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29Mar

I Love Spring Cleaning. Do You?

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I love spring. I live in Austin, Texas, and love the wildflowers, especially the bluebonnets- they are everywhere this time of year. There is something about the flowers, the buds on the trees, the air, that speaks of renewal. There is a great feeling that comes with that. It somehow feels new again with a […]
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22Mar

This Costs You

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  “What do you do?”, I and every other entrepreneur I know is asked all the time, especially out networking. I ask this question all the time. When someone goes on and on and I am left with confusion… they lose me, and lose any potential of my business, either directly as a sale/client or […]
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15Mar

What is the Price You Pay

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When you don’t do what you know to do, you pay a price. I was talking to a couple of my clients this week about this. When you say something, say you will do something and then don’t do it or do it but know you cut corners, just did it so you can check […]
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08Mar

How to Know When to Trust and When Not To

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I had a business partnership that ended. When that happened, we both had lawyers working out the details, however, at first, it was much more than that. It was ugly- accusations were thrown about and it was quite upsetting. What was shocking though, was someone I had supported for years, took my business partner’s side […]
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02Mar

Boldly Being You Is Attractive

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What don’t you like about yourself? Have other people told you what you consider to be negative things about you? Like you are: too outspoken, too blunt, insensitive, too sensitive, loud, too soft-spoken, opinionated, wishy washy, a people pleaser, aloof, picky, a door mat? I think it is fair to say we have all been […]
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23Feb

Take the Fear out of Public Speaking

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Studies show that one of the most common fears for most people is public speaking. When you are in front of people you feel as if you are vulnerable. You get seen. People will think things about you- most likely criticize you, whether they say anything to you or not. You might say something stupid. […]
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16Feb

Speak Up or Shut Up?

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“John* took credit for my idea! What do I do to correct this? “exclaimed my client, Brandi* (*names changed). When that happens, the question is to you say something or stay quiet. I know that most people think it depends on the situation. I don’t. I think you always speak up, but the how you […]
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13Feb

It is NOT Personal

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“Um, I am sorry, but if you don’t mind, would you think about buying from me” is not the way to be wildly effective. Yet, I have observed and coached thousands of people past this very attitude. This attitude is even more prevalent if someone is selling their service (versus a product). I do get […]
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02Feb

Drink the Good Stuff

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I used to only drink white wine, mostly Chardonnay, but occasionally Pinot Grigio. Until my husband and I went to Italy on vacation. I got such an education in wines, in preservatives, in the wine making process- it was fascinating. And I fell in love with good red wine. I rarely drink white wine now, […]
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