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- ***Bouncing Back From Fear of Failure In Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamIt was near the end of my radio interview with John Yokoyama, owner of world famous Pike Place Fish Market, when he made what we call in the coaching and consulting world, a ‘throw away comment’. It was just an off-handed comment spoken quite casually, but it was rich with ...
Views: 1747(2 votes) - Promoter of Women's Business Growth Says Women Need to Delegate More - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Jeannine ClontzThrough her position as president of Count Me In and CEO of her own company, Merlino has witnessed firsthand the unique challenges that women in business face. In her experience, the biggest obstacle for women in business has to do with many female business owners' desire to take on all aspects ...
Views: 1061 - Do You Own Your Own Business or Does Your Business Own You? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Andrea CallahanDo You Own Your Own Business or Does Your Business Own You? This is a critical question to ask if you are just starting a venture or a seasoned entrepreneur. I hope this article finds you at a junction in your business that you can re-examine your positioning even if it is not one of business ...
Views: 1434(1 vote) - Mindfulness Meditation: Live in Peace, Not Pieces - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Valencia RayInner peace is closer than you realize. You don't have to do any thing. In fact, it is your tendency to need to do something that is driving peace of mind out of reach. We have been taught to separate our self into pieces. Be one way at home and one way at office. One way at church or temple and ...
Views: 1300(1 vote) - ***How Confident Do You Sound If You Are Soft-Spoken? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Nancy DanielsVolume is an aspect of your personality that can say a lot about you. Yes, there was a time when women spoke in a very soft voice. It was considered a feminine trait: demure, coy, flirtatious. It was also a time when women were treated as 2nd class citizens. In today’s highly ...
Views: 2375(1 vote) - RECEIVED AN IRS NOTICE? WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW! - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Noah DanielsProfessional and Courteous Service. If you believe that an IRS employee has not treated you in a professional, fair, and courteous manner, you should tell that employee's supervisor. If the supervisor's response is not satisfactory, you should write to the IRS director for your area or the ...
Views: 968(1 vote) - ***How to Move Past Emotional Stuckness And Accomplish (Almost) Anything In your Business! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Leslie Cunningham* These stories are real life stories about real life people (all names and identifying characteristics have been changed). Many years ago before I became a business consultant I was a piano player and got a call to play at a venue with a musician friend of mine. Short on cash ...
Views: 2416(2 votes) - This is How She Gets the Sale - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Joy ChudacoffThere I've said it- the "s" word. I sometimes see women cringe when the word comes up in conversation, however if you don't master the art of getting the sale, you may find your business is always up and down with cash flow. I was involved in a sales process recently (I was the buyer) and it ...
Views: 1095(2 votes) - What Keeps Women Business Owners Up at Night? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Sydni Craig-HartA national survey of women business owners (WBOs) conducted by Web.com Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: WWWW) and the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) found a pervasive sense of economic optimism, including a prediction by most WBOs (85 percent) that more women will become entrepreneurs ...
Views: 1069 - Leadership Beyond Gender - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Valencia RayLeadership development is another area of personal and professional growth that is, not surprisingly, undergoing change. What we historically attribute to leadership style is no longer working as we move further and further away from a one-size-fits-all workplace to a more collaborative culture ...
Views: 1211(1 vote) - ***How to Get Your Money Mojo Back – Fast! - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamThis is an article that appeared earlier this week in a monthly column that I write for “Balance: A Magazine for Montana Women”… Have you ever experienced times in your life where things were unfolding with ease, and life seemed to be humming along just great when ...
Views: 1705(2 votes) - The Top 3 Early Warning Signs of Eroding Profits - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2013 from Donna Marie ThompsonFor small businesses, profits never take a back seat, and watching out for changes in your profit stream before they happen is the key to a long and vibrant life for your company. It can be easy to miss the signs though, in the day-to-day race to find and maintain customers and clients, fulfill ...
Views: 1283(5 votes) - ***Create an unstoppable vision for your financial life - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamMany years ago I listened to the audio book, “Fish Tales.” This is an incredible story about John Yokoyama, the owner of the Seattle Pikes Place fish market and how he took it from a struggling work place, where staff fights and employee walk-outs were the norm to the ...
