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- Collaborative Leadership: Obama Tech Team Lessons in Adaptability - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Valencia RayA brilliant example of collaborative leadership in action is illustrated in an article I read in yesterday’s Sunday Business Section of the newspaper entitled “Obama Tech Team Ventures Forward”: Collaborative Leadership Structure is an innovation to the traditional hierarchical structure. It ...
Views: 1599(4 votes) - Mindset Matters: Is the Heart Always Right? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Valencia RayMindset is like a thermostat. Where your mind is set, like a thermostat. The setting holds the temperature—temperament, as in mindset—in place. Mindset settings have two basic ingredients: thoughts and feelings. Belief is formed from emotionalized thought that has an assigned meaning. Brain ...
Views: 1155(2 votes) - Are You Well-Known? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffOn Thanksgiving Day, as we sat around the table enjoying a delicious meal, my mom gave her annual celebratory toast to my Great Aunt Flossie (yes that was her real name) for teaching her the "secret" to making a turkey that melts in your mouth. I've been hearing this story since I was a child so ...
Views: 1174(2 votes) - 5 Tips for Generating More Cash Flow in Your Business TODAY Not Next Month or Next Year! - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Vanessa SimpkinsI get you – you’re busy, really busy, you’ve got 5 or 6 projects on the go, great ideas flowing in, but something is really off because contrary to what they tell you in school somehow the busier you get the less money is coming in. How is this happening? You work hard, you’re smart, ...
Views: 1526 - What Happens to Me When I'm Not Perfect? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonDo you struggle with trying to be the perfect woman? I do. Like most that struggle with perfectionism, I know it’s wrapped into my ego and insecurities. I consciously know that I need to lighten up on my expectations of myself, but in execution it can be difficult. This morning as I ...
Views: 1472 - How to Keep Your Options Open - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonDo you set your eyes on a goal and keep your focus and energy on attaining it? Your goal may be a promotion, saving for European vacation or getting Christmas presents bought in record time. I can have tunnel vision when I’m focused on a goal. It amazes some of my friends that when I get ...
Views: 1233 - Give Me a Megaphone! - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Teri GoetzSo, I might get on a soapbox here. Since when is self-care selfish? Why is investing in yourself so that you are whole, happy, and in love with your life self-centered? The idea that it is both good and admirable to suffer so that you can give to others is martyrdom. And useless, in my ...
Views: 1178 - FACE Your Fears - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Teri GoetzI recently did an online survey to ask women what their biggest block to moving forward in their lives was. Almost overwhelmingly, the response was fear: fear of failure, fear of what others might think, fear of success, fear of being laughed at, fear of getting hurt. The list goes on. Since ...
Views: 1067 - Neuroscience of Leadership and Change: Embracing the Millennium of the Mind - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Valencia RayLeadership and personal development can be most effectively integrated into corporate and entrepreneurial training programs when approached through the gateway of neuroscience and brain research. It is our amazing brain that allows us to engage conscious reasoning, choice, and to imagine ...
Views: 1064(1 vote) - Do Not Hold Back - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonWhat happens when we hold back? I know for me, I feel like I have not given my full effort. It may be a project I am working on, it may be making dinner or it may be my contribution in an office meeting. I know for the office environment, particularly in meetings, I may hold back out of ...
Views: 1296 - ***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 - Why Private Salons are best friends of Modern Working Women? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from avila pigeonToday’s Modern working women are role models for all and they know their self-worth and purpose. They have to balance the work at home as well as in office. They have to utilize the minimum time they get reasonably, carefully and most important intelligently. Besides their daily work they also ...
Views: 1012 - How Are You Viewed As A Leader? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Marcy StahlIf you’re a direct seller leading a team, or a solopreneur who’s guiding your clients to successful transformation as well as working with a few virtual or in-person assistants /employees, you have probably asked yourself: “What are the qualities of an effective leader, and do I have ...
Views: 1441 - ***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) - ***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) - ***7 Simple Wealth Secrets to Becoming The Next Millionaire – Next Door - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamThomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko, authors of “The Millionaire Next Door”, studied extensively how millionaires acquired their wealth. They conducted their study over a 20-year period, during which they interviewed over 500 millionaires. In their survey they discovered that most people ...
Views: 2654(3 votes) - Empowering Successful Women to Develop Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Gilda BonannoTwo of my current presentation skills coaching clients struggle with self-confidence. They are both talented, smart, successful professional women. One has a Ph.D. in Engineering and over 20 years of experience in the electronics industry and the other is a CEO of a highly successful company. ...
