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Nov 2006

"It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well."
~ Rene Descartes

 Fireside Chat - a personal note from Teresia & Sonia

Hello Savvy Women!

You've got big things on your plate, and only so much energy to offer. So how can you make the most with the time and energy you have?

Last month we addressed your need for a world-class support team so you can devote your time and attention to the things that really make you shine, the activities that bring out the best in you, both personally and professionally. But, if you're not crystal clear on what makes your soul sing and your talent sparkle, you're in for a cardboard life.

Don't miss out on this month's "Savvy Conversation," a *fre'e* conference call that will help you learn and utilize powerful tools for your own business. JOIN US and other like-minded business women on November 23rd at 9 AM PST to dig into the details of how to build a thriving business with all the support you need. Get more details and register!

This month, we're going to help you get clear on your own unique gifts and talents - or, as we like to call them, your "attractive abilities". My what?! They're what you find when 'what you're good at' intersects with 'what you love to do' and these attractive abilities are your own personal gold mine.

Also, don't forget about the new weekly Savvy Mastermind Group Calls - every Thursday at 9:00am Pacific. Make this a regular part of your professional development. No registration required - call 712-432-3900 Passcode: 5077473.

Be sure to get your copy of "The Magic of the Mastermind" ebook - the most complete guide available to forming and managing your own mastermind group. Learn more about this ebook at http://www.sassyandsavvywomen.com/info/book-mastermind.html

It's all pretty simple theoretically. But putting theory into action takes a little guidance, so read on we're really getting into the good stuff now!

Your Sassy Catalysts  

Teresia LaRocque & Sonia Stringer
SassyandSavvyWomen.com


 In this issue:  


Feature Article 

How to Discover Your Attractive Abilities

There are aspects of your business you love, and some you don't. Maybe you're a big-picture gal with amazing vision and goals, but you get overwhelmed with details and logistics. Or maybe you're great with clients, but completely drained by e-mail. Perhaps you have a ton of creativity, but you're not so hot at balancing a checkbook.

Whatever your strengths, savvy business women know to focus on and leverage what they are great at and get support for the areas where they don't exactly shine. This is SO important. You can't create an ideal business unless you can spend your work hours on the things you love and excel at.

So, what's the best way to spend your working hours?

  • Which activities give you the most payoff, the most fun, and the most satisfaction?
  • Which aspects of your business bring out your unique talents and natural gifts?
  • What do you do well and enjoy - without much effort?

These are your attractive abilities. We call them that because they attract people, opportunities, and profit to you. And when you shine, you sure do look attractive!

When you set up your business around your attractive abilities, you can create results without working as hard. You're 'in the zone' on a consistent basis, and much more energized throughout the day. You'll be happier, more productive, and even more ambitious. Attractive abilities are a sassy and savvy way of life!

 A Sassy Breakthrough - Nancy Carlton

Nancy Carlton, the president of a mid-size advertising agency, is one impressive lady. Sharp, witty, and personable, she knows how to work a room and make everyone feel like an absolute superstar. But in her own office, she wasn't feeling very sparkly at all.

When she was young and eager to prove herself, she quickly moved up the ranks by landing bigger deals and more impressive clients than anyone else in the agency. But with each step up, she faced more responsibility within the company. Before she realized what was happening, her position morphed from high-caliber account executive to trainer, manager, and strategic planner. And without the thrill of the hunt, she began to fade.

"I couldn't figure out why I was feeling so drained all the time. I used to love this job! But after a few years, my enthusiasm was completely flat and I was just trudging through my days. Sure, I was doing my job well, but with every additional in-house responsibility, I felt more numb, more bored, and more trapped".

It took an outsider's perspective to help her see the real problem. She wasn't spending enough time doing the one thing that really brought out her charisma and sense of fun in business landing new clients! With that one awareness, Nancy completely changed her relationship to her work. She hired two more people to handle the things that bored her to tears, and in no time at all she was back in touch with her spark, generating massive profits for the firm, and smiling a lot more.


 

 Savvy Steps: Hitch up your pantyhose and get moving! 

Not sure what your attractive abilities are? Use these questions below to help you discover and clarify your own attractive abilities.

  1. 1. Which activities in your business seem to make time fly?
  2. 2. Which professional activities energize you before and after you do them?
  3. 3. Think of a time in your business when you were successful. What activities were you doing?
  4. 4. What activities have you been told youre good at (and you love to do), and you were surprised because you thought everyone was good at them?
  5. 5. Take out a sheet of paper and make two columns. Title one side: What I Love to Do. Title the other side: Everything Else that Must Get Done. Brainstorm ideas for each side, them leave the list on your desk in plain sight. As you move through your workweek, jot down notes as ideas come up. Suspend your thoughts about what is or isn't possible to delegate; just consider what is really ideal for you. This month, that's all we're asking you to do get crystal clear on your attractive abilities. Sometimes, just that is enough to get the ball rolling in the right direction.

Featured Tools & Resources 

Are you ready to reorient your life and business around your attractive abilities? Then you'll want to take a look at two of our most popular e-books:

Double or Triple Your IncomeDouble or Triple Your Income While Playing in your Comfort Zone teaches you how to build the foundation for a thriving business based on doing activities you're good at and love to do! The package includes audio recordings andBuilding a Hire Vision an e-book with notes and actionable exercises designed to help you implement the concepts. Learn more about this ebook.


Building a Hire Vision walks you through the hiring process on the easiest,most effective route. With a step-by-step format, sample questions, and an appendix of tools and forms, it's the only book you'll need to find, hire, and empower extraordinary people. Check it out!

Savvy Conversations – You Are Invited! 

Next free coaching call on November 23

If you'd like to explore this topic in more depth, get coached, and experience the momentum of other like-minded women who are building support in their lives, join us on November 23 at 9 AM PST / 12 PM EST for the latest Savvy Conversations Coaching Call.

In this *fre'e* teleconference, we'll be exploring the concept of attractive abilities and how they can boost your business and your quality of life. In this candid discussion, we'll share some of our own experiences, plus the most effective ways to reorient your life around your greatest strengths. We'll "see" you there!


Watch for more upcoming developments from the Sassy and Savvy Women! We are building one amazing community, full of top-notch resources and high-caliber guidance for the self-employed woman. And we're burning the midnight oil to wrap up our book: Sassy and Savvy Self-Employed Women: The Ultimate Guide to Leverage Your Business and Love Your Life. If you'd like to preview a chapter, click here!
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