Gearing Up for Finishing BIG!
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How did that happen? I must admit, it’s gotten me by surprise! In the blink of an eye, I find myself living in a dual reality: wanting to create, work and lead, yet, equally wanting to lounge around, reminisce about my Italy trip, and create my next Italian adventure. Maybe it’s because I’m a Libra! Reality sets in! And now my mind is fresh with ideas, prolific in possibilities, and now putting pen to paper (journal and calendar) to schedule and commit to moving things forward. I’m sharing a simplified and short list of my thought questions, helping me to zoom in on what I really want to accomplish in the next couple of months. Hope you will find inspiration and that you, too, will get into action. ✔ What do I want November and December to look like? ✔ What is already scheduled and planned?✔ What does the first quarter of 2020 look like? What is scheduled?✔ What revenue would I like to generate in this time?✔ What’s the best way for me to do that?✔ What is my community/tribe calling for? What is being said? What is being said in the “unspoken”?✔ What resources do I need in order to achieve these results? Do I need additional “Team”?✔ Who do I need to “be” in the matter of my business? Am I committed to this? Though this list is a short one, and not nearly complete, it will get you moving in the space of “forward thinking” and setting intentions. These questions are the same whether we do short-term or long-term planning and provides a context and direction. Finish Big! Enjoy the journey. Take ground in moving forward towards what you really truly desire and intend. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
“Cutsie Jargon” Turns People Off!
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I see it all. I hear it all. And there is one thing that frosts me. Ok, I’m going to share my sentiments about an important topic, and I hope you’ll listen, read, and take my comments under advisement. It’s so important for you to understand this. Though I don’t mean to be rash and somewhat harsh, I do want to grab your attention. Maybe I really want to give you a bop on the top of your head. Stop using “cutsie-poo jargon”. Stop using someone else’s coveted voice when sharing your elevator pitch. Stop using marketing words and descriptors that don’t really resonate with you. Just speak to your clients, colleagues, and potential clients, in language that resonates with them, and that is authentic to you. You don’t have to be like anyone else. You don’t need to pretend you are like someone else that you admire. You don’t need to change your voice, sound different than you do when you are engaged in a simple conversation. Just be you. People are going to buy you, not a pumped up version of yourself who is using words, language and terms that you basically just discovered. I know they say “imitation is the highest form of flattery”, but consumers are smart, and they can cut through the veil of pretense in a heartbeat. So, if this is striking a chord, maybe even giving you a stabbing pain in your gut, then there is some truth to what I’m urging you to do. Just be yourself. Do the work for yourself, and don’t copy the work that others have done for themselves. Be the best version of yourself. If you sell on pretense, fake energy and enthusiasm, while using a small and excited voice, then you have to keep up that pretense with your clients. Can you spell EXHAUSTION? I’m rooting for you, cheering you on, because I know you mean well. Don’t rip yourself off by pretending to use someone else’s marketing words, jargon, and being a fake version of yourself, just to appease yourself. People are smart, and they will suspect your ingenuine ways…..and they will keep away from you. You will be attracting skepticism, lack of trust, and buyers reluctance from people who might otherwise desire to work with you. Got it? Stop it. If you find yourself confused about my message, please reach out to me. My clients and colleagues often say the most brilliant things when no one is listening….other than me. I love highlighting their brilliance, and help them capture what they say authentically, truthfully, when no one is supposedly watching. I’m listening, and reflecting the brilliant words and messages that come out of your mouth. You’ve genuinely got it. Thanks for listening/reading. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
Did I Lose My Mojo?
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I’ve been feeling listless, uninspired, ho hum, disconnected, and stopped. I’ve been singing the song “Is that all there is….?” This is just not like me, right? But, nevertheless, that’s how I’ve been feeling for the past few weeks. Can anyone relate? Burnout, you ask? Maybe. I’ve owned my business since 1981, though many of those years were on a part-time basis. That’s a long time, and it’s much longer than most of you reading this. In fact, it has not been ok with me that I’ve felt uninspired, uncommitted and stopped, so I started sharing and having conversations with trusted friends, people who are trained in the distinctions of transformation. These disempowering thoughts would persist if I remained quiet, and in monologue, and I’m smart enough to know that conversations, and getting into dialogue will make a difference, and something will move for me. For the past month, I gave myself the grace and space to feel however I felt. And I realized that I’ve been in a stress response, so I took action and focused on self-care, reflection, and play. The vast majority of my life is given for others: WPDN, coaching, hosting events, planning retreats, leading programs, and lots of sharing and connecting. I actually love that. But, I needed to put the focus on myself, to refill my cup, honor my soul, and replenish my spirit. I’ll share what actions I’ve taken, hoping that you might be inspired to take similar actions for yourself. Maybe you need a reboot, too? So far this month, I have: enjoyed a week-long trip to MA for a great change of scenery. lost 10 lbs., and feel a zillion % better! enjoyed the arts: seeing movies, visiting galleries, and digging PBS. scheduled an astrology reading to learn how the stars may guide my direction. napped, played with angel cards, journals and zentangle. prayed and meditated and enjoyed silence. enjoyed swimming, and walking. played with friends. planned an exciting itinerary for my annual trip to Italy. So…I’m baaack! I’ll soon be sharing some new ways of serving you. It is said that “the only way to, is through”, and I’m excited that I took this month to reset, and I look forward to reinventing and sharing the best parts of my business offerings with you. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
Rev Up Your Day For Success!
