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Women's Empowerment tips: How you respond to crisis will determine the level of your empowering success!

Posted by Robin Tramble on November 25, 2009 at 2:40am

How do you respond to crisis?Does it cause you to panic or are you consumed by fear feeling as if the world is closing in all around you?

There will be continuous testing times as you move along your journeytowards an empowered life. There's no question about it we will have testingtimes as you move up to new levels there will be new testing. So, we mustbuild safeguards so we stay focused and we stay along the course that'sbeen set for us and given that fact we are talking about focus in crisis,learn to focus.Now one of the hardest things to do in life when an unexpected change orcircumstances, disappointment etc. come your way is to stay focused. We eitherare experiencing so much pain or we're so overwhelmed that the event tries totake our full attention. So how can you continue along your path towards the goalsthat you've set, the action steps you've set that will leadyou to that goal long term, short term?I've been there when my daughter lost her vision I was forced to reach inand grab every life skill, empowerment tool and my Faith to remain strengthenedand focused in order to support my daughter, my family and myself. I could have thrown in the towel and lost faith and focus, however, I didn't and through this gained keys to sustained empowerment, success and focus even in crisis.Yes, I've had crisis times and will have more the difference is that I'm nowempowered to stay focused in crisis and want to share some insights with youin this empowering resource! Our daughter has regained her vision and isliving an empowered life.How you respond to crisis will in essence determine the level of yourempowering success!Believe me you cannot continue to panic, yield to fatal distractions, beovercome with fear and be a woman with a lack of confidence if you'regoing to make strides and realize your best empowered life!The years have passed and I know you've had your own share of crisis in yourlife. The question is what are you going to do about it? Isn't it timeyou empowered yourself with the skill sets to stay focused in crisis?Finally...... be free!!!Discover how to stay focused in crisis now, today, once and for all.In my brand new report "How to stay focused in crisis" Ishare insights on how you can harness the power of focus and otherlife-changing keys to realized maximum empowerment as you discoverproven insights on staying focused in crisis and any season of your life.Secure your copy today. There's no shipping and handling and it'savailable for immediate download. Get "How to stay focused in crisis" here.

The mind of the entrepreneur

Posted by Dawn Lawrence on November 27, 2009 at 12:54pm

Rome wasn't built in a day... but it was built; this means that someone at some point had to stop dreaming and start doing! There's a wonderful word in the bible which captures my point... "faith without works is dead"The entrepreneur understands that a dream without effort or indeed a plan of how to achieve it, is like sun without the shine... rain without drops or snow without the flakes; in other words it lacks substance. The reason many refuse to move from dream to reality is a fear of failure, yet all dreams flounder and fail before they fly. The entrepreneur understands this and embraces rather than shuns or runs away from failure, knowing that each fail attempt bring them closer to their dream. They understand that set backs, or lack of progress are all a part of the process of success.The entrepreneur is a tryer, a doer, a believer, and a forward thinker. They believe wholly in the phrase “if at first you don’t succeed, try and try and try again.” They understand that lasting success happens not overnight; but rather in the quiet of long nights and arduous days. Failures, set backs and rejection are all a part of their journey; but so also is belief, faith, confidence in one self, unique achievement and success.Don't get me wrong, no entrepreneur enjoys loosing money, but because they work for money, but allow money to work for them, they know that what leaves one way comes back a hundred different ways! They have come to realise that money is fluid if it goes around... it will come around!The ability to make your dream a reality really rest with you. There’s an old proverb which says “when the student is ready the master will come” are you ready?It is said that the the Chinese bamboo tree takes 5 years to show any sign of growth. When the seed is planted, for years the farmer see’s no sign of his labour... nothing! Not even a sprout, the ground remains as it was when he first planted the seed. But then... one morning... after 5 years of checking, when he least expected it, A BAMBOO SHOOT! There after the Chinese bamboo tree goes on to grow up to 80 feet tall.It took a lot of effort, patience and determination for the farmer to believe that all his watering, fertilising, watching and hoping would amount to something. But the farmer; like the entrepreneur doesn't have to see to believe, he believes to see!

Insight into Failure - Could This Be You?

Posted by Yvonne Carson on October 22, 2009 at 9:48pm

In the past, I have joined many MLMs and have failed! Yes! I failed! I spent more money than I made and more time than I should have by staying when clearly I was not ready for the business opportunity.What I realized only recently, after joining an awesome MLM organization, is that I did not fail because the business opportunities were not good. The products were really great, and I loved them and believed in the company.The reason I failed at MLM was I was not ready for the business opportunity! What I mean by this statement is this:* I did not believe in myself* I did not believe in my own ability to succeed* I had low self-esteemI had all kinds of fears:* Fear of failure* Fear of rejection* Fear of not succeeding* Fear of making mistakesThese kinds of thoughts or mindsets will sabotage any great opportunity that presents itself to you. I have come to learn over the years that you have to be ready before opportunity knocks. If you are not prepared, and you go into a business opportunity or even a job opportunity, you will fail, become negative, frustrated, and you will eventually give up and quit.Success and financial freedom does not just happen. You have to prepare for it so that when it comes you will be able to not only handle it, but you will be able to maintain what you have obtained while you reach for new levels of success and opportunities.Toxic core beliefs (mindsets/thought patterns) need to be identified and detoxed from your thinking. If you do not, they will pollute and corrupt every thing you attempt to do. Your toxic thoughts or core beliefs will cause you to sabotage your own efforts to succeed and experience financial freedom. This will eventually cause you to experience a cycle of failures that can go on for a lifetime, if not dealt with.It does not matter how much positive affirmations or faith confessions you make if your core beliefs are rooted in negativity and unbelief. You will always move in the direction of what you truly believe. Have you ever heard the saying, “People say one thing and do another?” What you actually do or do not do is all predicated on what you really believe about money, business, success, people, the world, etc.The best way that I know of to identify or discover what you really believe (your core beliefs) is to become aware of what you are saying to yourself. The best time to do this is when you are under pressure or you are experiencing adversity in your life. What do you say to yourself when you make a mistake? How do you feel when someone says no to your opportunity? Do you call yourself negative names or put yourself down?Keep a journal to document your answers. When a difficult or challenging situation arises in your life, how do you respond? In your journal document the following: (1) What was the situation/circumstance (your trigger). 2) Write your response. 3) How could you have handled it differently? 4) Change the negative core belief to an empowering one. Confess or speak them over yourself daily, especially early in the morning and just before going to bed. Look at yourself in the mirror and tell it to yourself until you believe it. This is a way to renew or reprogram your subconscious mind.Great opportunities happen when preparation and opportunity meet! Decide what it is you want and what it take to get it. Then be willing to prepare and do whatever it takes! Remember this: failure is not fatal nor is it final; giving up on your dreams and goals is!Author: Yvonne Carson, M.Div., MA, MFT is the author of several e-books: The Courage to Change: Healing from Emotional Wounds that Bind You (An Interactive Workbook for Healing and Restoration); Wisdom and Life Lessons from the True Vine; Whatever You Seed You Will Receive: 50 Power-Packed Personalized Faith Confessions. Her books can be purchased at http://yvonnecarson.ning.com

