One of the biggest obstacles to success is having your life cluttered up with crazymakers-the people who sap your energy by asking for favors and never reciprocating, making and cancelling dates, making everything about them and not giving you what you need. Read about how I got rid of my crazymaker!
Have a Dream…or Have Faith in Yourself Part I
A powerful way to create your authentic success is to have a dream and translate that dream into concrete goals. Read the experience of several people as they figure out their dreams and make them happen.
Staying in Balance over the Holidays
In my latest article, Top Ten Gifts to Put You on the Road to Success, I shared my favorite strategies to help launch you on the road to authentic success: the Top Ten Gifts to Yourself. During the holiday season, it is especially important to find ways to keep yourself aligned so that you can maintain a sense of calm during the frenzy of the season.
Control is an Illusion: What to do when things do not go your way
What do you when you want things to go your way and they don’t go as planned? Instead of straining to control a situation that you have no control over, remember that control is an illusion. Instead, try these simple strategies!
Just Say No: Setting Boundaries so that You Can Say YES to Yourself
One of the biggest reasons that we do not have time for ourselves is that we say yes to other people and take on commitments that we really do not enjoy. Often, it stems from a place of not wanting to disappoint these other people. Learn how to set healthy boundaries and say no to others so that you are saying YES to yourself.
Dashed Expectations and Career Transitions: What to do when the rose-colored glasses come off
What do you do when your exciting new job turns out to be less wonderful than you thought? Here are some ways to manage your transition and take control of your career once the rose-colored glasses come off.
Shaking up the world of classical music: a call to all music entrepreneurs
Young musicians today are eager to shake up the world of classical music. Not only do they see the traditional outlets of classical music drying up but many of them also feel a sense of mission around creating new possibilities for the music world. It is exciting to see what today’s music entrepreneurs are up to. Read on to see what is on their minds!
The Principles of Effective and Effortless Networking
Networking is one of the best ways to advance your career. In my experience, it can make the difference between “good” and “great”. Yet, for many people, networking is a terrifying experience. Common objections include:
- I do not like to make “small talk.”
- I can’t possibly introduce myself to strangers.
- Why would some famous person want to talk to me?
- I hate selling.
Your Elevator Speech: The Key to Connecting Effectively and Effortlessly
Networking is one of the key tools that can make the difference between a good career and a great career. Many people shy away from networking or fumble around when meeting new people because they do not know what to say about themselves. They are missing an opportunity to connect with the very people whom need them! The secret is in crafting a short and powerful “elevator speech”.
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Personal Branding for Musicians and Artists – Using Your Unique Gifts to Connect With Your Audience
One of the most important tools for advancing a career in the creative world is the use of a personal brand. Once the domain strictly of commercial enterprises, the principles of branding are now used successfully by individuals who want to clearly communicate why they are the best person to provide a service to the audiences they want to reach. The same principles that have made Steinway “the finest pianos in the world” and Nike products for athletes who “just do it” can be applied to musicians and artists who want to distinguish themselves from their peers.