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- Sticking With The Program - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Beate CheletteAre You A Doer Or A Talker? Four steps to help you get past the roadblocks in your life. By Beate Chelette A few weeks ago I got busted by one of my own coaching clients for being out of balance. I have a particular system that I use to help my clients create the life and business of ...
Views: 1297(1 vote) - Messages from a Pillow - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Sally MarksSometimes I think I’m smarter when I’m unconscious. In various religions, particularly Buddhism, the sages talk about the benefits of an “awakened state.” However I think there is a lot of wisdom in our dream-state while snoozing. Let me explain. I believe dreams can be a way for your ...
Views: 2109 - The Things That Light Us Up Inside - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Anastacia BriceDoubt yourself and you doubt everything you see. Judge yourself and you see judges everywhere. But if you listen to the sound of your own voice, you can rise above doubt and judgment. And you can see forever. -- Nancy Kerrigan I was talking with a good friend last night, and she was ...
Views: 1652 - Three Steps To Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Beate CheletteYou have great plans to take your business to the next level, but how do you implement them? By Beate Chelette Your plan is in place. You’ve clearly defined your goals and now it’s time to go from here to there. How can you finally take action and implement your plans and goals? You ...
Views: 1317 - Coping with doubt when you're building your business - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Liz UramThis is especially for women solo professionals and may be suffering from doubt and insecurity about their worth and ability to succeed. By definition a solo professional is someone who is alone in their business and that can be an unsettling place to be especially if you’re starting out. As I ...
Views: 1288 - Politics! The scary “P” word. - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Paulette BodemanRecently, I listened to an interview with spiritual teacher, and author Marianne Williamson. She was discussing her new project called Sister Giant. It's a call to women of all ages. Marianne is inviting women to become more politically aware, educated and involved. As empowered women we are ...
Views: 971 - Making Innovation Easier by Retraining Your Brain - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Valencia RayInnovation has become more respected as a concept within the scope of business. “Business as usual” is no longer supporting competitive advantage. We are now looking for ways to change the status quo. This is quite a change from the recent past—at least on the surface. We say we want innovation ...
Views: 1121(1 vote) - How Clearly Defined Goals Lead To Success - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Beate CheletteThe more specific your goals are, the better chance you have of achieving them. By Beate Chelette One 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. ...
Views: 1420 - The Delicate Balance of Standing in our Power - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Barbara AlexanderHow much is enough and how much is too much? Learning to stand in our power teaches us a delicate balance at the most advanced levels. As a standard of practice we are never taught how to become intuitively aware of non-verbal communication. Most leaders just go blasting their way into the ...
Views: 1503 - What makes a leader? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from Marcy StahlHow could you detect other forms of leadership, if they didn’t come with a big office, impressive title, and opportunity to boss people around? Leadership comes from within. It’s not something you do to other people. It’s the way you live – the way you think, speak and act. When your energy ...
Views: 1131 - 11 Success Quotes - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from Julie JohnsonThese success quotes have all challenged my thinking, opened up a new perspective or inspired and motivated me to keep going at one time or another in my dance (in my life and business journey.) I hope they can do the same for you! 1.The last of the human freedoms is to choose one's attitude ...
Views: 1255 - How to be Successful - The Importance of Supportive Structures and Systems - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from Julie JohnsonIt’s important in life when you’re feeling low, have an illness, or when a close family member is ill, to have a network of supportive family, friends and neighbours you know you can call on when you need them. And it’s the same in your business. The time to think about who and how people ...
Views: 1021 - Halloween and Low Self Esteem: How to Be Confident in Who You Really Are and Take Off the Mask - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Jennifer SarpongPutting on the Mask Because of Low Self Esteem It’s Halloween in the United States, October 31st is fast approaching. I believe there are lessons in Halloween that show exactly what low self-esteem is. This is a time where people like to dress up as other characters, and people. Sometimes ...
