I’ve been consulting full-time for over 13 years and a member of Women in Consulting (WIC) for close to 10 years. And during that time, I’ve learned a thing or two from my fellow consultants—many of whom are tops in their field—and test drove a few other ideas. Below are my top-10 favorite ways to grow a consulting business. They follow no particular order, other than the way they came to me. All of them will benefit you—just don’t try to do them all at once. It’ll kill … [Read more...]
Consulting Tip: Give Procrastination the Heave-Ho
May 26, 2011 By 2 Comments
I have a nifty little calendar on my desk called The Woman’s Advantage. I give them as gifts each year, and my clients love them, too. Each day has a piece of wisdom from a successful woman. Well, I was a little behind in pulling off the pages, :-) and in doing so yesterday, I came across two related to procrastination: Action is faster and more satisfying then procrastination. Act Now. (Joyce Shevelev-Putzer, Famous Marks) Start your day by doing the three things you dread, then get … [Read more...]
Finding Inspiration in Small Places
July 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Yesterday, I joined The Women’s Conference community. Part of the registration process included answering “What is your favorite empowering quote?” I have so many that I like… Live well, laugh often, love much, which comes from a quote by Bessie Anderson Stanley Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive, well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, … [Read more...]