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Does this term conjure up images of doing jumping jacks in place, or dancing wildly to “The Stones”, or going out for a morning jog? What if I said, “none of the above”? What if you didn’t need to do anything? What if the answer is not in the “doing”? I’ve learned that starting my day with a few minutes of silence, is a great way to gather and harness the energy required to have an amazing day. Yes, silence just might be a simple, no-cost activity that you can employ to rev up your daily success. When in silence, whether you are sitting quietly, or in meditation, you allow yourself to enter into a space of receptivity. In this sacred space, you give yourself the gift of listening, thinking, and hearing messages and creative downloads that pop in for each of us to consider. And if we are frantically running in “doing” energy, it can often get so noisy that we are not at all a conduit for what a few moments in silence can bring. Here’s a simple “game” that can shake up your “normal daily routine”. Try it out for seven days in a row, and see if you begin to notice changes in being, doing or having. Here’s how to play: Select a minimum of 15 minutes in the morning upon waking and rolling out of bed to sit in silence. Use your phone alarm to remind you and time you. Sit comfortably, eyes open or closed. Just be. No music. No external sound. No writing. Just be…for 15 min. Notice any thoughts and images dancing around in your mind. Your mind will continue to do its thing. Remain silent until your timer or alarm sounds. Grab your journal and write down anything that you want to capture from the exercise. Acknowledge yourself with gratitude for stepping into a sacred space in service to yourself and others. Rinse and Repeat. Just be. Ahhhhhh. Rev yourself up with a few moments of silence. As you begin to tackle your day, your meetings, client sessions, sales conversations may just occur with a greater sense of ease and presence and better results. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
Got The Summertime Blues?
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Over the years I’ve noticed that many people put their business building activities on hold. The kids are out of school, vacations are imminent, it’s hot, and I hear phrases like “I don’t wanna.” Many associations and service groups close up for the summer, cease regular meetings, and post an imaginary sign that says “Gone Swimming!”. What if you looked at Summer as the time that gardens grow profusely, yielding abundant crops? You know that gardens usually grow a boatload of zucchini, right? You’ve been planning seeds all year, and if you are doing the right income generating activities: meeting, connecting, sharing, speaking, and selling….then it doesn’t really matter what month is highlighted on the calendar. Each of us determines how our business goes and grows….or not. Research suggests that if you stop, take time off, and retreat that it’s much like losing three to six months of business, and it will take a lot to get things up and running again. That’s not what we really truly want. Consider these tips to keep your business quenched and humming along during the long hot summer. Plan your schedule and keep steady with online and offline commitments. Search for and maintain networking and connecting activities, adding fresh new contacts to your community or tribe. Keep building your list. Schedule 3-5 (or more) virtual coffees per week. Listen for what you can contribute and reap. Host Pop-Ups, Webinars or Events to keep in front of your tribe. Schedule sales conversations, extend offers, and gain new clients. Delegate whatever can be delegated, and remember that delegate does not mean “dump”. Treat yourself to a fun vacation, enjoy play dates, day trips, and long weekends all year long, so you don’ t feel the need to take the entire summer off. Now, pour yourself a cool, pretty drink, add a little umbrella, and go to work. Ease up, yet don’t stop. Your prospects, clients, your family, and your self will thank you from the bottom of their hearts. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
What is Success?
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Who Hates Networking?
