Sometimes it is hard to know when we need to give more and when we are doing too much. Here are some guidelines to help you decide when to back-off or step-up. Doing Too Much This state of being comes with an uncomfortable level of overwhelm. We know to create something new and build it […]
Barb Stuhlemmer
Is Something Changing?
Labour Day weekend represents another time during the year where a lot of change takes place. What is changing in your life right now? How is that affecting your business? What change have you invited or planned for? What change is happening because of an outside source? Take inventory of the things that are changing […]
Speaking – What Do You Offer?
First – if you ever get an opportunity to speak to your peers or your clients you should take it. You may be hesitant to stand up in front of a crowd and speak, but as a business owner you need to get over this. Speaking is a great way to gain credibility and to […]
Do What Olympians Do To Create Success!
What does it take to be successful at your business? The same things it takes to be successful at anything in life. Yesterday when I was watching the recap of the Canada/USA women’s soccer game, which went into overtime, I was reminded that success was not simply winning the game, it was everything that went […]
One Ring To Rule Them All!
OK so I am a bit of a “Lord of the Rings” fan. For those of you that are not “One ring to rule them all” refers to the powerful rings of Mordor given to all the rulers of the world from an evil being. He held the one ring that would rule them all. […]
You Must Be a Life-Long-Learner! Here is Why
Last week at an association lunch I was asked what I thought was the most important thing to know in business. My answer was simple to come up with because I have given it so often. You must be a life-long-learner! I truly believe that to be moving forward in business you must be learning […]
Dollars First – One Powerful Tool to Help You Focus on the Money
This week I received a great card in the mail from my friend Charmaine Hammond. The card read “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% what you do with what happens to you.” with some lovely words inside from Charmaine. If 90% of your outcome in life really is from how you manage […]
Is Your Talking Losing You Clients?
Are you turning off your clients, peers, and mentors by being the one that does all the talking? How much of the time are you being the listener? If you are really listening to others you will see an increase in your business. Everyone wants to feel like they are being heard. If you are […]
What’s Your Story?
When you are networking or speaking it is your story that will start to create the connection you need to make the bonds of a great client relationship. What is your story? Your clients and potential clients want to know you a little (the real you). Don’t be afraid to share some information about who […]
Going to Conferences – What You Need to Remember
I was at the eWomen Network Conference last week. It was 5 days (including the pre-conference days) of world-class speakers, vendors, and attendees. It is a long time to be away from home and business and it can make doing business and staying healthy challenging. I wanted to share with you my top 3 tips […]