Get out from behind your desk

October 11, 2011

I know you’re busy…but doing just this one tip will create 50 opportunities a year to focus on you and your professional career. Set a date once a week to meet with a mentor or someone significant in your network. Get out from behind your desk and take someone to coffee, lunch or drinks every [...]

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Stuff You Didn’t Even KNOW you didn’t know

October 6, 2011

Sometimes I’m asked to justify the value of networking… “What’s the ROI on someone attending a Social?” How do you put a value on friendship, coincidence, synchronicity, good luck, fate, destiny, being at the right place at the right time? Yes, sometimes I meet exactly right person I need to move a business project forward. [...]

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Networking In Person and Online

September 13, 2011

It’s not a matter of either/or.  It’s about BOTH. Networking isn’t something you’re doing while you wear a nametag in a crowded room or click around online sending “friend invites”. Every email you send, every article you read, every gathering you attend, that’s an opportunity to build your community of professional relationships. Last week, I [...]

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Managing Your Profile Information on the Internet

August 20, 2011

Have you ever wondered what the internet says about you? Google yourself and find out. Is the information that comes back on that first page accurate? Is it current? Is it what you want the world to see about you? Is it even you, for that matter? You can type in your name into the [...]

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You are AMAZING

August 15, 2011

Last year our local newspaper published a special issue, called “The Women of Ojai.” This year, I was featured as one. It didn’t just happen. I asked for it. Now I’m asking you, to please click here to read the latest article and forward it to someone you know. Part of my request is self [...]

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What CAN you do?

July 27, 2011

So here’s an interesting, new twist to an old question: “What CAN you do?” instead of “What DO you do?”   My friend, Colleen turns 50 years old this September. She came up with this crazy idea to raise $50,000 in 50 days for WriteGirl, a nonprofit empowering girls through writing. In 2 days, Colleen’s [...]

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What does the Web say about you?

July 19, 2011

Some friends have told me they don’t want to be on Facebook… that’s fine. But people (ie potential clients & HR recruiters) are using Facebook and other social networking sites to find out about you. So what do does the web say about you? Click below to take TAKE THIS SURVEY on using Social Networking [...]

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When a projects gets bigger than you expect

July 13, 2011

Yes, there is a learning-curve in taking on new projects. The question is really how steep will it be? And will that keep you from trying new things? Last week I took on a much bigger project than I anticipated, but SO glad I did! So, I: created a survey (via Survey Monkey), hosted a [...]

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Your Risky Business

June 28, 2011

You’ve heard the fun-fact that statistically, people would rather die than do public speaking, right? I think that urban legend needs to die. It just can’t be accurate when you consider all of the reality tv shows, webinars, call in radio programs, YouTube channels, video blogs, and podcasts! It appears that people are SEEKING a [...]

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Shift what you do to stay interested and interesting…

June 15, 2011

Do you ever feel the need to do something different? Spruce up the business-as-usual? I talk and write about Business Networking… and even I feel like I just can’t go to another mixer sometimes. So that’s when I get inspired to mix it up a little. Here are some things I do to connect and [...]

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