Being Inspired by ChocolateFunny little things that occur to and consequently inspire us!
5 Steps To Take Charge Of Your Professional GrowthSometimes change in our professional lives comes at us expectedly and unwanted, sometimes we initiate it. Either way, how we respond to changes to our professional lives is what really counts. I like to think of it as 'Change is inevitable, growth is optional. Choose to grow'.
We Can Do It Again!'We Can Do It!' is the banner across one of the most well-known posters during World War II encouraging women to join the workforce for the war effort. You probably remember it - the image of a woman with a red bandana on her head, rolling up her blue shirt sleeve as she makes a fist. It always communicates to me a woman's strength and determination.
We All Gotta Little BodaciousnessDo you want feel more bodacious and wonder how? It's easier than you may have thought! My personal experience has convinced me that in the journey of becoming a Bodacious Woman, the place to start is on the inside.
Think Strategically, Act BodaciouslyThinking strategically is intentionally thinking about the big picture of your career and life. You have to determine where you want to go before you can get there. Otherwise, it's all just happen stance.
Embrace Office PoliticsLet's be real. Every workplace is political, and the higher up the organizational chart you go, the more political the workplace gets. That's because there's more at stake. The higher up you go, the more things get accomplished by virtue of relationships and positioning. Bodacious Women know that the higher up you go in an organization, the more office politics you get. They also know that the que
Know Your WorthIf your self-worth is tightly entwined with the company you work for, a single downturn in the market could send you spinning down the drain. You would be tempted to preserve your job there no matter what and possibly loose opportunities in other companies or the direction of your career.
Thrive on Shift and ChangeShifting and changing may cause you to go through some major culture shocks and climate changes. As with every alteration in your life you create or any alteration that comes you way (let's face it, some events are out of your hands), you may feel alien to your new circumstances. Don't worry, you'll grow into them.
Take a StandIt's up to you to decide at what point you're going to put your foot down. No one can tell you exactly how or when. But you'll know where that point is, even if it means facing the possible consequence of putting your relationship with your employer at risk.
Know How You Want to Be TreatedAre you clear about how you want people to treat you? Have you experienced your boundaries being crossed or violated? One lesson women typically have a difficult time with is establishing boundaries.
Actively Market Your ValueMarketing your value may feel a little awkward at first, but with a little practice to make it feel authentic, the initial discomfort will melt away. Your reward is others viewing you with greater esteem, which sets you up for even greater success. Because, after all, success isn't over rated, it feels fabulous!
5 Key Lessons I Learned From Working at AOL About Creating a Brand for Your BusinessEvery company has a brand. The question is, ：Is it working for you?； Creating a brand isn・t just for the big companies; it・s for companies of all sizes. We・re all fighting for attention from our target customers. If you don・t create a brand, then you risk not being remembered and not being emotionally attractive. Both are a prerequisite for sales.
10 Easy Ways to Turn Up the Heat on Valentine's Day That Most Guys Miss!Hey guys, is your Valentine full of passion and vivaciousness? Is she daring and confident? How about curious and playful in all the ways you want her to be? Well, if you want a woman who is bolder, more passionate, and downright bodacious, then follow my ten easy and fun ways to turn up the heat on Valentine's Day and beyond. Most guys miss this but, believe me, if you do them she's thank you man
Another Year Hating Your Job or Loving Life?So, how satisfied are you with your career on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being extremely satisfied? If your answer is 6 or below, what needs to change for your career to be a 10? Will you spend another year hating your job or will make a change so that you're loving your life?
The Marketing Formula That Produces ProfitsImagine having a faucet - a profit faucet. Whenever you turn it on, money comes pouring out from grateful customers, giving your company and you the profits you need to keep going, to help turn even more customers into raving fans. That's the power of the Marketing Formula. Use it to grow your business.
7 Steps Any Solopreneur Can Use to Build a Winning BrandYour brand is the experience your target customers have while interacting with you. If their experience evokes a strong, positive emotional response, then you've got a great brand. Why? Because customers buy from emotion and back it up with their head. If your customers have trouble remembering your name when you're not actually in the room then you need to work on your brand.
The Difference Between Deal and No Deal Isn't What You ThinkBranding is the key to unlocking your customer's emotions because a brand is all about a person's gut feeling about your company, product or service. Create a strong brand with a strong emotional experience that attracts your target customer and you're on your way to 'deal', 'deal', 'deal', over and over again.
4 and a Half Ways to Make New Years Goals StickNot the same old same old way - try something new this New Year for your resolutions and goals. We all want and perhaps need them but we need a new way to look at them.
How To Tell Within 10 Seconds If A Woman Is BodaciousWe've all met women who exude self confidence, ones with charisma, ones who are magnetic, etc. But have you ever met a woman and known instantly that she was more than all that - was that Bodacious-ness? Here's how to tell.
Empowerment Starts With No!Empowerment begins when we acknowledge that we alone can make the difference between getting what we want and accepting what we get. It's an easy concept but not a natural one for many of us.
Why Bodacious Women Would Be Insane Not To VoteRemembering the importance of the rights our fore-sisters fought so incredibly hard for. Are we honoring them?
It's Time to Get Bodacious About Your CareerWhen what you always thought was right isn't exactly so in your career, what do you do? Mary Foley has thoughts on that and yes, they're Bodacious ones!
7 Secrets to Work-Life SanityAs a woman you play multiple roles. You're a daughter, grand daughter, sister, niece, girlfriend, wife, business woman, gal pal, volunteer....and sometimes community leader, politician, or in the ministry. And you're exhausted! You want to do it all and do it all well. You don't want to let anyone down, and yet you're losing it...
Five Keys to Job SatisfactionIf you LOVE your job, this probably isn't for you. However, if things could stand to get a little - or a LOT - better, you MUST read on!
Three Secrets to Getting a PromotionTips for getting that sought after promotion.
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