Business Etiquette can make or break you.  Your first impression is a lasting one. This is the season for seminars and conferences. Conferences are a great way to meet other professionals in your industry and to gain valuable knowledge. These events can offer great opportunities to network and make important business contacts.

Following the tips below will help to ensure that the conferences you attend showcase you in the best possible light and will help to enhance your career opportunities.

1. Networking – In terms of networking, a conference can be a goldmine! This is the place where you are likely to meet key people in your field and can broaden your network of contacts. Take advantage of this. Make sure to get out there and speak to people. You never know, your next boss or business relationship could be right there in the room.

2. Business Cards – You want people to be able to reach out to you easily after the conference so be sure to bring an ample supply of business cards. The last thing you want is to make a great impression on someone and then not have a business card handy to give them.

 3. Follow Up- After spending all that time networking at the event you don’t want to lose contact with those key people who have given you their business cards. Make sure to send them a short email letting them know that you enjoyed meeting them and that you hope to do business with them in the future.

 4. Ask Questions- You want to get the most out of your conference so be sure to ask questions. This is a great way to clarify anything you don’t understand and will show the speaker and other attendees that you are interested in the presentation.

 5. Take Notes- There will likely be a lot of information given at your conference and it may be nearly impossible to commit it all to memory. Be sure to bring a pen and paper so that you can take notes to refer to later.

 6. Dining Etiquette- After you have done all your networking at the event, have impressed others with your knowledge and made some great contacts you don’t want to blow it at the dinner table. Remember your basic rules of dining etiquette while at the event.

 7. Dress appropriately- One sure way to lose your confidence and possibly your credibility is to show up at a formal affair in casual attire.  To avoid this embarrassment it is best to check ahead of time with the event organizer or someone familiar with it to ensure that you are dressed appropriately.

 8.Be on Time- Most conferences are packed with valuable information so showing up late may mean that you miss out on something. In addition, arriving a few minutes early allows you to mingle and possibly make important connections so it is in your best interest to make sure that you’re on time if not a little early.

9.Don’t use the Seats Next to You – At a conference you never know how significant the next person you meet may be to your career. Be sure you don’t use the seat next to you for your coat or briefcase. Sitting next to someone is a great way to start talking.

10.Be ‘On Duty’ At All Times- If you are attending an out of town conference and are staying at their designated hotel be sure to remember that even though you are not technically working after the conference is over your behavior still reflects on your employer and your career. Nothing will squash a business opportunity faster than the combination of having too much to drink and having colleagues there to witness it.  Avoid the walk of shame into the office the next day and be on your best behavior.



Walethia helps you build a new kind of wealth, “Social Capital” by equipping
 professionals and other service providers  with training in proper  business decorum and protocol’s in a step by step system that is  specific to getting results.  Now you can position yourself to never miss an opportunity due to fear, indecision, doubt, or lack of confidence.

Learn  how you can move from ‘Invisible to Impeccable’, visit Grace and Charm  today. Have an etiquette/image question email Walethia at:  info@graceandcharm.com
direct number 1- 810-334-5427 or 1-866-610-3746.
 




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The 7 Habits of Healthy People

     
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 This is "10 Tips to Recharge Your Happiness, Productivity and Confidence"- all remixed and edited!  The first two tips "Listen to and follow your intuition" and "always stay within your integrity no matter what" are keys to being the best you can be- inspite of difficult circumstances.  Remember to laugh and love, to relax and dream, to forgive and let go.  This stuff always works- even if you are "acting as if" while feeling overwhelmed.  Let me know how it goes to reinforce or create these patterns.

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to turn lemons into lemonade. 

Your personal brand is a reflection of your vision of the world, your purpose in supporting that vision, your values and your passions. When you are clear about your goals, the messaging you create will be consistent with your personal brand.

Sixty-seven percent of first impressions are accurate. People judge you firstly by appearance, 
then by how you communicate, and finally by the words you use. Is your professional image an 
accurate reflection of your brand?

You can establish your credibility, increase your market share, and position yourself as the expert by improving all aspects of your professional image.

Improving your image will have a direct effect on improving your perceived professionalism and quality of your brand.


