Celebrating My Independence
I've had family and friends say to me that I'm independent to a fault. Is there such a thing as being too independent? I left corporate America six years ago to start my coaching business and I've never looked back. Sure, there have been challenges; plenty of challenges. I would be dishonest if I said running my own business is a piece of cake. It's not. It can be stressful and… Continue readingIf You’re Stuck, You’re Going Nowhere
A couple of weeks ago, I interviewed Libby Gill on my Head over Heels Radio show about her book, You Unstuck: Mastering the Rules of Risk Taking in Work and Life. Reflecting on that discussion this week, I realized that there are so many ways we get stuck in our personal lives and in our businesses. I guess it’s part… Continue readingCan You Take a Break from Work?
I did something really important last weekend. I took a whole day off! I have been consistently working seven days a week for months without a break and my coach strongly suggested that I try to take one full day off each week. Well, if my coach told me to do this and it was part of my assignment, I could not refuse. I have to admit I was very anxious… Continue reading | 2 CommentsDo You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur?
The Harvard Business Review posted a test this week, “Should You Be an Entrepreneur?” The test of 20 questions was created by the author of the article, Daniel Isenberg, who is a professor of management practice at Babson College. I thought it would be fun to pose these questions to those of you who are entrepreneurs, like myself, or to those of you who… Continue reading | 4 CommentsErnst and Young Entrepreneurial Winning Women Program
Are you a woman entrepreneur with big plans, and the vision and passion for growing your company? Do you know a dynamic woman entrepreneur who is on track to create a multi-million or billion-dollar enterprise? If so, I encourage you to apply, or to nominate, an outstanding entrepreneur for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneurial Winning Women program. Now in its third year, Entrepreneurial Winning Women… Continue readingMadam President
It's President's Week this week. Besides school vacation, it is also a time to honor Abraham Lincoln and George Washington; two past presidents who were a major part of our history in the United States. The holiday this week prompted me to think as well about honoring all the women presidents who have started and are now running their own companies in the United States. These women are playing a major… Continue reading | 1 CommentWhat Is Your Attention Grabber?
February 7, 2010 · Posted in Entrepreneurs, Sales techniques, Self Promotion, Women in Business, networking · 1 Comment
I was in Orlando this past week with some colleagues training a medical device sales force on "purposeful communication". "Purposeful Communication" is communication that has a goal or desired outcome and when applied to sales presentations, the objective is to create a sales presentation that is well organized around a desired outcome with your target audience.
Selling to a large or small group of potential decision makers has many similarities to… Continue reading | 1 Comment
Create a Great Elevator Pitch
Have you ever been to a networking event where everyone needs to stand up and introduce themselves? I don't know about you, but after about 3-4 people stand up and recite their elevator pitches, I can't remember who does what. Very few of them capture my attention. Even less of them are memorable. They all sound alike because everyone is using the same approach, the same boring approach. How then can… Continue reading | 2 CommentsAccess to Capital for Women Entrepreneurs:Practical Advice and Global Trends
January 19, 2010 · Posted in ARCHIVED SHOWS · Comments Off
How and where do you find the money to start and grow your business? Given the current global financial crisis, is there even money available now for women owned businesses? Today's guest, Teri Cavanagh, is the best person to ask. She is a global consultant for women entrepreneurs and today she will give us her best practical advice on what women can do to access capital for their businesses and… Continue reading
Are You in Career Quicksand?
January 10, 2010 · Posted in Entrepreneurs, Success, Women in Business, leadership, networking · Comment
Does this describe you?
- Desperately trying to keep your job or business from swallowing you up?
- Totally focused on completing all your daily tasks but never getting through your to do list?
- Working nights and weekends to catch up?
- Stressed? Exhausted?
- Do you find the more you struggle to keep on top of things, the more you sink into the abyss?
