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- Hiring to Sustain Growth in Your Women-Owned Business – 2 Things to Look for When Hiring - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Tony KubicaWomen today continue to push to the forefront of small business. In fact, according to an article shown on AllBusiness.com, women-owned businesses make up one of the most dynamic sectors of the new national economy, with the majority of them growing at nearly twice the rate as other companies. ...
Views: 1814(1 vote) - ***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) - ***Who Are You? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Patty SadallahDo you ever catch yourself stammering, like Annie Braddock does in this job interview clip from Nanny Diaries, when you are faced with one of those 30 second introductions of yourself or your business? Making that memorable first impression is so important, yet, most people either don’t put ...
Views: 1812(2 votes) - 1 Gigantic Mistake Entrepreneurs Make - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2014 from Kate BeedersThis past month, I’ve been to so many events where I saw entrepreneurs repeatedly make the same mistakes. Ultimately, that is taking them off the fast path to success. Over and over again! These entrepreneurs complain, get frustrated, disappointed and even angry that they’re not having the ...
Views: 1807(1 vote) - Are You A Time Bomb Ready To Explode? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Kate BeedersTick tock, tick tock! Are you a time bomb ready to explode? Stress and overwhelm are one of the biggest complaints I hear from my clients. There just aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. Between taking care of their family, personal life and business there just seems to ...
Views: 1807(1 vote) - Are You A Time Bomb Ready To Explode? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2013 from Kate BeedersTick tock, tick tock! Are you a time bomb ready to explode? Stress and overwhelm are one of the biggest complaints I hear from my clients. There just aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. Between taking care of their family, personal life and business there just seems to ...
Views: 1799(1 vote) - Where Did YOU Get Lost? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Teri GoetzLet's face it. As women we give. We do (a lot), we feel, we work, we play (though not enough play!). Do you get tired from so much giving? What I see happening very often with some of my clients is that they get tired, and they feel taken advantage of. But they also get pissed. All these ...
Views: 1798 - Emotional Intelligence: I Feel, Therefore I Am - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Valencia RayEmotional intelligence is beginning to be recognized as a powerful contributor to business intelligence—“soft” skill or not. I’m all for respecting the intellect, and I’m all for respecting our intuitive feeling mind, as well. I have a book on order called “Descartes Error,” by Antonio R. ...
Views: 1797 - ***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 - Smart Women Share Their Pearls…. - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Joy ChudacoffOne of the birthday “traditions” in our family is when a member gets to a certain age, they share one “pearl of wisdom” for each decade they have lived. Today is my 50th birthday! The five decades behind me were all wonderful and as I reflect on each one of them, I can clearly see how each ...
Views: 1782(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) - A Voice Without Expression Is Like a Garden Without Color - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2014 from Nancy DanielsFor 5 months of the year, my garden is brown, lifeless, and dull. Were it to remain colorless through the rest of the year, I would have no passion or interest in gardening. That which makes the voice interesting to listen to – by means of your vocal variety, facial expression, and body ...
Views: 1770 - At Home Businesses for Women: Soapbox Warning - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaWe get it. You work from home, so you have a free pass to spend the day in your pajamas behind the computer while juggling loads of laundry and dishes, right? Wrong. Fair warning, we are about to be on our soapbox and hold you accountable for the way you operate your business. If that makes ...
Views: 1763 - ***Do you know what language he speaks? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Sharon SaylerHave you considered we all understand a different language, even when we speak the "same" language…? Below I share some highlights of Janet Allison's (http://www.boysaliveevent.com/) conversation with Bev Martin, communications expert (http://www.bevmartin.com) on the Boys Alive! On-line ...
Views: 1759 - ***Bouncing Back From Fear of Failure In Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamIt was near the end of my radio interview with John Yokoyama, owner of world famous Pike Place Fish Market, when he made what we call in the coaching and consulting world, a ‘throw away comment’. It was just an off-handed comment spoken quite casually, but it was rich with ...
Views: 1751(2 votes) - Avoid Multi-Focus and Focus on Multi-Income Streams - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Sue StebbinsSound like an oxymoron? How can you maintain a quality focus on your current client base while successfully generating new income streams? Why do you need to generate new income streams? What is the impact if you do not have multiple revenue streams? As the economy trends down, job insecurity ...
Views: 1751(1 vote) - ***Don't Push Your Voice - Empower It! - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Nancy DanielsOne of the difficulties people have with their speaking voice is that they have no control over it. They push hard from their throat and vocal cords to speak instead of allowing their sound to be powered by their chest cavity. And the difference between these two practices can be quite ...
Views: 1747 - ***Accents Are Not a Problem As Long As Your Speech Is Understandable - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsA lot of people contact me because they want to speak more clearly, more distinctly. What I explain to my clients and customers is that my goal for them is not to eliminate their accent – merely to have them be understood the 1st time they say it. I like accents. An accent or even a dialect ...
