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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Do You Suffer From Attention Deficit Disorder In Your Career?

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April 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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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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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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When Is It Time To End Certain Relationships?

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February 5, 2013 By
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Tips on closing the door and opening others   By Beate Chelette   Most people we get to know in our business and personal lives aren’t meant to travel the whole road with us. We forget that sometimes, especially when there’s been a good connection, yet endings and new beginnings are the natural flow of life.   Every year I ask myself: What does my business and personal life look like? Where am I stuck? What worked and what didn’t and who do I want in my life and who doesn’t fit anymore? For me, I realized I wasn’t getting the support and … [Read more...]

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How To Disconnect From Negativity

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January 29, 2013 By
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Set a time limit for when you will put a stop to negative thoughts and allow yourself to flourish again. By Beate Chelette You will find that I like acronyms and tools. It’s easier to remember something if we can build a bridge in our minds. We are talking about K.A.R.L. which stands for Know, Accept, Relax, Live. In this article I’d like to take a closer look at an often overlooked yet pleasant side effect of acceptance.  As the mother of  19-year-old on the cusp of stepping into womanhood, I witness first hand how the conspiracy theory can throw some unexpected wrenches in … [Read more...]

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Tips for a Successful Start-Up Business

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January 17, 2013 By
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Tips for a Successful Start-Up Business by guest blogger Sara Masterson You hear a lot of stories about people starting their own business and making their dream as an Entrepreneur happen and it going under just as fast as it started. This can make a lot of people nervous when they are thinking about opening their own business. However, there are some things you can do and keep in mind when building up your start-up to make it successful. These tips will help you start a strong business and get past problems that have brought other businesses down in the past. Make Sure You Have a … [Read more...]

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Do You Take Things Way Too Personally?

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January 15, 2013 By
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We have heard it hundreds of times: Don’t take it personally. It’s just business. Your boss criticizes your performance or a client decides not to renew your contract. Maybe a colleague gossips behind your back or sends an angry email cc’ing your superior. These scenarios are tough to take, and most of us would struggle not to take them personally. We know the mantra of keeping the personal separated from business, and yet, when you think about it, and I know this is true for me, my business is very personal.  I dare say that other passionistas out there love what they do as much as me. … [Read more...]

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Why Setting Boundaries Is So Important

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January 1, 2013 By
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Why Setting Boundaries Is So Important Boundaries let people know that you respect yourself. By Beate Chelette "Whatever you are willing to put up with, is exactly what you will have." --  Anonymous That is so true!  How people treat us is, in the end, our responsibility. Think about the times, at home, socially or at work, when you’ve allowed someone to take advantage of you and you let it pass.  Maybe your partner tends to run late, and you’re often left waiting—and fuming.  Or your boss blows a gasket and yells at you, berating you in the process, and you let it … [Read more...]

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