3 Tips for Negotiating your worth!
Friday, 09 February 2018
Ready for that salary raise or landing that new client? Remember, it’s not about how much YOU ARE WORTH! It’s about how much the other person (prospect client, employer) is willing to pay to SOLVE THEIR PROBLEM! So, in preparation for your next meeting, remember these three tips: RESEARCH: Do as much research as you can
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Is Self-Doubt getting in the way?
Friday, 02 February 2018
So, how is your January going? Now that we are welcoming a new month… and coming out of a magnificent moon this week, is there any confusion or self-doubt getting in the way? If so, Reader, I want to say…. there is NOTHING wrong with you, but here are three ways you can manage these
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What will you celebrate in December 2018?
Thursday, 28 December 2017
HAPPY NEW YEAR AND MAY ALL YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE! Well, NOT REALLY. Not all your dreams will come true, only those that are crystal CLEAR, INTENTIONAL & YOU ACT UPON. How many times do we celebrate the new year, wishing and hoping for things to be better in the coming year but not specifically
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How do you access your intuition?
Friday, 15 December 2017
Earlier this week I was working with one of my clients when I realized that we were going in circles on one specific topic and that we were not really accessing new insights or shifting our thinking. While I say we, I mean me in a supporting/coaching role and my client as the center of
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Is your business model supporting your growth?
Thursday, 07 December 2017
Are you building a business, running a practice, an agency or providing a service? Building an organization requires: A CLEAR IDEA FOR IMPACT: Most entrepreneurs are REALLY clear about what they do, but they are not so clear about the IDEA behind what they do. So it’s harder to think BEYOND their current products and
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In Trust & Gratitude
Monday, 04 December 2017
LONG VIDEO ALERT – but worth it! So, this is what it takes to realize your dreams: COMMITMENT: Declare what you want, commit to your vision, walk past your obstacles… success begins in your mind and in your heart. TRUST: What if that which you are struggling with, is your opportunity for growth? What if
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Anatomy of a TED TALK: Amy Cuddy
Thursday, 26 October 2017
Every year– as I work with the amazing speakers who take the stage– I’m blown away by the IDEAS for IMPACT these people bring into the world. Even the speakers– as they get to know each other during our group calls– are blown away by their colleagues. These are regular people– just like you and
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ANATOMY OF A TED TALK: Kelly McGonigal
Friday, 06 October 2017
It’s Fall in the Northern Hemisphere! With four children back in school this means: applying for college, (my oldest son is a senior), work, school dances, raking leaves, AND organizing a TEDx event for 1,200 people (coming up on November 11). And just to add to that list– it’s month #10 of a big crisis
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Anatomy of a TED Talk: Shawn Achor
Friday, 15 September 2017
Last Saturday my husband and I were invited to my friend, neighbor, and Editor-in-Chief Linda’s party. She had designed a gathering especially to celebrate her daughter, Sarah’s “Going Steady” milestone. As I sat at my table, I simply took some time to take in the ambiance.There were guests of all ages. (The couple sitting next
THE ANATOMY OF A GREAT TALK: SIMON SINEK
Thursday, 07 September 2017
In a previous post, I introduced my FRAMEWORK that I share with clients to use to create their TED talks. It breaks down the presentation into different key elements that contribute to an overall great talk. I decided to explore several popular TED talks to use as examples of this framework in action. My hope
Just because you’re the boss desn’t mean you are the leader…
Friday, 28 July 2017
Let me introduce myself, my name is Linda Othote and I collaborate with Dolores Hirschmann in Masters in Clarity. Dolores’ blog about sailing a 420 with her oldest son and “Expert Leadership” triggered some thoughts about something I experienced recently… I had the opportunity to join a large group of volunteers who spent the morning
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Does your work stop when you take time off?
Friday, 21 July 2017
I’m taking time off…. This week I turn 45, my husband and I celebrate 20 years together and my daughter turns 16! So I’m turning off my screens (computer, phone, etc) and turning on conversation, sailing, swimming and just spending time with friends and family! If you want my itinerary this week, here it is:
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What I learned sailing on a 420 with my 17 year old son…
Monday, 17 July 2017
On the 4th of July, we had the rare privilege of having our 17-almost-18-year-old at home for a change. So I asked him to take me out on a 420 sailboat. (He is a fairly competent sailor and racer and he agreed.) For those not familiar with sailing a 420– it is a two-person performance trapeze
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How do you access your intuition?
Friday, 23 June 2017
Earlier this week I was working with one of my clients when I realized that we were going in circles on one specific topic and that we were not really accessing new insights or shifting our thinking. While I say we, I mean me in a supporting/coaching role and my client as the center of
- Published in Inspiration, Mindset, Personal Growth