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- 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 ...
Views: 1352(1 vote) - ***How Clearly Defined Goals Lead To Success - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2012 from Beate CheletteOne 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. It’s true for all aspects of our lives, personal, family and career. Even so, just having goals without ...
Views: 1208 - Leadership: Inspiring Others is Only the First Step - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Valencia RayOur leadership “true potential” is not realized simply by inspiring others or feeling inspired or just having more information. Knowledge is not really power until it is applied. Recognition or an “aha” are only nice, interesting tidbits until you muster up the courage to make the change. ...
Views: 1089 - My Angel Story - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2012 from Marcy StahlI was visited by my own personal angel or spirit guide, who came into my life out of nowhere, and left just as suddenly. That was my cat, Troy. When I adopted him, he was very skittish and so nervous about how I would treat him. He spent the first two weeks under the bed, full-time. Then ...
Views: 1093 - ***Top Strategies Successful Women Follow To Get Promoted - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Beate Chelette[Part Two] 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. Now I’d like to talk about the ...
Views: 1322 - ***THE TOP THREE REASONS WHY WOMEN DON’T GET PROMOTED - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Beate CheletteAnd the top strategies to change that and get ahead. [Part One] As a career coach and longtime entrepreneur I have been able to watch how men and women work and advance (or not) in their careers. Here are some of the top reasons why women don’t get promoted at a higher rate and Part Two ...
Views: 1221 - Collaborative Leadership: Does the Leader Need to Know it All? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Valencia RayCollaborative leadership allows others to get their “voice” in the room. As long as there is a healthy level of trust, the terms of group meeting engagement can be explicit. This allows for a culture that can embrace a diversity of thought, which is something that is crucial for innovation. ...
Views: 1077(1 vote) - Why aren’t women better at self-promotion? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Tom BerzinsWomen risk holding back their careers in technology and stifling their potential because of an innate inability to promote themselves: so claimed a recent article in the Daily Mail. The article was based on a report by the respected social and sexual equality research pioneers, Catalyst. It ...
Views: 1119 - Affirm To Yourself: I Chose Me! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2012 from Trudy-Ann EwanHow powerful are those three words, “I Choose Me”? They are so powerful that just by affirming, believing and feeling them, you can release yourself from any unhealthy attachment to a situation or to others. Many individuals tend to lose themselves in unhealthy relationships because they are ...
Views: 1701(1 vote) - Solving Your Client’s Problems Builds A Relationship With Them - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2012 from SUSAN FOXYikes! I’ve got a problem. Get it off me! Think about clients unsolved problems like it’s a ‘thing’ that’s attacked them. Imagine the problem being a huge blood sucking bug from an alien planet that’s attached itself to your ideal target’s spinal fluid. That ‘bug’ is simultaneously ...
Views: 1324 - ***Two Secrets To Success You Don’t Want To Overlook - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2012 from Beate CheletteDiscover what you need, besides talent, to further your career. What if someone told you, as they did me a couple of months ago, that what you say and do will either further or boycott your success? A bit scary, right? Surely, there are other things at work, too. Like talent, IQ, ...
Views: 1075 - ****How To Be a Woman - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from Talyaa LieraI have some serious girl crushes. This morning I sat in the butter-yellow leather chair downstairs with my feet in a tub of hot water and read Penelope Trunk. I have sort of a love-hate relationship with Penelope Trunk (something she said once pissed me off), but today it is all love because ...
Views: 1126 - How to Attract Female Target Market Traffic to Your Business - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from SUSAN FOXAre you getting enough of the right clients? If not, look at your marketing copy. If your target market is women but you’re attracting more men than women, consider revising your sales copy. You might inadvertently be talking more masculinely than femininely. Fascinating brain research ...
Views: 3135(2 votes) - Success is Yours, All you have to do is claim it! - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Paulet BiedermannSuccess Is Your Right, Claim It! By: Paulet Biedermann One of the most prominent misconceptions about getting ahead and becoming successful is that success is not for all, but for a selected few. This utter nonsense is a widely held believe that in itself is oppressive and one of the biggest ...
