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In order to live empowered, we must first activate what we want in our own life. One way that we can begin doing this is by creating intentions. An intention is a statement that literally establishes a direction for energy and then activates the experiences that we want. ... Views: 1913
This subject is so very much a part of my mission and so near and dear to my heart. I love to teach entrepreneurs how to make success even sweeter!
In society, you’re often taught that we’ll be happier if you’re successful and making a lot of money. Following that logic, that means that ... Views: 1765
Savvy businesswomen know that the right mentor can help cut the learning curve, build business quicker, boost confidence, and lower stress. With the Communion of Saints, don't restrict yourself to only modern-day role models.
Women serious about business success don't skimp ... Views: 757
The recent boo-boo I experienced for the launch of my online radio show was a good reminder to value humility-building experiences.
Minutes into the program, the previous day's beautifully working dashboard of the online radio program locked up. Later, I suspected the bubble screensaver my ... Views: 849
As a Mompreneur, you know that many depend on you so regardless if you are sick, the show must go on. But don't underestimate how your well-being powers your business success.
Your health is your business locomotive-from giving you bling you need to nail presentations, courage to make scary, ... Views: 976
If this isn't an interesting topic, I don't know what is.
You can learn a lot about business success on Shark Tank. For those of you who haven’t watched it, aspiring entrepreneurs come on the show asking for funds to grow their business. Some contestants have new businesses that haven’t ... Views: 1813
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Why Buy The Cow...? - by Kate Beeders, Money, Mindset & Marketing Expert/Speaker
Remember that expression? “Why buy the cow, when you can get the milk for free”. Well, we women know what are mother’s were referring to. (It was a silly expression but I found myself using it during some of my private clients' sessions to really drive home a point)
This expression also ... Views: 1767
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The 6 P's Of Success - by Kate Beeders, Money, Mindset & Marketing Expert/Speaker
It’s so simple –yet so hard if you don't know what you're doing. Proper preparation prevents piss poor performance. That says it all.
Yet so many entrepreneurs run their business by the seat of their pants, from the panic mode.
I call it “near sighted vision”. They only see what's in ... Views: 2987
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The 6 P's Of Success - by Kate Beeders, Money, Mindset & Marketing Expert/Speaker
It’s so simple –yet so hard if you don't know what you're doing. Proper preparation prevents piss poor performance. That says it all.
Yet so many entrepreneurs run their business by the seat of their pants, from the panic mode.
I call it “near sighted vision”. They only see what's in ... Views: 1808
She wanted this so badly for her business but couldn’t say “yes”. Her husband wouldn’t approve and she’d feel guilty that she wasn’t putting her children first. Boy, could that guilt be overwhelming! She felt as if there was no way to win.
Every time she got new clients, she’d have dreams ... Views: 1752
In watching TV or the movies, I am always impressed with the diction I hear from the actors. It doesn't matter what characters they are playing. And, it doesn't matter which nationality they are, their articulation is clear and concise. It is part of their training. Can you say the same about ... Views: 1404
Today there are numerous ways you can improve the sound of your speaking voice. There are books, CDs, DVDs, webinars, private sessions, group sessions and even Skype. I find that one of the most effective means of discovering your ‘real’ voice is the 2-day workshop.
While voice training ... Views: 1472
While working with and studying entrepreneurial legends including but not limited to, Steve Jobs, Richard Branson, Steve Forbes, Michael Masterson, Bill Bonner and Marty Edelston for nearly 25 years I have concluded there are three main reasons people start their own businesses. They are:
1. ... Views: 1109
Whenever I go to networking events (which is quite often) I always get people’s interest up when I talk about money. Especially, when I talk about charging what you’re worth. That’s when the conversations really start flowing. And the complaints!
Here’s what they tell me happens. Do any ... Views: 1211
Productivity is not simply activity. Without a clear vision, a heartfelt why, and a clear strategy, you will waste your resources - time, energy and money. You will also increase the likelihood that you will create dis-ease in your body from overworking and stress.
