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- What Smart Women Can Learn From Einstein About Reaching Goals - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffMy favorite quote by Einstein is "Vision without execution is merely hallucination." The first time I read this I was surprised at the glaring truth to this simple statement. At the same time, I realized it's sometimes easier said than done. Goal setting, New Year’s resolutions, dreams, and ...
Views: 1177(2 votes) - ***Remember, In and Out, In and Out - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Sharon SaylerYou don't realize how important some things are until you stop doing them – take breathing for instance…. Breathing seems natural enough, we do it on 'auto-pilot' — thank goodness! Can you imagine what it would be like if you had to remind yourself to breathe in, breathe out? Yet, is your ...
Views: 1614(10 votes) - Happiness Helps Your Business – and Health – Bottom Line - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Valencia RayHappiness is a perception that is subject to how one sees life, how one interprets their circumstances. Brain research essentially shows we create our reality by assigning the meaning to our lives. Research shows that our ability to create and manage positive emotions is one of the foundations ...
Views: 1034 - Leveraging Your Amazing YOU into Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Vanessa CodorniuThis question keeps popping up so I just had to write about it! Danielle LaPorte’s (http://www.daniellelaporte.com/) Spark Kit asks: "What do you think your form of genius is?" "What are you amazing at?" Many respond: “my courage, my kindness, my caring, my personality, my sense of ...
Views: 1275(1 vote) - Call Center Outsourcing: When Financial Services Needs a Better Assistance - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Nattie SmithCall centers play an imperative role in many business sectors. The commercial applications of the call centers have been widely used by mainly three sectors namely telecommunication industry, airline industry and retail industry. But with the utility and the cost-effectiveness of the services, ...
Views: 931 - 2 Quick Tips for Turning Consults Into Clients - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Michele McGrewTo the big-hearted healer, there's nothing sweeter than the sound of the telephone ringing. That's the gift you get when you've written your website so wisely that potential clients feel compelled to call YOU. Your job on the phone then is simply to confirm their hunch that you're the right ...
Views: 1084 - Does Leadership Really Have a Gender? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Valencia RayThe topic of leadership is being discussed online more than ever these days, or perhaps it’s just that I’m paying more attention now. Since we are undergoing rapid change in our social institutions, the need for real leadership is more urgent than ever before in my lifetime. I’ve noticed more ...
Views: 1072 - ***A Whiny, Nasal, or Shrill Voice Is Definitely Not an Asset! - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Nancy DanielsHave you ever considered the image that your speaking voice is projecting? By the way, I am not talking about the voice you hear in your head – I am talking about the one you hear on your voicemail or some other form of recording equipment. I am also not talking about the words that come out ...
Views: 3537(1 vote) - ***The Secret to Creating A Successful Business That Allows You To Live And Love Richly™ - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamAs a young girl growing up I loved throwing parties for my friends and family. These gatherings cost very little – all that was required was a little time and creativity. I remember hosting a tea party with my two best girlfriends when we were 15 in Southwest Missouri. We went to ...
Views: 2699(2 votes) - ***An Unusually Simple Tip For Increasing Your Productivity in Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamOne of the common complaints I hear from women entrepreneurs is that they avoid focusing on the top-income producing tasks in their business. They habitually occupy themselves with busy work that doesn’t result in higher paying clients or more income in the door. Here is a simple tip you can ...
Views: 1955(2 votes) - Smart Women Make Decisions - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffI was watching the holiday classic, "The Polar Express" with my children recently and in the movie, Tom Hanks, who plays the role of conductor, said to Billy as he exited the train, "It's not as important to know where the train is going as it is to make a decision to get on the train." Very ...
Views: 1195(2 votes) - It Could Always Get Better - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Debra Woog,Lately I find myself frequently recalling a particular Jewish folk story. It’s typically entitled something like “It Could Always Be Worse.” In case you’re not familiar, here it is (with thanks to The Bonai Shalom website for sparing me rewriting it from memory): A poor man lived with his ...
