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- Voice Training Not Only Improves Your Voice But Your Diction As Well - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2014 from Nancy DanielsOne of the most fascinating things I find on television or in the movies is that everyone’s speech is clear and understandable. Whether the actors are playing hoodlums or heroes, whether the characters are from Harlem or Park Avenue, they all speak distinctly. This particular characteristic is ...
Views: 1660 - ***Reading the Room? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Sharon SaylerAre you sure you understand what's really happening? The other day, I spent a lovely evening around the dinner table with two Yale alum and seven current students. After awhile, the conversation turned to what I do… always a conversation starter and stopper if you know what I mean…. Nothing ...
Views: 1655(16 votes) - ***Does Your Voice Complete Your Profressional Image or Detract from It? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2014 from Nancy DanielsAs a people, we are concerned about the image we project. Certainly in business we want to project a professional image. Does your speaking voice complete that image or does it detract? By the way, I’m not talking about the voice you hear in your head. I’m referring to the sound you hear on ...
Views: 1654 - Your Quality Focus = FREEDOM and INCREASED INCOME - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Sue StebbinsAre you like the majority of the people, challenged with " attention bankruptcy " and feel like you can't get ahead? Learning how to harness your focus and develop a strong quality of focus is one of the most important skills you can acquire to combat the feeling of helplessness that accompanies ...
Views: 1654(1 vote) - 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) - Life Rafts - Thank a Woman - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Herstory NetworkYou’ve got your boarding pass, your suntan lotion, your dresses and suits for the formal dinner nights, but no matter what else is on board the ship, it won’t be able to leave port without a specified number of these. History tells us the Titanic would not have been such a tragedy if there’d ...
Views: 1651(1 vote) - Smart Women Serve It Up The Right Way - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Joy ChudacoffHave you ever heard the phrase opposites attract? This can be true of my husband Greg and I when we go out for dinner together. I like fine dining with beautiful menus, fine wine and those heavy linen napkins. Greg prefers more casual dining where someone takes your order or you place your ...
Views: 1647(3 votes) - Opportunity Knocks: Can You Hear It? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2015 from Royce GomezHave you ever heard opportunity knock? Are you aware it knocks in large and small ways every day? I was banging on the door of an organization for about 6 months. Nothing happened. I couldn't even get an email returned. Although I was frustrated, I kept knocking (literally emailing and ...
Views: 1646 - My Biggest Challenges and How I Overcame Them - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Sue PapadoulisI’m often asked about my biggest challenges when I started out with Home Biz Chicks and working from home. So, for the first time, I’m revealing all – and you’ll probably find we share a common story. Here are my top 5 biggest challenges and what I did to overcome them: Taking that first ...
Views: 1645(2 votes) - Advantages Of Business Networking For Women - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Cathy Holloway Hill,We are very familiar with the term “Good Old Boy Network”. This is an exclusive network of business men that will do whatever it takes to pull their “exclusive members” up into the upper echelon of executive management. This is one of the most important reasons why ...
Views: 1642 - ***Everything You Do and Don’t Do Brands You - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Patty Sadallah”We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit” – Aristotle. People are watching you. You may not even be aware of how much people are paying attention to you. I got a call a while back from a man that had been “watching” me on Linkedin for about a month. He ...
Views: 1639(6 votes) - It's about pushing the limits - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2015 from Kathleen GageLife is about pushing limits. At least for some of us. In my world, if you’re not pushing limits you’re not seeing what you’re really made of. If you’re not seeing what you’re made of how will you know what you’re capable of? When I push the limits I tend to feel incredibly alive. Something ...
Views: 1638 - ***Your Voice Is Your Calling Card - Is That Good or Not So Good? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2013 from Nancy DanielsOne of the 1st things you do when you start a new business is to create a business card. While the purpose of the card is to identify you and your business, your goal with that card is to project a positive image of that business. In fact, you should probably hire a creative talent to design ...
Views: 1628 - Karen Salmansohn - A Prime Example of Authorship BrandingOnline - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2016 from Zac JohnsonThe internet has made the process of being an author both easy and quite difficult. The process is now much easier due to the fact that anyone can start a website or blog and start writing online. It's also seen as being easier, simply because Amazon.com now makes it possible for anyone to ...
Views: 1628 - A Dozen+ Free or Low-Cost Resources for Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaWe know what its like to be an entrepreneur. Like all businesses, you’re just trying to increase revenue and decrease expenses. Meanwhile, it’s just you juggling it all… or at best, you have a few folks helping now and then…which of course does the opposite of decrease expenses if you don’t see ...
