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 [...]
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 [...]
"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 [...]
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 [...]
“Running a $500,000 Retail Empire by iPhone” This headline, article published by Bloomberg, read it here, caught my attention. I was fascinated by it. “Is this for real? What is she is doing? What can I do that’s similar” I asked myself. What stood out for me is how the entrepreneur embraced her uniqueness. She [...]
Today’s tip applies to networking. Yet, it is not networking specific. Many clients seek me out because they feel overwhelmed and stuck when networking. Sometimes the solution is found in developing skills. Other times, something else is going on that needs to be addressed. Most of the time, it’s a combination of the two. To [...]
My favorite Olympic Moment Is watching athletes be true to themselves. Some perform in sports where scores are combined. They perform one, two or three times and the top combined scores determine who receive medals. I love the athletes who basically say “screw it” to the negative commentary on their first performance. They chose not [...]
If you follow my blog, you’ve heard me mention today’s tip before, “Always Carry Business Cards. Make it Easy for Someone to Reach You.” I frequently receive inspiration for things to write from the events I attend. The gentle reminder to always carry business cards was inspired from an event I recently attended. I was [...]