Views: 1212 - I Believe What I Believe Until… - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Valencia RayI believe what I believe until I change my mind. Seasons change. And you have a birthright and choice to change yours too when it is expedient to do so. It’s not about what you believe as right or wrong as much as it is expanding your sense of self-actualization (as Maslow would have said), ...
Views: 923 - Preschool Kids Left Behind - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from lizzie milanMontessori course recently released a report stating what early childhood professionals have long known: The shift from focusing on social and emotional development to school learning in preschool has had an overwhelming effect on a number of kids. Although a number of 4- and 5-year-olds walk ...
Views: 903 - Your Personal Brand: What Do People Think of, When They Think of You? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Marcy StahlWhat do people think of when they think of you? Your sense of humor, your fashion sense, your common sense, your enthusiasm? This is your brand. Do solopreneurs even have brands? As it turns out, we EACH have a brand - our personal brand (also sometimes called a micro-brand). You ...
Views: 1212(2 votes) - Wellness Pro, Ask Yourself: Are You a Blogger or a Business-Builder? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2014 from Heather CottrellAre you a blogger or a business builder? There is a difference. The blogosphere has too many blog writers and readers to count. But not all blogs and bloggers are created equal. If you're a coach and business owner, like me and my clients, you have to learn what kind of blogger to ...
Views: 1124 - Self-Acceptance and Confidence Make Business Networking Easier - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Valencia RayFace it—social networking is not a new concept; it’s ancient. Human beings are social creatures and in-person contact cannot be replaced in its entirety by online social networking. I’ve thought about this before, and today I read an article in Fast Company on the topic. Skype is certainly ...
Views: 878 - Strategies Guiding Young Children - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from lizzie milan1. Know the child. Examining, listening, and learning about a child’s nature, interests, and learning styles often demystifies performance and helps adults guide the child. Adults working with young kids are very busy, but will nevertheless find it priceless to take the time to learn and ...
Views: 1622 - From Superhero to Real-Life Hero Motivating Healthy Play - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from lizzie milanAs preschoolers seek to make sense of the world, they use play and superheroes to help. Why Superheroes? By definition, superheroes are larger than life, brave, influential, and seemingly able to overcome any obstruction with great physical prowess while doing great actions at the same time. ...
Views: 1861(2 votes) - The best way to appeal to women of all ages at mall - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Marybeth SoderlundGirls who do the job within the mall or by far the most element are paid back to become great for the clients. Adult males who strategy ladies who get the job done on the mall for that most portion are performing absolutely nothing at all to enhance their probabilities of achievement with ...
Views: 644 - What does your image say about your career and personal success? - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Scarlett De BeaseDo you have a good presence? What does your image say about your career and personal success? There is more to having the right image for personal and business success than just wearing a great fitting pair of pants or handing out an impressive business card. Although you should never ...
Views: 1267(2 votes) - What Are Women In Business Do To be Noticed - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Johnny ThompsonTired of being a face within the crowd? Done with the "You’re-a-wall-flower" therapy? Before you consciously make efforts to get noticed, the very first factor you have to do is determine who should be noticing you. Who Truly matters? Who do you would like (or need) to impress? Knowing ...
Views: 770(2 votes) - Smart Women And The Fear of Commitment - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffCommitment. It’s a powerful word that conjures up a mix of emotions and can be a scary thought– especially in business. Being committed to something means you’re choosing not to be committed to something else – sounds simple, right? In essence, you’re pledging or engaging in a relationship to ...
Views: 1294(2 votes) - As a Women Business Owner of a Home Business, How Many Days Can You Go Without Feeling Guilty? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from Kim Kirmmse TothI've been wondering that a lot lately it seems. I appear to be going through a period of time where I am not getting done the things I believe I just have to get done. I have this whole list of certain things, work things, that I really want to complete so that I can offer them to you, to ...
Views: 1167 - The Power of Positive Praise - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Marcy StahlYou will have stronger, more enduring relationships with your clients and team members if you praise them 5-10 times as often as you say something negative. The same holds true for your marriage and probably your parenting. The sweet spot for healthy relationships is to offer 5 times as much ...