1. Determine the "look" you want. Your physical appearance sends out a message. What 
message do you want to send?

2. Reflect your internal values by you physical appearance. People expect this. If you went 
into a bank to deposit a large sum of money, and the banker was wearing a Mohawk 
haircut and an earring, would you leave your money?

3. Know that a good physical appearance is important to every aspect of your lifestyle. 
Everyone around you is affected by your appearance. A good appearance builds self- 
esteem and allows you to forget about your self and concentrate on other matters.

4. Evaluate yourself objectively. Evaluate the good points of your appearance and accept 
those things that can not be changed.

5. Begin with a plan. Consider the total picture you want to create and then address each 
individual part.

6. Compete only with yourself. Take your natural qualities and perfect each detail to the best 
of your ability.

7. Choose "quality" over quantity. Choose the best technicians to help you with your image, 
the best products for your skin, the best clothing your budget will allow.

8. Recognize that "balance" is the most important part of a masterpiece. When you look at a 
landscape scene and a tree is too large, the picture cannot qualify as a masterpiece.

9. Realize that your head and shoulders constitute the "focal point" of the picture. Since 
everyone looks you in the eye, this area is the most important part of your image.

10. Realize that from the shoulder to the waist is also a high visibility area. A man's tie must 
hang exactly right to create balance. A belt worn correctly establishes good proportion.

11. Balance the ways your clothing "fits". A masterpiece is the result of paying attention to 
every single detail.  People will forgive you anything but being dull. 
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12. Know that "color" is second importance. ur best colors will make you look brighter.  

13. Remember color is free. Even a sweat suit may be bought in color that is flattering to 
your natural color palette.


14. Create an individual style by using "contrast". You are an original.

15. Invest time in creating an outstanding appearance You may have to rise 30 minutes 
earlier.

16. Make good habits a part of your- plan. You may have to break old habits, such as sleeping 
until the last minute, and form new ones so that your best image can happen daily.

17. Begin where you are. Start today!

How you are known; your personal or business brand or your reputation is the most important 
thing as it is your promise to your client. It will ensure your business or personal integrity, if you 
seek to maintain it. 



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The alarm goes off.  It’s a new day. Instead of thinking about all you have to do, you could use this simple exercise to start your day feeling great!

Attitude affects everything you do.  You know that, but doubts, overwork, and overwhelm can get you down.

 Did you know that something as simple as color can change how you start your day?  In minutes you can be ready to take on the day at the top of your game and in-synch with what matters most to you.

This may seem so simple that you might dismiss it.  Are you up for an experiment?  Okay let’s get on with it.

 

 Ask yourself this:

If there were a color that could help you make this a spectacular day, what color would it be? First color that comes to mind. Now breathe it in, wear it, and be that color. Notice how it affects your day!

Try this each day for a week.  It’s better than coffee (although I prefer to use both).  It’s simple, natural and oh so effective.

Let me know how this worked for you.

For more color "tools" on Motivational Whisperers join the "Easy, Everyday Ways to Stay Healthy Using Color" group.

Have a spectacular day!

Creating content for your “live” programs takes a lot of time and effort.  Not only are you creating worksheets, handouts, writing the outline, the sales page and the content for the program, you also have the weekly calls that go along with these programs.  Those weekly calls, which are more than likely being recorded, will generate even more content whether you decide to have them all transcribed or not.

All in all, you have a lot of content.  It’s valuable content too.  Its valuable not only in terms of the time you put into creating it, but also valuable in terms of what your clients get out of it. 

But how valuable is all that content that you generate, when once you use it for the purpose you originally created it for, if you don’t do anything else with it?

Nothing!

Sure, your clients paid you to join the program because it was valuable content and it was certainly worth what you charged, but here’s the kicker, you only got paid ONCE.

That content is like gold sitting in a vault.  Sure, it’s worth money (you spent time creating it and people paid you for it by joining your program) but what’s it doing for you now?  It isn’t making you any money now that the program is over and it’s just sitting there is it? 

 

Here is where you can make that content work for you and have it keep making money for you.  By repurposing your programs, you can generate passive revenue and benefit over and over from the work you have already done. 

Not only that, but more people can benefit from your work without YOU spending any more of your time.  I think that’s pretty cool don’t you?

