How I became a VOLVO superstar
What if you could become the supermodel for a brand you love? What would it mean to be the STAR, the center of attention? In a recent event I attended in NYC, VOLVO understood the key to GREAT MARKETING. The SUPERSTAR is NOT THE PRODUCT! The SUPERSTAR is the client. Yes, I became a Volvo
- Published in Digital Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Relationships, Sales, Success
The Anatomy of a TED Talk: Sheryl Sandberg’s “Why We Have Too Few Women Leaders”
Welcome back to our Anatomy of a Ted Talk Series! We love featuring these TED talks to help YOU on your way to designing your talk! Sheryl Sandberg is the chief operating officer (COO) of Facebook and founder of Leanin.org. In June 2012, she was elected to Facebook’s board of directors by the existing
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The Secret to Business Success: An Interview with Dana Wilde
What is the secret to business success? On today’s episode of CLARITY TV, we sat down with Dana Wilde, brilliant author of “Train Your Brain” and host of “The Mind Aware” podcast. Dana tells how she went from 0 to 60,000 people on her email list and a million dollars worth of business in the
- Published in Clarity TV, Inspiration, Leadership, Mindset, Personal Growth
What I Learned about Decision Making while Visiting Colleges with my Daughter
Decision making doesn’t always come easily to most of us. As you read this, I will be visiting yet another school with my daughter as she goes through her COLLEGE PILGRIMAGE to find the right school for her. This process has got me thinking, how do we make decisions? What happens when we have to
- Published in Mindset, Personal Growth, Success
The Anatomy of a TED Talk: Eve Pearlman’s “How to lead a Conversation Between People who Disagree”
Eve Pearlman demonstrates how to move an audience in UNDER 10 minutes! A while back, I introduced you to the FRAMEWORK that I created, which my clients use to create their Talks. It breaks down the presentation into different key elements that contribute to an overall great talk. This is NOT A FORMULA – nor
How Confusion is Keeping You Small
Hands sweating, dreading the moment I stand up and introduce myself to a networking group. It is my turn. Have you ever experienced that? I have — way too many times to keep count. Each time, I would rehearse my lines and repeat my “what you do” statement only to second guess myself the moment
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3 Ways to Find Clients
I love when I finish a presentation and then I get to hang out with the audience in the room. Yesterday was one of those days. I finished my talk and within minutes, I was surrounded by participants wanting to share their insights, their thoughts and express their appreciation for my work. That makes me
- Published in Ideapreneur(TM), Professional Development, Relationship Marketing, Relationships, Sales
The Anatomy of a TED Talk: Robert Waldinger’s “What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness”
In Robert Waldinger’s talk, “What Makes a Good Life: Lessons from the Longest Study on Happiness,» he shows us how even a short talk can be effective. A while back, I introduced you to the FRAMEWORK that I created, which my clients use to create their Talks. It breaks down the presentation into different
- Published in Anatomy of a GREAT Talk, Speaking, TED/TEDx
Are You RESILIENT?
When was the last time you reacted (not as your best version) to a situation in front of you? Was it last month? Two minutes ago? On today’s episode of CLARITY TV, we sat down with Tracey Grove of Pure Symmetry to discuss how people can build resilience, not only in trauma, but in everyday
- Published in Clarity TV, Inspiration, Leadership, Mindset, Personal Growth, Success
5 Models to Monetize Your Talk
You have your signature talk! Now what? Let me share with you 5 ways to monetize your talk… Congratulations! You have been featured on some of the most coveted stages in the world. Perhaps it’s a TED, TEDx, 99U, SXSW or other prestigious events, and if you are a professional speaker, this exposure will only
- Published in Inspiration, Product Development, Speaking, Storytelling, Success, TED/TEDx
The Anatomy of a Great TED Talk: Ray Dalio’s “How to Build a Company Where the Best Ideas Win”
Welcome back to our Anatomy of a TED Talk series! How do you know if your idea or opinion is RIGHT? Do you utilize collective decision making in your business? Do radical truth and radical transparency really help a work environment? In this “Anatomy of a TED Talk,” we are exploring Ray Dalio’s talk, who
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Are you Brave by Choice or Brave by Survival? To be brave by CHOICE is far harder!
How do you get your BRAVE on? How do you make the decision to be brave? In this episode of Clarity TV, Jena Rodriguez of BraveMasters challenges us to push ourselves to take action and stop staying comfortable in inaction. She is on a committed mission to eradicate unrealized human potential! Jena gives tips
- Published in Clarity TV, Inspiration, Leadership, Personal Growth