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- Self-Doubt, It’s a Woman Thing - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Julie JohnsonIt’s true. Although I’ve worked with lots of men as well as women over the years and although everyone suffers from self-doubt to some degree, it’s definitely women who ‘take the biscuit’ (come out on top) when it comes to worrying about whether you’re doing the right thing, whether you really ...
Views: 1094 - Success Strategies - Ladies, Self-Care is NOT Selfish! - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Julie JohnsonThere seems to be a myth amongst women in particular, that caring for yourself, by which I mean consistently taking time to attend to your own needs so that you stay energised and feeling good most of the time, is somehow selfish. But let’s just take a moment to examine the implications of ...
Views: 1188 - Overwhelm or Clarity, Which Are You Choosing? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Julie JohnsonFeeling overwhelmed? Like there’s never enough hours in the day to get everything done you need to get done? At work you’re trying to get new clients, serving current clients, chasing payments, networking, using or getting to grips with social media. And if it’s not work, it’s the children, it’s ...
Views: 1009 - The Secret to Success - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Julie JohnsonHave you fallen into the trap of chasing after “success”? Success as defined by other people - by the media, society, business colleagues, your partner, family, or friends? If you have then you’re not alone. Many of us have adopted the “we can have it all” mantra without really considering what ...
Views: 996 - Personal Development: The Value of Meaning and Passion - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from Valencia RayKnowing your life purpose makes life more meaningful and fulfilling. It gives you the “why” to look forward to in your day, in your work, and in your life overall. Knowing your true values can point you in the direction of your purpose; they underpin meaning. Otherwise, you may find yourself in ...
Views: 1084 - Eleven Tips for a Successful Recruiting Conversation - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2012 from Marcy Stahl1. Be prepared to discuss the opportunity, a lot, with everyone. Don't make assumptions about who will be interested. You never know who needs this: whose life will be turned around by this, just the way yours has been. 2. List the benefits you've received from joining your company. Reflect ...
Views: 1187 - IT IS DEFINITE THAT ‘WOMEN’S CENTURY’ WILL MANIFEST IN THE 21ST CENTURY - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaSuch situations are manifesting the world which connotes that 21st century will be led by women. This we are saying because within world trends and activities hard heartedness and selfishness are about to be uprooted and in its place goodwill, cooperation and generosity will get reinstated. ...
Views: 1168 - Taking Action for Success - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Julie Johnson“The purpose of man is in action, not thought" Thomas Carlyle One of the main thing's I've learned over the past 6 years since I handed my notice in, stopped being an employed manager and first thought seriously about developing my own business is that taking action is even more important ...
Views: 1209 - Four Important Skills for Life and Business - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Julie JohnsonThere are many points in the year when it is useful to pause, take stock and create and amend your future plans. And at these times it’s useful to reflect on all the things you are grateful for. 1.Gratitude If you have a home, family and friends, and sufficient food. If you own a car, ...
Views: 957 - Leaders - Top 10 Tips to Develop Passion - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Julie JohnsonIn previous articles I explored passion and leadership. I want to continue this theme today to answer the questions I received from some of you who are struggling in this area and from some who find that passion is something that you display some but not most of the time. As you read through ...
Views: 1427(2 votes) - Top 10 Mistakes Business Leaders Make When They Need to Inspire - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Julie Johnson1.Focus on others I’ve fallen into this trap myself – trying to motivate and inspire my team when not fully motivated and engaged myself. The starting point to this is to recognise this in ourselves. A coach can help with this; but you might want to first try being more aware of the effect ...
Views: 971 - Quiz - Are You a Passionate Leader - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Julie JohnsonHere’s a quick and easy quiz, based on my own experiences of leading – myself, my family, team members and others, as well as working with hundreds of other business leaders and managers over recent years. Leadership is particularly appropriate in the current climate, when so many people are ...
Views: 1436(2 votes) - Success and Leadership Tips For Teenagers - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Julie JohnsonI was asked recently by a leader in education what 3 things I’d teach teenagers for Leadership and Success in Life. This is an absolutely great question and goes to the heart of what I’m passionate about – leadership and success in their broadest context i.e. leading the life you want – a ...
Views: 1219 - Women In Leadership - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Julie JohnsonQuestion raised during a recent success survey: Why are there fewer women than men in leadership and management positions? My perception is that this is changing, as women throughout the world are now better educated and make up a greater proportion of the working population than ever ...
Views: 1181(2 votes) - Successful Business Women Begin With The End In Mind - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Julie JohnsonStephen Covey’s 2nd habit from his 7 Habits of Highly Effective people is “Begin with the End in Mind.” By this he means that all things are created twice – they must first be created in your mind, before they can become a physical reality. So if you want to lead a more successful and ...