Women and Business Empowerment: How bad do you want it?

Posted by Robin Tramble on October 22, 2009 at 5:31am

There are many interpretations of the word empowerment. I've listeda simple definition below.Empowerment: The act of giving power and authority to a person to perform his designated tasks and being enabled to do what is needed to accomplish agiven task, goal and mission.Empowerment is a choice. You either choose to embrace empowermentby learned life skill sets and other avenues or choose to sabotage anylevel of success by continuing disempowering behaviors, neglectingto learn and apply best practices and by failing to get clear on yourvision, goals and purpose in life.Women today fulfill many roles and most are either in businessand experience phenomenal success or in business and are slowlybecoming disenchanted with the whole idea of women in business.Business empowerment entails being diligent in utilizing effectivesystems. Just as you have a system down for washing clothes, payingbills or handling correspondence etc., there are systems that when useddiligently will empower your business.The question is how bad to you want it? Business Empowerment.I was watching the movie "Temptations" with my family and I recall onescene where Berry Gordy asked his quality control team when listeningto one of the Temp's songs which one would you choose the record or asandwich? The response to the first song was a sandwich.The next time he asked their response was the record. Being arecording artist and songwriter myself I totally understood whatwas being implied.The concept was in order for the song to be a hit a customer would needto desire the record so much that they would pass up buying something toeat if they had to make that choice.Well how do you see your business? Do you want it bad enough that you'dpass up a couple nights out to be able to invest in the system or program thatyou know will propel you forward? Or is the desire not strong enough and youcould still put it off saying to yourself "it will happen."Do you desire it bad enough to put in hours weekly with a marketing planfor realized growth instead of watching your favorite show? Or do you lackthe burning desire to pass up the show to gain new ground in your marketingefforts?Do you desire it bad enough to stop the insanity "doing the same thingexpecting different results" and connect with new systems, strategiesand an accountability measure? Or do you feel that you have all theinformation you need and that it will get better if you just keep workingharder?You must want business empowerment more than just saying affirmations daily.Your desire must be a burning desire a must have in order to propel youtowards the maximum empowerment you so desire to realize.You will never have the business you want without diligent pursuit,mindset shifts, goals, clarity of vision and more.It's going to take more than a casual approach to any endeavor.Business empowerment and ultimate success, how bad do you want it?I'd like to help you become clear on your vision, goals, unique positioning andequip you with proven strategies and keys to turbo-charge your business empowerment.Join me for my Teleseminar series here:http://www.RobinTramble.com/Dreamsalive.htmlSecrets to business breakthrough,clarity of vision, goals andyour unique positioning so you can finally realize your dreams.Robin Tramble Life Empowerment Mentor/Trainer/Coach empowers womento discover their authentic self, get unstuck and live their best empowered lifeby nurturing their spirit, soul and body.(c) Robin Tramble

Every Woman Entrepreneur, WAHM should do this to accelerate their ultimate success.

Posted by Robin Tramble on October 10, 2009 at 9:11am

As woman entrepreneurs and a WAHM we are met with daily challengesthat if left to ourselves may take months and even years to overcome.There is one thing that if and when you commit to do will rendermaximized empowering success and that one thing is to have a mentor.You can have a mentor for your personal, spiritual and or business growth.This is what Oprah Winfrey says about a mentor:A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself…someone who allows you to know that no matter how dark the night, inthe morning joy will come… someone who allows you to see the higherpart of yourself when sometimes it becomes hidden to your own view.I think mentors are important and I don't think anybody makes it inthe world without some form of mentorship. Nobody makes it alone.Nobody has made it alone. And we are all mentors to people even whenwe don't know it."How many of you would rather reinvent the wheel or learn everythingby hard knocks?How many of you long for someone to just listen and at the appropriatetime offer value added feed back?Ever feel like you’re all alone and find it hard to stay motivated?You don’t have to reinvent the wheel, you don’t have to do it alone and there is someone who is ready and willing to listen to you and also offer key strategies and wisdom to help you move forward in life.A mentor should be:Someone who is going the way you want to go.Someone with integrity and who you respect.Someone who encourages you to get started and provide energy when you hear them or read their contentSomeone you trust will tell you what you need to hear and not just what you want to hearSomeone that genuinely cares about people and from what you know are authenticThe above should be the minimum that you find in your prospect for a mentor.Benefits of having a mentor include but are not limited to:Someone to listen and guide you in your endeavorsProvides motivationHelps build your self esteem and confidenceIncreases your levels of achievementA couple of things that could hinder your relationship with a mentor:A know it all attitudeWhining and complaining regardless of shared strategiesA lack of opennessLittle or no commitment to the relationshipWhen you invite a mentor into your life and add this valuable resource to your life I guarantee you will accelerate your ultimate success. I know because I have experienced this myself and have gained so much leverage from having mentors in my life at various seasons of my life.I invite you to explore the opportunities afforded you to utilize my mentoring services.My Inner Circle which is a mentoring/coaching group and Dream LaunchMentoring/Coaching program which is a 5 week program with follow up group calls,one on one private calls and more.Think Big. Dream Big. Play a bigger game.Discover the Power of Partnership with God!Robin’s Inner Circle Dream launch Mentoring and Coaching program"It's never too late to redeem your dreams. ~ Sharon Williams

