10 Big Business and Life Success Lessons from Rebecca Penna Never take no for an answer. Hard work pays off. Do not wear your heart on your sleeves. Patience and time are often the answer. Don’t try and push things before they are ready to happen. Total honesty is not always the best option. (Saying what you really think in business often does not get you very far – political savvy is key) Stick to what you know best but do not be afraid to take risks. Respect and work hard at having harmonious relationships Do not be afraid to try new things. It’s essential to be comfortable outside your comfort zone, as in be … [Read more...]
Interview With Invisible Mentor Carol McManus, America’s LinkedIn Lady Part II
February 3, 2012 by
“You want to align yourself with people who believe in you and can see things in you that you don’t see in yourself.” Carol McManus, America’s LinkedIn Lady Invisible Mentor: Carol McManus, America’s LinkedIn Lady Company Name: LinkedIn Lady Website: http://www.linkedinlady.com, http://ywait4success.com/ Avil Beckford: Tell me a little bit about yourself. Carol McManus: I’m an entrepreneur. I left the corporate world in 2007 to start a coaching, consulting and leadership development company. I built that company to six figures using social media. My business has moved over to social media expertise and … [Read more...]
Mentor Yourself With Invisible Mentor Jeanne-Marie Robillard, Senior Account Executive, National Speakers Bureau, Part Two
January 13, 2012 by
Wisdom of Life: “Pick the right people to surround yourself with, it will set the bar, encourage and support you. However, if you choose the wrong people, they will bring you down a different path,” Invisible Mentor, Jeanne-Marie Robillard tells her 12-year old son. Interviews for Mentoring: Key Lessons from Jeanne-Marie Robillard Be grateful for what you have in life and count your blessings. Prepare for your day the night before, to help to decrease stress the following day. Network, network, then network some more, and never let little things such as shyness or “introvertedness” stop you. (Note to self) Allow people … [Read more...]
The Invisible Mentor Interviews Tina Brillinger, President & CEO of Global Food Safety Resource Centre Inc. Part Two
September 2, 2011 by
Name: Tina Brillinger, President & CEO Company Name: Global Food Safety Resource Centre Inc. Website: http://www.globalfoodsafetyresource.com Avil Beckford: How do you integrate your personal and other aspects of your life? Tina Brillinger: As a fairly new business owner, this is something I struggle with daily, often feeling pulled in so many different directions. I am trying to make changes to strike a greater balance between my work/life balance. As time passes, I am getting better at this, without feeling guilty and knowing my mental and physical health depend on it. Avil Beckford: When you have some down time, how do … [Read more...]
The Invisible Mentor Interviews Helga Iliadis Part Two
August 26, 2011 by
Interviewee Name: Helga Iliadis, Assistant Deputy Minister Company Name: ServiceOntario Website: http://www.ServiceOntario.ca Avil Beckford: Tell me a little bit about yourself. Helga Iliadis: I was born in Germany and have been living in Canada since I was two. I'm currently married to an incredible Greek gentleman, 37 years this coming September. We have two sons, and my career for the past 39 years has been completely focused on customer service. Avil Beckford: How do you integrate your personal and professional life? Helga Iliadis: Over the years I would say that the lines between my personal and work-life have … [Read more...]
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