As burgeoning entrepreneurs, we have a lot on our plates. Scheduling meetings, streamlining strategy sessions, and making time to review outcomes are time-consuming. Let's think about how to be more productive in 2022. Meet With the Right People It is always essential to speak to people who need your service. It may be tempting to schedule meetings with anyone who appears interested in what you offer, but they may not be ready for your service. Having a qualifying process in

Dr. Allana Da Graca 4/23/22 The pandemic challenged many small business owners to get creative. In 2020 I was busy helping leaders pivot into online marketplaces. After meeting so many thought leaders, I understood that community was vital to the sustainability of my brand. In 2018, I held the first International Women Build Confidence Conference TM with 23 individuals. This event would later set the stage for the subsequent work I would have to help leaders and entrepreneurs

IN 2022 we saw 4 million professionals participate in the Great Resignation. Within those 2 years, many individuals decided to launch new businesses, but how many of them will persist beyond the five-year mark? In April, I will discuss strategies to help you create the experience your fans need to buy from you. If you are struggling with sales, marketing, and tech overwhelm, take a moment to watch my Spark Lesson below. Watch the Show Up Series: Lesson One QUICK TIPS: Tip On

Here we are in January. I am pretty sure that many of you have designed your vision boards for goal acquisition. Here are some of the following goals that many experts and entrepreneurs create: Develop a Career Plan Design a New Web Presence Launch a New Product Write a Book Design an On-Demand Course These resolutions are only good when executed, but research shows that only 8% of individuals effectively stick to their goals. Some of the challenges to goal attainment are the

In 2016, I went to the Boston Central Library to learn how to become a successful entrepreneur. I wanted to show leaders and entrepreneurs how to: Create high-level training experiences Design Online Courses Speak with Confidence My daily routine during the early days of my business consisted of Writing blogs Speaking at events Planning new experiences Drafting proposals Speaking to prospects Negotiating contracts Creating online events I could easily have a 14-hour day. A

It's almost 2022. It's that moment where I want you to think about removing your inhibitions about reaching new goals. When we expand our mindset, we take moments of discomfort to stretch our perspective and execute thoughts into outcomes. What would happen if you took from what you have done this past year and made small adjustments to have more wins ? Here are some tips to Upgrade: Tip One: Face Your Fears: It will be essential for you to leave the IMPOSTER Tip Two: Have a

I hope you are gearing up to celebrate this holiday season. I know that these two years have been tough for many of us, so I want to commend you for being a rockstar amid these challenging times. I want you to know that one of the biggest things we can do amid challenge is to build up our endurance. When we are overwhelmed one of the immediate things we can do is to pause to reflect and strengthen our resolve to move forward. We saw the great resignation, thousands of individ

In 1882 New Your City held the first Labor Day Parade. Organizations like the Central Labor Union and the AFL-CIO came together to unify workers to discuss work-time and concerns of the day. Could you imagine working a 70- or 80-hour work week? As entrepreneurs we understand the sleepless nights that our dreams warrant, but it is equally important to take time to rest. When we rest we are able to have clarity of thought. We can find an hour to meditate, or read a favorite boo