Views: 1736(2 votes) - How Do You Maximize Profits on Declining Sales? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Donna Marie ThompsonIn a small business, there’s no denying that there are products that reach the end of their life cycle. There comes a point where sales and profits are no longer growing, but instead, they are declining. The good news is that orders are still arriving, so you have time to make a plan of ...
Views: 1386(5 votes) - Self-Awareness: Life Is a Hero’s Journey - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Valencia RayWe human beings love stories. One of the all-time favorite themes is ‘The Hero’s Journey’. Adventure stories and lessons from fairy tales were, and still are, at the top of my list of favorite movies, books, and conversations. This is why movies like “The Hobbit,” “Lord of the Rings,” and even ...
Views: 1549(1 vote) - Why Are We As Women So Defensive and Should We Be? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Niki CleggIt may be just me but I find women much more defensive than men. To be honest it can be hard work sometimes dealing with some insecurities but more often than not if it comes from a man we get defensive but if it comes from another woman then oh my god it can get a totally over the top reaction ...
Views: 4615(3 votes) - ***8 Powerful Components You’ll Want to Include On Your Vision Board... - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Leslie Cunningham1. Your bold annual income goal. Decide how much money you’d like to make in the next 12 months and include that number on your vision board. Hint: you don’t have to know HOW you’re going to create the money – simply choose a number that is a stretch ...
Views: 3189(4 votes) - Are You Really ‘Fixing’ Yourself, or Are You Simply ‘Learning’? - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2013 from Valencia RayLeadership and developing emotional intelligence is really personal growth and development. It is important to distinguish this. If leaders want to become more empathetic, engaging and inspiring, we must recognize that we need to change our self first. One reason why this feels so threatening ...
Views: 1111(1 vote) - 3 Easy Ways to Boost Your Business Profits - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Donna Marie ThompsonIn any business, and especially a small business, there can be countless valuable “potential” profits literally hiding right in front of you. For a small business, figuring out what those gaps in your profits are – and where they are hidden in your day-to-day activities – is almost as valuable ...
Views: 1438(3 votes) - Weaving The Web - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2013 from Tina TessinaOprah Winfrey opened her school in South Africa in January, and was both praised and criticized. The criticism was that she was spending too much money on too few girls, because her school was lavish, free, and could only accommodate less than 200 girls. Aside from the fact that Oprah is ...
Views: 1474(3 votes) - ***How to Make a Vision Board - THAT WORKS! - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamI was 23 years old and living at home with my parents in Missouri when I became inspired to create my first vision board. I was in between seasonal work and had a deep burning desire to move out west to Montana. I didn’t have much money and I had no idea how I could afford the move ...
Views: 3114(5 votes) - Why Optimally Operating Your Brain Matters So Much - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from Valencia RayProductivity and performance matter, and underneath this is how we think. We load up on ‘what to do?’ but the deeper question is ‘how do we think about it?’. If we think that work and life are hard and that to be successful we have to feel pressure or stress, we are likely to dampen our level of ...
Views: 1086 - My #1 Business-Building Strategy - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Marcy Stahl"Success leaves clues." Jim Rohn Before I share my #1 business-building tip with you, we need to lay some ground work. Let's look back at YOUR successes from this past year and see what some of your clues are. What were your key mindset shifts? Where were you when you had that shift? What ...
Views: 1143 - New Year, New You - 5 Steps to Creating Lasting Change - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Teri GoetzSo many people start out the new year thinking, “Starting January 2 (because you give yourself that extra day to be ‘bad’ ) I’m going to …quit smoking, lose weight, go to the gym, open my own business, switch jobs, stand up for myself….” The list can go on and on, but the truth is, resolutions ...
Views: 1245 - Leadership: The Courage to Actually Lead - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Valencia RayReal leadership is about having the courage to inspire change and engage the heart of others to take action. Not just action for the sake of action; there also needs to be clarity of ‘why’ you are choosing a given course of action. What are you as a leader doing that is different than you did ...
