You’ll Never Know Until You Ask

January 3, 2010 · Posted in Self Promotion, Success, Women in Business · Comment 
Is No really NO or is it an opportunity? Women are much more likely than men to take a "no" as a personal rejection and final answer. In fact, the fear of rejection will often keep us from asking for things we rightly deserve. Let's look at the situation of a salary negotiation or performance review. Perhaps we were expecting a large raise and only received a small one. How often will… Continue reading

The Benefits of Assertive Communication

October 3, 2009 · Posted in Communication, Women in Business · 1 Comment 
Assertive communication is speaking up appropriately for oneself while considering the needs, wants, and rights of others. The verbal characteristics of assertive communication are clear, direct, and honest statements of feelings and the use of "I" statements. We feel good about ourselves when we communicate assertively, but also, we must feel self-confident and good about ourselves to adopt this style. Often a lack of self-confidence and limiting beliefs around being assertive… Continue reading | 1 Comment

The “Yes, But” Mentality

September 27, 2009 · Posted in Self Promotion, Success, Women in Business, leadership · 1 Comment 
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 Comment

What Does Your Body Language Say About You?

September 20, 2009 · Posted in Self Promotion, Success, Women in Business · 1 Comment 
Did you know that it takes only four minutes to make a first impression and that body language accounts for 55% of that impression; 38% from tone of voice; the remaining 7% from our actual words? In other words, competence is only one factor in career mobility. Those women who are competent AND look and sound like a professional are the ones most likely to be successful. Many of us are… Continue reading | 1 Comment

Where Does All Our Self-Confidence Go?

July 25, 2009 · Posted in Self Promotion, Success, Women in Business · 1 Comment 
Where does all the bravado and self-confidence of our early childhood go? Do you ever think back to when you were a young child? If your childhood was anything like mine, you were probably happy as a clam and had a bounty of self-esteem. I did. I vividly remember my childhood dreams of becoming a prima ballerina. I took ballet lessons three times a week and carried my ballet shoes… Continue reading | 1 Comment

Dress for Success: Choosing Appropriate Attire for Work

May 31, 2009 · Posted in Success, Women in Business · 4 Comments 
I was on the fast track. It was just a little over a year since I was hired for an entry level position with a medical management company and I was promoted to executive status. I loved my job and got to travel and meet and work with wonderful people. I was good at managing others and excelled at my job. Corporate headquarters was on Madison Avenue in New York City… Continue reading | 4 Comments

10 Tips to Prepare for Your Job Interview

April 27, 2009 · Posted in Self Promotion, Success, Women in Business · Comment 
With good preparation, job interviews can be a great experience to not only showcase your talent but build new relationships. Here are some tips to help you prepare for the best possible interview.
  1. Thoroughly research the company and the people who will be interviewing you. During the interview, refer to any pertinent information you learned in order to demonstrate your resourcefulness and interest in the company.
  2. Go back and review your strengths and

8 Tips to Prepare for Your Performance Review

Performance reviews are a great opportunity to highlight your accomplishments and talk about your contribution to the organization. Always be prepared. The worst thing you can do is to walk into a performance review cold. Here are some simple tips  to set the stage for a great review that showcases your talent and value.
  1. Outline your progress over the last year. If you have been journaling about your accomplishments, you have already

The Power of Positive Self-Talk

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

How Many Hats Can a Woman Wear in One Day?

March 23, 2009 · Posted in Entrepreneurs, Success, Women in Business, life balance · Comment 
No, this isn't a riddle! We wear so many hats during the course of one day that it's quite remarkable. How do we do it so effortlessly? Have you ever thought about all the different roles you play? There are probably way too many to mention in one blog post, however, since my intention is to give all women a much needed pat on the back and recognition for all… Continue reading

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Bonnie Marcus, M.Ed., C.E.C.
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