Networking and Business Growth for Massage Therapists
I’m surprised at the number of people who think networking is a waste of time. They think it’s silly, or some piece of business jargon that means standing around with a coffee in your hand talking about nothing.
I especially hear it from people who don’t have jobs that typically rely on networking, but they …
Vacation Time? Ensure Your Brand Runs Smoothly
Everyone needs a break from their daily routine once in a while. Taking a break from your usual work is proven to be an effective way to re-energize your senses and boost your productivity once you return. Business owners are no exception. However, it is not an easy decision to make especially when you are …
Social Media: What Is It for People in Transition?
There’s no newspaper or magazine nowadays that does not devote some space to the fast-developing new phenomenon called social media. My explanation for this is very simple: Let’s say you invite some people for a social gathering to take place in your house. Among the dozen or so you host will be some who are …
Business Lessons Learned From Distance Cyclists
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. – Albert Einstein, letter to his son Eduard, 1930
I thought of that while riding my bicycle. – Einstein, in reference to the Theory of Relativity
The recent winner of the Tour de France, Chris Froome said that the toughest part …
What Type Of Personal Brand Are You?
One of the best things about creating your personal brand is it helps you market unique qualities about yourself. The more time you invest in developing your brand and networking with people in your industry, you’ll discover how some professionals possess a similar one to yours.
Once you have established your personal brand and you …
Negotiate a Win-Win Solution in the Workplace
Most people don’t like negotiating and try to avoid it at all costs. However, like it or not negotiating is part of our lives and we need to learn how to negotiate win-win solutions for both parties especially if we want to achieve our goals.
Negotiating is a skill essential to improve our personal brand …
How to Say ‘No’ but Maintain a ‘Yes’ Personal Brand
When we are developing our careers in uncertain times we can struggle with saying ‘no’ when asked to take on a new challenge whether that is an internal project or something outside work.
I struggle with saying “no” myself especially as my livelihood depends on maintaining a personal brand that says, “yes, I will take …
3 Must-Do’s in Bootstrapping Your Personal Brand
Harness the power of your personal brand in your business endeavors by removing those self-imposed obstacles that we all create.
1. Forget trying to convince anyone of anythingA man convinced against his will…is of the same opinion still!
Every week I receive a phone call or an email from a misguided entrepreneur who wants …
7 Signs It’s Time to Reinvent Your Personal Brand
Last week, I read Dorie Clark’s Reinventing You with great interest; it’s a relevant book for anyone interested in personal branding success.
Reinventing You, subtitled Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future, Reinventing You offers a step-by-step guide for evaluating your current brand, your career goals, and the branding success strategies that will help you achieve …
Business Fundamentals for Personal Branding Success
Personal brand building and career success require more than charisma, confidence and passion; you need to know the fundamentals of business and financial management.
Regardless whether you’re planning to continue working for others until you have saved enough to start your own business, or you want to start your own business as soon as possible, …