Views: 1737 - Corporate Team Productivity Lessons from a Cow Farmer - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Valencia RayHigh-level productivity is a product of happiness—even in cows. There’s a lot of talk on the airwaves about innovation, productivity, employee engagement, and team building”…lots of talk. It’s really time for more action. I will say that I am seeing signs that people are finally realizing that ...
Views: 1054 - The 7 Signs of an Empowered Life – Are You Living One? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Kathy CaprinoEmpowerment -- the act of investing oneself with more authority and control over one’s path -- is a vitally important process that I teach and explore every day as a career transformation coach. I’ve personally witnessed the transformative effect it can have, when an individual takes control of ...
Views: 1329(1 vote) - Top Strategies Successful Women Follow To Get Promoted - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Beate Chelette[Part Two] By Beate Chelette In my last article, I talked about the reasons why women don’t get promoted more often. My experience as a career coach and long-time entrepreneur has enabled me to witness, first hand, why men tend to get promoted at a higher rate than women. Here’s a link ...
Views: 1278 - Don't Manage Time, Manage Your Energy! - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Marla EnhelderWorking moms are pushing themselves harder than ever to be the best in all realms of their life, aiming for perfection in all that they do, taking on the brunt of the familial responsibilities, while not accepting help OR seeking reprieve. They are like a hamster caught in a wheel, going round ...
Views: 1543(2 votes) - From Perspiration to Inspiration - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Lucy Pemberton-PlattA Journey to Awaken your Inspiration To inspire is to guide by divine influence, and this influence exists within us all… I believe that everybody alive in this benevolent universe has the ability to bring forth the finest qualities within themselves and others. Every one of us is ...
Views: 1388(1 vote) - How A Positive Attitude Impacts Your Life And Work - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Beate CheletteDo you ever notice how negative some people are? Lately I’ve heard professionals make snide remarks about another or the industry they’re in and I feel as if I’m on a mission to get rid of negative thoughts. They don’t serve or help us in anyway and they interfere with achieving success and ...
Views: 1382 - Your Weekly Schedule - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Marcy StahlStep 1. Key components of your weekly schedule •Planning •Doing the work: parties, telephone calls, interviews with prospects, etc. •Administrative tasks •Self-development •Relaxing and recharging. Even without personally knowing you, I’m pretty confident that at least one of the items ...
Views: 1261 - ***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) - The Solution to ‘Not Enough Money’ - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Julie JohnsonAre you a member of the ‘Not enough money’ brigade? By this I mean do you find yourself thinking or saying on a regular basis ‘I can’t afford that’, ‘I don’t have enough money’ or ‘I can’t justify that’? This could be in relation to that fabulous new pair of shoes, that fantastic new dress or ...
Views: 1482 - How to Attract & Get More Clients Now - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2012 from Julie JohnsonOne of the biggest challenges I see with women entrepreneurs is how to find people willing to pay for your services, and more specifically how to find people willing to pay more – higher end clients – those who see the value in what you offer and who don’t end their conversations with you saying ...
Views: 1098(1 vote) - Success Tips - How to Create a Profitable Business - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Julie JohnsonThose of you who’ve heard me speak or know a little about my work know that I’ve created a DANCE system for business women to get you clear and focused on how to create a profitable business that serves you and allows you to live the life you truly desire. A system that helps you get out of your ...
Views: 1252 - Secrets to Success - The Business Secret Women Entrepreneurs Need to Know - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Julie JohnsonI have a confession to make. I’m so passionate about getting my message into the world, sharing my secrets to success and helping as many women in business as possible become the star dancer they’re born to be, that I’ve not told the whole story. Without intending to I’ve been keeping this ...
Views: 993 - The Way to Success is to Step Into It Not Step Up to It - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Julie JohnsonSuccess, to many modern women (and men), is something to aspire to – to attain by stepping up, changing up a gear, or up-levelling. It’s something to strive for, something to chase. But do we really think about what success means to us? Well let’s do that now…… •What is a successful life to ...