Views: 1527(1 vote) - Are You in a Fashion Rut? 2 Signs That You Need to Dig Your Way Out - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Aisha JonesIt is one of the great riddles of the ages. One of life’s few mysteries remaining and one of the last puzzles to be solved. How is it possible to have a closet full of clothes, but yet have absolutely nothing to wear? This thought has plagued women for millennia. Even Eve looked around the ...
Views: 1463 - Our Environment is Not the Only Thing that Changes – So Do You - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Valencia RayChange and transformation are happening in business and society at large, like it or not. We human beings are constantly changing, even at the level of our body’s cellular biology; yet vast numbers of people try to hold on to “just the way we are/I am” to avoid personal growth. When something ...
Views: 1036 - How Do You Feel About Joy, Meaning, and Worth? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Valencia RayTrue potential is a challenge to uncover if you are out of touch with what is the most misrepresented and misunderstood aspects of being human – feelings. Research findings indicate that feelings (heart) are 5,000 more magnetic energy than that of thought (brain). When the mind and heart are ...
Views: 1138(1 vote) - Navigating Challenges/Breakdowns with Brilliance and Grace - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2012 from Amy LauraWe are all stepping up to our soul’s greatest task; evolve and align to the highest experience and expression of the fullness of our being, and the birthing of a new world. Big, lofty words! Don’t you agree? But how does this translate in our every day life experiences? The opportunities are ...
Views: 1069 - Terrorized By Your Fears? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Jenenne R. MacklinIn my earlier years, I lived in fear of debt collectors. I hadn’t managed my money or credit well. Instead of recognizing it as an exchange between me and the card company based on trust and respect, I thought of it more as being able to buy whatever I wanted while paying a small amount. ...
Views: 2063 - Is it time for women to lead civilization again ? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Stephen MonahanWhen we were young most of us growing up felt very secure. The world seemed to be working well. Then as we got older we started to see the chinks in the armor society had created. Now as we are even older we see that the society we thought was perfect is broken and about to collapse. What ...
Views: 1247 - The Newly Discovered Energy Miser in Your Brain - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Judy WidenerFun Fact: Your brain accounts for roughly 2% of your body weight, but it consumes about 20% of the oxygen you breathe and the calories you burn. Given the proportionally large percentage of resources that are dedicated to your brain, it makes sense that it would economize its use of energy ...
Views: 1441 - Speed mentoring for women: WOW - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Tom BerzinsCould the idea of speed dating ever work in a business environment? Well, if the experience at International Women’s Day is anything to go by, then the answer is unquestionably yes. The conference held at the Southbank Centre earlier this year brought together women’s leaders to offer advice and ...
Views: 1088 - What If You Followed the Truth of Your Heart? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Saskia Roell“Pilgrim, how you journey on the road you chose to find out why the winds die and where the stories go. All days come from one day; that much you must know. You cannot change what's over, but only where you go. One way leads to diamonds, one way leads to gold; Another leads you only ...
Views: 1345 - Reaching True Potential Requires Self-Trust - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Valencia RayReaching true potential is easier said than done. We’ve conditioned our brain and mind to trust outside of our self. Once I garnered the courage to color outside the boundaries of what I was informed from those around me to be true, I really began to grow. Here’s the catch: I had to learn to ...
Views: 911(1 vote) - ***How To Get It All Done - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Beate CheletteLately, I have gotten so busy that I find myself in dire need of scheduling absolutely everything. Between coaching, interviews, consulting and being the mom of an aspiring and talented young woman, I once again feel everything pulling on me at once. I know I’m not the only one who wonders ...
Views: 1103 - Emotional Wisdom – Part 2 - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Amy LauraDuring these times of accelerated expansion and growth, it is crucial that we develop a conscious relationship with our emotions. It is imperative we: become aware of, understand the causes, and learn new skills in order to transform our emotions. I feel there is a personal as well as ...
Views: 904 - Emotional Wisdom - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Amy LauraWhy do women have the capacity to love bountifully and generously? I came across a little gem by Eckhart Tolle recently and I extracted a portion of it as it explicitly exemplifies the core of the transformative process we all need to go through if we are to align with the larger ...
