Speak Up and Promote Yourself!
As women, we need to speak up more and create visibility for ourselves whether it's in a meeting, an interview with media, or a conversation with colleagues at work. This topic comes up over and over again in my discussions with clients as well as guests on my radio show. In my recent interview with Toddi Gutner, the hesitancy of women to speak up and stand… Continue readingThe “Yes, But” Mentality
As women, we have a lifetime of mixed messages around becoming strong leaders and connecting with our innate talent and personal power. This often results in what I call the "yes, but" mentality. You instinctively know what to do BUT you don't do it. For example, you know you should do more to get out and promote your business, but you spend more of your time in the office hoping… Continue reading | 1 CommentCindy Loughran, New Leaf Touchstone
Cindy is a certified business coach and change agent. Because change can be so challenging, Cindy created beautiful bracelets to reinforce her message of changing behaviour with her clients. Now she has a whole new business! Listen to this great story of how she developed her new business and check out these lovely bracelets on her website. Her website: http://newleaftouchstone.comThe Power of Positive Self-Talk
April 12, 2009 · Posted in Entrepreneurs, Laws of Attraction, Self Promotion, Success, Women in Business · 1 Comment
Our thoughts have the ability to create our reality and it is our daily challenge to put aside negativity and focus on a positive attitude.
There are many techniques that people use to re-frame the negative into positive affirmations and with consistent practice, these methods help us to create the positive life we desire.
Controlling our negative thoughts is not an easy task. One method I suggest is the use of language… Continue reading | 1 Comment
You Have the Right to Brag
February 1, 2009 · Posted in Entrepreneurs, Self Promotion, Success, Women in Business · 11 Comments
You have the right to brag, but does bragging about yourself seem right?
Hardly. We are all taught from a very early age NOT to brag and to be humble, however, women follow this lesson much more closely than their male counterparts.
This is not a male bashing post by any means, just a personal observation about women and how uncomfortable we are "bragging" or speaking positively about ourselves. It is certainly… Continue reading | 11 Comments
How to Keep Your Job: Promote Yourself at Work
These are scary times and many people are fearful of losing their jobs as the financial crisis in our country continues. The instability of our economy breeds fear and sometimes panic. Suddenly, the job we currently have is the most important factor in our own personal stability even though it may not be the dream job we always wanted. Now it is of utmost importance to promote yourself at work and take credit for all your accomplishments especially if you are concerned about possible mergers and layoffs. The need to showcase your work is critical. Maybe you were hesitant in the past to step into the spotlight? Maybe you are shy about accepting the compliments for a job well done? Well, think about this. Maybe you are sabotaging yourself by this type of behavior!… Continue readingHow Do You Relate to Self-Promotion? Self-Promotion Part Two
September 3, 2008 · Posted in Entrepreneurs, Sales techniques, Self Promotion, Women in Business · Comment
In the first part of this series, I discussed some common limiting beliefs that women have when it comes to self-promotion. These limiting beliefs are culturally based and therefore, pretty challenging to overcome. i.e. "Bragging is unbecoming for a woman." "People will think I'm pushy and aggressive if I talk about myself and they won't like me." etc.
How we view our place in the business world as women is key to our success. If we accept these limiting beliefs as the truth; if we believe that we need to be humble and take a back seat, we will certainly end up in the back seat in our careers and business.… Continue reading
Why is Self-Promotion So Difficult? Self-Promotion Part One
August 22, 2008 · Posted in Entrepreneurs, Sales techniques, Self Promotion, Women in Business · Comment
It is a well known fact that many of us, especially women, have reservations about promoting ourselves. We find it extremely awkward to talk about ourselves in a positive manner. When we do make the push to "sell" ourselves, we are so self conscious and apologetic that the message doesn't quite have the impact we desired.
The implications for professional women to NOT promote themselves have many far reaching consequences. Perhaps, you were passed over for a promotion you rightly deserved. Maybe, you didn't receive the venture capital you requested for your new business venture. Or is it possible that your business is not growing at the pace you anticipated because you are not comfortable selling yourself?… Continue reading
