Parents whose children have left home are using their higher levels of disposable income to enjoy new-found independence, according to research seen by Marketing Week. With well-paid jobs, shrinking mortgage debts and their children no longer living at home, about a million people in their 50s and early 60s now
By Jeannine Clontz – The short answer to that question is, ‘no’ – it is what it is. A first impression is what you project to someone whenever they are first connected to you. Especially if you’re in a B2B-type business, it’s important to remember that your body language, the
By Elizabeth Hagen – When I ask for a show of hands at my workshops for who feels they are a procrastinator – usually around 90% raise their hands. Is this you? Or will you wait and answer me tomorrow?! At my last workshop an attendee showed me the article
In my career and executive coaching, I work with hundreds of women each year going through major transitions. Recently, I was speaking with a fascinating client of mine — let’s call her “Carol” — who shared with me her views about midlife BEFORE she had arrived there, and then what
By Pam Lutrell – We live in a new world. Job security does not mean what it used to and retirement for many is no longer an option. Today, it is more important than ever in this highly competitive world we believe we can be successful and act on it.
So what exactly is a social entrepreneur? According to Ashoka.org, social entrepreneurs are individuals who come up with innovative solutions to society’s most pressing problems. I like to think of them as, first, seeing the places in their community, country or on the planet where people are falling through the
By Grace Fox – I used to think world-changing women were gals with household names. Women such as Margaret Thatcher, Golda Meir, Harriet Tubman, and Hellen Keller fell into that category, or like the women you’ll find in the article found at Bio.TrueStory “Notable Female Leaders A to Z”. But
By Carolyn Henderson – Well, gosh Beave. Since everyone else is talking about economics these days, it’s time for me to throw my (gorgeous, handknitted) hat in the ring. While I do realize that I’m not a lettered expert in the subject, considering where the experts are getting us these days, maybe
By Patricia Stallworth – How do you know if you’re being squeezed by your money? Sometimes we live with things one way for so long that it seems normal, and we can’t imagine it any other way. But if you’re being squeezed by your money, there’s a problem. And it’s
By Sharon Hurley-Hall – “I don’t think I do business very well.” That’s the last thing you would expect to hear from Anne Wayman, who has been running a successful freelance writing business for a couple of decades. Despite her self-proclaimed lack of business nous, Anne has been a beacon
By Beverly Lewis – Email can kill a relationship. I learned an indelible lesson about written communication when I was in 7th grade Spanish class. No- we didn’t have email back in the Stone Age, but bear with me. My mother had taught me to NEVER put anything in writing
“Anything worth doing well is worth doing badly in the beginning.” – Marshall Thurber, Business Consultant. Sometimes when we’re learning something new we feel awkward, very conscious and uncomfortable. We want to be perfect straight away. We might give up (or not even begin!) because we’re not willing to pay
By Sherri Snelling – On President’s Day, we honor two great men who have led this country through its creation and one of its most trying times – namely George Washington and Abraham Lincoln respectively. But, this holiday, I am going to celebrate the women – three of our First
“Never underestimate your power to change yourself. Never overestimate your power to change others.” ~ H Jackson Brown, Junior I believe that one of the most powerful gifts we have in life is our ability to understand ourselves. That’s why I’m committed to being a life-long student of me! Self-awareness
Financial independence can sometimes be an abstract concept until you achieve it. So I think it’s always helpful to take a peek into the mindset of those who have achieved it. Here are some comments made by wealthy women during a survey conducted about two years ago by Wilmington Trust
Having a get-out-of-debt plan ain’t sexy but it can have a huge impact on your future. If you don’t already have a plan, the best time to get started is NOW. Instead of waiting until the New Year, start now and beat the crowd. Sure it’s tempting to think that
By Kathy Caprino – I’ve been watching my clients — and myself — these past two years around the experience of charging fees, asking for payment, suggesting folks re-enroll in their programs, etc., and here’s what I’ve found … Very few people like asking for money, and no one finds
By Sandra Ford Walston, The Courage Expert – Everyone can learn to practice courage regardless of career or position. It does not matter if you are a sales associate, graphic designer, project manager, photographer, accountant, administrative assistant, CEO, entrepreneur, journalist, construction worker, electrician, mechanic or stockbroker, you can learn to
By Liz DiMarco Weinmann – Why is it so important for women of all ages to be fearless at work? First, let’s define what “daring” and “fearless” mean when we’re talking about work. In today’s economy, being daring and fearless at work means knowing what your deal is, and how
By Jeannine Clontz – Running an online business gives entrepreneurs an incredible chance to expand and scale their operations. While offline business requires a physical presence — offices, retail outlets, and kiosks in every location — an online business can operate virtually and via digital real estate. Expanding is simple,
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