How to Sell Yourself with Confidence
The one thing that holds most of us back from fully pursuing what we want is a lack of confidence in the value that we can bring to whatever we are pursuing. When you can see your value points clearly, you can believe in your value and step forward to offering you value with confidence. Many people struggle with how to identify their value points. I believe this is because many don’t recognize that your value points vary on a...
Read MoreIs What You’re Doing Working for You?
One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned is that challenging times are actually opportunities that lead you to what fits you better. Thirteen years ago my husband left me for another woman. I felt like the framework of my life had been ripped out from underneath me. My need to overcome my pain led me to study teachings that I would never have explored on my own. I’ve come to recognize that this experience laid the foundation...
Read MoreIce Breaker to Opportunity: Robust Linkedin Profile
Linkedin is the #1 Business niche networking site in the world with 28 million users in the network. Your best tool for exposure, to create opportunities and tell your story is a well written profile about you. These tips will help you create a more powerful profile: Focus on Your Summary: This is your “billboard” and “calling card”. Imagine a 30-second description that highlights who you are, what you do, and...
Read MoreDefining How You Stand Apart
I haven’t met a single business person recently who isn’t looking to define how they stand out from the crowd. Today’s buzzword is personal branding. Whether you’re competing for a job, protecting your business from getting hit in these challenging economic times, or trying to get your arms around the right next career path, standing apart first requires that you define your professional assets. What are...
Read MoreSurviving When Your Business is Slow
A reduction in your income may impact many things, including how you perceive yourself, whether you are conscious of it or not. If you have prided yourself on financial success, your ability to feel good about yourself may be impacted as you battle a tough economy. How to manage this challenge: 1. Remember that a successful life is not all about the money. Look for other non-monetary ways to define success. Are you helping people? ...
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