Thirteen Tips For Entrepreneurs When Making Oral Presentations to Investors

Let's say that as an entrepreneur you have decided you need to seek investors for your business venture and you now have the opportunity to make oral presentations to potential investors. In order to capitalize on your opportunity, you want to and need to make the most effective presentation possible.

Top Ten Tips To effectively Work With Policy Makers

We are sometimes called on to work with policy makers in a variety of organizations we are associated with in our personal, business and volunteer lives. Working with these policy makers can be very rewarding and can be very frustrating. Since 1970 I have been working with policy makers at all levels of government, non-profits, businesses, institutions and other organizations. And from the experience of those years, I developed a list of the top 10 tips to effectively work with policy makers. I have summarized those tips below-

Twelve Essential Characteristics of MVP (Most Valuable Performing) Leaders

We often hear some people referred to as leaders. And sometimes they are called great leaders. What makes a leader or great leader? What are the essential characteristics of those leaders that are the most valuable performers? I did some research and also did some recollecting of my own experiences with some great leaders and developed what I believe to be the 12 essential characteristics of MVP leaders.

The Decision Diva's 5 Simple Steps To Lasting Change

Change can be a challenge. It can come, and it can go. We can wish for it, hope for it, and pray for it. Bottom line is . . . we have to do the work to get it, and continue the work to maintain it. Whether or not a change will last - and for how long - is in direct correlation to the work you put in. Here are 5 simple steps to lasting change.

The Five Essential Steps of Every Day Leadership

Are you an effective leader? Do you view yourself as a leader at all? What can you do to enhance your leadership skills at home and work? I will show you how!

Another Client Success Story

It is always a pleasure to hear good news and to receive feedback about what you have done to positively impact someone's life or business. In continuing our tradition of celebrating success and sharing positive stories about our clients, I want to share another client success story with you about the coaching side of our business.

Success Attraction Strategies - How To Get Your Success Inside Out

Fashion people live for being ahead of the curve, spotting emerging trends and being in the know before anyone else knows it. As the Fall/Winter 2007-08 Fashion week at Bryant Park in New York City drew to a close in early February, I wondered what are the parallels that can be drawn between life trends and fashion trends? Does what we choose to wear reflect who we are, who we want to be or what we would like to be doing? How much of what we do really speaks to our true passions and soul’s purpose?

Spring is in The Air

The springtime is a time for self-reflection and renewal. What can you do today to help all of your relationships become more successful? What will you commit to doing that will help you to grow and change to be the best partner you can be?

What It Takes To Be A Life Coach

Excellence in life and executive coaching is the same as excellence in anything – you must make a decision to learn your craft. Learning is not just reading and studying a manual; it’s actually doing the thing you wish to master. Life coaching is not a spectator sport, it is a full participation, let's-learn-how-this-works endeavor that can be extremely rewarding.

The Map And Development Of Consciousness Part 5

In the previous part of this series we discussed the levels of consciousness of grief and fear. In this part, we will be discussing the levels of desire, anger, and pride as well as how to overcome and transcend them. Though not in the collection of positive levels of consciousness, anyone in these two realms are better off than those in the lower five levels. It is important to keep working and move beyond these lower levels if you truly wish to realize a life full of accomplishment and happiness.

SALSA DANCE - Dance Instructors and Their Students

Most of the dance instructors who have helped me when I was just a beginner were great dancers but weak teachers. Don't get me wrong, I am very grateful for their time and instructions.

The Secret To Your Destiny

There are as many philosophies on life as there are people. Everyone has their own idea of what is right and what we should do with our lives. Some believe that the right thing is to avoid material things and to completely commit oneself to god. Others believe that chasing the mighty dollar is the only way to happiness. Yet others believe that a life of indulging in anything from drugs to sex is the key to happiness and well being. Ask a hundred different people, and each of them will have their own idea of what happiness and success are. So who should be believe? Who is right? What are we to do in a world so full of opinions and options?

How A Life Coach Can Help WAHMs Succeed

Work at home moms, also known as WAHMs, have a lot on their plates - they are full-time caretakers and full-time business women. A life coach can help WAHMs succeed in all areas of their lives.