Not everyone once to become an influential force in the world. Sometimes it takes some responsibility and people shy away from that. To become an influential force, it is not about being pushy or salesy, or trying to get after people to buy your product or service. By being an influential force, what you are doing is - sharing your energy and how energetic or passionate you are about your product, service, or your business. Here are 3 ways you can become an influential force in the world: Be … [Read more...]
Are You Intentionally Networking?
When you go to a networking event or social event, are you going there with intention to meet someone, build a relationship, and potentially introduce them into your business? When you go to an event, don't stand there like a dear caught in headlights. Go and introduce yourself. I know it can be intimidating when you are not use to doing so. The more you step out of your skin into who you are meant to be, it will be amazing the connections and referrals that you will actually have. Tips for … [Read more...]
How Can I Get Started?
Sometimes I have people come up to me and say that they are just getting started in their businesses and they do not have much money to invest in clothes and specific things. Start small. Get one great outfit. It can be from a consignment store. It can be something you found on sale. It can be borrowed from your friend. Whatever it is - start! Don't come up with excuses of why you can't. Whatever you feel good in and if you are feeling great that is going to exude to the world. When you are … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Get Known in the World Today
Many people ask me, " How can I get more people to hear about my business.?" I am on a mission to help others to chase after their passions and live their lives rich from the inside out. Let me tell you 5 ways, there are many more but I am going to tell you 5 ways that work for me: Blogging - Fantastic venue for getting people to get to know you as a person. Not only is a blog about business tips or techniques. It is more like a personal diary. You are giving lessons or insights about your … [Read more...]
Will You Choose to Win?
I often have people come up to me and say, "You know Deb, I am working really hard, I am putting in 10 hours, staying up late 'til 2 o'clock in the morning, getting up early try to get everything done and I am not getting the results that I want in my business or my life." Life balance is a big deal. You can be continuously going for hours and hours but are you productive with your time? Are you using your time efficiently to get what you want done? Have you ever noticed that you get more done … [Read more...]
Do You Have the Motivation and Hunger to Achieve?
The other day I was having a coffee tea date with a colleague of mine and we were discussing what motivates people. We were talking about why some people might lose weight or go after their dreams and achieve them. Whereas, others struggle right where they are and they're just steps away from achieving their goal. The thing that she said to me was so profound, "When you open your fridge - you are hungry." Are you hungry for your dream? Are you hungry for your goal? If you needed to sustain … [Read more...]
What Makes You Different?
Today I had a fabulous conversation with someone at the Apple store and we were talking about those who stand out in a crowd. One - they have passion. They love what they do and they go after it. They might have part-time job, full-time job, or they might just quit whatever they're doing all together to go after their passion. There are many ways to get to the same place. So wherever you are, there is no need to feeling stuck. Some people build up before they take the leap. Two,They are … [Read more...]
Soar Like an Eagle
I stayed up until the wee hours of the morning 1:21 am to finish a book. I am so impressed - I have read 4 books in the past 3 weeks. The book I just finished was called "A Time to Dance" by Karen Kingsbury. I am relatively new to the Christian Fiction genre -this is the second book I read by this author. She is a phenomenal writer and her messages and style are so profound I could easily see everything play out like a movie. Do you have any favorite authors that capture your attention making … [Read more...]
Feedback to Your Greatness
Feedback can be a touchy subject for many but if viewed as constructive versus criticism, feedback can be a huge opportunity. An opportunity for growth and learning but mostly for personal excellence. If someone had information that would make you better at what you do or could unlock what is holding you bad from your big breakthrough, wouldn't you want to know? Some of you could be saying, "It really depends on the messenger." I get what you are saying. When getting feedback, consider your … [Read more...]
Dabble, Dribble, and Discipline?
Mobile education in the car or iPod is the way to go especially if you are on the go. When I listen to my training and development audios, I am always triggered with new ideas and ways to grow my business. The best part is I get to share it with you. Knowledge is meant to be shared and if I can help you live a richer life from the inside out, I have met the challenge. You may have been in business for a while or you are wanting to improve your life in some shape or form. Some days are easier … [Read more...]