Are you a woman entrepreneur (or aspire to be) and need help getting started?

Posted by Robin Tramble on September 29, 2009 at 9:45pm

It's been a wonderful Summer and I can't express enoughmy gratitude for all of the support and words of affirmationthat I received over the course of the summer and this yearfor that matter.I've had this question asked by many women and it is simplyhow do I get started? Or how do I continue even when it seems like nothing's happening?I've been sharing about the army of empowered women that I'm building, are you ready to join the revolution?This Thursday, October 1 marks the beginning. I'm going to shareeverything I can to motivate and challenge each and everyone of you to take the leap of faith to begin living the life of abundance that Father God designed for you. We're just about in the last quarter of the year, however, this is not the time to retreat. Power up!Let's make Father God's dreams come true for you. Dreams alive is about His dreams for you being activated by your burning desire and re-dedication of your life to His purpose for you. In essence your dreams will ultimately manifest as you partner with God.Join me Thursday, October 1 at 1:30 PM PST 4:30 PM ESTThere will be a recorded audio replay for each registrant.Plus discover how you can write your own empowerment-successsong for your life and participate in my upcoming session fre.e .Go to: http://www.RobinTramble.com/Dreamsalive.html"It's never too late to redeem your dreams." ~ Sharon Williams

I want to live.... Maybe tomorrow. A woman entrepreneur and procrastination

Posted by Robin Tramble on October 7, 2009 at 6:30pm

You could be losing thousand's , maybe millions!Life is passing you by!"Time is fulfilling its assignment waiting on no man.Are you fulfilling your assignment waiting on no man,no-thing?" ___Robin TrambleIf we could reap the benefits of the riches in a placecalled the grave we would probably be able to settlethe financial challenges of this world. Unfortunately wecannot do that. The grave is filled with good intentions.What will good intentions do for them now?I was speaking with a new-found friend and webegan talking about how we are getting older andto what can our lack of success be attributed. Wereached an agreement on one area in particular....procrastination.There is a psychological aspect to the activity of procrastinating.It is known that we can tend to develop a habit that is learnedby our doing certain activities, which don't result in asatisfactory manner, and therefore it may cause us to feeldiscouraged. After continued episodes we don't desire or arenot inspired to continue in that manner. When an opportunitydoes arise for another episode we withdraw because of ourassociation with past feelings surrounding this area.Let's look up the word: ProcrastinationVERB: Inflected forms: pro•cras•ti•nat•ed,pro•cras•ti•nat•ing, pro•cras•ti•natesINTRANSITIVE VERB: To put off doing something,especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.TRANSITIVE VERB: To postpone or delay needlessly.http://www.bartleby.com/61/82/P0578200.htmlLaziness? Yes, it includes laziness. If we're honest withourselves we can find some areas of laziness where itconcerns pursuing our goals, completing tasks, taking timeto show love to our loved ones with a phonecall, letter, card or even a visit.My husband and I have experienced the grief of feelingthe urge to call a loved one and express our love onlyto receive a call one week later that this individual is gone.Pain? Yes! Did we learn anything from that experience.Most definitely, we don't put off calling our loved ones.My question would be why do we put off doing something?Why do we postpone or delay needlessly? You'll find the following asnoted in my ebook The Dynamic Power of Focus1. Fear - I believe we are held captives by our fears of failure,incompletion, anxiety etc.2. Lack of purpose - If we would search for the fullness of ourpurpose in life we would be ignited with a passion for life andpursue avenues to propel us toward our goals.3. Lack of passion - Passion will drive you, energize you andpull you toward success. Passion will move you toward acontinued pursuit of success in live.4. Health challenges - If your health is in a poor state,you will postpone activities that tend to remind you ofexhaustion, pain, discomfort etc.There are a few steps you can take to begin your journeyto overcome procrastination.Prayer - Father God is ready and willing to help you.Ask Him for supernatural wisdom, knowledge and understanding.Re-ignite your passion for your purpose in life.If you don't know your purpose, one simple way is to takeinventory of what you enjoyed as a child. What is it that you woulddo whether you were paid or not. Many times we are influencedby family, friends or society away from certain activities thatwe truly enjoyed.Begin setting short term reachable goals. Don't start with a goalsuch as "I will lose 20 lbs in 30 days". You are settingyourself up for the feeling of failure and incompletion. You want to setyour self up for victories. Start with things you can do daily towork toward reaching your long term goals.Reward yourself for achieving your goals.Spend time daily reading the bible. Prayer and reading your biblewill re-freshen your vision for life.The above are a few steps to set you back on the road to productivitywhich will ultimately result in good success. Do you want to live?Procrastination is stealing lives, ideas, relationships, destiny andthe list goes on.Don't wait till tomorrow. Who knows whether it is promised.(c) Robin G. TrambleNow I invite you to take advantage of an empowering resource to help youeliminate disempowering behaviors, discover your authentic self, get clearon your goals, become an unstoppable woman entrepreneur and realize business, personaland spiritual breakthrough! Click here to access now.------------------------------------------------------------Want to use this article in your ezine or on your website?You can as long as you include this blurb with it and retrieve the complete article:Robin Tramble a Life/Marriage Empowerment Mentor/Trainer/Coach is passionate about empowering women to discover their authentic self, get unstuck and live their best empowered life by nurturing their "Spirit, Soul and Body."Request your fre.e access to Robin's empowering ezine for savvy entrepreneurial women "Highlights of Empowerment and Total Wellness." Receive empowering tips, an empoweringaudio and her special report "Barriers to empowerment."http://www.RobinTramble.com/EmpowermentC.html

