Imposter syndrome is a hot topic for some. Others are fine with “faking it ’til you make it.” In today’s email from Laura Belgray, she’s calling out a woman from Finland who is copying and translating every one of Laura’s emails verbatim. That’s not impostor syndrome. That’s stealing. Last week in our Titans Xcelerator mastermind meeting with Brian Kurtz, we More…
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I saw this on a Facebook ad. Sneaky Trick Gets Clients on LinkedIn. Years ago, one of my clients told me the bar is very low on LinkedIn. He meant the opportunity on LinkedIn was unlimited because most members didn’t have a clue how to use it. Most people had incomplete profiles. Would you apply for a job with an More…
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I’ve been very quiet. A severe case of the rainy day blues. It rained almost every day in February. The gloom rolled into March. The good news… It looks like our rainy season is coming to an end. As you know, working alone from home gets lonely, especially when the weather sucks. Sure I do a lot of Zoom calls with clients, More…
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Welcome to Beyond the Boardroom – February in Review. Each month I share a summary of my weekly emails where I highlight the possibilities and opportunities awaiting those stepping away from corporate life. First up: Nikola Tesla’s Longevity Secrets – February 2nd It’s Friday, and I thought you’d like to end the week with something different. Read this article for More…
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I received an email this morning that struck a cord. You know those messages that come out of nowhere and hit you like a ton of bricks? The email was from Srikumar Rao of The Rao Institute. One reason we are generally dissatisfied with our life is that we make it a transaction. Or, more precisely, a series More…
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Alex was determined to leave a lasting impression. With his elevator pitch polished to perfection, a pocket full of business cards (does anyone still use business cards?), and a mental list of personal achievements, he was ready to network his way to success. Alex zeroed in on a group, interrupting their conversation to introduce himself. Without waiting for More…
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Remember the first time you attended a networking event or a conference? I bet you were nervous. I was. As you walked into the room, there were dozens of people chatting away in small groups. You slowly circled the room looking for a familiar face… …but you didn’t know a single person. You felt like a fish out of water. You’re thinking, More…
Being able to communicate effectively will boost your influence whether you are an entrepreneur or working a corporate gig. Why do I study copywriting? Copywriting is all about crafting compelling messages that resonate with your target audience. As a business professional, being able to communicate effectively is the most important skill to master. Clear communication through your marketing materials, More…
It’s Friday, and I thought you’d like to end the week with something different. Many people are obsessed with longevity and the desire to live as long as possible (I’m not one of them LOL). Would give up s#x to add 20 years to your life? I read an interesting article in Popular Mechanics (yes, I am a More…
Welcome to Beyond the Boardroom – January in Review. Each month I share a summary of my almost-daily emails where I highlight the possibilities and opportunities awaiting those stepping away from corporate life. First up: Why I don’t send holiday greetings via email – January 2nd Is your inbox full of insincere holiday greetings? I stopped sending bulk holiday greetings More…