– Jane
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Something Worth Looking At
My friend and colleague Terri Lonier asked me to alert my entrepreneurial colleagues to a Small Business Survey that she is conducting. Terri has been a thought leader and innovator in the entrepreneurial world for years. She's someone I admire and respect, so...
Watching Obama’s Inauguration Speech
There are multiple reasons I rejoiced watching our 44th President being sworn into office: I'm so grateful for the hope he brings our country. I admire his grace and stature. I witnessed our country coming together through the masses of people gathered to...
Three Tips for ’09
In addition to connecting 80 women last Monday night and having the best time in the process, I also wanted to set a tone for the New Year that would motivate and inspire everyone who attended. After each of the attendees introduced herself and shared a success...
What Did You Mean to Say?
I received the most beautiful flower arrangement from client Karen Hodges on Wednesday--her way of saying thank you for coming to my event Monday night. She had called earlier in the day to ask for my street address saying she wanted to send me something. An hour...
The Afterglow
Whatta night! It started at Kate Eisemann's very cool new photography studio in a prime retail location in Wilton, CT. Her goal last September, when she came into my Mastermind Group, was to have 20 of her images on display in her own studio by January 2009. She...
Too Busy to Blog Today
I'm having a celebration tonight for all of my past, present and a few prospective clients. I'm thrilled beyond belief that 80+ women will brave the arctic temperatures to be together. More later this week...
Have a Party!
My clients at 341 Studios loved the suggestion of getting their team together for a celebration at the beginning of the New Year. They invited all of their subcontractors (me, included) for a party at one of those paint-your-own-pottery places. There was wine,...
My 100th Blog Post
I learned how to meditate over 15 years ago. I've meditated (TM) twice a day every day since then with very few exceptions. I still don't think I'm doing it right. I share this because, although this is my 100th blog post, I don't think I'm doing it right either....
Feeling Edgy?
In my current skill building around coaching relationships I learned a term for the space between where you are and where you want to be: edge. Two examples in my manual are: Trying on a new idea or perspective. Being a shy person and choosing to speak up. I...
Emotionally Busy Week
Although business is relatively quiet, getting ready to launch into the New Year still requires lots of activity, some of it fraught with feelings. My computer guru informed me that it was time to upgrade. Turns out, I've had my current desktop unit for four and a...
Master Manifesters I Know
At an early morning meeting with my friends and colleagues, one woman mentioned that she had to be careful what she envisioned. She referred to herself as a "master manifester" and said that sometimes it frightened her how quickly she manifested exactly what she...
“Employed” is the New “Promoted”
I heard this quote (title above) yesterday and had to laugh. It's not looking good out there, but from the vantage point of this entrepreneur, I'm really glad I work for myself. I will always be employed--as long as I choose to work. My income may rise and fall,...
Artsy Girls Event
One of the most joyous things I have done in my life/work is founding the Artsy Girls--an organization that celebrates and supports nationally recognized creative women. The criteria for selection include: national recognition for creativity (published books,...