Women's Empowerment: How can a woman entrepreneur resist fear and build courage?

Posted by Robin Tramble on October 3, 2009 at 4:43am

As a woman entrepreneur you are faced with many opportunities togive up and yield to the obstacles that you are sure to face.The question is how do you resist fear and build courage?Fear can hinder you from achieving your goals. Fear can actuallysabotage any effort made towards setting goals, however, once youhave managed to set your goals the objective is to move on them andset action plans to achieve those goals.You may already know that a person's fear can hinder their chancesfor development and for success. Fear in itself can be debilitatingand can limit a person's ability to go through life in a healthy way.There is a good fear, for instance if a bus is heading in your path,swerving you have a right to fear. There is nothing wrong with healthyfear. You are at this time being alerted by fear that there is danger.So how do you resist fear?Make a choice not to entertain fear.Next take time to learn where your fear is originating from.Develop your confidence. Yes, confidence. We may exhibit fear becausewe are not confident in the task we're undertaking or may resort tooperating in fear of failure which is fueled by a lack of confidence.You develop your confidence by being educated in your area of operation,having your vision, mission and strategic plans for building a successfulbusiness in place. You develop your confidence by surrounding yourselveswith empowered, like-minded women, a coach, mentor and or trainer. Alsoby identifying programs and services that will empower you to stand outfrom your competition and operate in excellence within your niche.Move in the face of fear. Let's face it there will be times that you are experiencing fear so you might as well make the choice that when thishappens you are going to move, simply move forward in the face of fear.Don't focus on fear. Focus on building faith and becoming faith-full.You see fear is the opposite of Faith. So if you're not operating inFaith then you are operating in Fear. The objective is not to put allof our focus on eliminating fear but embracing life skills that allowus to freely move forward.Which brings me to the next area and that is courage.What is courage?Mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger,fear, or difficulty synonyms Courage, mettle, spirit, resolution,tenacity mental or moral strength to resist opposition, danger, orhardship. Courage implies firmness of mind and will in the face ofdanger or extreme difficulty .Miriam Webster DictionaryBuilding courage will help you take risks to a brighter future that youordinarily would not take. When you build courage, you put fear behind you.Courage is the process of admitting that you have fears, yet you arewilling to find a way to defeat those fears and not allow these fears totake control of you. It is ok to experience your fears at appropriate times.Building courage will allow you to self-direct yourself in life. You willlearn to accept consequences and rewards gracefully.A person that has learned to accept responsibility is a courageousperson who will often feel motivated to accept blame and responsibilitywhile reviewing their actions and using what they learn to move forward.You will not find courageous people stepping back when opportunities cometheir way, they will step to the front.On the other hand, a courageous person will step back and take a view at his orher mistakes gracefully.One key thing essential to building your courage is to always involve yourselfin self improvement. A person willing to improve their life will relax.This person will relax even when plans fail. For instance, if it stormed thenext day the person will find something else to occupy her time andfeel just as fulfilled while participating in this activity and still beingproductive knowing that the opportune time will come for the postponed event.Inner peace is also key. There's nothing like facing challenges and set backswith much more ease because you have inner peace.Yes, as a woman entrepreneur you will face obstacles and things may not always go the way you've planned but with continued self improvement, personal, spiritual and business development you will learn to resist fear and move forward with courage.Now I invite you to take it a step further and receive support, tips and connect to transformational resourcesby requesting my 3 free empowering gifts to you. Click hereDiscover your authentic self, get unstuck and live your best empowered life by nurturing your "Spirit, Soul and Body." If you enjoyed this article you'll enjoy Robin's products, services and programs especially for savvy women, woman entrepreneurs and those that aspire to be. Connect with Robin Tramble , Life Empowerment Mentor,Trainer and Coach to women across the world.(c) 2009 Robin G. TrambleWould you like to use this article on your website, blog or in your ezine?You can, as long as you include this complete blurb with it and retrieve the complete article:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Robin Tramble a Life/Marriage Empowerment Mentor/Trainer/Coach is passionate about empowering women to discover their authentic self, get unstuck and live their best empowered life by nurturing their "Spirit, Soul and Body."Request your fre.e access to Robin's empowering ezine for savvy entrepreneurial women "Highlights of Empowerment and Total Wellness." Receive empowering tips,empoweringaudio and her special report "Barriers to empowerment."http://www.RobinTramble.com/EmpowermentC.html

Empowered woman entrepreneur tip: Be true to yourself

Posted by Robin Tramble on September 23, 2009 at 11:45pm

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter andthose who matter don't mind. ~Dr. SeussAs you make the shift to your best empowered life there will be nay-sayers.Those that feel you're going just a little too far. Those that feel you arenot connected to reality because you have such an optimistic outlook.You are embracing a lifestyle of Faith, purpose, passion and empowerment.Your mere existence may rub some the wrong way because they're only comfortablefollowing the dictates of society or their surroundings.What I've often told my children as we were raising them and remind them ofnow that they're young adults is to "be true to yourself." There is powerin being authentic and sticking with what you believe regardless.You can often see this exhibited with one's Faith.Besides if you don't stand for something you'll fall for anything.Only you can be the best you that there ever was. ~ Robin TrambleEmpowering you!Request your 3 free empowering gifts from Robin aka Empowerment Diva.