Views: 963 - Love and Forgiveness: An Antidote to Grief and Fear Part II - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Amy LauraPart II – F O R G I V E N E S S As I traveled through the arduous, immense, lonely and all-encompassing journey of grief, I found myself face to face with the agonizing feelings of guilt. I found myself completely lost in this deep and vast ocean of emotions and the strong belief of having ...
Views: 1058 - Love and Forgiveness as an Antidote to Grief and Fear - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Amy LauraPart I – L O V E! When my son passed two and a half years ago, I told God the following: There better be a higher purpose for his death, and I want to know what it is! Since then, my grieving process has included the unraveling and discovery of the higher meaning. I did not want to ...
Views: 1032 - Three Tips for Saving Money When You’re Having a Baby - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Jay Ricks SathamHaving a family nowadays requires a lot of planning, physically, emotionally, and financially. You start out with your spouse, and just after a while, another family member is now coming in your midst. Having your first baby is an exciting, and sometimes, a nerve-wracking phase in your life. ...
Views: 826(1 vote) - ***How To Find The Business Style That Works For You - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Beate CheletteIt has happened to all of us. Some ideas—even really good ones—just don’t work out sometimes. We come up with a great idea and are close to signing a new client or securing a partnership and then, just like that, the opportunity is gone. Have you ever considered that maybe your style of doing ...
Views: 2319 - Gratitude Today Keeps the Doctor Away - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Valencia RayWork and life balance is central to health, real wealth, and enjoyable relationships. Gratitude and appreciation are apparently little known secret ingredients to what everyone is really seeking: inner peace, meaning, and joy. Then we can “in joy” our efforts and monetary results and use money ...
Views: 1070 - How To Become Legendary - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2012 from Molesey Knox-BrunsonQueen, you are a leader. You are a bona fide leader with the extraordinary power to be legendary. Deep inside, you know that. One of the reasons why you’re reading this message now is because you know you were destined for greatness. You know there’s more to who you are and you’re searching for ...
Views: 1593 - The Smart Way to Leverage Viral Behavior - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Judy WidenerYou know that yawning is contagious. And have you ever noticed that when someone nods their head, you'll nod, too? It's because your brain is wired to watch someone move, then mimic that movement as if you were making it. You have special neurons in your brain dedicated to monkey see, monkey ...
Views: 1492 - Write to Keep in Touch - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Marcy StahlWhat is a keep-in-touch strategy and why do you need one? Ever meet someone who loves what you do, but isn't ready to buy your product or service right now? That person is your prospect. Prospects are very important to your business! They connect with you and they have a HIGH level of ...
Views: 1865(2 votes) - ***Turn Your Great Business Ideas Into Reality - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Beate CheletteIsn’t it the truth that we have these great ideas but somehow they get lost in the shuffle? As time goes by, these great ideas wane from our consciousness and soon they are forgotten. But let’s look a little deeper into how you can actualize those ideas. The Nike slogan “Just Do It” sums it ...
Views: 1687(2 votes) - ***How To Create An Effective Marketing Plan - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Beate CheletteAs a career coach, the most commonly asked questions I get are: what is the effectiveness of marketing, should I do more and how do I measure the success of my campaigns? Marketing is an important aspect for any business. Dan Kennedy, one of the most recognized and established marketing gurus ...
Views: 1158 - ***THE WISE WOMAN TRADITION EMPOWERS WOMEN - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Susun WeedTHE WISE WOMAN TRADITION EMPOWERS WOMEN~ 2002, Susun S. Weed The Wise Woman Tradition is the oldest known healing tradition on our planet. It offers a unique view of health that is woman-centered and deeply empowering to women. This is in stark contrast to orthodox - and most alternative - ...
Views: 1508(1 vote) - Is It Truly Visionary Leadership, or Are We Just Waking Up? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Valencia RayLeadership and vision are things I’ve been dealing with all of my life on different levels: from student government and asking questions that irritated those around me and questioned the status quo, to literally growing up and becoming an entrepreneur and eye surgeon before selling my practice. ...
