If you knew your friend needed your help to achieve one of their goals, wouldn’t you want to help them out? Do you think they would do the same for you? Have you told them what you need?

Remember no one can support you or help you achieve what you want if you don’t share!

The Millionaire Woman Club is growing! I am glowing and raving about the incredible women I get to meet. Each one shares their light of knowledge and expertise. The energy is amazing! I could bask in it every day. I had asked the participants to develop an accountability relationship with their partners during a couple exercises that I facilitated.

Accountability = Commitment.

An accountability partner is someone you make a commitment to. A commitment to complete a task or exercise that will take you one step closer to your achieving your goal. This is why having an exercise buddy or partner is so crucial to many people’s fitness goals. You have someone to challenge you to higher heights. Having an accountability partner, helps you stay true to your word. Why is it we break commitments to ourselves before we break a commitment to others? Is it because they depend on you or you are afraid that you will hurt their feelings? We must realize that not only should we make commitments to ourselvess but we must also keep them. Your commitment to yourself is most important. When you value your commitments, people also know that you will value theirs.

Accountability partners are people who:

• you share and review your goals with. help you keep your commitments
• you share and celebrate your wins with
• you set your intentions for the week with
• challenge you when you do not follow through
• keep you motivated to keep your commitments to yourself and others
• help you achieve maximum results
• brainstorm through roadblocks
• share advice
• encourage you when you feel that you are ready to give up!

Accountability partners are NOT people who:

• place judgment on you
• breach your confidence
• assess you

Accountability partners are ultimately there to hold you accountable for your own success! What are you doing to achieve your success?

Have you ever been out and realized you had two different shoes on or your skirt was caught in your panty hose? First impressions are lasting impressions and the impact we have can last longer than we know.

As I was planning next month’s Millionaire Woman Club event, Dress for Success theme, I started think about all the first impressions or judgments that women make. Yes, we say “Do not be judgmental.” however,  we often get thoughts in our heads about what a person is like before we even speak to them.

The theory of knowing your ABC’s can be followed in many contexts. For instance, in healthcare, ABC – airway, breathing and circulation. When assessing a child’s wellness, we often look at ABC’s being appearance, behavior, and color. The more I thought about this, the more I realized that  the ABCs of your first impression are the lifeline that gives breath or air to your personality and a person’s perception. That’s right ladies – Your first impression is the circulation and color of who you are!

The ABCs of First Impressions are:

Appearance/Apparel/Aura – Are you looking after your appearance? Do your clothes fit right? What does your dress say about you? These are a few of the questions to ask yourself. The most important question is – Would you want to do business with you?

Behaviour– This is the area that your personality shines through. Are you approachable? Do you introduce yourself to others or do you wait to be introduced? Can you start a conversation and learn more about the person you are talking to and truly listen?

Communication/Character- The words you speak are profound. How you speak to and about others says a great deal about your integrity. Smile, keep eye contact, and practice your handshake. A handshake is a tell tale sign of confidence.

First impressions last…know your ABCs and have impact!