Are you wondering how you can use social media to form real relationships, online and off? If you want to hear the woman who formed the most popular group on Biznik and has a growing and dedicated following on Facebook, this show is for you. My guest is Lynn Baldwin-Rhoades, owner of Marketing Shebang, founder of The Power Chicks, and successful introvert entrepreneur. Lynn shares … [Read more...]
Now You See Me, Now You Don’t
If you've ever put something new out into the world - something creative or entrepreneurial, for instance - you can probably identify with the words of one of my fabulously talented friends: "I'm afraid of being seen. I'm also afraid of not being seen." How can those two feelings coexist? For many, there's a part of us that wants to perform. We want to be noticed, acknowledged and applauded. Do … [Read more...]
Hi Honey, I’m Home!
On the front porch of our house, there's a welcome mat that I cross every time I come and go. It's a great spot to wipe the wet Pacific Northwest weather off the bottom of my shoes before coming back inside. Other than that, I rarely notice it. A client session yesterday - and the memory of a great article written by creative self-development coach Jamie Ridler - brought up the idea of a welcome … [Read more...]
The Secret Life of Introverts
Painfully shy. Low self-esteem. No self-confidence. No social skills. Afraid of people. And yes, a loser. How do I even survive in the world, if this is what people think of introverts!?! These were just a few of the words a good friend used to describe an "introvert" when I asked him to define one. He even referred to it as something that may need to be "fixed." Now, I love my friend … [Read more...]
I Am Introvert, Hear Me Roar!
Yesterday I announced on my Facebook Fan Page that I was rolling out a new focus on life and leadership coaching for introverts. Right out of the gate, a woman asked a question that gets at the heart of why I chose this specialty (actually, it chose me, but that's another story!). She shared that she is an introvert then asked, "what are some tips for becoming more extroverted?" The question … [Read more...]
“Can’t We Do Better Than OK?” & Other Nonsense
About 12 years ago, I was working for a Milwaukee nonprofit as a fundraiser. I was part of a great team of caring people. My wedding day was right around the corner. Life was good. One day, a co-worker was meeting with me in my office. Sally was a very chipper woman, always smiling and in high spirits. She sat across from me and asked, "How are you today?" I responded "I'm doing OK." I'll never, … [Read more...]
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