This blog post has been authored by Charity Barrett, The Diamond Lab

HELP ME...is what I continue to see as I peruse social media. Many business owners are struggling after Covid-19 wreaked havoc on the world. During these unprecedented times, it often feels that nobody knows what to do...not even the United States' government. Cries for help are everywhere and people need guidance on where to get resources to survive.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has programs intended to help business owners recover. Recover is not the appropriate word because it implies that the problem is over. The problem persists for many business owners which is a shortage of cashflow as consumers hold on tightly to the dollars they would have been spending under normal circumstances. People are scared so they no longer dispose of income like business as usual.

With unemployment at an all-time high and businesses closing their …

This blog post has been authored by Seraphine Ruligirwa-Kamara, Institute of Ultimate Potential

There are those who make such little impact that in the event of their absence, there would be little to no need to replace them.

If we can intentionally structure and package the value that we bring to the world, it will not only recognize but also abundantly reward you for the value that you provide. On the other hand, if like most people, we fail to explain our value in succinct ways, we make it difficult for the world to know what to do with us. We risk being inconsequential statistics. If we are lucky, we simply get ignored so much that even if an organization keeps us, we are relegated to the back end of all the action and rewards that matter.I've been on both sides of that divide. It took me a while to figure out that I needed to raise my value to others to the point where they would want to work with me and only me. Read more

This blog post has been authored by Mahani Zubedy, Story Heart School

This is your customer brain when you tell her about your product or service. The language part of her brain is activated. This is your customer’s brain when you tell her about your product or service in a story.

The language comprehension part of her brain is activated. Depending on the story, some or all of the blue sensory areas light up. Your customer “sees” and “hears” with you.

She co-creates the story. Something else happens–-your customer feels! She invests in your story, she creates memories of when she was in a similar situation. She may or may not remember what you said, but she will remember how you made her feel.

She forms an emotional connection with you. You have touched her heart and mind. Storytelling is a branding/marketing/business tool.

Especially today in the time of COVID when we social distance an…

This blog post has been authored by Engracia Sleeswijk, www.engracia.info

These words will undoubtedly provoke the resentment of many: "Stay in your lane." I have to admit, these words have always given me an extra drive not to be told what to do. But staying in place has a different meaning to me. Daniel Offman (1949) has developed a model that he calls "the core quadrant."

Core qualities are qualities that belong to the essence (the core) of a person; they permeate the whole human being and put all his (more or less eye-catching) properties in a particular light. The core quality "colors" a person; it is the specific strength that we immediately think of with him or her.

Examples of core qualities are, for example, decisiveness, care, diligence, courage, receptivity, orderliness, empathy, and so on. Core qualities are express…

This blog post has been authored by Kim Ward, Life By Design Solutions

I am Kim Ward, a life coach and a certified NLP coach sharing with you four reasons why you would want to consider investing in a coach. 

 Reason number 1, you know there are many times in your life where you're so close to the situation, you don't see your own potential. Having a coach and a mentor will be able to shine the light on your potential helping you see and open up that realm of possibility to start creating the things that you have always dreamt of, that you have aspired to, and maybe never thought it would be a possibility for yourself. 

 Reason number 2, is because sometimes you start to lose steam, you start to lose momentum. Having a cheerleader can really, really help you. Sometimes you don't get the support you need at home, from your immediate family, from your co-w…

This blog post has been authored by Jacqueline Relke, JW Consulting Inc

I have said it before and I will say it again: Work≠ Worth and Burnout ≠ Cute. Since when did we let society hardwire us to believe that “I’m SO busy” is a badge of honour? Your true value is measured by the energy and results you produce, and too often we do that from a place of burnout to prove our worth.

I know right?

I’m going to say this right now: If you are not living your dream or career with amazing work-life balance, we need to talk.

When I was in Corporate I took 5.5 weeks of vacation that year (even though I only had 3 weeks), because I #LearnedHowToPlayTheCorporateGame.I am here to tell you that work-life balance without burnout IS possible for you too, however it takes a little bit of re-alignment and work to make that happen.

SO LET ME HELP YOU… HERE IS MY GO-TO 5 PART AUDIT TO REDUCE BURNOUT AND LIVE A BA…

This blog post has been authored by Victoria J Brown, Victoria J Brown

Positive Messages … Can inspirational quotes, positive messages & affirmations really keep your thoughts elevated?In a word,‘YES!’

The Law of Attraction shows us that what we think we attract! Your thoughts are your reality. So this means the more positive messages you embrace, the more positivity you will feel.

You can learn more about this on one of my previous blog posts here!But the reality is; positivity attracts positivity & negativity attracts negativity!

So, if we are to obey by this LAW what can you do to attract more positivity into your life?

I’ve put some tips together, so you can embrace positive messages. Once you surround yourself with positivity, you will start to look for the positive in every situation.

I want you to understand, I know, this doesn’t come easily to some people, I also un…

This blog post has been authored by Maja Savic, QInspired Life by Maja Savic

When your manifestation isn’t happening it can be quite frustrating. Here you are doing all the work and focusing your energy on the thing you desire, thinking happy thoughts and taking inspired action…yet it’s not there. Then you start doubting yourself, doubting the Universe, doubting if it will ever come and down you go on a tangent that will take you in a whole other direction and inevitably block your manifestation even more!Sounds familiar?

Well, you are not alone. We have all been there and it happens to everyone at some point. The process is the practice that you tweak and fine tune as you go along. It is all about staying in absolute trust that it is all working out.

The thing is — you can’t see the BIG picture. When you set your intention this alone sets things in motion. To get what you want you need to trust that your manif…

This blog post has been authored by Cindy Calderon, Ladies KAR Care

I think one of the most exciting things about growing up is finally receiving your driver’s license! As a parent, teaching your children these auto maintenance tips can be very beneficial to them when they experience an auto maintenance issue.

I have 3 kids and one on his way! And my 2 oldest are learning about cars already (10-13 years old)

Have fun with it so they don’t feel this is bored.

Here a few ideas:

Many kids learn by watching their parents, so making sure your children pay attention when you are checking your tire pressure can be very helpful! Tire pressure can change in an instant. Knowing your tires’ correct air pressure amount as well as knowing how to air up your tires is an important skill for all drivers. A fun way to teach your child about tire air pressure is by giving them the tire gauge and letting them …

This blog post has been authored by Diahana Barnes, Diahana Barnes Coaching & Consulting

#1 – Get your energy up. This is the most important one in my opinion when you’re speaking online. When you show up on camera you want to be engaging and powerful.You want to be who you are, introverted or extroverted whatever it is you still have the ability to exude energy, love, and engagement. Whether it is Facebook live or on Zoom, you want to have your energy up. It will come through the camera, people will feel you. Get into a powerful space, a powerful mindset, and that high energy that really attracts people to you.#2 Dress On BrandMake sure you dress on brand, when you’re online and when you’re getting on stage – I really like to encourage people to dress on brand.What does that mean, dressing on brand? It doesn’t just mean your brand colors. it’s not necessarily just being in that color it’s being in …