If You’re Happy and You Know it….
Clap your hands! Stomp your feet! Well, apparently not too many women are clapping and stomping these days. Recently, there have been many articles and reports on how women's happiness has declined in the last few decades. Quite honestly, it's depressing just to read these articles. Many theories have been tossed around; some related to the failure of feminism. These theories suggest that the more a woman's sphere of existence expands… Continue readingCalling All Heroines
This is a guest post by Susanna Liller, The Heroine's Coach. A heroine is a woman who is willing to stretch herself, who comes out of her “comfort zone” on a regular basis to try new things, risk, challenge herself, do what she has to do even if it scares her – even if it scares her a lot. If this describes you then know you’re on a journey that has been… Continue readingStop Talking Already!
This is a guest post by Laura Caton from The Cornerstone Group Inc. www.thecornerstonegroupinc.com To listen well is as powerful a means of influence as to talk well, and is as essential to all true conversation. ~Chinese proverb. On May 21, more than 200 people attended the Sales 2.0 Conference hosted by Selling Power Magazine in Boston; unfortunately I was not one of them. However, a good friend… Continue readingThe Female Advantage
I read a very interesting article recently in The Boston Globe called, "The Female Advantage. A New Reason for Businesses to Promote Women: It's More Profitable". http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2009/05/03/the_female_advantage/ The premise of the article is that companies with more female leadership in place at the Board and executive level are more profitable. From the article, Measured as a percent of revenues, profits at Fortune 500… Continue reading | 5 CommentsA Day to Honor Mothers Everywhere
It's not easy being a mother. If it were easy, fathers would do it. ~ from the television show The Golden Girls This post today is to honor all my clients, colleagues, friends, and family who are mothers. Words can barely express my admiration for all the wonderful talented women that I have the good fortune of knowing through business and pleasure. Everyday, I speak with women who are balancing their roles… Continue reading | 1 CommentCreate Visibility to Market Your Personal Brand
Visibility is the key component to any successful marketing campaign. There is no limit to the ways that you can market yourself. Visibility is contagious and once you get started it takes off. The biggest challenge is to get started. Be aware that everything you do and everything you don't do or choose not to do is all part of your personal brand. It all communicates your value and character. The… Continue reading10 Tips to Prepare for Your Job Interview
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.- 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.
- Go back and review your strengths and
The 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
The Secret of New Marketing
April 5, 2009 · Posted in Entrepreneurs, Sales techniques, Self Promotion, Success, Women in Business, marketing, networking · Comment
I have always maintained that the best way to market is by word of mouth. Communicating with your network is the most powerful and important marketing vehicle you've got. I was so pleased to read Seth Godin's blog this week,http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2009/04/first-ten-.html because he validated this marketing approach and labeled it, the secret of new marketing.
In his blog, Seth states:
Find ten people. Ten people who trust you/respect you/need you/listen… Continue reading
