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4 Steps to Develop Your Unique Speech and Voice Brand - by Lynda StuckyCommunication Without Fear - by Lynda Stucky5 Cool Tricks To Increase Your Self-Confidence When You Speak - by Lynda Stucky- Five Secrets for Cash Infusion Mania - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2014 from Jeanna Gabellini“I need a cash infusion!” I’ve said that hundreds of times to myself. Bills were due and I didn’t have enough money to cover them. I needed money to come in quick. I usually worried for a bit, and then decided to focus on a solution. Mostly I pulled it off. But barely. It took a ton of ...
Views: 1371 - Millennials, Leadership and the Bottom Line - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2014 from Michael MantellHere is a novel idea if you are a tough boss. Get fair. Fast. That is, if you want to hold on to your employees, especially millennials. Whether your realize it or not, employees expect the American workplace to be a kinder, gentler place in which to work. So tough guy or tough gal, get ...
Views: 1305 - Are You A Skillful Reasoner? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2014 from Rand GolletzThis is one of my favorite business quotes: "Vision without execution is really hallucination." I know several people who have taken credit for originating that masterpiece. I may have even done that occasionally. As obvious as its truth is, however, many organizations with lofty visions and ...
Views: 1177 - Pro or Amateur? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniYou have two choices in your business … be a pro or be an amateur. Professionals (pros) are people who take their hobby, sport or passion seriously. They’ve decided they’re no longer satisfied with being an amateur. They want the challenge and fulfillment of fully living into their ...
Views: 1328 - The Real Way to Sell Your Stuff - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniI used to hate planning. Why plan, when you can just get into action? Fortunately, and unfortunately, playing that way got me to six figures in my business. I kept doing my business the only way I’d practiced up to that point… * Get an inspired idea. * Throw it out to my tribe. ...
Views: 1277 - Ditch Your Suit - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniI’m a tank top, shorts and flip-flops kind of girl. Suits are definitely not my thing. Yet, back in 1999, every month I put one on to lead a live workshop on cash flow. I hated putting on a costume so that the participants would think I was professional and smart. I totally trusted my ...
Views: 1276 - Are You Obsessed With the Brutal Truth? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2014 from Rand GolletzI was shopping for a new tennis racquet in a store in northern Montgomery County, Maryland. It had recently changed hands after the prior owner had declared bankruptcy. The new proprietor greeted me with a hearty "good morning." I inquired as to the details of the transfer of ownership. He ...
Views: 1188 - Plan for Profits - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniHave you ever scurried around looking for your sunglasses only to find them on your head? Why didn’t you know they were there? Most likely you were rushing, not really taking your time to think it through. Believe it or not, it’s like that with money. You scurry around, trying to ...
Views: 1331 - Play Your Position - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniI’m a huge fan of American Idol. Some of the feedback from the judges is very uncoach-like and disempowering. However, they emphasize several points that I love, over and over to the contestants: * Play to win. Act like you want to beat the competition. * Be consistent with who you are ...
Views: 1202 - Do You Understand the Power of Your Voice? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2014 from Rand GolletzI talk to strangers all the time. Elevators, department stores, office buildings, Whole Foods and gas stations are some of my favorite places to engage people in conversation. I've actually met some really interesting people that way. I enjoy hearing people's "stories:" HOW they became WHO they ...
Views: 1232 - Corporate Team Building - A Herculean Task? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2014 from Rob JacksonTake-off location, lead leg, tail leg, stride length, arm action — these are all familiar terms to an Olympic hurdler. They’re all a beautiful choreography of rhythm, position, speed and muscle memory. Of course, no Olympic champion starts out with everything in sync. Muscle memory must ...
Views: 1332 - Choosing Your Ideal Joint Venture Partner - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniCo-creating, marketing and joining forces with other people can catapult your business into six or seven figures twice as fast as you going it alone. How can you joint venture with other people? Let me count the ways … * Give your products or services as a bonus with your partner’s ...
