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- "Just let me finish this real quick…” - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Beate CheletteHave you said these words and then realized another hour or two went by before you were finished? You see the disappointed faces of your family, you order take-out dinner again, and you miss yet another yoga class. Instead of spending time on our family and relationship, we find we spend our ...
Views: 1262 - ***When Being A Narcissist Is A Good Thing - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Beate CheletteWhen my daughter was little, she used to yell, “look at me, look at me” for practically everything she did. Standing on one foot, jumping in the pool, she wanted me to look every few seconds and take note of her amazing accomplishments. I was reminded of that human trait when I read an article ...
Views: 1251 - Whatever Happened To Sisterhood? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Beate CheletteHow to make women your allies, not enemies It used to be called sisterhood, the feeling of kinship with other women that fosters support and community. Perhaps you’re fortunate to have a support group of wonderful women, but many women don’t. Frankly, I don’t see much sisterhood around ...
Views: 1242 - ***Are You Ready For Your Own Success? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Beate CheletteI have seen it happen to many of my coaching clients. They work hard, put in the hours, follow their business plan and then their business grows. Sometimes almost too fast and they are not prepared for their own success. Who would have imagined? You’ve heard the saying: Be careful what ...
Views: 1238 - ***How Giving and Getting Support Leads To Success - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Beate CheletteI have always liked the It Takes A Village idea. Getting and giving other women—and men—support when they need it is essential for the success and well being of us all. It is also one of the core principles of The Women’s Code. I was reminded of the wisdom of the village idea two weeks ago, ...
Views: 1231 - 5 Simple Strategies To Stay Focused - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2013 from Beate CheletteA client of mine calls it spinning. I call it helicopter brain. Our lives seem almost manic at times, and I’m guessing you feel it, too. Between coaching, editing my new book, event speaking, interviews, consulting and being the mom of an aspiring and talented young woman, my ability to focus ...
Views: 1231 - How to Build a Business - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2013 from Beate CheletteMany of my private coaching clients are women who want to build a business. But they don’t really know where to start and don’t have a formal education in how to go about setting up their own shop. Let’s go through the steps that are needed to build a successful business. It doesn’t always ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - ***THE TOP THREE REASONS WHY WOMEN DON’T GET PROMOTED - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Beate CheletteAnd the top strategies to change that and get ahead. [Part One] 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 rate and Part Two ...
Views: 1224 - ***How Clearly Defined Goals Lead To Success - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2012 from Beate CheletteOne of the best arguments I know for setting goals could be an ad for a Global Positioning System (or GPS). Unless you know where you want to go, you can’t figure out a way to get there. It’s true for all aspects of our lives, personal, family and career. Even so, just having goals without ...
Views: 1210 - When Is It Time To End Certain Relationships? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Beate CheletteMost people we get to know in our business and personal lives aren’t meant to travel the whole road with us. We forget that sometimes, especially when there’s been a good connection, yet endings and new beginnings are the natural flow of life. Every year I ask myself: What does my business ...
Views: 1172(1 vote) - ***How To Create An Effective Marketing Plan - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Beate CheletteAs a career coach, the most commonly asked questions I get are: what is the effectiveness of marketing, should I do more and how do I measure the success of my campaigns? Marketing is an important aspect for any business. Dan Kennedy, one of the most recognized and established marketing gurus ...
Views: 1160 - ***Do What You Love AND Make Money - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2012 from Beate CheletteWouldn’t it be nice if we could do what we love and money would flow automatically? It actually can do this and it will, but not entirely by itself. An extra step is needed. Money comes around when it is actively pursued and it doesn’t when you neglect to do so. Let’s take a closer look ...
Views: 1149 - When It’s Right, It’s Right - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Beate CheletteProblems sometimes turn out to be unexpected gifts, so look for them. By Beate Chelette Can’t all this move faster, I asked my herbalist the other day as I sat impatiently on the treatment table? I am smack in the middle of being rewired by nature and Steve is helping me through the ...
Views: 1148(1 vote) - ***What Makes A Successful Website? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Beate CheletteHow to make your website a successful marketing tool. Last month a business owner called me to inquire about my coaching services. I took a look at his company website and immediately saw a problem. His visual presentation was a mess, disorganized and confusing with a variety of links to ...
Views: 1137 - The WHY of Social Networking - by Submitted on May 30, 2014 from Beate CheletteThe well-known evangelists of our internet world keep preaching a simple formula: Design your brand Identify your message Get your message out Amplify your message As business professionals, we follow this call to action religiously. We write and share articles or post ...
Views: 1128 - ***Good Client vs. Bad Client - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Beate CheletteHave you noticed how much fun you have working with some of your clients while others simply drive you crazy? While you can’t afford to lose any clients in today’s economy, it is still a challenge to be at your very best behavior 24/7. And yet, good customer service is crucial to the growth of ...
Views: 1120(1 vote) - Find More Clients The Right Way - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2013 from Beate CheletteOh the joys of finding new clients. Most business owners, and many of the creative entrepreneurs I work with–decide to look for their new clients, by licensing mailing lists. And then they start to fire off emails and blog posts to people they don’t know. At first look this beats the option of ...
Views: 1107(1 vote) - ***How To Get It All Done - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Beate CheletteLately, I have gotten so busy that I find myself in dire need of scheduling absolutely everything. Between coaching, interviews, consulting and being the mom of an aspiring and talented young woman, I once again feel everything pulling on me at once. I know I’m not the only one who wonders ...
Views: 1105 - ***Five Ways To Avoid Burn Out Through Better Balance - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Beate CheletteWe hear the term balance a lot these days, but what does it really mean? Giving time and attention, in fairly equal measure, to our personal and professional lives is one way to look at balance. Business demands usually top everything else, especially for entrepreneurs who are trying to ...
Views: 1091 - ***Two Secrets To Success You Don’t Want To Overlook - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2012 from Beate CheletteDiscover what you need, besides talent, to further your career. What if someone told you, as they did me a couple of months ago, that what you say and do will either further or boycott your success? A bit scary, right? Surely, there are other things at work, too. Like talent, IQ, ...
Views: 1078 - ***How Being Authentic Can Help Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Beate CheletteClients these days want to do business with people who share their core values. No matter where I go these days, I read and hear the word “authenticity.” It’s one of the big keywords circulating everywhere, but what’s it all about and how can it help your business? It’s hardly news that ...
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