people do not recognize what they hear on the recording because it does not sound like the voice they hear in their head. Unfortunately, the voice on the ...
Views: 1885 - The 12 Secrets of Highly Successful Women: Secret #1 - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Gail McMeekinWhy did I write this book and why now? For years, my readers of The 12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women: A Portable Mentor (Conari Press) have written me asking for a follow-up book and a special Journal book too. Well, both of your wishes have come true as this new book is out already and the ...
Views: 1883(2 votes) - ***Why Your Soft Spoken Voice Wastes Their Time and Yours! - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Nancy DanielsThere is only one problem with being soft-spoken. It is that you are constantly being asked to repeat yourself. And, if it happens often enough, your listeners will stop listening or interrupt you and take over the conversation. Yes, your partner may not seem to be listening but have you ever ...
Views: 1881 - ***Are Your Projecting Your Voice or Are You Shouting? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from Nancy DanielsI had a wonderful experience recently as the proud parent of an officer in training in the United States Army. 137 young men and women were given their branching orders. They walked onto the stage alone, faced the audience and said “I’m Intermediate Officer Candidate,” followed by their last ...
Views: 1878 - 7 Steps to Implementing Intentional Leadership - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Karen KellerSo, now that you have the strategies for turning intentions into reality . . . how do you implement them? How do you go from good intent to actual steps? Take these 7 steps and you will get there. Truly. 1) Launch your intentions now. When you finish reading this article, take the first ...
Views: 1874 - Women in Business: Do You Have Stick-tuitive-ness? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.When it comes to being in business, the road to success can be long and hard, marked by many highs and lows and everything in between. Like life, our business can make us ride an emotional roller coaster - if we let it. We may jump for joy when we land a new client or enter into a profitable ...
Views: 1873 - Write to Keep in Touch - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Marcy StahlWhat is a keep-in-touch strategy and why do you need one? Ever meet someone who loves what you do, but isn't ready to buy your product or service right now? That person is your prospect. Prospects are very important to your business! They connect with you and they have a HIGH level of ...
Views: 1869(2 votes) - From Superhero to Real-Life Hero Motivating Healthy Play - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from lizzie milanAs preschoolers seek to make sense of the world, they use play and superheroes to help. Why Superheroes? By definition, superheroes are larger than life, brave, influential, and seemingly able to overcome any obstruction with great physical prowess while doing great actions at the same time. ...
Views: 1865(2 votes) - ***What About Email? … They don’t understand me. Part 2 - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Sharon SaylerThe other day in my blog, I asked are you sure you understand? And are you sure you are being understood? Up popped the question, that is great in person, what about email? Same as in person when we write an email, it's important to get right to the heart of the message. Too often time ...
Views: 1864 - Discover Your Own Expertise - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2016 from Lisa SasevichI always knew in my heart that I had an awesome gift - just as you do. Just as we all do. For years I secretly hoped that someone would recognize it and discover me. Maybe they would offer me a chance to speak on a big stage or, better yet, a TV show; something that would allow me to get my ...
Views: 1863 - What’s on Your Walls? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2015 from Kathryn WilkingArt is so personal. I found this great print in a decorating warehouse here in BC, already framed and ready to go! I identified with this immediately so, I pulled out my credit card! What is it about choosing images and art that seems so difficult? When someone finally finds a great piece ...
Views: 1858 - ***Are you Afraid of You? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Patty SadallahThis clip from the movie Akeela and the Bee where Dr. Larabee asks Akeela to read a poem on his wall about our deepest fear captures the essence of what holds most of us back. I love Akeela’s answer to the question, what she shouldn’t be afraid of…” Me”. Here is the poem by Marianne ...
Views: 1855(5 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) - 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 Ask For What You Want And Get It - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Karen KellerAsking for what you want is the necessary first step in getting what you want. That’s the way it works! If you don’t ask, you don’t get – simple. Simple. Really? If it was so simple, then why are less than 15% of C-level positions in corporate America occupied by women, although they ...
Views: 1853 - ***Too Much Nose in Speaking Is Not a Good Thing! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2013 from Nancy DanielsExcessive nasality or too much nose in speaking definitely has a negative impact on your listeners. A whiny voice can be shrill and is much akin to nails on a blackboard. The good news is that you can eliminate the excess nasal sounds in your voice if you practice and retrain your ‘inner ear’ ...
Views: 1848 - Release Your Inner Good Girl! - by Submitted on May 20, 2012 from Marcy StahlIn our American culture, girls are encouraged to: Defer to authority: your parents, your teachers, your Girl Scout leader, etc. Follow the rules of whatever game or activity you’re involved in. Color in between the lines, not outside. Pay attention to other people’s feelings. Respond ...
Views: 1843 - ***Be a Winner - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Patty SadallahIn this adorable clip from the animated film Surfs Up, a variety of penguins answer the question; what is a winner? Did you notice that the answers were a reflection on each one’s own personal lens of experience? For some to be a winner is to be a good sport or having fun. For others, it was ...
Views: 1841(5 votes) - 7 Apps That Will Save Working Moms Time and Money - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2016 from Karin JakovljevicBalancing a personal life and work commitments has a lot of different challenges, especially when trying to run a successful career. Plus, if you're a working mom, things can get even crazier. Addressing all of your family needs, especially when your child is still just a baby, while also trying ...
Views: 1838 - Franchises and Turnkey Business Packages – A Comparison - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Cindy HartmanIf you’ve decided this is the time to start your own business, you might be considering a franchise. If so, you will also want to research and compare a lesser-known business model - a turnkey business package. Though not a franchise, there is a remarkable comparison. With both of these ...
Views: 1834(2 votes) - Thank a Woman - Tabitha Babbitt - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Herstory NetworkOn any given day, anywhere in the world, you’ll find them in the hands of robust men as sweat drips from their brow. It’s one of the tools most associated with the testosterone filled male, muscles bulging as they fire it up and the sawdust flies. It’s the circular saw, and the irony behind this ...
Views: 1834 - 7+1 Tips for Working Moms - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Erika KalmarTip #1 – Accept the imperfect! Many Moms (especially after the first child) want to do everything perfect. They want to do a perfect job at work, with the child, at home and with their husband. They just want to be perfect everywhere and with everyone. But what happens is that once they take ...
Views: 1831 - Leaders Tackle Workplace Bullying. What Works in a “Mixed Skirmish?” Tip #3 on Navigating the Double Standard - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from June Werdlow RogersSenator: "I'll treat you like a lady, so act like one." Congresswoman: "I am a lady." This bizarre exchange between a male United States Senator and a Congresswoman was recently played out on the public stage during a debate broadcast via radio. But what was really going on here? In my ...
Views: 1826(6 votes) - Twelve Keys to Success for Every Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Julie HallNineteen years ago, I had this crazy idea sitting at my corporate desk that if I was going to work this hard for them, I might as well work that hard for myself. I kept thinking to myself, "Julie, how can you even think of this - you must be off your rocker to consider leaving the reliability of ...
Views: 1825(8 votes) - ***3 Tips to Survive Family at Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Dec 01, 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 ...
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