Views: 1110 - THE BUSINESS OWNER MYTH - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniAs a business owner you may experience some or all of these thoughts throughout the week … * It’s a lot of work. * It’ll be overwhelming and my life will get out of control. * I don’t know how. * Employees are a hassle. * The way it is now is good enough. * The bigger ...
Views: 1051 - Peace is the Way - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniI’ve had several BIG aha moments in my life, but the biggest transformation has come from a single focus … peace. You’d think that with a business name like MasterPeace Coaching my focus would always be about being at peace. Not so. I get caught in the same traps as everyone else when it ...
Views: 1195 - Great Leadership: Don’t Tug on the Leaves - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2014 from Annette SegalTrimming my basil plant today got me thinking about Leadership. (I like to keep some fresh herbs in the kitchen to feed my passion for cooking.) Great leadership takes time...like growing a healthy plant. No amount of tugging on the leaves or urging it to “hurry up” makes the least ...
Views: 1149 - Casualness Breeds Casualty - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniIt felt like a wake-up call the first time I heard the seminar leader say, “Casualness breeds Casualty.” He was referring to how we treat our goals and the people on our team. When we don’t give them our intention and attention, they fizzle instead of sizzle. I’ve never forgotten that ...
Views: 1380 - 6 Factors Limiting Your Happiness as a Woman Leader - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2014 from Belinda MJ. BrownMany women encounter this problem but never share it with anybody. It feels strange and stupid to complain about being successful or managing a great company. But this is not something that you should be ashamed of. We know a lot of good reasons why you feel this way. And yes, feelings are not ...
Views: 2788(1 vote) - Solutions Abound - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniGot a puzzle that is unsolved? Would you like to find the missing piece? Get comfortable, sit back and open up to receive the perfect solution. Perfect solutions abound! First, pick the issue that you’d like to attract an ideal resolution. What are the elements needed to make up your perfect ...
Views: 1129 - A Game for Speedy Business Transformation - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniWhen you’re sick and tired of not getting important things done or not pulling in enough money, it’s time to play a game. Games have a specific outcome, structure, and rules by which to play. If you’re ready to stop feeling whiny in a super short time frame, play the “Yes, I Can” game. It’s ...
Views: 1098 - The Four Basic Rules for Personal and Professional Success - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2014 from Rand GolletzWhen I went into business for myself over a dozen years ago after spending decades as a corporate executive, I knew pretty quickly that I needed help building my business. I needed some "rules of the road." I also needed perspective and equanimity that I simply did not have. I knew how to do ...
Views: 1979 - The Secret to Staying Calm in Chaos - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2014 from Annette SegalI’m a coach, so my clients (executives, entrepreneurs, consultants, coaches, and other high performers) show up in my practice for all sorts of reasons. If I had to categorize them, I’d say most clients were looking for ways to “stay calm in chaos”. That’s what Sam was looking for when he picked ...
Views: 1213 - Run A Guilt-Free Business - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniThere is a dark side to every positive personality trait. You may not even notice that you’ve gone out of balance with a value, even when it’s causing great pain in your life. I have high standards of integrity, especially when it comes to business. In the past, if I witnessed someone being ...
Views: 1058 - Genesis: A Coach is Born - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2014 from Annette SegalEver have a question lead you into a new way of living? A few years into coaching teachers in San Diego, I smashed head first into a cast iron question. Ouch! Is everyone meant to teach - especially children? It interrupted my thoughts, took refuge in my dreams and generally made for a bitter ...
Views: 1250 - USING AN ONLINE LIFE COACH TO IMPROVE YOUR PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2014 from Rick CarterImproving your personal effectiveness might be the best way to pay dividends in all areas of your life. There is a lot of focus on self-help and self-improvement, but less on how to make those improvements actually shine in your day to day life. By focusing on improving your personal ...
Views: 1225 - New Strategy Phobia - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniWhen I want something, I immediately go into action to get what I want. I don’t do a bunch of research. I’m inspired and excited so I get my rear in gear. This is not always the best way to be when choosing a new financial investment or choosing new strategies to build a business. I’ve been ...