Views: 1285(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) - Are You Eating Burnt Toast? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Marcy StahlEach of us is shaped by our family beliefs, expectations and behaviors. These are often passed down through multiple generations. "As you grow up, you're automatically enrolled in an eighteen-year course called "Life Beliefs." This course covers all areas of your existence -- religion, career, ...
Views: 1512(1 vote) - Top 10 Best Cities For Working Women - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Mehar AliThere are several cities where women get the best opportunities. However just like everything else that needs to be measured as ‘the best’ there are several different criteria that should be defined to at least neutralize subjective opinion and personal biases. What are the criteria for ...
Views: 778 - 5 Simple Tips to Help Smart Women Get Unstuck and Take Inspired Action - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffHave you ever felt "stuck" when it comes to making decisions or stalled on a project that needs to move forward? It's an unsettling feeling that can prevent you from realizing your big ideas, dreams and goals. I'm working on my first book for Smart Women and recently, I've been feeling stuck on ...
Views: 1270(3 votes) - Leadership, Personal Growth and Maslow – Beyond Theory - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Valencia RayI’ve noticed leadership and personal development being associated with Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as a framework in online and offline conversations these days. Maslow was obviously a thought leader, especially ahead of his time. I see an interesting twist, however, that deviates from the ...
Views: 1151(1 vote) - Help Me Find a Job I Love! Part 1 - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Jessica Sweet“Help me find a job I love!” I hear you loud and clear. Day after day, you go to a job that’s less-than-fabulous. Maybe it’s just boring and you know your life was meant for more than boring. Or maybe you really hate it. But you keep going. Day after day, year after year. You know that you’re ...
Views: 1171(2 votes) - Take 100% Responsibility - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2012 from Marcy StahlThe entire audience was rapt during his talk. He is a great speaker (and very easy on the eyes as well!). He spoke for 2.5 hours and stayed for several hours signing books and taking the time to speak with each book buyer individually. You can bet I was in line buying a book and getting it ...
Views: 1173 - How to Succeed in Business Without Losing Your Feminine Mojo? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Vanessa SimpkinsAre your personal relationships suffering because you’re working so hard to get your business off the ground? Are you always the last priority on your list because there’s never enough time to get it all done? I'm at a mindset and marketing retreat in Fort Lauderdale (FL) with some if the ...
Views: 1355 - Tired of Struggling to Find More Clients? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Vanessa SimpkinsAre you tired of struggling to attract more clients consistently in your business? Wouldn’t it be nice if you had more clients lining up to do business with you? Too often I see entrepreneurs stuck trying to find more clients and you want to know what the REAL problem is? Most of the time the ...
Views: 1466(2 votes) - Leadership Development Means Business - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Valencia RayLeadership development when valued in the organizational culture can mean more business, more employee engagement, and more fulfillment at work. Another word for leadership development is “personal development.” Leadership development done “on purpose” can lead to teams that have a sense of ...
Views: 974(2 votes) - Smart Women and the Unsubscribe Link - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffRecently, I was having lunch with a friend who was feeling like her email in-box was being attacked with messages - sound familiar? We've all had this happen before and there may be times when we are the guilty culprit-unconsciously I might add. I continued to ask my friend a few questions ...
Views: 1105(2 votes) - You ARE Different and Here’s Why! - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2012 from Marcy StahlFor every entrepreneur, your ideal client or team member is a version of YOU. This is one of the key points in my coaching system; I share this with each client. You do not attract random people; you attract people who have something (typically, many things) in common with you. Here’s what ...
Views: 1151 - Collaborative Leadership: Are You a Mindful Leader? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Valencia RayMindful leadership is an idea whose time is here… now. Now is the present moment, and unless you can be self-aware enough to listen to what is present to you, here, now, you are not showing up as a mindful leader. Mindfulness takes practice, particularly in our hyperactive culture, which is full ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - Pulling Back the Curtain on My Business - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2012 from Marcy StahlWhenever I’m talking to a colleague or friend, and I share that my business has totally taken off this year, I’m often asked: What has created that difference? If only it were as simple as ONE THING! I always have several new initiatives going on: new marketing actions (like social media ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - Work-Life Integration: Do Long Hours Equal Productivity? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Valencia RayIt seems to me that many people are short on time and long on things to do. This certainly was an issue of mine also at one time. What I learned during those years was that time wasn’t the issue as much as was energy and focus. Lack of clarity and reflection time often drain the brain. When ...