Views: 1125(1 vote) - Will They Come To My Funeral? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Marieme FayeAs I am thinking about the vision I have for my business, a thought came to me. Will all the people whose life I touched show up for my funeral when I die? This might be a scary thought for some of you, but stay with me and you’ll find out where I’m going with this. On a deep level, whether we ...
Views: 952 - How to Go Global in 30 Days - Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Kris GilbertsonWhy Podcasting is a Fantastic Lead Generation Tool - Part 2 Podcasting, The Buzz Word for Media Today Podcasting is a very unique and powerful tool for business owners. The real power in having a podcast is that listeners Volunteer to listen to you. There are no email opt-ins, no having ...
Views: 1625 - ***How to Manifest In Your Business - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamMany entrepreneurs wonder how to manifest in their business and life. There is a wonderful story that explains this concept so beautifully... An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. "A fight is going on inside me," he said to the boy. "It is a terrible fight and it is between ...
Views: 1679(2 votes) - Who's Who - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Perfect for PerformanceWho’s who? The studio reopens. Every year, every month, every week, enthusiastic bodies sign up for dance lessons. It is interesting to see how the recruits will evolve over time. Some of them will steadily progress. Others never improve (and neither do they care to). Some come with ...
Views: 846 - Be YOU, Magnificently – Is that Arrogant? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Valencia RayLeaders, and people in general, are searching for new answers. New answers – innovation – require an open mind. I hear and read much about innovation. Much is being said about ‘cutting edge’ and ‘embracing change’ and leaders leading. Still, many people cling to what they know. How do you ...
Views: 1111(1 vote) - 9 Game Changing Tips for Women Entrepreneurs in 2013 - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Joy ChudacoffAt the end of each year, I take an inventory of my life and business to shine a light on what proved to be most effective. Here are my top nine timely tips for women entrepreneurs who are ready to make a big leap in 2013: 1. Trust Your Instincts - It's essential that you hone your ...
Views: 1248(3 votes) - Increase Your Money Flow – How to work with ebb and flow to create more prosperity. - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from emily hillHave you experienced up and downs in your finances? Would you like to increase your flow of money? Chances are we have all experienced times when the flow of money is not as we want it to be, or the bills seem to be piling up and there is more going out than coming in! This two part series is ...
Views: 3158(2 votes) - Personal Power Increases with a Purpose Filter - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Valencia RayPersonal power and a sense of purpose are at the foundation of real productivity. Having a sense of purpose that is compelling for you fuels personal power and passion. Personal power is not about ‘power over’ others. It is not even about always ‘being in control’ over the environment. Haven’t ...
Views: 1052(2 votes) - ***The Problem May Not Be Your English, It Might Be Your Diction - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsMany of my clients speak English as a second language, initially contacting me because they are not being understood when they speak. Of course, they question if their English skills are lacking. In 99% of the cases, I have found that their English is good; it is their diction that is the ...
Views: 1461(2 votes) - Wealth Creation Strategies and Breakthroughs: Is Comparison Keeping You Stuck and Broke? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Marieme FayeHave you ever compared yourself to another woman? How many times have you compared yourself to another woman lately? 1? 2? 10? 100 times a day? As women we do this in all areas of our lives; how many times have you told yourself: "look at how skinny she is, she has a lot of money, she is more ...
Views: 1092(3 votes) - The Power of Love! How Are Your Fears Running Your Life and Your Business? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Marieme FayeFEAR vs. LOVE I was raised as a Muslim, under the teachings of Islam. I was always told that I needed to make sure that my 5 prayers were completed every single day no matter what unless "I was not able to pray" meaning when I was on my period, which was the only time I could not pray or fast ...
Views: 951(3 votes) - The Truth About Wealth - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Marieme FayeI am always fascinated by the way people are scared, shamed and worried about money. People often think that "the problem" in their lives is money; they think that money is causing their pain, their sorrow, their suffering. They still want more and more of it because it is never enough, they ...
Views: 1091(4 votes) - Raise Your Money Consciousness - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Marieme FayeHow do you raise your consciousness about money? Is money spiritual? Is is just a necessity? Is it vital? Here is my point on this. Money is energy because everything is energy. It is a necessity and we need it in order to buy things like groceries, gas, pay our bills, go on vacation, it is ...
