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Do You Show Up and Throw Up?

As women, rarely are we at a loss for words. We love to talk, chat, share, gossip, text, post, and tweet. The issue isn't whether or not we're hard-wired to communicate, but if we communicate TOO MUCH. The question then…

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3 Dangers of Being Over-Competent

Just because we can do it all, doesn't necessarily mean we should. The big question is, "Do you suffer from the Competency Curse?" We are mothers, wives, girlfriends, daughters, sisters, friends, volunteers, mentors, and professional women. We are naturally wired to…

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Don’t Let a Weakness Make You Weak

In every job interview, you know it's coming.  It's like the suspenseful scenes in a horror film when you know someone is destined to be massacred by a chainsaw.  Your heat starts pounding. Your palms sweat. You know it's coming, yet…

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#10 – Exude Confidence, not Cockiness

This is the grand finale, and I've saved the best for last.  It's all about confidence! Without a strong dose of confidence, none of the other self-promotion strategies even have a snowball's chance of working.  Confidence is the foundation upon which all…

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#8 – Book and a Buddy

Two of the biggest reasons why it's so hard for women to promote themselves are amnesia and shyness...which is why a "book and a buddy" can boost your promotional efforts almost overnight. One of the first things I have my…

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#6 – Step Up and Stand Out

Knowing that "invisibility = dispensability"...are you being seen?  Gone are the days of just showing up at work, putting your nose to the grindstone, and quietly checking off tasks on your to-do list. If critical people don't know what you're…

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#4 – Brand Thyself

What do Rolex, Nordstrom, and Oprah all have in common?  They all have an effective and marketable brand.  They are leaders in their industries because of their brands. What do you think of when you think of a Rolex?  Luxury...right?  When…

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#2 – Shout Out!

When it comes to self-promotion, not only do you need to know where you're going, but you need to know what you're promoting.  What's your greatest strength? What's your value proposition? In the simplest of terms, sales is all about…

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It’s Not Polite to Brag – But We MUST!

Self-promotion is by far the number one issue women struggle with in my coaching practice. It's also the number one topic I'm asked to speak about to women's groups and organizations. So, it makes sense to start off with a 10-part series that tackles the biggest…

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