Views: 1082(1 vote) - The 5 EnergyRICH® Essential Elements for TOTAL Success - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Heather DominickEvery income leap that I’ve experienced has been founded on the 5 major components of the EnergyRICH® Entrepreneurial Success System. These very principles truly are the backbone of my success and this is the same for the countless number of clients I’ve been absolutely blessed to coach with. ...
Views: 1243 - Coping with doubt when you're building your business - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Liz UramThis is especially for women solo professionals and may be suffering from doubt and insecurity about their worth and ability to succeed. By definition a solo professional is someone who is alone in their business and that can be an unsettling place to be especially if you’re starting out. As I ...
Views: 1288 - A Dozen+ Free or Low-Cost Resources for Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaWe know what its like to be an entrepreneur. Like all businesses, you’re just trying to increase revenue and decrease expenses. Meanwhile, it’s just you juggling it all… or at best, you have a few folks helping now and then…which of course does the opposite of decrease expenses if you don’t see ...
Views: 1629 - 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 - 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 - Give it Up: Converting Free Consults Into Paying Clients - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaWe sometimes offer free coaching sessions for particular group members, promotions, etc. If we didn’t convert them to paying clients, we’d lose buckets of time and money by giving away freebies. So its our job to serve them, and convert them, so they can continue to grow their businesses ...
Views: 1580 - In Business and Life, What Not To Do - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaWe spend a lot of time helping choreograph your World Tour of Success by sharing tips and resources with you. But today, we want to walk with you on your journey and share with you a few things "NOT" to do. Understand the value in knowing what you don't know yet, and that far outshines what we ...
Views: 1550 - Are You Hiding From Success? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffLast week, I had the good fortune to speak to an amazing group of smart women at the Success Summit and Expo here in Los Angeles. As a speaker, you hope to present an idea or concept that will provide value to a group, although you never really know until you actually see how the audience reacts ...
Views: 1278(3 votes) - Making Innovation Easier by Retraining Your Brain - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Valencia RayInnovation has become more respected as a concept within the scope of business. “Business as usual” is no longer supporting competitive advantage. We are now looking for ways to change the status quo. This is quite a change from the recent past—at least on the surface. We say we want innovation ...
Views: 1121(1 vote) - Corporate Team Productivity Lessons from a Cow Farmer - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Valencia RayHigh-level productivity is a product of happiness—even in cows. There’s a lot of talk on the airwaves about innovation, productivity, employee engagement, and team building”…lots of talk. It’s really time for more action. I will say that I am seeing signs that people are finally realizing that ...
Views: 1054 - Are You Ready to Receive? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Marcy StahlIn order to do, be, and have what you want, the first step is asking and the second step is receiving. Receiving requires both the belief that you deserve your gift and that you be willing to accept it. What if you have been asking (clearly, consistently, and continuously) and haven't been ...
Views: 1246(2 votes) - ***All Great Speaking Voices Have One Thing in Common - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsThere is one word I use to describe the resonance I am looking for in each every ‘real’ voice I discover. While all voices that have had training exhibit a greater depth and breadth of sound – a fuller, rounder quality – some voices will be deeper in pitch, some brighter in tone, others may be ...
Views: 1598 - 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: 1688 - A Fragile Self-Image Makes Happiness Elusive - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Valencia RayHappiness will be elusive as long as a man or woman builds their self-image or worth based on what they do and how much money they make. I read an article this weekend in The New York Times Magazine bemoaning the fact that many men are losing their self-worth because their “macho” jobs are going ...
Views: 1333 - Your Weekly Schedule - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Marcy StahlStep 1. Key components of your weekly schedule •Planning •Doing the work: parties, telephone calls, interviews with prospects, etc. •Administrative tasks •Self-development •Relaxing and recharging. Even without personally knowing you, I’m pretty confident that at least one of the items ...
Views: 1261 - Life Purpose: A Little Known Secret to Tap Your True Potential - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Valencia RayYour true potential is an existing possibility that needs to be cultivated and nurtured. We all have a purpose for being born. You are not a random accident. Yet, many people do not realize that how we see our self is a huge determinant of whether or not we pursue a higher vision for our life. ...
Views: 1073 - 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 - Smart Women Prepare For A Successful Conference Season - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffConference season for women entrepreneurs is in full swing! Over the next few weeks, I’m attending multiple events as a keynote speaker, as well as an attendee. This time of year is perfect to get out of the office and connect with potential business resources and new clients. The key is to be ...
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