Who are you? The Woman Entrepreneur and personal branding

Posted by Robin Tramble on September 18, 2009 at 8:59pm

Who are you? Do your clients, customers recognize who you are? Would prospects recognize who you are and become immediately attracted to you? Or would theyturn away because there's nothing for them to identify with.If you answered no or I don't know to the above it's time that you learnedmore about personal branding.Think about Johnson and Johnson, Pepsi,Joyce Meyer, Kelloggs they are all branded and all you have to do is say the word and people know exactly what you are talking about. Some more than others, however, there is branding involved.So you may be asking how do I begin building my personal brand?Personal branding is the process whereby people and their careers aremarked as brands. It has been noted that while previous self-helpmanagement techniques were about self-improvement, the personal brandingconcept suggests instead that success comes from self packaging. The termis thought to have been first used and discussed in an 1997 articleby Tom Peters,Your brand is how people think about you. Learning more about you,self discovery and assessment is key in beginning the process ofpersonal branding. This process also involves developing your vision,what makes you unique and how you can help others.Your vision is like a compass a guiding light. It helps us to stay focusedon our goals and plans in life.When taking on the endeavor to build your brand keep the following in mind....It's important to consider how you communicate visually, verbally andin writing. If you don't know you're actually branding yourself in yourblogging.You also make it easier to develop your marketing plan when you build yourpersonal brand.What makes you different or unique?How would you say people describe you or better yet how do you describe yourself?Do you know who your target market or audience is?Some may consider this your niche. So very important and no it doesn'tcut off your reach in essence it expands it because instead of grasping for strawsyou know where to put your focus.It's also key to discover your why. Why do you do what you do?What motivates you?What sets you apart?Do you have a creative angle to what you do?If you want to accelerate the process towards your empowering successit's important to start developing your personal brand.Who are you? Start taking notes and write down your values, what you'dlike to do in life, how you'd like to be seen, what sets you apart and thenuse some of this to develop your vision statement andyou'll be on your way to a definite brand of YOU inc.If you'd like more information on discovering your authentic self andgetting started on your personal branding contact me or get connectedwith my Inner Circle.

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Women's Empowerment Tips: Positive thinking extends life!

Posted by Robin Tramble on August 31, 2009 at 9:51pm

I have been a believer of the power of positive thinking and living.No we cannot just participate in positive thinking and believe thatis the solution and everything will manifest magically, however, thiscoupled with other life skill sets will greatly enhace the results youreceive from any endeavor to live your best empowered life, anextraordinary life.I'm sharing an article that provides proof of the power ofpositive thinking.Scientists have come up with proof of the power of positive thinking.They have found people who have a sunny, optimistic outlook on growing older live longer than those who are constantly worrying.Positive self-perceptions can prolong life expectancyYale University researchersThe research suggests that people who feel bad about getting old accelerate the ageing process.In contrast a positive attitude will add more years to your life than not smoking or taking regular exercise.A team of American psychologists found that people who were positive about ageing lived an average of 7.5 years longer than those who regretted the passing years.They believe that negative thoughts about the ageing process have a direct impact on the will to live.Better than low blood pressureThe researchers, led by Dr Becca Levy, from Yale University, in Connecticut, said the effect of a positive attitude towards ageing was greater than physiological measures such as low blood pressure and cholesterol - each of which is thought to add a maximum of four years to life.The effect was even more pronounced than factors such as keeping weight down, not smoking and taking exercise - each thought to add between one and three years to life.The researchers studied information from 660 volunteers aged fifty plus.Death rates among the participants were compared with their responses to a survey conducted 23 years earlier.The volunteers were asked if they agreed or disagreed to statements such as "as you get older, you are less useful".Dr Levy's team believe the sheer will to live partly explains the link between positive thinking and longevity. However, they don't think it is the only reason.StressThey believe another factor is the effect of stress on the heart.Previous research has shown that the hearts and arteries of elderly people exposed to negative ageing stereotypes do not respond well to stress.People could have negative thoughts about aging picked up from society without even being aware of them, said the researchers."Our study carries two messages," they wrote."The discouraging one is that negative self-perceptions can diminish life expectancy."The encouraging one is that positive self-perceptions can prolong life expectancy."The researchers warn that a poor attitude towards the elderly in Western societies may exacerbate the problems. It is time to stop knocking the old, they say, and make them feel good.The research is published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/2158336.stmWhat are you thinking?Coming up "How your subconscious thoughts are tricking you into to sabotagedempowering success and what you can do to stop them"Learn more about positive thinking, mindset breakthroughs, confidence,self esteem, empowering successand more. Visit here and be sure to request my empowering ezine and receive 2 additional gifts.Empowering you,Robin aka Empowerment Diva

Discipleship International to host kickoff event October 3

Posted by Sharen Rooks Agency on September 16, 2009 at 8:58pm

For immediate release: September 14, 2009Memphis, TennesseeDiscipleship International Event on October 3, 2009Join Discipleship International for the official launch of their faith-based personal, financial, and professional development ministry programs, under the leadership of finance expert Michael Anthony Farmer!This ministerial kickoff event will feature cuisine by Tony Johnson Catering and will give a sneak preview to attendees about the type of professional ministry provided ongoing.Location: 7285 Winchester Street, Suite 105, Memphis, TNMr. Farmer will also be a guest on September 28th, 2009 with Christie B. Taylor’s radio program. The show will air at 9PM/8PM Central Time on blogtalkradio.com/livinglifeListeners may call in to 347-327-9733 to listen in. To call in with questions and comments, audience members may press 1.For more information please visit http://d-intl.org discipleshipintl@aol.com or by calling 901-553-8901.Media inquiries:Sharen RooksThe Sharen Rooks AgencyOnline Inquiry Form: www.sharenrooksagency.com/ContactSharen.html

Is Network Marketing Lucrative?