Views: 1626 - 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 - Joint ventures make powerful accountability partners: 7 practical, proven tips - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonEntrepreneurs are a highly talented, curious and creative breed of people. To ensure their passions and talents are not squandered, it is essential they hold themselves accountable to their goals, promises and standards. One of the best ways to build accountability into one's business venture is ...
Views: 1623 - 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 - The Optimism Bias: Is it Bad for You? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Valencia RayOptimism and happiness are interconnected. With the world around us changing as rapidly as it is in our business environment these days, being optimistic can make a very significant difference. Yet, I sometimes hear online and offline comments that being optimistic is not realistic, or even ...
Views: 1621(1 vote) - 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) - ***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) - ***How Voice Training Improves Your Diction - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2013 from Nancy DanielsWhen I first started my voice business, my husband remarked that he did not understand what my clients were saying in their ‘before’ recording. He was, however, able to understand everyone in their ‘after’ clips. Why were my clients speaking more clearly in their ‘after’ recording? While I ...
Views: 1612(1 vote) - ***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) - Personal Development: What's the 'Self' in Self-Actualization? - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Valencia RayI was listening to a video by an author where he defined 'self-actualization' in terms of ego or selfish individualism - a type of narcissism. This goes to show the limitations of language and how meaning can be confused. The 'self' in self-actualization, in my mind, is just the opposite. It is ...
Views: 1611(1 vote) - ***Is a Voice Improvement Workshop Something You Should Consider? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2013 from Nancy DanielsToday 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: 1610 - It's Time To Start Thinking Like A CEO - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2013 from Kate BeedersIn 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: 1610(1 vote) - ***Create A Vision For Your Business:That Makes a Difference, Makes A Profit And Makes It More Fun! - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamLike most solo entrepreneurs when I first started my business I was hyper-focused on making money. It made sense - I had to make money to pay my bills and meet my monthly expenses. Then there was always the "in-my-face" annual income goal that I held in the forefront of my mind ...
Views: 1608(2 votes) - Take Bold, Inspired Actions To Fuel Your Soul (and Fill Your Bank Account) - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Heather DominickLet’s start by getting clear. Taking bold action is what will both fuel your soul and fill your bank account. So how do you do it? It simply takes a willingness to choose to move beyond what is comfortable and to move forward without wavering. At EnergyRICH® we call it being Considerably ...
Views: 1607(1 vote) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret # 21 Take Responsibility - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“This life is yours. Take the power to choose what you want to do and do it well. Take the power to love what you want in life and love it honestly. Take the power to walk in the forest and be a part of nature. Take the power to control your own life. No one else can do it for you. Take the ...
Views: 1604(4 votes) - The Truth about Being an Entrepreneur - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Tricia DyckaWhat exactly is the truth about being an entrepreneur? It boils down to your own perception of what you feel it should mean to you. To me, being an entrepreneur means empowering others by sharing my gifts and experiences and living my life to the fullest. When I decided to travel the path of the ...
Views: 1604(2 votes) - ***All Great Speaking Voices Have One Thing in Common - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsThere is one word I use to describe the resonance I am looking for in each every ‘real’ voice I discover. While all voices that have had training exhibit a greater depth and breadth of sound – a fuller, rounder quality – some voices will be deeper in pitch, some brighter in tone, others may be ...
Views: 1596 - Collaborative Leadership: Obama Tech Team Lessons in Adaptability - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Valencia RayA brilliant example of collaborative leadership in action is illustrated in an article I read in yesterday’s Sunday Business Section of the newspaper entitled “Obama Tech Team Ventures Forward”: Collaborative Leadership Structure is an innovation to the traditional hierarchical structure. It ...
Views: 1594(4 votes) - Smart Women Keep Showing Up - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Joy ChudacoffMy 7 year old daughter Jenna loves to play baseball. In fact, she loves it so much she’s willing to play in a league where over 90% of the players are boys. We are nearing the end of the season and playoffs begin in a few days. She’s struggled to keep up with the team, playing mostly in the ...
Views: 1590(6 votes) - 10 Important Benefits You May Have Forgotten (aka- The Joys of Being an Entrepreneur) - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2013 from Kate BeedersThe 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: 1587(1 vote) - Accounting and Finance as a way to start a new career, not just a job - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2017 from Marta KaliDo you love what you do? One of the biggest problem in today’s world is that people don’t like their jobs. They moan about getting up early, going to work and being stuck in the traffic for hours. Is your work not rewarding enough and you get more and more upset every morning about your life? ...