On the surface, these ... Views: 999
With the upcoming launch of Happy Woman Happy World, the first book of The Women’s Code, my team is on red alert. Aside from all the excitement over the completion of the book, I find myself FREAKING OUT at all the things that are piling up on my to-do list. Frankly these days that list is ... Views: 1506
Tick tock, tick tock! Are you a time bomb ready to explode? Stress and overwhelm are one of the biggest complaints I hear from my clients. There just aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. Between taking care of their family, personal life and business there just seems to ... Views: 1615
Tick tock, tick tock! Are you a time bomb ready to explode? Stress and overwhelm are one of the biggest complaints I hear from my clients. There just aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. Between taking care of their family, personal life and business there just seems to ... Views: 1622
Determining what is essential and what’s not essential is key for a successful business. So here is a secret I have not told many.
It wasn’t always this way for me.
I wasn’t born with a magical playbook. I developed my success playbook over years and years of trial and error. I developed ... Views: 1184
Understanding optimism is important to elevating your performance. Finally, the power of feelings and emotions are beginning to be openly discussed within the context of science, business, and leadership. Historically, the term "touchy feely" has been used to dismiss important aspects of ... Views: 972
Being expressive when you speak is referred to as color. Color is heard in the various and vivid effects of your vocal sound: it is also seen in your facial expression and body language. Speaking without color is called speaking in a monotone. It is also called boring.
You can have the ... Views: 1516
Do you know what one of the most effective list building tools might be? Your email signature line. The area where you can add your name and other details below email messages is valuable marketing real estate that you can use to create awareness about your business and attract potential ... Views: 1136
Is building a home base business easy? Is it an effortless activity where you can make 6 figures working 2 hours a day? Of course not!
I built and ran a business from start up to a multimillion dollar corporation. It was tough, but I did it. Do not let anyone fool you into thinking that ... Views: 1089
In a coaching session the other day, one of my multi- 6-figure clients was talking about all of the ways he has been procrastinating. He hasn’t been writing his weekly ezine. He admitted he felt stressed out and that there weren’t enough hours in each day. Although, he did confess he was ... Views: 1437
Clarity is powerful and is a primary ingredient to performing at your best. It is poorly understood and generally not a feature of most people's strategies. Why? Because we are too busy being busy. We take pride in taking "massive action."
Yet, if you are not clear about where you want to go ... Views: 948
Do you know the difference between diaphragmatic breathing and what you are doing right now? The chances are good that you are a shallow or lazy breather because the majority of the population breathes in this manner. What do I mean by shallow or lazy breathing? Using the upper chest for ... Views: 2023
Excessive nasality or too much nose in speaking definitely has a negative impact on your listeners. A whiny voice can be shrill and is much akin to nails on a blackboard. The good news is that you can eliminate the excess nasal sounds in your voice if you practice and retrain your ‘inner ear’ ... Views: 1667
“I love working from home, I get so much laundry done and today I even cleaned out my refrigerator.” This was a comment I overheard the other night while waiting for the PTA meeting to start at my daughters’ school.
Unfortunately that was far from the first time I have heard a work at home ... Views: 1151
We love storytelling; this love affair begins in childhood and we never outgrow it. Our brain is a "storytelling" organ, made perfectly for creating storyline. Life is not as objective as it appears on the surface. Via our perceptions of how we interpret the facts and experiences of our lives, ... Views: 980
Although I consider myself competent in many areas, I keep having breakdowns around technology. I know that I am of the generation that didn’t grow up with the technological wizardry of today’s world. I am uncomfortable with much of it; perhaps this is why I sometimes feel as if I am a ... Views: 1144
I had a wonderful experience recently as the proud parent of an officer in training in the United States Army. 137 young men and women were given their branching orders. They walked onto the stage alone, faced the audience and said “I’m Intermediate Officer Candidate,” followed by their last ... Views: 1692
When I worked in Corporate, we always had an annual event in another state. All 5 offices of my company would come together for these 2 days. They would have a motivational speaker for us to listen to. Once, it was someone from Dale Carnegie (How to Influence People and Win Friends). I won ... Views: 1726
I am often amazed at how many financial books neglect to focus on the critical issue of how to get financially organized.
