Will Telecommuting Hurt Your Career?

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May 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Will Telecommuting Hurt Your Career?

Recently, Fortune 500 giants Yahoo and Best Buy became targets of heated criticism after they dropped a bombshell: their employees would no longer be allowed to work from home. You could almost hear the shrieks of shocked telecommuters who would now have to return to the office—or find new jobs, and the news has triggered a fresh debate: is telecommuting best for employer or employee? And does it help or hurt a woman’s career? Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer reasoned that ending the company’s telecommuting arrangement would promote “communication and collaboration,” according to an … [Read more...]

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Dealing With Doubt And Fear

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May 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Dealing with doubt and fear

We’ve all been in that place, but the uncertainty can mean the beginning of an important transformation.  By Beate Chelette The days start innocently enough. We wake up, a bit sleepier then usual, and we don’t really want to get out of bed. Wouldn’t it be nice if today were a Saturday or Sunday? And yet, at least for me, the last three weekends were filled with important work deadlines that couldn’t possibly wait. Then it comes, the day we come to hate. The day of doubt and fear. I had a few of those days recently and it’s been rough, with headaches and backaches.  I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fear, Transformation, Women and Success, Work Life Balance

Do You Suffer From Attention Deficit Disorder In Your Career?

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April 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Focus

If you are easily distracted, the one thing you need—focus—is not always easy to find. By Beate Chelette I call it a helicopter brain and maybe you experience the same thing.  I have gotten so busy lately, and there are so many thoughts in my head, that I have to schedule absolutely everything so I don’t forget!  Between coaching, editing my new book, event speaking, interviews, consulting and being the mom of an aspiring and talented young woman, I once again find myself wondering if I can actually get it all done. I know I’m not the only one who wonders that, as our lives … [Read more...]

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Is Leaning In and Doing More Really The Answer?

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April 2, 2013 By 1 Comment
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The vast majority of working women today want a more realistic way to achieve success.  By Beate Chelette They are currently America’s most famous female executives. Marissa Mayer, Yahoo’s CEO and Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg are today's biggest role models on juggling business and family.  Both are wives and mothers of young children and competing for their attention is nothing less than leadership of two of the biggest tech companies in the world.  No small feat and we congratulate and appreciate them for encouraging women to stay in the game and aim for more. They are positive … [Read more...]

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Marketing Doesn’t Work

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March 12, 2013 By
Marketing Doesn’t Work

It’s not true, of course. But to attract new clients and customers, you need more than a catchy headline. By Beate Chelette Admit it, this headline got your attention.  It uses a well-known marketing trick--a catchy, provocative headline. The majority of readers will never open your emails if they don’t contain some kind of hook. That’s just a given these days with the TMI (too much information) overload most of us experience. A recent study by Harris Interactive showed that while interesting visuals are also strong lures, catchy headlines were “the top influencer on Americans … [Read more...]

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Change or Move On?

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March 6, 2013 By
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When To Stay Put, Change, Or Move On Your business will tell you which is right for you. By Beate Chelette More than three months after Hurricane Sandy hit the northeast, entire neighborhoods are still struggling to overcome the devastation. Homes remain under rubble, many others are uninhabitable, and weary residents debate whether to move or rebuild.  A natural disaster zeroes in on the question of when to stay put, when to change or just move on. Change is great when you have successfully gone through it, but I don’t know anyone who enjoys the usually painful process of … [Read more...]

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How To Put Your Business On Steroids

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March 3, 2013 By
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Ten essentials for running a successful business.  By Beate Chelette The question came up recently during a private coaching session with a client.  What’s the right way to set up a business, she asked. And what will make it the most efficient?  I happen to love questions like this because business is in my blood and helping people become successful is my passion and profession. My answers to my client—and to you--are based on my own personal and professional experiences in setting up companies, and what has worked for me. Building a business is like building a house. Many … [Read more...]

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