How to Focus & Get Shit Done in the Midst of Personal Chaos (P.S. You’re Going to Survive)

How to Focus & Get Shit Done in the Midst of Personal Chaos (P.S. You’re Going to Survive)
When your personal life feels like hell, when you’re going through a break-up or divorce, grieving a death, dealing with a challenging family relationship or enduring any kind of high-stress situation, it can be so hard to handle even the most basic business tasks. Normal things like answering emails or replying to a voicemail suddenly feel overwhelming. You look at your desk with bleary, teary eyes and everything feels like too much. But you are strong and capable and you will survive this, whatever you’re going through. You will. From one woman to another, here’s my advice on how to keep running your business and get work done, even when your personal life feels completely bonkers. Read More

How to Inspire Your Clients to
Refer More Clients to You

How to Inspire Your Clients to <br>Refer More Clients to You
As an entrepreneur, there’s no higher compliment than when a client recommends you to someone else. When your clients feel appreciated and understood, when their expectations have been exceeded, and they like and trust you, they’ll wholeheartedly recommend you to others. Suddenly, they’re not just ordinary clients. They’re brand evangelists, spreading the gospel about your work! It’s like getting thousands of dollars worth of publicity… for free! Read More

The Time for Being “Politically
Correct” is Over

The Time for Being “Politically <br>Correct” is Over
I’ve had many women come to me in the last year or two and ask me how I’m comfortable using my business platform to talk about politics. “Aren’t you worried about losing potential clients?” they ask, “What if you offend someone?” I usually answer with a question of my own: “How can I not talk about politics today?” Read More

How to Get Ready for the Spotlight:
An 8-Step Guide

How to Get Ready for the Spotlight: <br>An 8-Step Guide
I hear a similar version of the same story again and again. Clients tell me they want a feature story in their local paper – or maybe even The New York Times or The Wall Street Journal. They’re sure that a plug on the Today Show, a mention in Fast Company or a spotlight in Oprah’s Favorite Things will catapult their business to the next level. There’s no question that all of these things could bring you greater visibility, more credibility and more sales. The question is, are you actually ready for that kind of exposure – and everything that comes along with it? Read More