Views: 1743 - Maintaining a Professional Image While Working at Home - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Ali BrownOne of the benefits of a home office is never having to wear a scratchy wool suit or pantyhose (unless you want to). The danger is that it’s easy to let that professional image slide if you spend the workday sitting on your couch wearing yoga pants and channel surfing in between conference ...
Views: 1743(6 votes) - ***Create an unstoppable vision for your financial life - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamMany years ago I listened to the audio book, “Fish Tales.” This is an incredible story about John Yokoyama, the owner of the Seattle Pikes Place fish market and how he took it from a struggling work place, where staff fights and employee walk-outs were the norm to the ...
Views: 1741(2 votes) - How to Get Unstuck: A Lesson in Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Susan ArmstrongThe other day I was watching the animals in my backyard. As an animal lover I have a bird feeder/squirrel feeder…because, you know – you can’t keep the squirrels out of a birdfeeder so I just make sure there is something for everyone…and I witnessed something that caused me to pause: I saw a ...
Views: 1741 - Speaking with Color - You Don't Want Too Much Or Too Little - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2014 from Nancy DanielsColor refers to those various effects in speech which give life to your delivery. Another way to describe color is the emotion and the animation heard in your voice and seen in your body language and facial expression when talking. The interesting thing about color is that you don’t want too ...
Views: 1741 - ***Make the World a Better Place - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Patty SadallahMaybe you can relate to Ana as she tells Harold the story of how she intended to make the world a better place with her law degree and wound up doing it with cookies. Sometimes we start out thinking that we will do or become one thing and then things turn out differently. If we are blessed, ...
Views: 1734(7 votes) - ***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) - ***Choose the Right Attitude - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.” Ashley Smith The other day I was at a meeting and there were two women. Both were in ...
Views: 1730(9 votes) - Just How Good Is Your Diction? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2014 from Nancy DanielsWhile it is true that most people do not like to hear themselves on recording equipment because they do not like or recognize the sound of their speaking voice, there is another group of people who are also surprised by their lack of clear diction. And it does not just happen to those in which ...
Views: 1727 - ***Feeling Stuck When It Comes To Making More Money? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Leslie Cunningham“I don’t know what to do – I’ve been trying to make $4,000 in my business each month and it just isn’t happening. I don’t understand what I’m doing wrong. I’m very clear about my bold money goal and I even have it written out where ...
Views: 1719(1 vote) - Commitment Equates to Visibility - by Submitted on May 20, 2016 from Kathleen GageAsk a room full of entrepreneurs what their greatest challenge is and, more times than not, the answer is, “Finding clients.” Actually, it’s not so much finding clients as it is finding the right clients. Imagine if you didn’t have to search out clients because they found you because you are ...
Views: 1714 - ***Got Self-Defeating Money Conversations Lurking in Your Mind? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamWhen I first started my coaching business I felt inept and powerless when it came to making money. I had a difficult time imagining that I could ever make a decent income. I believed that the only way I could end up with any money at the end of the month was to manage it very ...
Views: 1711(2 votes) - ***How to Get Your Money Mojo Back – Fast! - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamThis is an article that appeared earlier this week in a monthly column that I write for “Balance: A Magazine for Montana Women”… Have you ever experienced times in your life where things were unfolding with ease, and life seemed to be humming along just great when ...
Views: 1708(2 votes) - ***Ask Morgana: “No matter what I do, I still get no where and more into debt.” - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2011 from Morgana RaeReader Question: I have tried all kinds of affirmations, buying lotto being ripped off with quick fixes etc.. with no luck, No matter what I do, I still get no where and more into debt, I have started my money honey and yet to see results, what else do you suggest Morgana? My response: I ...
Views: 1706(2 votes) - Manifesting Soul Mates - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Mike SchoppDo you know who you are ? You are not any specific age, race, size, gender, etc – just a very wise soul on a new spiritual journey in this specific lifetime. Some folks talk about the idea of soul mates, but I have a different definition. To me, a soul mate is not limited to an intimate lover ...
Views: 1705(2 votes) - ***How could that happen? Didn’t they understand… - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Sharon SaylerAre you sure you understand? Are you sure you are being understood? Let's get right to the heart of the overall problem. Too often time is wasted, mistakes made, and conflict arises because of misunderstandings. I've found that most people know roughly what they want, but do not take ...
Views: 1704(15 votes) - 5 Ways to Promote Your Site for Free - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Virginia LeeIn these economic times, people are looking for ways to build their online presence using inexpensive methods. With some free internet promotion sites, you can save a bundle and use your savings to create other aspects of your business...creating products or services. While you shouldn't ...