Views: 1084 - The Way to Success is to Step Into It Not Step Up to It - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from Julie JohnsonSuccess, to many modern women (and men), is something to aspire to – to attain by stepping up, changing up a gear, or up-levelling. It’s something to strive for, something to chase. But do we really think about what success means to us? Well let’s do that now…… •What is a successful life to ...
Views: 1020 - 5 Ways To Eliminate Working Mommy Guilt Forever - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Marla EnhelderWorking mommy guilt can be one of the biggest drawbacks to working outside of the home. However, I want to assure you that this does NOT have to be the case! In fact, guilt is completely unnecessary and a waste or your precious (and very limited) energy. Why do so many working mothers ...
Views: 1403 - Top 8 Options for Back-Up Care When Your Child is Sick - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Marla EnhelderImagine the following scenario, if you will. One hour after you arrive at work, your phone rings. The Caller ID reads, “YOUR CHILD’S DAYCARE/SCHOOL”. You already know what this means…your child has a temperature, is sick, and needs to be picked up ASAP. You have back-to-back meetings and ...
Views: 1984(2 votes) - Holiday Productivity - Do It! - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Julie JohnsonThere seem to be 2 schools of thought on holiday productivity. 1.Productivity goes down during the summer (and Christmas) months because people are winding down and taking holiday 2.Holidays are good for productivity because they give you a break, allow you to re-energise and be more ...
Views: 1290(1 vote) - Success - Top Tips to Help You Celebrate It - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Julie JohnsonCelebrations, Challenge & Achievement Do you get so caught up in moving from one goal to the next that you never stop to enjoy your wins and successes along the way? If so read on, because all of your achievements, however small, are part of your success story. But what story do you tell ...
Views: 1031 - Measuring Success - Essential Tips For Your Success - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Julie JohnsonThrow out the Measuring Tool! If you’re measuring your success currently, then can I suggest you take a moment and explore how you’re going about it? Because in my experience the majority use other people’s yardsticks, others’ measurement criteria as their own. Now that would be fine if ...
Views: 1003 - Love & Business - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Julie JohnsonWriting this put me in mind of the Tina Turner song ‘What’s love got to do with it?’ And I’m imagining many of you might be thinking the same, particularly in relation to business? Well, my immediate response to that is ‘everything’. Love is the be-all-and-end-all of everything........in life, ...
Views: 1045 - How to Make the Best Decisions - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Julie JohnsonHow do you tend to make decisions? From your head? Or from your gut? If right now you’re thinking I usually avoid making decisions altogether, or my strategy tends to be to wait and see what others do first, then you’re fooling yourself, because deferring a decision is a decision in ...
Views: 1147 - 59 Ways to Help a Woman - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Liz Dennery Sanders1. Keep your word and follow through. 2. Tell her she’s beautiful. 3. Tell her she’s strong. 4. Honor her brain. 5. Be a good role model. 6. Become a mentor. 7. Listen to her (no really, stop talking and listen.) 8. Encourage her to dream and pursue her passions. 9. Know your rights and ...
Views: 884 - The Importance of Space, Trust & Fun - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Julie Johnson‘TRUST and HAVE FUN’ has long been a motto of mine yet it's sometimes necessary to remind myself of this! To remind myself that if I’m not feeling good or having fun and trusting in myself to do the right things, I’m sabotaging myself – worrying about all the things that aren’t getting done ...
Views: 1090 - Dancing vs Boxing For Business Success - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Julie JohnsonThis might seem like a strange title for a business success article, particularly for women entrepreneurs. But it’s actually very appropriate. Indeed a woman just this week described to me how she felt like she’s “being going 10 rounds with Mike Tyson!” And I know she’s not alone, because ...
Views: 1128 - The Best Way to Build Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Julie JohnsonWhat amazing women we are! I've been inspired this week by the creative and courageous women I’ve met who want to develop their business and are prepared to do whatever it takes to do that. Are you one of them? Really? What are you prepared to do? Are you willing to let go of your story? ...
