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...
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,...
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,...
One of my Mastermind Group clients drives down from Provincetown, MA for our sessions. Who could fault someone with that commitment for arriving without a pen or paper? When I whipped out my ready-for-anything plastic bag to hand her my extra pen the whole group...
...Mastermind Group member Nikki Bates (see 11/10 post) recently sold a piece of her jewelry for close to $10,000. We track goals of each participant from when they enter my group until the final meeting. One of her earliest goals this session was to create a...
It doesn't get any better than this for a client or her coach. Attending Patti Tower's View From the Tower Open House on Saturday was like watching a vision unfold. She had several dozen guests and clients visit and purchase items from her new collection of...
If I had a nickel for every time I heard someone say, "That's a no-brainer" in reference to an undertaking that sounds easy... Well, I'd have several dollars by now. The implication is that it's money in the bank and all you have to do is wave your magic wand and...
My blog expert/teacher/friend Lena West sent me a link that I wanted to share with you: The Business Traits of Successful Artist Entrepreneurs It's written by Steve King (not Stephen King, btw) and enumerates what it takes to be successful today, as an entrepreneur...
I recently gave a 20-minute sneak preview of my Create Your Own Future program. Wainwright House (a Welcome Home for Mind, Body and Spirit) had an all-day festive indoor/outdoor open house to introduce people to their wide array of offerings. They invited me to...
I posted Monday's entry (8/25) from the San Diego airport while waiting for my return flight to JFK. The draft, written a week or two earlier, was ready to go. Until I left for my Golden Door retreat, it accurately reflected my mid-August doldrums. It was amusing...
Years ago Anne Taintor and I met when we were each exhibiting our artwork at the Westport Creative Arts Festival. I've been following her career ever since. She has branded herself brilliantly over the years and created a look uniquely hers. Whenever I see her...
Last week during a long car ride, a colleague told me that he had tons of ideas. Something about that phrase--tons of ideas--struck a chord. I hear a lot of people use it. The similarity among those who say that, and why I think it sticks out for me, is that many...
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