So many of us are desperately seeking the one quick-fix step that will turn our financial lives around (like investing in the right stock) that we neglect to take ... Views: 1962
Creating time, at first, sounds ridiculous - until you understand how we co-create our "reality." Of course, when speaking of linear time there are only 24 hours to a day, and everyone receives equal amounts. Yet, if you keep talking about how fast 'time flies' and do not realize that you are ... Views: 1234
An exceptionally emerging as well as present way of shopping would be to do it online, and also it’s simple as you only need your credit or debit cards to pay for shopping transactions as well as a net connection. The main advantage of shopping online is you can get to know over the products in ... Views: 1096
It really isn't such a big mystery.
When my family and I moved back to South Florida from Texas, people wanted to know "why?". Everyone thought there was a big juicy story to be told.
But, the bottom line was that it was simple. We did not enjoy living in Texas. Now don't get me wrong; ... Views: 1065
Unlike today, women did not enjoy the same privileges as men and were deprived of many rights. However, in order to reduce the gap between the two sexes, the Federal Government has been introducing a number of initiatives and provision of grants is one among them. Millions of dollars are kept ... Views: 999
If you’re like me, you’re probably impatient – wanting things to have happened yesterday. I planted flowers in May…actually some were potted and some were seeds. The potted flowers (lipstick red geraniums, golden French marigolds and others) are gorgeous to look at each day.
The sunflower ... Views: 1518
A few days ago, I made a visit to my dermatologist for a checkup and as soon as I entered the office, I could feel a "vibe." The office is spotless, clean, light and bright. The staff is friendly and organized. The dermatologist has a nice personality and is both thorough and fast. I felt both ... Views: 917
Everyday I take hundreds of different types of action. Some little –some big. I find that the “in limbo” state of not knowing what to do often gets in the way and keeps me stuck. I used to play different scenarios in my head of which way I want to go. I got really tired of doing things that ... Views: 1262
The other day I was watching the animals in my backyard. As an animal lover I have a bird feeder/squirrel feeder…because, you know – you can’t keep the squirrels out of a birdfeeder so I just make sure there is something for everyone…and I witnessed something that caused me to pause: I saw a ... Views: 1572
The strangest thing happened to me the other day. I was invited to the Cape (aka Cape Cod for those of you outside Massachusetts), and my response was I needed to check my schedule. Wow! That response stopped me dead in my tracks. The invitation was for 3 weeks away that was certainly ... Views: 1424
The first time I heard those specific words was from one of my clients many, many years ago. She had found her ‘real’ voice and told me that her she couldn’t believe what a fantastic tool her voice was for her business.
Let me ask you a simple question. Would you rather listen to a ... Views: 1306
I was able to spend Friday morning last week in conference with a number of leaders in industry, education and business at the South Western Economic Conference. Our government convened speakers from a number of sectors to give their opinions on the state of the economy in our region and beyond. ... Views: 941
A 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: 1068
There are so many ways of advertising your business and they all come with different price tags. It could be flyers, ads in newspapers/websites, sponsorships. There are hundreds of ways to do this. I want to share the best one (and my favorite) with you – and it doesn’t cost a cent! ... Views: 1247
With the extensive amount of business advice (whether free or paid), available business coaches and consultants, articles, webinars, social media posts and so forth it should be downright impossible not to make a single mistake in your business.
It’s rare that the information we get is ... Views: 1041
In my work with women, one bad habit that I see creeping into their daily lives is Procrastination. This one bad habit can create a struggle in your business and wreak havoc on your personal life too.
I have a bad habit of procrastinating on making timely doctor appointments. The result? My ... Views: 924