Do you think as a manager or act like a leader? Do you want to become a leader in your market? Do you want more customers, more sales, and the ability to engage your team? Then you need to stop thinking like a manager and act like a leader. Does this all sound a bit of a stretch? I used to think so too. But in a short time I found myself overwhelmed with clients wanting to act like a leader. I wasn’t surprised it happened,...

As professional businesswomen, we sometimes have to prove ourselves and our ability to do the job just as well, if not better, than a man. I’m not a man beater, however, the road to success for us can be long, with many bumps to slow the process of our professional progression. There is one very important thing that can slow, or even completely stop, our journey to success. Fear! Our own fears can either make, or break the...

Are you a worrywart? How you start your day sets the tone for your daily success. Mornings can be, oh lets say ~ BLAH! How many times are you hitting the snooze button? Your emotional state will depend on your morning outlook. If you are a worrywart then I can almost guarantee you’ve been up half the night. Like most business entrepreneurs, you worry about the productivity of your business. Will we make budget? Are we deliv...

People who are emotionally engaged tend to do better in relationships in and out of the workplace. These are habits that set them apart. Business leaders are noticing that working with emotionally engaged people is an important factor in business success and harmony at work. It is also important in relationships that touch all areas of our life.So what are the habits of emotionally engaged people?1. Emotionally engaged peo...

You’re at a networking event. You have your business cards, your elevator pitch ready to promote your business, product, and service, and you are wearing your best suit. You have less than two minutes to influence and you fabulously fail at first impressions. Sound like anyone you know? There is power in building relationships. If you can impress in less than two minutes, you rule the power of relationships. The opportunity...

On June 30, 2006 at 4:02 pm I was told I would no longer be the CEO of Girl Scouts. I expected to be the leader of the number one leadership program for women well into my retirement years. Unfortunately that did not happen. I had no idea losing a position I was most passionate about would change my life forever. The following three months brought plenty of margaritas and depression. Although I was CEO of a national organiz...

I’m working with a new client that reminded me our emotions could quickly and easily derail our goals. Mix your emotions together and you come up with a lethal cocktail. “There are four emotions sure to undermine our goals: fear, uncertainty, doubt, and shame.”~Michael HyattSeasons of life change often. Each season of life brings new events. Such as job change, divorce, sickness, or something else. Our emotions are then sub...

It’s 2015 and many are still counting down, still creating their list of resolutions or have already dropped the ball. I’m here to give you some guidance to make 2015 the year you finally get rewarded for making a difference in people’s lives. #1 Know Your Customer NeedsYour sustainable competitive advantage is your ability to determine what your customers needs are, create quality programs, or perform quality keynotes that...

You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join me. And the world will live as one. ~John LennonI am proud to say I am a professional speaker, master coach, author, and radio personality. I speak and train at universities, corporations, and trade associations about achievement ~ about how to make it happen now! I’m going to share ideas about achieving more and taking it to the next level. I w...

Often, when we often talk about overcoming challenges what we really mean is that we are seeking a work-life balance. Finding that balance between family and career, especially as an entrepreneur isn’t an easy task. Sheryl Sandberg says in her book, Lean In, that women face complex challenges... adjustments or differences that we can make ourselves to increase our self-confidence (sit at the table with the big boys), gettin...