I recently spent some time with an entrepreneur who felt that her team was “stepping on her cape.” Holding her back from expanding the business into different market areas, tightening expenses and taking the risk necessary to expand into the next phase of success. A wonderful visual! Whether you are Wonder Woman or Superman as
I am often asked: “What is the difference between coaching and mentorship?” The short answer: coaching is a formal relationship based on skill development, that is process driven and results oriented. Mentorship on the other hand, is informal, exchanging information and sharing life experience. Here is a quick chart for reference: Coaching Formal business relationship
This year, I am celebrating a personal milestone; 25 years as an entrepreneur! I started my first business during a recession, after 10 years in corporate life and at the beginning of the technology age. Do you remember the brick phone? How about the fax machine? and What about the floppy disc? A lot has
The end of 2017 is quickly approaching and it is at this time of year when we meet with friends and family to enjoy the holiday season. The new year will soon be upon us, and once again we will return to the routine of everyday life. As we look towards the coming months, it is
Mindfulness is a hot topic and I’ve been reading a number of articles on the theory and how it has a positive effect on daily life. By definition, it may be considered the key to “happiness.” There are a number of articles and books written that suggest various techniques and tools we may consider when
It is often said that “going with the flow” is a state of happiness, where your personal and professional life are in sync, enjoying a holistic place in both mind and body. As a coach, I often find that people understand this state of being and are looking for the tools to achieve flow.
This weekend, I attended my first global on-line conference as a member of the Certified Coaches Federation. The topic for 2017: Overcoming Adversity. There were 16 speakers and 4 workshops with facilitators from around the world. I’m sure, like you, we have all attended many conferences and workshops over the years to learn new skills
As the author of the book Breaking Barriers 10 Entrepreneurial Women Share Their Stories I am pleased to announce that the first year of author royalties will be donated to SheEO. A year ago, I embarked on a journey to share the stories of ordinary women who are doing extra ordinary things. This information share
Summer vacation is usually when we enjoy the outdoors with friends and family, barbecuing, reading and lounging poolside. This year we are all taking advantage of “summer in September.” If you take a Sunday drive you will see many folks biking, walking and “catching some rays.” Giving ourselves permission to enjoy the last few days
It is that time of year, when summer is almost over, the kids are getting ready to go back to school and we begin to concentrate on the 4th quarter. Many of my colleagues share the same philosophy: “September is like the new year!” We re-evaluate goals and objectives while hitting the “reset button.” It
I recently spent some time with an entrepreneur who felt that her team was “stepping on her cape.” Holding her back from expanding the business into different market areas, tightening expenses and taking the risk necessary to expand into the next phase of success. A wonderful visual! Whether you are Wonder Woman or Superman as
I am often asked: “What is the difference between coaching and mentorship?” The short answer: coaching is a formal relationship based on skill development, that is process driven and results oriented. Mentorship on the other hand, is informal, exchanging information and sharing life experience. Here is a quick chart for reference: Coaching Formal business relationship
This year, I am celebrating a personal milestone; 25 years as an entrepreneur! I started my first business during a recession, after 10 years in corporate life and at the beginning of the technology age. Do you remember the brick phone? How about the fax machine? and What about the floppy disc? A lot has
The end of 2017 is quickly approaching and it is at this time of year when we meet with friends and family to enjoy the holiday season. The new year will soon be upon us, and once again we will return to the routine of everyday life. As we look towards the coming months, it is
Mindfulness is a hot topic and I’ve been reading a number of articles on the theory and how it has a positive effect on daily life. By definition, it may be considered the key to “happiness.” There are a number of articles and books written that suggest various techniques and tools we may consider when
It is often said that “going with the flow” is a state of happiness, where your personal and professional life are in sync, enjoying a holistic place in both mind and body. As a coach, I often find that people understand this state of being and are looking for the tools to achieve flow.
This weekend, I attended my first global on-line conference as a member of the Certified Coaches Federation. The topic for 2017: Overcoming Adversity. There were 16 speakers and 4 workshops with facilitators from around the world. I’m sure, like you, we have all attended many conferences and workshops over the years to learn new skills
As the author of the book Breaking Barriers 10 Entrepreneurial Women Share Their Stories I am pleased to announce that the first year of author royalties will be donated to SheEO. A year ago, I embarked on a journey to share the stories of ordinary women who are doing extra ordinary things. This information share
Summer vacation is usually when we enjoy the outdoors with friends and family, barbecuing, reading and lounging poolside. This year we are all taking advantage of “summer in September.” If you take a Sunday drive you will see many folks biking, walking and “catching some rays.” Giving ourselves permission to enjoy the last few days
It is that time of year, when summer is almost over, the kids are getting ready to go back to school and we begin to concentrate on the 4th quarter. Many of my colleagues share the same philosophy: “September is like the new year!” We re-evaluate goals and objectives while hitting the “reset button.” It