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” inner_width=”auto” inner_max_width=”none”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” custom_padding=”1px|||” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”off” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” width=”80%” max_width=”1080px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text use_border_color=”off” custom_padding=”1px|||” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.22.7″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”text_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ text_text_shadow_vertical_length=”text_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ text_text_shadow_blur_strength=”text_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ link_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”link_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ link_text_shadow_vertical_length=”link_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ link_text_shadow_blur_strength=”link_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”ul_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ ul_text_shadow_vertical_length=”ul_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ ul_text_shadow_blur_strength=”ul_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”ol_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ ol_text_shadow_vertical_length=”ol_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ ol_text_shadow_blur_strength=”ol_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”quote_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ quote_text_shadow_vertical_length=”quote_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ quote_text_shadow_blur_strength=”quote_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”header_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_text_shadow_vertical_length=”header_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_text_shadow_blur_strength=”header_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”header_2_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length=”header_2_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength=”header_2_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”header_3_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length=”header_3_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength=”header_3_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”header_4_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length=”header_4_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength=”header_4_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”header_5_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length=”header_5_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength=”header_5_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”header_6_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length=”header_6_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength=”header_6_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ z_index_tablet=”500″] Networking, connecting, and attending Networking Events often is a highly charged subject. Why is that? I think I have some insight and I’d like to share my thoughts. From what I’ve learned over the many years that I’ve been leading and hosting networking events, people often say the same things. Ultimately, they unanimously share that they are trying to “survive” networking. For many, it occurs as a “should”, something we know we should do. However, we jump in willingly, but feel unprepared to know what to do after we say hello. Networking can be easy, or it can be challenging and difficult. With the proper training, coaching and support, it can be super fun and valuable. Without support and direction it can become a disaster, and leaves people feeling unsure of themselves, unclear of what to say or do while at the event or after. It can be expensive, time-consuming and often doesn’t net people the results they’d hoped for. What if it were easy? What if you had the knowledge and tools to be a “pro” at networking….at formal and informal events? What if you could network like a Rock Star, gain confidence, develop leadership and presence, and have others seek you out for connections and conversations? People have given me two fun names over the years: “The World’s Best Networking Coach” and “The Queen of Networking”. Well, I love people, and I’ve been well-trained. I’d love to pass this info on to you. Join me for “Networking Savvy: 30 Days to Connect and Grow” which launches on Friday, April 26th at 4 p.m. Yes, for only 30 days you will receive content, coaching, and connections…..a Big Win for those that participate. Click below to learn more and register, and invest a bit of time and money into your long-lasting career. It’s “connecting made fun and easy”. ==> Go here to learn about Networking Savvy [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
Events Make Money
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Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Known
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” inner_width=”auto” inner_max_width=”none”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” custom_padding=”1px|||” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”off” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” width=”80%” max_width=”1080px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text use_border_color=”off” custom_padding=”1px|||” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.22.7″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”text_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ text_text_shadow_vertical_length=”text_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ text_text_shadow_blur_strength=”text_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ link_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”link_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ link_text_shadow_vertical_length=”link_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ link_text_shadow_blur_strength=”link_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”ul_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ ul_text_shadow_vertical_length=”ul_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ ul_text_shadow_blur_strength=”ul_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”ol_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ ol_text_shadow_vertical_length=”ol_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ ol_text_shadow_blur_strength=”ol_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”quote_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ quote_text_shadow_vertical_length=”quote_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ quote_text_shadow_blur_strength=”quote_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”header_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_text_shadow_vertical_length=”header_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_text_shadow_blur_strength=”header_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”header_2_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length=”header_2_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength=”header_2_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”header_3_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length=”header_3_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength=”header_3_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”header_4_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length=”header_4_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength=”header_4_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”header_5_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length=”header_5_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength=”header_5_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”header_6_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length=”header_6_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength=”header_6_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ z_index_tablet=”500″] Be seen. Be heard. Be known. Get hired. We all want that, right? I do. In the cluttered entrepreneurial marketplace, we must engage in activities that expand our presence so that potential clients may know, like, trust, and also hire us. Unless we are participating in strategic on-line and off-line activities, we are missing the boat, and missing real opportunities to connect with those that truly want to hear our personal message. According to Thesaurus.com, “Presence is the ability to project a sense of ease, poise, or self-assurance, especially the quality or manner of a person’s bearing before an audience.” Over the next few weeks I’ll be exploring and sharing about the concept of professional presence with you via social media and in-person events and conversations. I’m going to speak about the importance of expanding our presence, getting known, exploring new avenues and audiences, to that we can also expand our impact in the world. Our clients expect that of us, and we are really excited to do this. However, we often just don’t know where to begin or what to do first or next. We are a bit shy, timid, and sometimes we are downright scared. So, I ask you this. Where do you need to bump up your presence this year? Is it online, by sharing more Facebook “lives”, webinars, articles and postings shared on social media? Maybe an upgraded web presence? Or would it be in your best interest to show up at new networking events, attending workshops and conferences, and possibly leading your own events and speaking on other people’s stages? Though it may seem daunting, and you are not sure which way to go, or which way to turn, I invite you to join forces with professionals who can support you and speed up the process, and help you create the results you intend. You owe it to yourself. You are worth it, and this is the year to expand your presence, and be seen, heard and known. 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25 TOP Places to Go Networking
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” custom_padding=”1px|||” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”off”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” custom_padding=”1px|||” _builder_version=”3.17.2″] Ready to get out and meet new people, and expand your professional network? You know it’s time, and yet you are stopped, wondering where are the best places to meet your target market and creative colleagues. Enjoy this list of the top 25 places where you can go to networking immediately. Get out today and share your brilliance with the world. I hope this partial list provides inspiration to you, and I encourage you to take action today. Just Google and search in your locale. Happy Networking! Chamber of Commerce BNI – Business Network International Local “Closed” Networking Groups Professional Associations Trade Shows Conferences / Workshops Athletic Events Hobbies / Special Interests Volunteering Alumni Associations Class Reunions Church Affiliations and Events Home-Owners Associations Parties and Holiday Events Political Committees Rotary Clubs School and Parent Organizations Retreats Women’s Professional Development Network eWomen Network What Women Want Networking Online Groups / Communities Toastmasters Community and Civic Groups Meet-ups If you’re looking to upgrade and polish your networking prowess, I invite you to join me on Monday, November 12 for “Networking Savvy: 30 Days to Connect and Grow“. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]