Views: 1240 - How I Became a Libertarian - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2014 from Rand GolletzHere's my story: When I began voting in the 1970s, I was a staunch Democrat. My view of life was idealistic rather than tragic ("tragic" as in the context of Greek tragedies), and my belief was that government could be a force for good. Over time, as I assessed the results of government ...
Views: 1485 - Who’s Running the Show? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2014 from Annette SegalYour stomach is tied up in knots. You need to tell a colleague what you really think, but you can’t...fearful of the reaction. Sweat breaks out on your palms. You need to say ‘No” to an unreasonable request, but a voice within tells you saying no isn’t acceptable. Who’s running the show? ...
Views: 1096 - Getting the Life You Want: One Daily Deed - by Submitted on May 30, 2014 from Annette SegalAre you overwhelmed? Do you have BIG plans for personal improvement? Does every evening bring disappointment because you didn’t achieve all you wanted? Perhaps you are tired of striving and failing…hearing a harsh negative voice in your head put you down. Here’s the good news. When you change ...
Views: 1048 - Panic to Profits - by Submitted on May 27, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniMy first kiss with my mate happened seconds before we jumped out of a perfectly good airplane at 14,000 feet above the earth. We met because of our love for skydiving. I’m a bit of an adventurer. Other things I’ve considered fun in the past… Skydiving and waterskiing on full moon ...
Views: 1132(1 vote) - Don't Tell the Truth and Find Your Integrity - by Submitted on May 23, 2014 from Annette SegalThere are times when you shouldn’t tell the truth. I value honesty and integrity. You do too! Yet there are times when you shouldn’t “tell the truth”. “Really?” you may ask. Yes, really! Whether you’re an executive, entrepreneur, coach, consultant or other leader, don’t get caught in ...
Views: 1230 - How often do you dialogue as a leader? - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from Susan FreemanOne of the most important tools for a leader is the ability to dialogue. We often take for granted that when there are two or more people speaking together, a dialogue is taking place. Upon closer inspection however, often what takes place is instead a monologue. According to Wikipedia, ...
Views: 1320 - You Are Here - by Submitted on May 20, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniAre you here … present and reading this article, or is a part of your brain somewhere else? Nothing really matters except how you feel right now. Focusing your energy on the past or future won’t give you much pleasure if you’re not finding joy in the now. Being present is totally under ...
Views: 1098 - The Number One Mistake Managers Make - by Submitted on May 16, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiWe enter this world as children and to stay alive and thriving we ingest, more like absorb the environment of our birth. Whatever we experience is all there is and we take it in without conditions. And that’s our first experience of authority, an authority that knows how to keep us alive because ...
Views: 1193 - Career Promotions: A Mysterious Unknown or Clear and Logical Roadmap? - by Submitted on May 16, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiAll too often, at different types of companies, we hear from our clients that the promotional process is a big mystery. People don’t know why they received their recent promotion, nor do they know what is required to achieve the next career level up. These are not uneducated people nor are ...
Views: 1199 - How Winning Can Make You More Than Just Number One - by Submitted on May 09, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Jim: Winning is incredibly important. When you win you’re supposed to gain recognition, status, material goods, perhaps even wealth. Winning is supposed to supply pride and self-esteem so that when you look into a mirror the person staring back at you is someone you can be proud of, ...
Views: 1086 - Motivating Senior Employees To Help Newcomers - by Submitted on May 09, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Judith: How do you help develop the right kind of motivation for your senior employees to help welcome and train newcomers—especially if you have a fast growing company? Since it is crucial for the integrity of a fast growing company that management makes sure to advance the elements ...
Views: 1075 - The Shadow of Great Leadership - by Submitted on May 08, 2014 from Annette SegalLeaders are the target of a lot of writing. Blogs, articles, courses. I know. I’m one of the perpetrators. Executives, coaches, consultants and entrepreneurs are leaders - of small to large teams and organizations. If you are one, the writing targets you. Much of the advice is useful. ...
Views: 1137 - Are You Asking Enough? - by Submitted on May 06, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniDo you ask to be compensated in direct relationship to the value you give for the work you do? Do you ask for the support you need from every person that could highly impact your success? If you work from home, do you ask for peace while you work? If people work for you, do you ask for ...
