The Anatomy of a TED Talk - Amy Cuddy

Anatomy of a TED TALK: Amy Cuddy

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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The Anatomy of a TED Talk - Kelly MacGonigal

ANATOMY OF A TED TALK: Kelly McGonigal

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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what is your cornerstone idea

What is your CORNERSTONE IDEA?

Last Friday I spent a whole day with a group of IDEApreneuers working on their TEDx talks. I am PASSIONATE about Ideas, Entrepreneurship and the PROCESS of Clarifying, Strategizing and helping businesses have a larger impact in the world. I love helping my clients CLARIFY their CORNERSTONE IDEA and prepare the TALK OF THEIR LIVES! 
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What if work was fun and easy

What if work was fun & easy?

So let’s try it. Let’s find your FLOW: WHAT FLOWS? On a piece of paper write down all the activities that you enjoy doing… write them all, even if some of them you think might not apply to your business… heck I was “arranging flowers” as I recorded this video… everything goes! THE MATCHING GAME: With
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Is your message anchored on aclear IDEA
Is your message anchored on a clear IDEA?
It’s MAY here in New England and I’m loving the longer days and the signs of spring all around us! This past weekend my husband and I were working on our garden– covered in dirt and with big smiles on our faces. We were creating something we will enjoy all summer long–we are even building
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Are you confusing you Audience

Are you confusing your audience?

Some time ago I was asked to be a judge for a StartUp Weekend event. A Startup Weekend is a fast-paced, (two and a half days) where teams come together and spend 54 hours mapping out a business idea– well enough to present it to a panel of judges by the end of day Sunday.
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What would you do for FREE all day long?

What would you do for FREE all day long?

Living your life in your purpose, doing what you were designed to do, being in your SWEET spot is our ultimate goal– as long as it is something the world needs and is willing to pay for! Otherwise, we find ourselves trying to give to the world something they can’t receive. (Think about trying to sell sand
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In search for clarity

In search for CLARITY…

Have you ever heard the expression: “The shoemaker’s son always goes barefoot”? As a coach that specializes in helping my clients find the CLARITY of message, purpose and plan they need to move their life, career and business forward I’ve struggled for the last couple of years trying to find my UNIQUE message. Funny right?
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The truth about procrastination

The truth about procrastination…

Procrastination happens when we have conflicting emotions concerning a task. Even if the task will ultimately lead to the desired outcome when it requires that we push ourselves or move away from our comfort zone our own nature is likely to resist it. These days I’ve been paying attention to the tasks I leave for
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Do you trust?

Do you trust?

Trusting is a key characteristic of a successful entrepreneur. Why?
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