Views: 962 - The Essential Ingredient For Success - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Julie JohnsonDo you feel you’re so busy being busy you don’t have time to get yourself feeling energetic and full of life? You hope a good night’s sleep will do it, or a session at the gym, or maybe a luxurious bath once in a while? Now I’m not saying these aren’t good things and that they won’t help in ...
Views: 1163 - It’s Not Time You Need to Manage - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Julie JohnsonHow many times do you say ‘I need to manage my time better?’ or ‘If only I had more time?’ or ‘Time just seems to disappear?’ If it’s quite often then you’re not alone – the vast majority of the clients I work with and the women I come across every single day say time is their biggest issue – ...
Views: 1258 - The Equation of Change - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Julie JohnsonThis equation is actually really simple, yet many of us persist in making it complicated. ‘We only change when the cost of changing is less than the cost of staying where we are.’ Now this makes perfect sense at an intellectual level, but at an emotional level we just don’t seem to get it. ...
Views: 1285(1 vote) - It's Ok To Be Me - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Corinne BlumI have discovered that my true passion is to help people feel comfortable in their own skin. Over the years I have been coaching, and more than a decade of my own personal growth, I keep on coming back to self-acceptance. Within the journey, throughout the process, over the peaks and along the ...
Views: 1878 - Life Purpose: A Little Known Secret to Tap Your True Potential - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Valencia RayYour true potential is an existing possibility that needs to be cultivated and nurtured. We all have a purpose for being born. You are not a random accident. Yet, many people do not realize that how we see our self is a huge determinant of whether or not we pursue a higher vision for our life. ...
Views: 1073 - Success Tips - Are You on Your Stage or Waiting in the Wings? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Julie JohnsonI want you to be honest with yourself here. As a woman in business are you on your stage or waiting in the wings? You know exactly what I mean by this and you also know what is true for you at the moment. This is about whether you’re playing small or full out, whether you’re the understudy ...
Views: 1053 - Are You a ‘Lone Ranger’ Woman in Business? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Julie JohnsonIn a previous article I explored the myth that all you need to succeed is the strategy and know how. The myth I’m exploring today is that of the Lone Ranger woman in business – thinking you should be able to do everything yourself; that the way to succeed is to rely on no-one but ...
Views: 1175 - Myth Busting For Female Entrepreneurs – Who Do You Believe? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Julie JohnsonSo many women entrepreneurs I speak to and work with have fallen into the trap of believing that having the right information and knowledge and getting your strategy right is the key to guaranteeing a successful business. But for the majority of women in business this just isn’t the case. I ...
Views: 1223 - Women Business Owners – Get Ready to Leap! - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Julie JohnsonIn my previous article we considered what it means to leap and whether you’re ready for a leap, and today I want to explore how you can get ready. This is important to women business owners if you’re not happy with the status quo, if your current business or life is causing you anxiety or worry; ...
Views: 1047 - Women Entrepreneurs, Are You Ready to Leap? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Julie JohnsonBefore we explore your readiness to leap I want to ensure you understand what I mean by the words ‘step’ and ‘leap’. The difference between a step and a leap. A step is a small change where you’re fairly certain of the outcome, and as a consequence it holds little risk. It’s a decision ...
Views: 1119 - Who And What In The World Inspires You? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Helen RobertsDuring the week whilst giving an interview I was asked this question - Who and What in the world inspires me? It's a great question and always fun to think about what serves as my inspiration at any given time. I find not a day goes by without being truly inspired in some way. I seek out ...
Views: 1466 - ***The Goddess is Alive in Every Woman - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Susun WeedThe Goddess is Alive in Every Woman The True Story of How She Came to Be, How She Disappeared, and How She Returned c. 1999, Susun S. Weed In the beginning, everything began, as it always does, with birth. The Great Mother of All gave birth, and the Earth began to breathe. Again, and ...
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