It’s important to remember that your list is constantly growing.  All the new people that sign up to your list may not have known about you at the time you were offering your program or didn’t have the time to commit to it when it was being offered.  Repurposing can help you reach those people.

Sure, you probably offer two, possibly three or maybe more new programs each year.  But you are also spending time creating new content for each one, and again, just using it once. 

Another thing to remember is that “live” programs are usually higher priced than home study programs.  People expect to pay more if they are working directly with you.  However, by repurposing these “live” programs, you are still able to offer a lot of value as well as your expertise.

If people have just joined your list and are still getting to “know” you, could be that they aren’t ready to spend that kind of money until they know more about you, like and trust you.  Having a product that they could purchase, that offers a lot of valuable content is a great way of getting people into your sales funnel.

Repurposing your content is a way of offering your services without offering more of your time.  Sound good?  I thought you’d like that! 

It’s about leveraging your time and your expertise!

The end result is having more products to offer to your potential clients.  You don’t want them to go somewhere else to find products that they need and that will benefit them.  You already have the content, now you just have to package it into a new product. 

Don’t leave all your gold sitting in the vault collecting “dust.”  Repurpose your content and have it start working for you as well as helping more people.

 

 

Attracting  The Love You Desire 

There are numerous books, classes and retreats on attracting your mate.  You’ve spent time, energy and money but are still not in a relationship.  Did you ever wonder where the information falls short?  Let me tell you, much of the information you’ve used focuses on the other person, focuses outside of you. 

 

The information you’ve gotten allows you to sabotage yourself blocking you from the relationship you long for.  A feeling of helplessness comes over you.  Another year and you failed at having the relationship you long for.   
 

So that this year will be different, let’s start with focusing on YOU.  Focus on your qualities, the things you enjoy, the things that make your heart sing. 
 

Loving YOU first is the beginning of having that relationship and is easier than you think. This process requires acknowledging and taking the time to really discover yourself. Where do you fall short on loving you? What do you constantly find fault with in you? Do you lament and wish for something different, almost always having a feeling of unease or a feeling of being incomplete?

This is a sure sign that you do not love YOU first!

Exercising control of your mind is the first step in Loving YOU first. Letting go of old beliefs that no longer serve you stimulates the energy to put yourself first. By taking this first step, you open your energy channels to give and receive.

Loving YOU first helps to turn the tables, stamp out the helpless feeling and ensures that you take right action to attract your mate.  Using the three tips below gives you the courage and the right to fearlessly embrace your transformation of Loving YOU first.

1. Live on purpose. Using silence and planned mediation, allow your life’s purpose to wonderfully unfold before you. Discover the activities that make your heart sing. Engage joyfully in these activities.

2. Be honest. Be honest with yourself as well as others. What lies are you telling yourself based on false assumptions? The lies that you tell yourself are more harmful than those told to you by others because they undermine your self love.

3. Seek out and embrace new experiences. Your mind is much like a rubber band. Once expanded it never returns back to the original. Nothing sparks the mind like learning something new. Notice how easily you embrace the newness and it becomes a part of you.

Feel confident that you’re doing what’s right for you.  Reflect and meditate to make sure you’re on your right track. Listen to your inner voice. Most importantly, enjoy, have fun and know that loving YOU first is the silver lining for shifting gears to be in the relationship you desire.
 






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Do you feel overwhelmed?

 

That's another way of saying the "s" word that someone brought to my attention yesterday makes people feel even worse when they see it in print...

 

OK- overwhelmed it is! When we feel overwhelmed, we feel "out of control" and often have physical symptoms that are unpleasant or hidden and dangerous.  So..how can we overcome overwhelm, accelerate resilience and be fearless?  Here are a few suggestions:

 

1.  Change your mindset-reframe, that is think of possibilities from different perspectives that may be less "worrisome".

                                                   

2.  Set aside self-blame and turn it into gratitude for what you have and have accomplished.

                                 
    

3.  Surround yourself with positive people.  That is not always possible, so learn how to "shield" yourself from emotionally or verbally abusive people and acknowledge what they are doing-saying is from their perspective and is not necessarily the truth or "right".

 

4.  Take a few minutes each day to reflect on your feelings.  

5.  Set specific goals that are realistic and attainable.

    Create S.M.A.R.T. Goals

  
6. Practice relaxation techniques on a regular basis.