Views: 974 - Business Development - Be a Smart Investor - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Julie JohnsonI got an email this week from one of my subscribers who in response to a recent question I posed about what you’re doing to keep motivated and growing, said “reading books and information that give me a chance to develop my skills as a business leader. Is this sufficient? And if it is not what ...
Views: 987 - Step Three to Presenting With Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Julie JohnsonThe 3 step process to presenting with confidence is: 1. Harness your attitude 2. Improve your approach 3. Work authentically through your own personality In this article, we’ll explore the third and final step – Working authentically through your own Personality. This step also ...
Views: 920 - Step Two to Presenting With Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Julie JohnsonThere are 3 Steps to Presenting with Confidence and in this article we’ll be exploring step 2 - Improving your approach. Improving your approach is about ensuring you do everything possible to fully plan, prepare and practise what you’re going to say and how you’re going to say it, so that ...
Views: 851 - Step One to Presenting With Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Julie JohnsonAs a business leader or a manager of people, presenting information to groups of staff, to customers, suppliers or prospects may very well take up a large portion of your time. Communicating in this way takes practise and a willingness to share information in a way that people will easily ...
Views: 844 - In The Zone - Part Two - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Julie JohnsonIn my previous article we explored what it means to be ‘in the zone.’ We considered ‘magic moments’ and stretching the boundaries of your comfort zone. In this article we’ll explore what to avoid when stretching yourself and the actions you can take to get “in the zone.” Panic Zone A ...
Views: 839 - In The Zone - Part One - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Julie JohnsonI have some questions for you..... •How's your business going? •What do your staff or associates think of you as a leader? •How would you rate yourself? •How many 10 out of 10 moments do you get (when you feel fantastic and have a real sense of achievement)? •How many of ...
Views: 879 - Time Management - The 4 Rules of Monkey Management - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Julie JohnsonMany managers and business leaders unwittingly take responsibility for upward leaping monkeys. These are taken from your staff, often when they approach you with a problem but you don’t have sufficient time to explore and you say something like…. “I can see this is important but I don’t have ...
Views: 5460 - ***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: 1124 - Olympic Leadership for 21st Century Clarity and Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Valencia RayLeadership is evolving, and it needs to. A one-size-fits-all, cookie-cutter approach is no longer working, and for good reason. The immense change we are facing is requiring leaders to be authentic and vulnerable, which means “less fear,” not weak, and in touch with their own individual ...
Views: 1064 - "Women Outside the Walls", Read this novel in serial form - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Trisha SugarekWhat a great idea….share my novel by blogging it in segments over the next few months.’ So here it is, readers. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday there will be a new segment or chapter. I hope you enjoy it! WOMEN OUTSIDE the WALLS (c) A Novel by Trisha ...
Views: 1502 - ***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: 1058 - Baby Boomer Women and The Four Keys to Weight Loss - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Sue StevensonAs a Baby Boomer woman I understand that over the years the demands of career, family, and daily life too often mean that our health and wellness, our time to take care of ourselves, can get lost in the shuffle. It is so easy to put off doing things for ourselves by saying, "I don't have time ...
Views: 1636 - Is Your MindSET for Productivity with Greater Ease? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Valencia RayProductivity does not need to be hard. Hard work does not define success, nor real productivity. Success as we tend to define it does not often equal happiness, either. Perhaps if we stop implying that hard work and success are required before we can be happy, we can be happy as we work and ...
Views: 1179 - Attention Working Moms: A Behind The Scenes Look At Getting To The Top Of Your Career - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Marla EnhelderAs a professional woman in the workforce, do not underestimate the importance of having a good mentor. This individual can help you uncover the possibilities that exist within you to get to the next level within your career. A mentor “walks the talk” and is someone you aspire to become. They ...
Views: 2342 - Your Personal Economy - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Marcy StahlWith the news media full of stories about economic ups and downs, this is a good time to take a deeper look at your personal economy. Regardless of what’s happening in the global economy, what is the state of your personal economy? How do you react to the economic news? When we hear bad news, ...
Views: 1414 - Attention All Working Mothers: Self-Care Is Not Selfish! - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Marla EnhelderSelf-care is a critical part of living a fulfilled and happy life as a working mom! Unfortunately, however, most working moms often put everyone and everything else before their own needs and allow themselves to fall last on the list of priorities. In order for career-minded mama’s to ...
Views: 1539(1 vote) - Five Proven Techniques To Reduce Stress For The Take Charge Working Mama - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Marla EnhelderNot surprisingly, women are more vulnerable to stress in comparison to men. And, I would have to say that is even more so for working mothers! Working mothers experience a multitude of tugs for their time, attention, and energy. Along with the pulls, working moms place unreasonable expectations ...