Views: 1199 - Are Your Financial Projections Pro Forma or Bull Sheeta? - by Submitted on May 06, 2014 from Rand GolletzI highly recommend Berkshire-Hathaway's annual report for your pleasure, amusement and education, even for those of you who don't enjoy reading business publications. More specifically, I recommend chairman Warren Buffet's annual message to shareholders. Buffet always educates and ...
Views: 1437 - The Trouble With Hanging On To Workplace Misfits - by Submitted on May 02, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Judith: It would be ideal if recruiting worked perfectly and all new hires were perfect assets to your specific workplace culture. But that’s not ever going to be the case. We humans are a widely varied bunch and every process — recruiting, onboarding, and management — is dictated by the ...
Views: 1106 - Manage Expectations, Yours and Others, Because They Create Reality - by Submitted on May 02, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Jim: Expectations are central to an individual’s well-organized, functional, and fulfilling life. They are even more critical to an organization of multiple individuals because expectations vary among the members of a team or department. Why? Because expectations that are strong and ...
Views: 1012 - Why Many People Go Through “Growth Shudders” After Big Wins - by Submitted on May 02, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Judith: The Fear of Being Fabulous can show up in countless ways, but one that deserves extra attention is what we call "Growth Shudders." It happens in response to a big win, a recent promotion, and/or more money than ever believed possible. There are countless other scenarios that ...
Views: 1023 - How To Jump Into a New Profit Bracket - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniI don't know about you, but I struggled mightily trying to figure out how to make a quantum leap. Funny thing is that anytime my profits jumped up in a significant way, it was never the way I had intended. Does that mean that you can't plan for a big profit increase? You can absolutely ...
Views: 1098 - Is Hillary REALLY Too Old To Be President? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Judith: As the United States approaches the 2016 presidential elections, adversaries of Hillary Clinton are already starting to throw out ageist propaganda. Citing the fact that if elected Hillary, who was born October 26, 1947, will turn 70 while in office. Curious that they seem to ...
Views: 1067 - In a Conflict Clinging to Innocence Is a Deadly Trap - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Jim: Most people avoid conflict situations because conflicts hurt and very few people know what to do when a conflict erupts. I am not talking about a major conflict, a war or a terrorist attack, but the conflicts that happen every day: a surprising argument with your friend; a fight ...
Views: 1142 - The Reason It Feels Hard to Get Paid What You're Worth - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniDarn near everyone gripes about money. I do it, too. We each have triggers about making, spending and saving money. But the one I hear the most about is not getting paid enough. Either you have an abundance of clients but they don't pay you for the real value you give or you don't have enough ...
Views: 1099 - Does Gaining Knowledge or Insight Really Change Anything? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Jim: For the former, not really. For the latter, absolutely. There is a profound difference between knowledge and insight. Knowledge is data that already exists so knowledge is an arrow pointing to the past. Insight opens the way to the future. Someone had to discover, comprehend, ...
Views: 1241 - Keys To Using Disruptive Change To Your Advantage - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2014 from Judith & Jim Sherven & SniechowskiFrom Judith: You’re moving along in your current position and succeeding quite well. Then, all of a sudden, with no input from you, no warning from above, you are informed that your position has been discontinued, or your team has been reassigned, or you’ve been moved to a different ...
Views: 992 - Applying Lean Principles to Presentation Skills: Respect People - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2014 from Gilda BonannoLean manufacturing is a management philosophy which has its roots in the Toyota Production System and focuses on creating customer value while eliminating waste. These principles have been applied to many industries and services. And as a presentation skills coach with work experience as a ...
Views: 1974(2 votes) - When Presenting, Stay Within Your Time Limit - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2014 from Gilda BonannoWhen you’re giving a presentation, it’s crucial that you don’t go over the time limit. Whether you’ve set it yourself or have agreed to a time limit set by the meeting organizer, you need to prepare so that you can cover your topic within that time limit. No one will usually complain if ...
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