I was in the presence of a motivational expert who was tall, dark and handsome. By any standards, Hollywood, Wall Street, mothers looking for guys for their daughters, he was a standout. Then he started to talk, and again he got stellar grades. He was engaging, funny, relevant, and deep. He was the kind of guy you want to hang out with, laugh with, and learn from. I must … [Read more...]
Give Yourself a Pep Talk
Do you ever wonder how elite athletes like Tiger Woods or Roger Federer stay focused; how they manage to maintain their peak performance? I marvel at their ability to recover after a bad shot or a lost match; their resilience and ability to let go and forget their poor performance and come back with strength and fortitude. How do they accomplish this? Well, almost all … [Read more...]
The Power of Positive Self-Talk
Our thoughts have the ability to create our reality and it is our daily challenge to put aside negativity and focus on a positive attitude. There are many techniques that people use to re-frame the negative into positive affirmations and with consistent practice, these methods help us to create the positive life we desire. Controlling our negative thoughts is not an easy … [Read more...]
Getting Comfortable with Self-Promotion
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women On Business writer Last time we talked about how many women are uncomfortable with self-promotion even though it is undoubtedly an important ingredient to success in the business world. One of the keys to promoting yourself is to develop a comfortable way of talking favorably about your successes, accomplishments and experience. A … [Read more...]
Have a Thick Face
Post by Frances Cole Jones, contributing Women On Business writer As you know, in many Asian cultures including China, “Face” – reputation, dignity, or prestige - is important both in business and in daily life, and a great deal of time is spent ensuring that not only do you not lose face, but that you never cause another to do so. What many people don’t realize is that as … [Read more...]
Getting to and Staying at the Top of Your Game
Guest post by Roberta (Bobbie) LaPorte (learn more about Bobbie at the end of this post) What you need to know about the powerful connection between physical fitness and career success For many professional women I know, each year brings a renewed resolution and commitment to building healthy habits, including starting a regular fitness program. We all know the benefits of … [Read more...]
A Feng Shui Happened on the Way to the Office
I never imagined using the words Feng Shui in a sentence, much less in a sentence concerning work. We sometimes get into a pattern that is not terribly uncomfortable, but nothing extraordinary either. I know because I’ve been there more than once…sometimes it’s a home rut and sometimes it’s an office rut, and sometimes it's a combination of both. It’s nothing tragic and it … [Read more...]