Posted by Sharen Rooks Agency on August 30, 2009 at 9:00pm

I remember hearing about network marketing and immediately thought “scams” where it was to good to be true. I held on to that for years. I recently began researching companies that came out with products that appeared to be good. I found many had a lot in common in there approach. I would like to share some of that information with you because when you are uneducated you can make costly mistakes or fail to see when a reputable company comes along.I use to cringe when folks would attempt to aggressively recruit me because of my position with people. It was difficult for me to say, NO because I wasn’t armed with information. My past experience as an educated has proved to be key when dealing with people about products and services.RED FLAGS!!!!!!!!!!NOW IS THE TIME!ASK FOR LARGE AMOUNT TO GET IN!NOT LISTED OR DOESN’T HAVE A GOOD RATING *BBB or Direct SalesONLY THE FOLKS ON TOP GET PAIDCOMPENSATION PLAN NOT SOLIDUSES AGGRESSIVE SALES TACTICSTREND PRODUCTWhen you see these types to things you need to stay away from these ideas because they can get you in a lot of trouble with those you bring into the business and those you sell to.GREAT INDICATORS!!!!!!!!GREAT PRODUCT OR SERVICESMALL START UP COSTSOLID COMPANYGREAT COMPENSATION PLANFOCUSES ON TEAM BUILDINGOFFERS TO ALL *meaning products can be for entire household*NO TERRITORY ISSUESYOUR EFFORTS COUNT TOWARDS YOUOFFER GREAT TRAININGANYTIME IS A GOOD TIME TO JOINIf you see these kinds of offers and can prove them you have just found a solid network marketing company that can yield you anywhere from 500-10,000 month. In the business that I am in people approach me all the time about joining their teams. I can’t take the risk of getting caught up in a company that will not be around. I encourage you to do your research before you jump in.I have been afforded the opportunity to be a part of two great companies like Prepaid Legal and Arbonne International. Please research both companies and you will find they are solid and have great compensation plans.Please call me if you have any questions @901-553-8901or email me sharenrooks@gmail.com

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DO SETBACKS STOP YOU ALTOGETHER? CONQUERING THIS ANIMAL

Posted by THE CONFIDENCE ARCHITECT on August 27, 2009 at 9:48pm

THE NORTH STAR LIFE EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM, Platinum Level Coaching for Success Driven Divas.Do Setbacks Stop You Altogether?By V. Ivana Foster, M.Ed., Certified SR(tm) Coach, Life Empowerment Coach(aka, The Confidence Architect)Forrest Gump was right...Life IS like a box of chocolates.There are assorted flavors that are sweet, chewy, and sometimes nutty. We may not even like all of the chocolates in the box, but we have to deal with them.There are many words to describe what happens when we don’t get what we want. Some use the term “failure” but even that word is used in the wrong context sometimes. We opt for words like “setback” and “stalled.”Whatever you want to call it, these are the road bumps in life. If life was always smooth sailing, we’d be pretty poorly equipped people. The first rough patch and we’d probably be carried off in a strait jacket.Have you ever seen the hands of a farmer? His skin is wrinkled and dark from long winters and blistering summers. On his palms are thick areas of skin from tousling with ropes and equipment. Those calluses form in response to his work so that the next time, his hands will be prepared for the ropes.Setbacks are meant to function in the same way. One area where we experience setbacks is in weight loss and management. Oh, the stories we could probably tell. When the scale creeps up, we are mobilized to dig in our heels and work harder. Or, are we?With the proper help, we will bounce back.Setbacks can beat us down to where we don’t want to try anymore. It is hard to make it alone, but having someone else positive along for the ride can soften the road bumps and keep us moving in a positive direction.Some setbacks require the incorporation of a life empowerment coach to overcome. Their job and goal is to be a sounding board for you. If needed, they offer sound advice to get you going again. This person is your counterweight to keep your life in balance when it threatens to tip one way or another.Part of bouncing back from a loss or setback is putting the situation in proper perspective. You lost the race, because you didn’t practice enough or the other racers were better. Counter that setback with more practice. Even ask for tips from other racers. Look to the positive side for answers to setbacks. Write out a list of positives and negatives if you have to.Would it feel good to give up? Of course it wouldn’t. You’d harp on your loss.Getting back in the saddle as soon as possible is the key to regaining your confidence and the will to try again.As Always,Love Your Life. Achieve Your Goals. Live Your Dreams...on THIS DAY!My Heart is For Your Success,~Ivana, The Confidence Architect

Women's Empowerment, Group Coaching and Mentorship

Posted by Robin Tramble on October 9, 2009 at 12:00am

You might be wondering what group coaching is and I'm happyto share a little with you.Life Coaching helps you get where you want to go. Many people findthemselves stuck unable to move forward. Coaches hold you accountableand responsible for taking steps while cheering you on.With group coaching you tap into the collective genius of others.Partner up with a coach and a group of individuals to co-create the GroupCoaching Conversation. Group Coaching combines the power of thecoaching conversation with the gift of group support to create life youwant and to live life intentionally.A synergy of energy,commitment,and excitement is created by what theparticipants bring to the group. One of the many bonuses to Group Coaching isthat the participants raise the standards by challenging each other tocreae and implement targets/dreams/goals.Not only will you gain tremendous insights, which can improve yourbusiness,personal and spiritual lives. Group Coaching is highly effectiveand an efficient use of time. You call from the convenience of your homeor office or any location. There is no need to drive anywhere,dress upor hire babysitters.Group coaching is another way to receive double the coaching at half the cost!Take this opportunity to learn more about my brand new program"Dream launch Mentoring and Coaching program."Click here to get started by listening to the preview call.Or... you can jump in now and secure your space while they're still available for mytransformational Dream Launch Mentoring and coaching program.. If you're tired of the same ol' same ol' are ready to take action and connectwith an accountability measure and realize the power of connecting with like-minded womenfor synergy energy don't wait Get started here"It's never too late to redeem your dreams." ~ Sharon WilliamsDon't let your fears sabotage your dreams.Here's to you.... An Extraordinary Woman leading an Extraordinary life!Here's to you.... An Extraordinary Woman leading an Extraordinary life!