Views: 1257(1 vote) - Are You All In? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Renee HeigelWhen it comes to your spirituality, relationships, career, family, fitness, health, children… are you putting all of your cards on the table and going big or going home? So often we are driven to “give it our all” through guilt, fear and anxiety, and what happens is that we actually get ...
Views: 1311 - You Don't Have to Be a 1-Percenter to Enjoy Retirement, Retired Nurse Discovers - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Susan KlopferRetirement planning means far more than addressing money issues, Jane C told me. The retired nurse expected to feel happy upon retirement, but found herself, instead, "just miserable nearly every day." Sitting at her kitchen table, drinking a cool ice tea, Jane told me her story. As a ...
Views: 1973(2 votes) - You Don't Have to Be a 1-Percenter to Enjoy Retirement, Retired Nurse Discovers - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Susan KlopferRetirement planning means far more than addressing money issues, Jane C told me. The retired nurse expected to feel happy upon retirement, but found herself, instead, "just miserable nearly every day." Sitting at her kitchen table, drinking a cool ice tea, Jane told me her story. As a ...
Views: 1973(2 votes) - Some Retirees Make Extra Money By Speaking, Selling Books, Reports at Back of the Room - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Susan KlopferARE YOU A retiree who is looking for something intriguing and fun to do, while making extra money? If your answer is yes, you are not alone. In fact, most older employees (65 percent) recently told researchers they would like to have some form of work in their retirement, according to a 2011 ...
Views: 2027(1 vote) - Instead Of Fearing Change, Focus On Its Positive Aspects - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Beate CheletteIt has been a tough year for almost everyone, but doesn’t if feel as if things are moving forward again? The financial markets are recovering, housing prices are stabilizing and now we would like nothing better than getting back to conducting business as usual. The only problem is: That is ...
Views: 2902(1 vote) - Innovation: The Power of “How” - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Valencia RayInnovation can happen in a “Two-Degree Shift,” meaning the answer you seek could be right in your face… if you could only perceive it! Have you ever heard the old adage, “If it was a snake it would have bit me?” (meaning what you were looking for was right in front of you, but you did not see ...
Views: 1087(1 vote) - Letting Go of the Stress: OM… OM… OMG! - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Jamee TenzerToday I started a 21 Day meditation challenge for the 12th time. Not sure if the meditation is the challenge, or if the real challenge is me and my total inability to be still and think of nothing, for 20 minutes. The first day I attempted meditation, I fell asleep. I then let a few days ...
Views: 1216 - The 3 Ps that Keep You Struggling and Broke - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2012 from Marcy StahlDo you feel like you're stuck and you haven't been moving forward financially? If so, you're probably suffering from the 3 Ps. I see these 3 Ps over and over again, in my clients, in women I meet at networking events, and to some degree in myself. 1. Perfectionism is the first P. Boy, do I ...
Views: 1490(1 vote) - Practicing Self-Care: Women are We Killing Ourselves in the Name of Love? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Lynda KlauDr. Lynda Klau A Call to All Women: more than ever, we need to choose Self-Care as our first priority in order to fulfill our potential. Dear Woman, -Are you more “burned out” than you realize, running on empty most of the time? -Are you too drained to be truly present with the closest ...
Views: 1650 - Your Man Is Not Your Retirement Plan - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Sharon ODayNo, your man is not your retirement plan. Tough words, I know. But, regardless how great your relationship is with the man in your life, recognize that there are three undeniable realities that make it critical that you be able to stand on your own two feet. Three Undeniable ...
Views: 2225(3 votes) - Navigating You And Me With Love And Compassion: The Two-Sided Silver Lining - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Ragini MichaelsEveryday Dilemma: Even though I’m exhausted, should I push myself to keep that independence that makes me feel really competent and good? Or, should I just relax today and enjoy depending on family and friends for all the wonderful things they bring me? When I was growing up, the silver ...
Views: 1257 - Would you rather move a mountain or climb one? - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Jake TuschinskiToday I read a quote, “Mountains are made for movin’ not just sitting there lookin’ pretty! So get out there & get to movin’!” With that thought you will work your butt off. Seriously! Where is the progress in moving a mountain? Where the heck are we to move that mountain? Remember that life ...
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