Category Archives: Business

“We all have two lives. The second one begins the day you realize you only have one.”

Dear Friends, When life interrupts us it's how we respond rather than react that counts! "We all have two lives. The second one begins the day you realize you only have one." - Confucius (Chinese philosopher) I recently presented at a BBG forum on how to navigate through a life-threatening crisis. Below is the summary…

9 of the most common mistakes in conversation

With the current new environment across the world, it seems everyone has an opinion and a voice. Good for you! However, there are problems that arise from sharing your opinions. We can create more division if we don't do it the right way! I am sincerely wishing everyone so affected by this Coronavirus more than they could…

Failure is a normal part of doing business. Don't be so attached to the outcome of every conversation! Having a robust and full sales pipeline avoids this trap. There are many reasons that someone decides not to take up your offer and you suffer the Yuck Factor - Failure. I know, it’s easier said than…

Should you always start with your Heart in Conversation?

Three Great Ways to Start with your Heart! Conversation it is a tricky subject. Two egos, two minds, two hearts have a heated debate and head for a collision. How do you find a place of mutual purpose? The place where both sides feel like they are winners. Those who are skilled in dialogue will…

Your easy to follow cheat sheet on how to network!

How winning awards help grow your business!

Put your best foot forward and win awards. Misery loves company – team morale often takes a beating but it's not too late to prevent a mass mutiny. Get the team to work together and win more awards! As a Starting Customer Conversations Specialist helping businesses achieve better business development, I am often surprised…

What happened when Jeff Haden commented on my Blog?

We all have it in us to be amazing. Sometimes we need someone else to inspire us to tap into our own potential. That’s what Jeff Haden did for me!

How to get a competitive advantage - let your Ability catch up with your Ambition!

Sales Skills for Top Earning Real Estate Agents

What do you think are the sales skills a Top Earning Real Estate Agent should possess? Most agents hate this because they feel like they are hustling! I speak to Real Estate Sales Agents nearly every day and the ones that are making huge commissions possess many sales skills but probably the most important one is…

Does rejection equal failure?

3 Things Really Good Managers Don’t Do!

How to attract the opposite sex in conversations?

One Cold Calling Technique Super Successful Callers Have!

Is your relationship in denial? Is it a toxic relationship? "Before you act ... park your anger!"

6 Tips for eager beavers wanting quicker results quicker sales. One good idea is priceless in sales! Wouldn’t you agree?

3 Good Reasons to Start with your Heart in Conversation

The Power of being Silent ... Shh! The next time you tell someone to be silent ... think of this ... “The word 'listen' contains the same letters as the word 'silent'.” Alfred Brendel