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The Real Secret to Time Management

There’s no shortage of time management books, tips and tricks. Yet most people I know seem to struggle with their time in one way or another. We all have the same 168 hours every week of our lives. Once you take out time for work, sleep, meals and commuting, you’re left with roughly six to [...]
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Take Your Foot Off the Brake

I live with fear. It’s a constant companion. In fact, it’s one we all know pretty well, and anyone who tells you she’s completely fearless is lying through her perfectly straight, overly whitened teeth. Author Susan Jeffers had it right when she wrote the book, “Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway.” The secret, she [...]
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Do You Have Style?

Some consider having style means carrying the latest “it” bag or wearing the most current trend taken from the pages of Vogue. I have a different take on the subject. Any average Jane can rip out a page from a fashion magazine, bring it to her local department store or boutique and copy a look [...]
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Are You Waiting for Permission?

A friend and client of mine is an amazing life coach. I have been working with her for a few weeks on her personal branding, and she recently shared a fantastic idea with me: “I want to give all of my clients t-shirts that say, Permission Granted. I want my clients to know that they [...]
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Coming Up For Air at 50,000 Feet

A familiar voice comes across the overhead speakers, “Ladies and Gentlemen, would you please direct your attention to the front of the cabin as we demonstrate the safety requirements for our flight.” I continue reading my magazine, not even looking up to see which poor flight attendant has to go through the motions for the [...]
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Use Your Courage

I was sitting in my therapist’s office (brilliant gal, by the way) last week talking about another fear and perceived limitation that had me stuck in my tracks. When I finally finished rambling I heard her take a deep breath and she said, “You know Liz, just use your courage.” Use my courage. Hmmm. I [...]
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Do You Have A Vision For Your Life?

It’s the time of year when many feel inclined to make their resolutions for the New Year. I’m not a big fan of writing out a long list of resolutions on December 31st, only to feel deflated by the end of January when most of them have fallen victim to more pressing matters. I have, [...]
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Get Off The Comparison Roller Coaster

It’s a bad habit; many women’s tendency to constantly compare themselves to others. Spending time and energy worrying about what others are doing is good for a strong dose of anxiety and overwhelm. I see it in the women that I work with every day. Feeling like they can’t keep up or they’re doing something [...]
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Sleep Your Way To The Top

Get your mind out of the gutter, girlfriend. That’s not what I’m referring to. What I’m saying is: If you want to be on top of your game, you need to get enough sleep. Sure, we’ve all had to pull an all-nighter for an important project or have had the occasional week with little rest. [...]
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Dig A Well Before You're Thirsty

Harvey Mackay wrote the book more than a decade ago. I just really like the title. For Harvey, it was all about how to get what you want from the world through networking. And while I agree that building an active support network is one of the keys to success, it shouldn’t be done at [...]
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How To Manage Entrepreneurial Overwhelm

Part of being an entrepreneur is juggling many things at once – projects, deadlines, people and opportunities. You have a never ending (and always growing) to-do list. Do you ever feel like you want to hit the pause button and yell from the rooftops, “Whoa, stop, I want to get off!” I sure do. As [...]
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Why Should I Choose You?

When a potential client asks, “why you?,” do you have an answer? Are you prepared to communicate your unique message about what makes you special and different from everyone else in your industry? Why should someone work with you? A brand is either positive, negative or neutral. If you don’t decide what your own personal [...]
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What Are Your Success Anchors?

For entrepreneurs and executives alike, it can be challenging to stay positive, focused and motivated when times are tough. Whether it’s a client behaving badly, the loss of a big account or a dip in the economy, it can be hard to remember why you’re in it for the long haul.
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Where Is The Love?

About ten years ago, two weeks before Valentine’s Day, I walked up to the counter at a card store and handed the sales clerk my stack to check out. As he counted out my cards to ring up at the register, his jaw got closer and closer to the floor as his eyes widened, “Boy, you sure do have a lot of boyfriends!” he said. At first I was slightly taken aback by his comment until I realized that he mistakenly thought the 52 Valentine’s cards I was buying were all for romantic interests. Let’s just say he assumed I got around. A lot.
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Beat To Your Own Drum

Oscar Wilde once wrote, “Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.” Why is it that we try so hard to fit in, to be liked, to be accepted, when we are truly at our best when we are our most unique, authentic selves? It’s what is different about you that makes you special and more memorable than most.
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The Greatest Gift of All

In our increasingly hectic, information overloaded world, time is a precious commodity. With so many options, responsibilities and ever-growing to-do lists, we can’t help but morph into slightly schizophrenic multi-taskers. It seems an almost impossible feat to step away from the daily onslaught, but the greatest gift we can give to others is our undivided and focused attention.
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10 Style Essentials

Being chic isn’t about having the most expensive handbag or wearing the latest trend. It’s about being true to who you really are and feeling comfortable in your own skin. Real style comes from within. It is having the confidence to get organized, being a ruthless editor and trusting your own creativity. If you feel great, then you’ll look great – whether your outfit cost $100 or $1000.
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Build A Wardrobe With Style

Do you find yourself wearing the same items in your closet over and over again? Do you have a handful of pieces that you love, but you’re not exactly sure what’s hanging at the back of your closet? You’re not alone – we’re all guilty of this crime of fashion. It’s the old 80/20 rule: we tend to neglect 80% of what’s in our closet and only wear the other 20%.
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Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life

I found a great little sign on Martha’s Vineyard this summer. It reads, “Don’t believe everything you think.” As a multi-tasking entrepreneur, I am definitely prone to being in my head too much, or as my yoga teacher wisely refers to it, my “monkey mind.” If we believed every thought that crossed our mind, or reacted to everything we think, most of us would surely live in a constant state of chaos and unhappiness.
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10 Steps To Star Power

Bill Clinton has it. So do Michelle Obama, Sharon Stone, George Clooney and Cesar Milan, the Dog Whisperer. You don’t have to be six feet tall or have a trail of paparazzi following you to exude that “certain something”, that magnetic charm and appeal that draw people to you like bees to honey (or in Cesar’s case, dogs of all shapes and sizes).
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High Speed Train To Happiness

Why is it that certain events – the death of a close friend, a serious illness or the loss of a job – force us to take an inventory of what is really important in life?
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8 Tips For Connecting Like A Pro

Every person you meet has the potential to become a valuable connection. You also have the power to be of service to everyone you come in contact with. In fact, the more generous you are with your time, knowledge and expertise, the more likely that you will become a master connector.
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Defying Gravity

I first saw “Wicked” on Broadway when it opened about seven years ago. I fell in love with the story of the so-called Wicked Witch’s obstacle-strewn path and her heart of gold that lies beneath. Elphaba, whose greenish hue and outspoken ways make her an easy target and social outcast, just wants to make the world a better place. Because of her “differences”, her path is not an easy one, but Elphaba doesn’t give up easily.
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The Language of Success

I had lunch with an old friend the other day and couldn’t get a word in edgewise. For almost two hours I heard about the problems she has with her husband, her friends and her ailing health. I also realized that we had the same conversation a year ago and the year before that.
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Liz teaching a class in goal setting for the Step Up Teen Program

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