Views: 1108(4 votes) - Self Sabotage Anyone? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Marieme FayeWhen was the last time you got in your own way? This morning, my sweetheart John decided to rub my body with sugar scrub to pamper me and take care of me; he didn't want to tell me what he was planning and I got frustrated when he refused to tell what his intentions were. Well, I did not allow ...
Views: 919(2 votes) - You Are a Powerful Creator: Awaken the Memory of Who You Are and Why You Are Here! - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Marieme FayeMost of us live in the illusion that we do not have a purpose that we are just here to live our lives quietly in hiding and not participate in the expansion of humanity. Is it out of humility or out of fear? As a young girl I often starred at the sky and remembered asking God why I was on earth? ...
Views: 918(3 votes) - The Rule of 72 - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Marieme FayeEntrepreneurs: You Worked hard for your money, now Make Your Money Work for You! Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of this country. The sad truth is that most of them are broke. They are brave enough to venture on a journey to experience freedom and create prosperity. It is very critical for ...
Views: 1038(4 votes) - Don't Stop Believing - Sometimes Lost Things Can Be Found and "LOVE" Is Always There! - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Marieme FayeMy brain has been on fire today... all day long. I started the day being very grumpy and didn't feel very loving or caring. According to my boyfriend I was quite cold and not very nice. Hum, I did not know what was coming, we went to Ruth's diner in the canyon to have a nice breakfast, on our ...
Views: 1618(1 vote) - The Power of Self-Love - Is Your Anger Running Your Life? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Marieme FayeAs I am awakening to the beauty of who I am, the ugly part of me shows up in the form of anger. I mean real anger; the evil witch in me shows up and has no mercy. Well, a few days ago, that evil witch almost cost me the love of my life. I got so upset and angry when John and I were having an ...
Views: 977(1 vote) - You Are a Powerful Creator: Awaken the Memory of Who You Are and Why You Are Here! - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Marieme FayeMost of us live in the illusion that we do not have a purpose that we are just here to live our lives quietly in hiding and not participate in the expansion of humanity. Is it out of humility or out of fear? As a young girl I often starred at the sky and remembered asking God why I was on earth? ...
Views: 1300(3 votes) - Stop Quitting on Yourself! - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Marieme FayeHave you ever quit on yourself? How any time? Ever wondered what quitting has robbed you of? How would your life be different? Who would you be if you didn't quite? Who would you serve? What kind of difference could you make in the world? Most of us have at least once in our lives, quit on ...
Views: 1164(2 votes) - Are You A "Selfless "Purpose Driven Rock Star? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Marieme FayeA few days ago, I watched the movie "Here comes the boom" starring Kevin James. That was one of the most inspiring movies I have ever seen. Kevin James displayed incredible courage and determination while fighting for a selfless cause to save someone's job and the schools 'music programs. He did ...
Views: 1078(1 vote) - How to Know Your Variable Costs to Increase Profits in Your Small Business - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from Donna Marie ThompsonHow to Know Your Variable Costs to Increase Profits in Your Small Business If you don’t know your variable costs you don’t have the information you need to maximize the profits in your small business. You don’t have the information you need to price your products and services. You can't ...
Views: 2783(4 votes) - Neuroscience: Closing the Gap Between Intellect and Heart - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from Valencia RayHaving a neuroscience background and having owned and operated a surgical and medical practice for many years prepared me for the new next level expression of my life purpose – to restore vision. It’s obvious how an eye surgeon restores vision. Then there’s expanding the vision for one’s life – ...
Views: 1420(3 votes) - ***Nasality: Too Much Nose Can Ruin a Great Speaking Voice - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsIf your voice is plagued with too much nose, then what is hiding inside could be a truly amazing instrument. And since the majority of the population is not aware of and thereby not using their ‘real’ voice, the majority of the population does not know just how great their speaking voice may ...
Views: 1612(2 votes) - Smart Women Get Lucky - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffThe other day, while standing in a very long line at my local coffee shop, I struck up a conversation with the woman behind me. We began chatting about everyday topics-the weather, the holiday rush, and then we stumbled on that dreaded topic of the moment-the economy. I asked her a question: ...
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