Lessons from ONLINE MARKETING

Posted by Jessica Mutuku on August 21, 2009 at 11:00pm

Whoa!!

Today is the end of my 4th month of working my business online and I must say I have learnt a lot.

Meeting new people online has turned to be the most incredible thing for me. I decided to network online rather than offline because of 3 reasons.

a) I had a baby boy 5 months ago and no way no how was I WILLING to miss any single minute of him. (Just like I left Corporate America 5 yrs ago at 22 to work for myself and NEVER looked back and oh yeah..I intend to KEEP it that way). Working together with our son daily has created such great energy and drive for both myself and fiance who is also home and we are doing INCREDIBLE things online.

b) I wanted a change, no more parties for me, I had enough of the driving and out with the old in with the new.

c) Everyone is HOME and ONLINE now. Can you imagine that we have millions of people connecting online every minute? WE now have jobless people looking for online businesses...So WHY would I not take this opportunity to deliver to the people?

So far.. so new.. so good.

My first 4 months have been great. I was and still am in a learning mode, getting to know how the online world works and also the interaction process.

I have learnt that everyone HAS something they want to SELL. I also know WE ARE ALL SHOPPERS. ( Almost everyday we buy something may it be groceries, fast food, gas..we are buyers period!! whether we have to buy them, need to buy them or just buy them)

NOW HERE IS MY POINT--What I found out after those 4 months is:

a) CREATE AN ONLINE PRESENCE...you know where if someone mentions Jessica they say "Oh yeah I know her the Free Biz Networking Chat lady, the one that sells those Health and Wellness products that so and so used and got great results, felt better, no more pain, slept better, got off her meds" You know what I am saying? I have a list of about 10 women I can say I have built a relationship with (without the desire to sell to them or them to sell to me..purely and sincerely relationship building) and these women ARE definitely part of my shopping MALL since I have decided to support WAHM..no more buying from other retailers the things I can buy online from WAHM.

b) PUT OTHERS FIRST--BECOME A SERVANT-Help others without thinking of the money. Serve the community, be the first to run to help the online community. If someone is needing help with ideas and you have one, share it. I remember Luella Mills giving me a link to 10,000 Free Leads... now guys...this blew me right off the water ( I know some people who would just keep those to themselves in FEAR that if they gave them out those people would buy from the other person)..people share share share..I remember sharing the same leads that I took time to organize with others and GUESS what... and not saying it was the leads but hey one is a client and the other a team member...go out and support without thinking about YOURSELF FIRST.

c) TEAM WORK WORKS--YOU CANNOT DO IT ON YOUR OWN!--Now I am big in creating groups that gear towards the same cause. Lenisa Cooper is a perfect example. She should be applauded for her continuous efforts to REMIND PEOPLE that WE NEED TOGETHERNESS especially at this time. Many times she speaks and blogs about people getting together and getting to know each other AND that in the future leads to CREATING a big ONLINE MALL where you know FROM WHOM TO GET tupperware, candles, dish gardens, business cards, greeting cards, home decor and so forth but wait...if I never met you or even got to hear a presentation from you how will I find you? Day in day out WE MUST allow others to KNOW what we do ( Of course there is a better approach to that lol don't just invade them and bombard them with ALL YOUR SALES AND PROMOS). It is your responsibility.

d) IT TAKES TIME TO BUILD A NAME--Well one time hitting obviously has not worked for MOST of us. Mhhhhhh think about this with me. I meet 10 new people today, pitch my sale and if they don't buy they never hear from me again! What IF maybe at that time those same people, the people or person who needed you was offline on the phone and MISSED your presentation, what if that person DID NOT HAVE MONEY AT that time? Time is critical yes but we need time to build trust, we need time to get to know you so we can be comfortable enough to spend and invest in your product/service or business opportunity. I had to hear a few Send Out Cards presentations by Kim before I embarked on using them, first trying the FREE CARD and oh my WONDERS!!! I am now sold to the service. Invest the TIME to participate in the online world, blogs, comments, biz networking chats, groups and so forth. Be active don't just join to have so many on your belts.

e) LEARN THE SYSTEM--Plain and simple. The online world is easy. Just connect the dots. You can have your site displayed at many different locations in various ways. Some are FREE like backlinks that you can use in your signatures or blogs. You can also place banners in a high traffic site make sure that the pages have a ranking before paying for 10 visitors a day. I mean if you are paying then there better be some eyes right?

f) BE PATIENT---I know..I know sometimes it seems as if the one week campaign is not working and we run off to another campaign failing to realize that we need to assess each individual campaign and see which works and which doesn't and most of the time, TIME will help you determine if that campaign is a go or a drop. Don't get me wrong here sometimes you have had patience and it's still not working, and if this is the case where you have done something over and over again for a substantial amount of time which for me is 6 months (it depends on your perception of substantial amount of time) and it is not working, drop it, change it, fix it, or find a new thing.

