I received a phone call last night on our home phone that now rings only in the kitchen. An office line and cell phone numbers have long since become our primary means of communication, so checking messages on 1-0-3-2 usually entails simply deleting calls from...
For the past couple of weeks I've been talking about parties: my clients' --341 Studios--cooking party for their subcontractors, my thank you event for my clients and the idea that now is a great time to send out invitations and find something (anything!) to...
Taking my own advice I've decided that rather than offer a Luxury Spa Retreat at Canyon Ranch for women business owners, I'd make a change. What feels right to me, at this time in our economy, is to offer a similar experience--allowing time to focus on what you...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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