By Carol Drake Wheatley Published in FLORIDA TODAY ON Sept. 18, 2017 There he sat, smoking a cigarette and practically yelling about not wanting to work for anyone anymore; about wanting to make his own rules; about how much easier his life would be if he just owned his own business and was his own boss! That does seem to … Read More
In Business: Get Out of Your Own Way!
In business, part of what keeps us from achieving all that we are capable of is a cycle of negative self talk that I think we learn from going through various challenges in life. When we feel like we haven’t reached a goal fast enough, or succeeded in the way that we define “success” for ourselves, our minds start telling … Read More
The Edge: The Importance of Authenticity
Throughout the last decade, the mantra “fake it until you make it” has become as omnipresent in business as briefcases and blazers. This seems especially evident within the professional woman’s world, where apparently, ambition and assertive action are somehow still perceived as the exception, not the norm. Superior confidenceand business acumen isn’t something every woman is inherently born with, and … Read More
Living Out Loud- The Power of Entrepreneurial Thinking
Life is too short. Too short to not be happy, to not eat the cake, to be stuck in a job that doesn’t feed your soul. So many people I know spend their Sundays dreading the week ahead, stressing about e-mails and deadlines and meetings. There is a very famous and perhaps overused quote which states, “When you love what … Read More
Mentoring Benefits All Who are Involved
Sheryl Sandberg said in her book, “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead”: “I realized that searching for a mentor has become the professional equivalent of waiting for Prince Charming. We all grew up on the fairy tale ‘Sleeping Beauty,’ which instructs young women that if they just wait for their prince to arrive, they will be kissed … Read More
Don’t Be Afraid of Changes, Rather Embrace Them
Once upon a time, in the land of work, there lived a people who were comfortable and secure. They had good education and advanced degrees. They were celebrated and adored for their long-term dedication to their companies and crafts. This fairy tale life guaranteed the people would live happily ever after. Then one day, the people of the kingdom realized … Read More
Positive Emotions Can Energize a Negotiation
Do emotions belong in a negotiation? This is a question I hear every time I help my clients prepare a negotiation strategy. Many people think that you need to leave your emotions at the door when negotiating, but unless you are a Vulcan or a robot, you are going to experience emotions while preparing for and during a negotiation. In … Read More
Success: It Looks Different for Everyone
Success. It’s such a small word with big consequences. An Internet search on Dictionary.com defined success as, “The accomplishment of an aim or purpose.” Success can also mean accomplishing one’s goals, or attaining wealth, position or honors you have striven to attain. Success looks different for everyone. Of course being successful is what everyone strives for, but not the outcome … Read More
Entrepreneurs and Adult ADHD
Successful entrepreneurs are often known as ambitious, champions for change, risk-takers, action oriented, and passionate. These qualities happen to be some of the strengths you will find with individuals diagnosed with adult ADHD. Entrepreneurs can have big visions and high-energy that drive them to push through the intense work load it takes to get a business off the ground. Yes, … Read More
weVENTURE’s IMPACT Summit Set for Aug. 24 in Melbourne
Sponsorships Available for Business and Leadership Event MELBOURNE, FLA. (July 12, 2017) – weVENTURE Melbourne, a Central Florida-based organization launched at Florida Institute of Technology and focused on accelerating sustainable business growth for entrepreneurs, is hosting its annual IMPACT Business and Leadership Summit from 1-5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at the Henegar in Melbourne. The theme of this year’s summit is, “Interesting … Read More