Views: 1520(1 vote) - 7 for 7: Seven Creative Activities to occupy your children 7 for 7: Seven Creative Activities to occupy your children - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from lizzie milanKids are busy little people, working hard to discover their new world and learn everything they can. They move from one test to another in a matter of minutes and need a great deal of chasing, engaging, cleaning up after, and redirection. These ten creative activities by Teacher Training ...
Views: 771 - ***Transforming Your Relationship With Money: Does the Thought of Needing to Make More Money Make You Anxious? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamListen to the article here Turn up your speakers and click play (If you don't see the audio button, click here to download). Does the thought of needing to make more money leave you filled with anxiety, frustration and overwhelm? Do you find yourself doubting your relationship with ...
Views: 2312(4 votes) - Various grants for women determined to fulfill their dreams - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from John WalburgerUS federal government is serious in its efforts to help female population become educated and earn their living. It is learnt that more girls complete high school education than boys but when it comes to higher studies, girls disregard their own dreams for strange reasons. Ideally a girl student ...
Views: 833 - ***3 Steps ffor Normalizing Your Volume Whether You Speak Too Softly or Too Loudly - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Nancy DanielsWhen I first began teaching voice improvement many years ago, I was unaware that once you began using your chest to power or amplify the voice, your volume would normalize on its own. It was quite an 'ear-opening' discovery for me because so many other voice teachers or coaches were providing ...
Views: 3861 - ***A Simple Exercise to Overcome a Monotone Voice - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Nancy DanielsYou can do it. You can end a vocal delivery that is flat, insipid, and lackluster. But first you will have to give yourself permission to do so. This does seem like a strange suggestion, doesn’t it? If you speak in a monotone, however, you probably keep your emotions bottled up inside of ...
Views: 6641 - Going Through Hell? – Keep Going! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Valencia RayEmotions are contagious, and how you focus your attention can either keep you stuck on how you feel or switch gears to where you want to go. It is our attention that is sitting in the driver’s seat of our mind. Most people seem not to know this. They think that if they keep talking about ...
Views: 956 - Build Your Team with a Book Club - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from Marcy StahlLooking for a new way to improve your team’s skills? Want a deeper understanding and deeper relationships with other women in your company? Want to improve your business skills or your attitudes about success and money? Start a business book club. The benefits to you and your team ...
Views: 1215 - 5 Powerful Principles to Take Your Business Higher - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Shayna RattlerEntrepreneurs recognize the need for a plan that lasts. With today’s current economic state, a good education may mean very little to getting a good job. Even if you get that job, you may find yourself working in a field other than that which you attained a degree, or you may find yourself job ...
Views: 904 - ***3 Money Beliefs That Hold Women Entrepreneurs Back From Growing Their Business - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamIn coaching women entrepreneurs to transform their relationship with money in their business, marriage and life, I’ve noticed that there are three common money beliefs that consistently come up that contribute to stress, struggle and overwhelm and ultimately cause them to stay stuck at their ...
Views: 2372(6 votes) - Keys to Business Success: Lessons Wrestling Taught Me About Business - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Zenobia GarrisonEach weekend is filled with wrestling matches and tournaments, as this is the winter sport for both my boys. It's one of the hardest sports around -- just you and your opponent, one-on-one. There's no one to blame but yourself if things don't go well. It occurred to me the other day as I was ...
Views: 945 - Ten Coaching Tips for Career Women - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from John AgnoHere are ten coaching tips to reduce stress and increase the energy required to face your daily challenges. 1. Women’s Stressors are Unique Women’s hormones and biology make them different from men. Women have different stressors from men and tend to react in different ways to stress. ...
Views: 2122 - ***How Voice Training Can Improve Your Life As Well As Your Voice - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Nancy DanielsWhen I first started my business, I had no idea the number of benefits that would result just by finding your ‘real’ voice. In fact, I never tire of hearing each and every new experience my clients tell me about. How can this type of training improve your life? For one very basic and ...
Views: 2650(1 vote) - Self-Love and Compassion Are Good For You – Finally Some Research! - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Valencia RaySelf-love and compassion are things I have intermittently blogged about for three years now. I typically include the disclaimer that I’m not referring to “narcissism” or “conceit” because, believe it or not, that’s the way it is defined in some reference dictionaries! Finally, some research for ...
