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February 19, 2014
Power Thought: Trust the love
“…if you walk toward what you love each moment, you’ll always be in the light of your own making, and you’ll trust the journey you’re on. Don’t be afraid to visit what’s in your heart.” ~ Christa Reynolds “The Camino,” Common Ground, December 2013/January 2014, pg. 14 What this quote means to entrepreneurial authors: For […]
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February 18, 2014
Posting press releases…
“Posting press releases on press-release distribution sites is a form of marketing that needs to be approached strategically.” Photo: Watching the waves from the cliffs at Doran Park, Sonoma County, Calif. Taken December 2013. Grab your copy of 57 Secrets for Branding Yourself Online today! $2 of your purchase price will be donated toward […]
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February 17, 2014
Which should you publish: ebook or physical book?
A question I hear a lot is this: In which format should I publish: ebook or physical book? I say both! In this video I share my thoughts on why I think it is important to publish your books in all formats you can. Of course, there will be times when publishing only […]
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February 14, 2014
Be a leader in your business and industry
Entrepreneurial authors have a unique opportunity to be leaders. Having a book under your belt automatically raises your esteem in other’s eyes. But not all authors know how to be good leaders. Patricia Fripp, in a presentation I attended last month, said this about leadership: “In leadership, it’s not what you say. It’s what […]
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February 12, 2014
Power Thought: Grow, Evolve, Remember
“We all change. When you think about it, we’re all different people all through our lives. And that’s OK. That’s good. You’ve gotta keep moving so long as you remember all the people that you used to be.” ~ Matt Smith as Dr. Who as he is beginning the regeneration cycle into the next Doctor […]
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February 11, 2014
Providing content in a �variety of formats makes …
”Providing content in a �variety of formats makes your information more �accessible to people with different communication and learning styles.” Photo: The waters of Bodega Bay crash upon the cliffs at Doran Park, Sonoma County, Calif. Taken December 2013. Grab your copy of 57 Secrets for Branding Yourself Online today! $2 of your purchase […]
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February 10, 2014
Your voice affects how potential clients see you
You might be surprised how much your voice affects whether someone works with you or not. In the first episode of The C.A.P. Podcast, my guest, Cindy Ashton shared some examples of this effect, as well as some exercises for improving the quality of your voice. In this video, you get a sample of […]
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February 7, 2014
3 tips for improving your presentation skills
Last month, I had the pleasure of finally meeting in person Patricia Fripp, a well-known and highly sought-after professional keynote speaker, executive speech coach, public speaking expert and sales presentation trainer. I interviewed her over the phone back in 2010 for my forthcoming book Public Speaking Super Powers and was elated when I discovered she […]
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February 6, 2014
The CAP Podcast, Episode 1: Developing a Persuasive Voice with Cindy Ashton
Your voice affects how people perceive you. Things you may not even be aware of, such as where you hold your stress and how you breathe, can positively or negatively affect your credibility, authority and message. My guest on this first episode of The C.A.P. Podcast is Cindy Ashton, a speaking voice and presentation skills […]
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February 5, 2014
Power Thought: Look for your “happy ending”
“Your happy ending may not be what you expect, but that is what will make it so special.” ~ Mary Margaret, Once Upon a Time, “Going Home,” Season 3, Episode 11, ABC What this quote means to entrepreneurial authors: I liken the “happy ending” to your success: It may not end up looking exactly like […]
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