Views: 1584(1 vote) - Can You Hear Me Now? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandIn the past few years, the way we communicate has expanded so much that it has affected everything we do. A lot of the processes we use to communicate are not new. Think about it; the first telephone was invented in 1876, the first television in 1925, and the first computer 1939. They have all ...
Views: 1583(15 votes) - Lead, Follow or Get out of the Way? Smart Women Lead. Tip #2 on Navigating the Double Standard - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from June Werdlow RogersWomen leaders that follow or get out of the way are subject to fierce criticism. Social Secretary Desiree Rogers inadvertently found herself “out of the way” recently at a White House State dinner. The spotlight on her comes with scrutiny of how party-crashers were able to circumvent White ...
Views: 1583(1 vote) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret #12 Embrace your Uniqueness - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Patty Sadallah“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” Dr. Suess. My 12 year old daughter Noelle has a confidence about her that is unprecedented for her age. She decided that Fridays would be crazy high sock and converse tennis shoe day. She tried to ...
Views: 1582(13 votes) - Men vs. Women - Who Leads Best? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2014 from Beate CheletteWhy we need to be more aware of our skills and how focusing on each other’s strengths leads to more efficient and productive teams. As I researched the issues at the heart of The Women’s Code, I looked at the reasons and the ways men and women lead differently. My goal was to show how the ...
Views: 1581 - Give it Up: Converting Free Consults Into Paying Clients - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaWe sometimes offer free coaching sessions for particular group members, promotions, etc. If we didn’t convert them to paying clients, we’d lose buckets of time and money by giving away freebies. So its our job to serve them, and convert them, so they can continue to grow their businesses ...
Views: 1579 - ***Your Diction Has a Direct Influence on Your Success - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2013 from Nancy DanielsIn 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: 1578 - 5 Self-Limiting Beliefs Sabotaging the Woman Entrepreneur - by Submitted on May 06, 2013 from Debra KasowskiThe unfortunate incidents of life make us acquire limiting beliefs which subconsciously dictate what we do or don’t do with our lives. Beliefs are a pattern of thinking that we allow to dominate our minds. Watch out for the limiting beliefs below: I have a disadvantaged background This ...
Views: 1570 - 9 Immutable Laws of Not Taking Things Personally - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from Christine KaneDo you ever feel like you’re just way too sensitive? Do comments from other people sometimes knock the wind out of you? Girl, I totally understand! During my 15 years in the entertainment business, I had lots of experience learning how to not take things personally! Really though, ...
Views: 1568 - EFT for Success - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Michelle Lee, CHEFT for Success Goals become a hot topic this time of year as we look back taking stock of the previous year and as we look forward to the New Year and what it is that we want to accomplish and how we want to improve our lives. I know many people have given up all hope when it comes to ...
Views: 1568(2 votes) - One Resolution for the New Year GUARANTEES Hitting ALL your targets! Just ONE! - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Stacie CampanelliHave any idea what that one resolution could be? Patience? Faith? Intention? Action? Courage? While all of these are wonderful attributes, and definitely add a critical element to our accomplishments, none of them are the one resolution that’s needed. The only arrow required to shoot straight ...
Views: 1563(2 votes) - So... Tell Me What You Want! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Adele Howell-Pryce“So, tell me what you want, what you really, really want!” “I’ll tell you what I want, what I really, really want!” - SONG LYRICS – How many of you can definitely, absolutely, unequivocally, tell me right now, exactly what it is that you want and what you want your business to ...
Views: 1563(12 votes) - Where To Find Good Summer Fashion Bags To Complete Your Collections - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Terry LuckyHandbags has always been a vital necessity in anyone’s life since time immemorial and it’s now an integral part of any woman’s personal image, as the saying goes, you can judge a lady’s taste on the handbag she’s carrying. And in some way or another, women are either so use to what they like ...
Views: 1563 - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret #20 Serve Selflessly - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2010 from Patty Sadallah“Only those who have learned the power of sincere and selfless contribution experience life's deepest joy: true fulfillment.” Tony Robbins. We all serve in some fashion. But, have you noticed that some people serve better than others. They serve with more sincerity, with more willingness, ...
Views: 1561(16 votes) - Searching An Inspirational Keynote Speaker For Women ! - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2016 from Kamal SwamiLate years have seen vast changes throughout the world breaking conventional barriers of doing any work. Interestingly these changes have received appreciation and criticism from society. However, the most affected segment of society which is severely affected from them is the business world, ...
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