Views: 834 - Stay in Your Brilliance To Earn More - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Marcy StahlHere are some of the most common issues that entrepreneurs have when it comes to seeing out support, which I’m defining here as direct help in your business. 1. You don’t want to invest in support until you have more money. Yet you can’t make more money without support. That is the definition ...
Views: 1137 - 3 Key Ingredients in a Client-Rich Website - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Michele McGrewCandace spent 2 months crafting the perfect website for her healing practice. She chose soothing colors. Serene photos. Inspiring quotes. Then she spent 6 months wondering why she didn't get any new clients from it. Have you invested time, energy and money in a website that's not attracting ...
Views: 1096 - ***5 Reasons Someone Else May Get the Job Instead of You - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Nancy DanielsImagine that there are number of candidates for a particular job and all of the candidates have similar education and experience. Without a doubt, the choice is going to be difficult. Now let’s imagine that of all who are applying for the position, one candidate in particular has strong ...
Views: 2744(2 votes) - Leading Change: Emotion Can Make or Break the Best Laid Logic - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Valencia RayLeading change can be tricky because not only does it take courage to innovate, it takes courage to breach subjects that make “stuck” cultures… well, stuck! There has been a tacit agreement in business culture to avoid addressing emotion/feelings at all costs. Yet, it is this very issue that ...
Views: 861 - Flying Isn't the Hard Part - Landing...On the Other Hand - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Jan MiesseFlying isn't the hard part, landing in the net is. - Mario Zacchini Did the Wright Brothers give up? No and because of their tenacity, we can fly every day in the sky. If you attend a Cirque de Soleil performance you know immediately that the acrobatic talent and commitment to practice far ...
Views: 1653(2 votes) - ***Why Nervousness Is Your Best Friend in Public Speaking and Even the Job Interview - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Nancy DanielsI love all the articles and advice on the internet today which deal with quelling nervousness, combating nervousness, eliminating nervousness and ending those nervous jitters. Unfortunately, most of them do not discuss the benefits of nervousness in public speaking or in the job interview and ...
Views: 3273(6 votes) - ***How Confident Do You Sound in the Interview? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Nancy DanielsMany years ago when I was fresh out of graduate school, I applied for my first 'real' job in New York City at G. Schirmer, the largest publisher of classical sheet music in the States. What I didn't know then was that my speaking voice was my greatest asset in attaining employment with that ...
Views: 2807(3 votes) - HOW TO AVOID HAZARDS WHILE GETTING YOUR CHILD TO AND FROM SCHOOL? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from lizzie milanWhen kids come to your school or child care program every day, do you think about how they arrived or how they will go back home safely? Whether a child is elated in a vehicle, carpool, bus, or walks to school, there are safety issues to keep in mind. Let's look at some basic transportation ...
Views: 679 - Fundraising- Companion Not Opponent - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from lizzie milanBudgets are being cut in all places, yet the requirement for new programs and resources and luxurious playground equipment remains. How will you find the funds? The answer might be a fundraiser, an answer not always met with worldwide support from parents and staff. However, you can fruitfully ...
Views: 643 - Overwhelming Strain in the Outbound Call Centers - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Astha ThomosThe business grows with the performance of the employees and it is the prime concern to find out if they are working under the apposite condition. For example, if we take an example of an outbound call center that has been delivering consistent customer care support; the experts have to take ...
Views: 865 - The Secret to True Productivity - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from Marcy StahlI hear a lot of entrepreneurs complain that they're not being productive. They have a lot they want to accomplish, yet they feel that they're not getting enough done. They're mentally assessing their productivity and giving themselves a failing grade. They ask me: "How can I manage my time ...
Views: 1007 - Smart Women Give Their Business a Marketing Makeover - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffWhen you begin your journey as a woman entrepreneur, your most important action step is to get clients and create a “buzz” about your product or service so you can keep the business alive and get on a path to profitability. With effective marketing, your business will grow and over time, word ...
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