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
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
Find the Best ‘Work-Life’ Balance
The first time I really paid attention to the term “work-life balance” was during interviews as I was about to graduate from business school. Coming out in a strong economy when companies were actively recruiting from top business schools, I heard many spiels on work-life balance and corporate programs centered around the concept. The whole idea was to make us … Read More
Where Do You Focus?
There have been many times that I have been asked how my business (DragonPoint) has maintained a successful service firm for almost 30 years. Founded in 1988, we grew when the economy surged and survived economic slowdowns including the 2008 Great Recession. So how have we done this? Focus on your team: You can’t provide a great service without great … Read More
The ‘Mom Guilt’ of a Career-Focused Mother
It’s noon on a Tuesday, my favorite day of the week, work from home day! I am frantically trying to finish this article before my son wakes up from his nap ready to ingest copious amounts of food, followed by what is sure to be a stunning display of digestive pyrotechnics. In December, I gave birth to my beautiful baby … Read More