What is Success? Success means different things to many people. One might define success as the number in one’s bank account. Others may define success as feeling happy most of the time. Darius Foroux’s article talks about prioritizing to feel successful. One does not need to sacrifice to achieve success. One need to prioritize their [...]
Coach Lisa I recently introduced a new theme Wellness Wednesday in the Networking for Introverts Facebook Group. It’s designed to celebrate what is going well, to celebrate a success one has had during the week. I introduced Wellness Wednesday simply because we often focus on the one thing, that mistake, that oops, and [...]
I thank the SmartFem Summit for the inspiration for today's blog. I greatly appreciate I only heard (those dreaded words) “Why Not Me” a few times. “Why Not Me?” I am so glad you asked. I am grateful to share why those dreaded words do not work for me. Coach Lisa Perhaps, this [...]
Being clear and specific, or Know Your Purpose, is the 2nd Secret of the 5 Secrets of Successful Networking™. Why attend can be for any number of reasons. Here are a few of my favorites. Coach Lisa Lisa's Favorite Reasons to Attend • Make new connections. • Meet a specific person. • Required [...]
Know Your Purpose - or being very clear on Why you are attending is the 2nd Secret of the 5 Secrets of Successful Networking™. Knowing your why can help remove that feeling of pressure when one attends events. "I have to do this!!! I have to do that!!! What if no one will talk to [...]
We all know someone who lights the world up with their smile. Some who is described as “Her smile is contagious.” “I love how she made others feel welcome.” “She lit the world up with her smile.” “I will miss her sense of humor.” I recently attended a Celebration of Life for said friend. Colleagues [...]
I imagine your inbox is similar to mine. It is filled with holiday messages wishing me well and offering to help. My favorite are the ones that target a pain point one hopes I’m experiencing. “Happy Holidays! Lisa, I hope you’re experiencing the beauty of the season. Here’s how I can help you with your [...]
"If You Keep Doing What You Are Doing, You’re Going to Get What You Got." I don’t know who first said this nor do I remember when I first heard it. It goes along nicely with the definition of insanity attributed to Albert Einstein, “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and [...]
Networking is relationship building. Sometimes being out there, meeting new people, building relationships can feel daunting and challenging especially for introverts. Many introverts understand this and say to themselves, “I get the concept, but I’m an introvert. How can I feel comfortable being out there building relationships?” Volunteering or becoming involved in a shared interest [...]
I love sharing inspiration and affirmations in the Networking for Introverts Facebook Group. I feel happy knowing one quote can inspire or help a member. A quote by Louise Hay spoke to me on several levels. “ I respect my boundaries and insist that others respect them, too.” I work with introverted, sensitive professionals and [...]
