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3 Steps to a Networking Pitch that Inspires People to Work with You

The elevator speech... the networking pitch... "Hi, I'm Susie and I sell coaching..." You probably hate giving that little speech (and frankly, others aren't …

By Michelle Shaeffer | 2 Comments

How to Start a Blog that Makes Money

This is the question I'm asked more frequently than ANY other... "But how does blogging make me money?" The answer is not as simple as one way for every …

By Michelle Shaeffer | 6 Comments

15 Ways to Boost Your Confidence in 60 Seconds or Less

When was the last time you felt your confidence waver? Maybe you were about to step onto a stage to speak… or almost ready to start a webcast… picking up the …

By Michelle Shaeffer | 7 Comments

Are You Asking the Wrong Question Before You Blog?

"What do I feel like writing about?" The question was bouncing around inside my brain like a ping pong ball... I scanned through my yellow pad with messy, …

By Michelle Shaeffer | 2 Comments

When’s the Last Time You Painted a Story? (And Didn’t Get Grounded)

Let’s get clear right now: I do NOT mean the kind of “story” which got us grounded as kids. We need to talk about painting stories in our writing and weaving …

By Michelle Shaeffer | 15 Comments

How to Succeed Despite Massive “Imposter Syndrome” (AKA I’m Not “Enough” Yet)

Do you ever feel like you aren’t... ... smart enough, ... experienced enough, ... successful enough, ... brave enough, ... pretty enough, ... …

By Michelle Shaeffer | 7 Comments

How to Fail Spectacularly at Blogging (Don’t Even Start a Blog if You Fit Into One of These 10 Groups)

She walked across the room with visible nervous determination. Then she leaned close to me, as if what she were about to say were a secret she needed to keep …

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How to Create Instant Change in Life & Business

Who says you can't create change quickly? Even instantly? Not happy, make a different choice right now. Not getting the result you want in business, …

By Michelle Shaeffer | 4 Comments

Is Passion the Key to Success in Business? Or a Sure Way to Fail?

I was sitting on a catamaran somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean when I had one of those interesting moments where life got me thinking. It didn't matter if …

By Michelle Shaeffer | 11 Comments

7 Sneaky Ways to Crush Writer’s Block

Got writer's block? Here are 7 sneaky ways to crush it (plus a bonus kick in the pants). #7 Free Writing (or, Write Whatever You Want) If you feel like …

By Michelle Shaeffer | 19 Comments

9 Free Sources for Beautiful Photos You Can Do Anything With

Image licensing can be a tricky subject. Do you have to include attribution and a link? Can you use it in a PDF, banners for marketing, or in products you're …

By Michelle Shaeffer | 2 Comments

How to Stay Focused & Get More Done

When you're working from home, some days can feel like... you woke up, worked hard all day, and yet somehow none of the key items you needed to complete got …