Are You in it for the Long Haul?
Messengers are everywhere. There are people who may give you warnings, messages, and lessons. Sometimes people appear in your life to remind you of the lessons you have learned. I often hear, "Well, that is just common sense." If it is common sense why are we not doing it? If you are in business, are you in it for the long haul?...then you need to find the PAUSE button once in a while. This past weekend, I was at one of our monthly Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS) meetings … [Read more...]
Are You Hearing Yourself?
Communication is very exciting especially when you get to do the talking. It can be even more exciting when you are a captive listener. A few weeks ago a group of friends were out for lunch and we were talking about different plans we had for our businesses and vacations. During a conversation, one of my friends kept saying, "If this happens, I will..." Do you hear the pause - the hesitation - the doubt? I asked him if he had just heard what he was saying. "Yes, if this happens, I will..." … [Read more...]
Are You Unravelling at the Seams?
I love how life shows us our lessons or reflects past lessons as a reminder. Oh my goodness! My daughter wanted to learn how to knit so we went to the local craft store and checked out all the books on knitting and started to look at all the crochet books as well. I do not know how to knit whatsoever, however, I do know a few people who could possibly teach her. I have crocheted a scarf at one time so I suggested that she start with crochet so I could assist her. She was good with that … [Read more...]
Is It Better to Be Generous or Be an Over-Giver?
In the December 2011 issue of Oprah, there was an article called Confessions of an Over-Giver written by Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Love, and Pray. Yes - now famous because of her book and the blockbuster movie of her book. In the article, she talks about how her new found fame also lead to new found wealth. Now who would not want that?Pretty sweet I would say. She states that she has always been generous and a giver but this new found wealth also allowed her to give EVEN more! Elizabeth … [Read more...]
Make Your Dreams Come True with SAT!
Do you have a big dream that you want to put into motion but your not sure how? Use SAT! Share Your Dream. Tell everybody you know about your dream and what it take to put it together. Ask for Help. Let people know you need help achieving your dream. Take Massive Action You do not get your dreams by sitting on the couch! … [Read more...]
Creating Wealth with Kathleen Mailer
Creating Wealth with Kathleen Mailer (www.kathleenmailer.com)- Publisher of Today's Business Woman Magazine 3 Ways to Create Wealth You need to have three different things in your income. You need to create: Immediate Income: You can give someone a product and they give you $20 back. Intermediate Income: Money you know is coming in every month for the next 12-18 months no matter what, whether you are working or not. Legacy Income: Something that continues to grow and grow for passing it … [Read more...]
What Do You Mean You Can’t Teach Effort?
Today I was waiting at the deli and one employee was busy serving customers and the other was standing with her back toward the customers staring at the clock for a good 3-5 minutes. The other employee asked the girl if she was okay and if she was could she please help serve the awaiting customers. She proceeded to put on the plastic gloves and with a big sigh she said, "I guess so". Wow, that took the cake! As she started to serve me, she had a long drawn out conversation with her fellow … [Read more...]
Is Your Dream Too Small?
Someone said something to me today that took me by surprise. I had shared with a colleague that my goal of giving out 1000 shoeboxes for The Spirit of Christmas Shoebox Campaign filled with treasures would probably be met 1 year in advance and also be met by almost 150%. She looked at me and said, "You know, I thought your goal was too low." Wow, when I started with 120 boxes 3 years ago 1000 seemed like a huge accomplishment and it still is. What amazes me most is when people see the … [Read more...]
Building Confidence
Are there times that you wish you felt more confident when you walk a room? If you look around that room, do you think everyone is 100% all the time? Tell you what, everybody lacks confidence in one area in their life or another, especially when they are trying out new things. Instead of worrying about that someone is so much better than you and comparing yourself. Look at the areas in your life that you are confident in, you feel completely in control in. You already ARE and HAVE confidence in … [Read more...]
