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Looking Toward the New Year
Are you getting all revved up to create some New Year’s Resolutions?! Yeah, me neither. Here’s what I do instead… If you’ve ever wondered if

How to Take a REAL Break
Sometimes you just need a break, especially at this crazy time of year! Use this tip to make your breaks really count, so you can

What is the Key to Overcoming Objections with Potential Clients?
That list of reasons you think a client might have for not wanting to work with you? Here’s what you can do to knock it

Leveraging the LinkedIn Skills Section – part 2
LinkedIn’s Skills Section is useful for not only for listing your skills but also for making critical connections in the field you’re looking for a

Leveraging the LinkedIn Skills Section – part 1
If you’re in a job search, LinkedIn is an invaluable tool. Here, I’ll give you some great ideas on how to use the LinkedIn Skills

How to Respond to “What Do You Charge?”
What’s the first thing you think when someone asks about your pricing? The answer would be easy if you were selling a three-dollar widget, but

What’s Getting in Your Way of Closing that Sale?
What objections are you running into when it comes time to enroll that client or close that sale? Get some great insight here into where those might be coming from and how to deal with them.

LinkedIn Is One Big Coffee with Everybody
Networking online is not really different from networking offline. Listen to Barb’s quick tips about how you can leverage LinkedIn to build relationships.

Does Your Money Bring You Freedom?
Is your money fun or frustrating? Take a look at how you allocate your “buckets” of money and listen to my tidbit of advice about how this can work for you.

Do You Want Moves Like Jagger?
Who doesn’t want to perform in life like a rock star! Here are 5 keys to help you free your Inner Rock Star whether that’s

How to Derail Disappointment in Your Job Search
When you’re in the midst of a job search, even a beautifully executed, strategic job search, there will inevitably be disappointment along the way. Here’s

The Secret to Starting Over in a New Industry
If you’re considering a career change, it can be a seriously overwhelming challenge getting started in a new industry, especially when you may not have

Hello. How Can I Help You?
A big concern, when it comes to networking, has to do with asking favors from people you may not know well. Here’s how you can

Networking Is Not a Dirty Word
Networking for many, many people is a dirty word. Allow me to offer a perspective that might change your mind about that… What do you

Abundance, If You Please
Who wants the universe to send more abundance? If you do, you have to first hone your request. There are a couple of sure fire

No More Money Clutter
What is money “clutter”? It’s when you have money “situations” that unnecessarily zap your time and energy. Take note of these common money clutter examples

Clearing Money Clutter
Abundance isn’t just about money. And when we let our inner and outer spaces get cluttered up, it affects the flow of all types of abundance. Here’s a helpful perspective on money clutter that can help facilitate a steady flow of abundance in your life and business.

Freeing Your Inner Rock Star – Tip #1
Rock star thinking is conducive to success. If you are an entrepreneur and you want to be successful, here are some ways you can free