Views: 1704(5 votes) - Grow A Mindset to Grow A Business - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Renee CanaliWith the economic volatility in the U.S., entrepreneurs who constantly push preconceived limits fare better than those who push through with their nose to the grindstone. One thing many entrepreneurs fail to consider when starting or building a business is whether or not they are ready to ...
Views: 1702 - 5 Tips to Become a "Green Thumb" Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from Kate BeedersIf you’re like me, you’re probably impatient – wanting things to have happened yesterday. I planted flowers in May…actually some were potted and some were seeds. The potted flowers (lipstick red geraniums, golden French marigolds and others) are gorgeous to look at each day. The sunflower ...
Views: 1697(1 vote) - How To Build Your Coaching Practice - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaWe think coaches are great. We believe everyone should have them. In fact, even having been named “among the best coaches in the nation,” we still hire coaches ourselves. So it goes without saying that many of our clients are coaches, too. It sounds easy: Know what you know, share it with ...
Views: 1691 - 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) - THE TOP THREE REASONS WHY WOMEN DON’T GET PROMOTED - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Beate CheletteAnd the top strategies to change that and get ahead. [Part One] By Beate Chelette As a career coach and longtime entrepreneur I have been able to watch how men and women work and advance (or not) in their careers. Here are some of the top reasons why women don’t get promoted at a higher ...
Views: 1687 - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret #15 Be Humble - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Patty Sadallah"Humility is the quality that will enable you and others to enjoy your success." Charlie Tremendous Jones. I know this person that loves to boast. I'm sure you know someone like her too. She's always bragging about how much money she has or the car that she drives. She'll tell you how ...
Views: 1685(4 votes) - How Your Intuition Can Help You Monetize Your Passion - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2014 from Olivia LobellAre you letting your intuition help you monetize your passion? Have you ever thought or asked yourself: “How can my intuition help me monetize my passion?” Yes, I am. And a BIG Yes, I ask myself what my intuition is saying or what my intuition is guiding me to do every day, every time I need to ...
Views: 1684 - ***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) - ***How to Manifest In Your Business - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamMany entrepreneurs wonder how to manifest in their business and life. There is a wonderful story that explains this concept so beautifully... An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. "A fight is going on inside me," he said to the boy. "It is a terrible fight and it is between ...
Views: 1682(2 votes) - Breast Cancer: How My Fear Became My Inspiration - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Laurie AndreoniWhen I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer in June, 2008, I focused on the high chances of recovery. I imagined myself a warrior in a dark adventure, full of unknown challenges that would force me to find solutions to help all of us that face this journey. As both a patient and a ...
Views: 1680(6 votes) - ***Do You Know What Color Refers to in Speaking? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Nancy DanielsBeing expressive when you speak is referred to as color. Color is heard in the various and vivid effects of your vocal sound: it is also seen in your facial expression and body language. Speaking without color is called speaking in a monotone. It is also called boring. You can have the ...
Views: 1675(2 votes) - Authentic Health Business Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2016 from Suzanne ZachariaAre you being true to what you ask of others everyday? Remember that you are the face of your brand, even if you do not think of your business as a brand as yet. Your clients do. There is a lot of talk about authentic entrepreneurs, but what does it really translate into? Look at it this way, ...
Views: 1674 - How to Remain Calm Under Pressure - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from Beate CheletteWith the upcoming launch of Happy Woman Happy World, the first book of The Women’s Code, my team is on red alert. Aside from all the excitement over the completion of the book, I find myself FREAKING OUT at all the things that are piling up on my to-do list. Frankly these days that list is ...
Views: 1673 - How Do You Become Successful In Network Marketing? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Richard OBrienHow do you become successful in Network Marketing? It's like any other business that you would start. Find a company you would like to get started with and model their leaders. In other words do what they did to become successful. The reason that franchises like McDonald, Burger King, KFC, etc ...
Views: 1672(2 votes) - ***The 2 Best Ways to Control Your Speed When Speaking - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsOften I find that unclear or poor diction is due to talking at 100 mph. It is certainly not uncommon to hear it in people in which English is not their 1st language; however, it can also occur for speakers in any language whether it is their mother tongue or a 2nd language. Bear in mind that ...
Views: 1669(2 votes) - ***The 2 Best Ways to Control Your Speed When Speaking - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsOften I find that unclear or poor diction is due to talking at 100 mph. It is certainly not uncommon to hear it in people in which English is not their 1st language; however, it can also occur for speakers in any language whether it is their mother tongue or a 2nd language. Bear in mind that ...
Views: 1669(2 votes) - I Hate Negative People and So Should YOU - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Karen KellerWhat business do negative people have in your life? Why are they there in the first place? Because you let them hang around. Could it be you hang around them? What happens when you are surrounded by even just one negative Nellie? Your whole day, attitude, perspective, and direction ...
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