Views: 1201 - Is That A Stranger In Your Bed Or Is That Your Husband? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Marla EnhelderDo you sometimes feel like you are sleeping next to a roommate that you hardly know anymore rather than the love of your life? Did you know that 66% of working moms say that their marriage has taken a backseat after their baby was born? Do you find that to be true for you? If so, you are not ...
Views: 1481 - Four Simple Strategies To Proactively Minimize Working Mom Stress - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Marla EnhelderIt is a fact; stress is a part of our lives and contributes to 90% of all illness. And, unfortunately, working moms tend to experience it more often and from my many different angles. They feel stressed when they wake up a they are scurrying around, trying to get as much done as they can before ...
Views: 1275 - 9 Sure Fire Ways To Make Business Trips Bearable For Mom And Her Family - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Marla EnhelderDuring the first year of my child's life, I took a total of 11 trips for work. I will never forget the first time. I was so unbelievably sad for days prior to the trip and tried to think of any excuse for me not to get on that plane. Deep down; however, I knew I had to go. I was concerned that ...
Views: 1232 - Perfectionism is NOT Perfect - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Marla EnhelderPerfectionism is so very prevalent for working moms. We struggle with the constant balancing act of juggling work and family - wanting to be supermoms at home while being at the top of our careers at the office. Sometimes we take pride in the fact that we are perfectionists and even tout it as ...
Views: 1052 - How Do You Move Forward? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2012 from Barbara AlexanderSomeone who actively seeks the calling of their heart, who deliberately steps forward with their clear intention and focus on joy, is more balanced, effective, happy and fulfilled then the millions who bump their way through life living in reaction to whatever comes their way. There are some ...
Views: 2026 - ***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: 1109 - Perfectly Imperfect - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2012 from Devaa Haley MitchellThe date is March 22, 2012. I am in Los Angeles for a big event called "Conception Day." It is the celebration party for Barbara Marx Hubbard's New Book called Birth2012, and it's being broadcast to 22,000 people. The show begins in a hour, but I am not mingling like everyone else. I am ...
Views: 1016 - Self-Care Offers Women Entrepreneurs Priceless Rewards - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2012 from Desiree StaffordMany women entrepreneurs have a tendency to give away far too much of themselves in life and in business. Can you relate? Have you ever felt overwhelmed and frustrated with the amount of hours you put into your company, and still feel like you reap little reward or satisfaction? In this article ...
Views: 1117(1 vote) - Ask For What You Want - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2012 from Marcy StahlWomen often struggle with asking for what we want. We spend so much time helping other people. We're quick to pick up on what our friends, family, and colleagues want, and slow to understand what we want. Over time, we stop checking in with ourselves about what we ourselves truly want. We ...
Views: 1102 - For a Less Stressed, More Peaceful Holiday Season, Start Now! - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2012 from Judy WidenerWould you like to feel more calm, focused and balanced this holiday season? The holidays start in 90 days. That's plenty of time to pre-create what you want to experience during the time of year that celebrates loving connections. How would you like your holidays to be? Are the holidays ...
Views: 1528 - ***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: 1204 - ***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: 1224 - Procrastination - Styles and Strategies for Change - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2012 from Marcy StahlProcrastination is about managing your energy; it's not about managing your time. Otherwise, you could put that task you've been avoiding on your to-do list, prioritize it, and actually get it done. But it doesn't happen that way, does it? When you're procrastinating, one part of you wants ...
Views: 1170 - ***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: 1207 - The Sexuality of Sexy Clothing: It's Not That Simple - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2012 from Amy Jo GoddardI am just back from the Michigan Women’s Music Festival. The last time I was there was about 13 years ago and it is still the same cute little town erected in the woods by a committed community, where a fierce line-up of musicians, performers, spoken word artists, filmmakers and teachers show us ...
Views: 866 - Grow from Your Strengths - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2012 from Marcy StahlMy recent AHA is that growth comes from focusing relentlessly on the positive. That's a big change for me. I've spent a lot of time reflecting on my past, to try to understand it and learn whatever lesson is there for me. Now I'm realizing how limited the usefulness of that approach is. For ...
Views: 1117 - Finding Your Joy through Your Heart's Guidance - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from Jessica BakerDo you ever feel lost not knowing what it will take for you to become happy? It can happen suddenly, the realization that you have lost your joy. As women we seem to be busy with our lives, working, running errands, taking care of the family and then we wake up one morning and notice we ...
Views: 1574(1 vote) - Women Olympians Medal as Role Models - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2012 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Ever since Title IX guaranteed equal funding for girls' sports programs 40 years ago, we've seen the results in school, the workplace and women's self-confidence. Studies have shown that girls who play sports in high school are more likely to do better in science classes, complete college, avoid ...
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