Focusing on these 5 things for the last 4 months ONLINE have personally increased my sales and team growth by 50% I am now looking forward to an INCREDIBLE close of the year!

Well, it's 4.09 in the morning..enough of my recollection of what I learnt the last 4 months..

Wishing you success and growth in your business...

See You At The Top!

Jessica
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How Do You Define Success?

Posted by Sofia Hogan on August 13, 2009 at 12:32am

Perhaps you didn’t win the Presidential Medal of Freedom or help to win the USA vs. Mexico soccer match but one thing is for sure, your success, however large or small is just as important. You wake up, turn on your computer and you received a $100 affiliate commission or just brought in another distributor for your company. Such successes are important because, most often, these successes are a culmination of very, very hard work. But how do you measure success? How do you define personal success?The media has a way of making us feel that ordinary people have instant success in life and that every day citizens do not work long and hard. Most business owners or successful people spend countless hours marketing, talking with customers, vendors and employees just to break even their first couple of years.Network marketing gurus and affiliate commandos take a concept and implement massive action to find peak business models for their products. Numerous hours are spent on self-development, marketing techniques, communications and sales which leave little time for family or social events.Are you committed to taking the time needed so you may have a certain amount of success in life? How do you define success and what sacrifices are you willing to make?There are mothers and fathers out there struggling to raise decent children while making a living at the same time. When the children become responsible adult citizens of the world, that success, for the parents, lasts a lifetime.When a young mother, like Janie Jones of Ameriplan USA decided she wanted a different life for her family, her success was and is defined by giving her children a residual income legacy that will last for generations. Her success is not measured by the 6 figure income, it is measured in the lifestyle she is giving her kids – which is priceless.Look through your day and make a note of what you have added to the people around you. Is your wife happy you brought her flowers? Are the kids squealing with excitement when you decide to play a board game with them for an hour you don’t have? Did you just win a business contract that will help your family become financially stable? These are all successful moments in life that have great meaning as well.For most people, success is measured by what really matters in this journey we call life. Family, friends, fulfilling work, financial stability, peace and contentment are generally the foundations of success. When you look at each of these components, you find the essence of a successful life.If you are not quite sure what success means to you, stop and think about where you would like to be in 20 years. What would you like to accomplish? Where would you like to live and be doing? By answering these questions, you will have a clue to what matters to your overall well being.At the end of the day, you have to live inside your own skin. You have to be accountable to yourself and that is why defining personal success is crucial to your overall happiness. Now, sit back with a cup of java and think – how do you define personal success?

How and Why You Should Make You a Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae RIGHT NOW

Posted by Kimberly Coulter on August 9, 2009 at 5:19am

I just recently lost 10 lbs so I had to reward myself with a hot fudge brownie sundae. A homemade brownie, vanilla icecream (though I wish it was Blue Bell), hot fudge, whipped cream and a cherry. I was not counting one single, solitary calorie and if I could have thought of something else to add on to it I would have! It took me about 30 minutes to eat it because I savored every morsel!Ladies, when you get overwhelmed with the thoughts, goals, aspiration, tasks, responsibilities, and dreams of being a successful entrepreneur, think of the hot fudge brownie sundae. Do one thing related to your business and then eat you a sundae (or do something to REWARD yourself). As time passes, do two things and then reward yourself. Keep increasing the number of things you do to get your reward and then look back in awe of all that you have accomplished.May God's Favor chase you down and overtake you!Kimberlyhttp://www.iamcoolinandschoolin.com

Women Entrepreneurs,WAHM's Empowerment: The power of an attitude of Gratitude

Posted by Robin Tramble on August 4, 2009 at 3:46am

We often find ourselves regretting where we are in life. This sends us on a spiraling journey downward as we begin complaining and nourishing fear which is the enemy of faith.One key area in living a prosperous life is having an attitude of gratitude.Let's take a look further into the definition of gratitude. Gratitude-State of being grateful. Grateful-Thankful or appreciative.Having an attitude of gratitude will provide the following benefits, not necessarily in the order written.Provides clear vision.Allows free course for Father God to reward you.Stops the cancer of murmuring and complaining in it's Tracks.Ignites the fire for an atmosphere of praise.An attitude of gratitude will render an altitude of Good success.You can take time to think of a few more. The word tells us in I Thess 5:18 to give thanks in everything.Give thanks for your temple. God's gift to us is life what we do with it is our gift to Him.This is not speaking of being thankful that you had an accident, being thankful that you lost your job, being thankful that your children don't have clothes or food to eat. No! It is speaking of an attitude of thankfulness, gratitude and thereby praise. Let's put it this way, it may seem that you've lost more than you imagined that you would at this time, however, an attitude of gratitude would be thankful that you didn't lose it all.Thanks in the greek means; eucharisteo (Yoo-khar-is-the'-o) to be grateful, (act) to express gratitude (towards).Live long and prosper with an attitude of gratitude.Your attitude determines your altitude.(c) Robin G. Tramblehttp://www.youcangetunstuck.com

Creating Momentum - Create Your Picture of Success

Posted by Valarie Harris on August 7, 2009 at 10:00pm

I strongly believe everyone has a purpose in life. Many find their purpose in things they are passionate about. What things do you want to accomplish? If you envision your success what would it look like. It’s a fact – if you can’t see your vision, you’ll never get there. You have to see it, know what it is, know where you want to go, in order to reach that vision. Think about what your success will look like. If you take away any doubts what would your business (your future) look like? Write down your vision and post it some where that you can see it every day so that you can start focusing on your vision and your success.You can accomplish anything that you focus on, so dream big!Follow the series on momentum on our blog at //bizstrategy.wordpress.comAlso Visit:www.pathfindersbr.org//choicesprogram.wordpress.com (new program to help single parents)

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