If Connection Matters More Than Perfection, What's Holding You Back?Are you feeling a little perplexed getting out there and connecting with your tribe while you’re working from home?Now, more than ever, people are on social media consuming an unheard of amount of content.It makes sense, right?Being home and watching...Well, just watching is fine if you have a job to get back to when all this is over.But for the rest of us who are small business owners, coaches, consultants, entrepreneurs...THIS is the time to be consistently visible...To be providing value...To be getting and keeping the attention of our audience...The way to effectively do just that is video...A recent report (post pandemic) shows that content on Instagram and Facebook are also
Entrepreneurship In Times Of Quarantine: How To Build Your Business in The New Normal [Video]
The big question is what can you do for yourself as an entrepreneur to build your business now so you come out of quarantine more accomplished than when you went in. What You Can Do "NOW" To Make "THEN" Better Reframe your current situation so you future pace yourself to where you want to be once the world settles into the new normal. Reverse engineer how to get there, now that you have the luxury of time to make it happen. Get Scrappy... get strategic... watch the video for more. Sooo, let's consider what do you need to do now to be more accomplished when the world starts to get back to normal? Is there a skill you know you
What Not To Wear On Camera + How To Fix It [Video]
What Not To Wear On Camera (Includes a very bad example of me!) Probably the most popular style question I get from entrepreneurs and coaches is what to wear and what not to wear on camera. It really depended on the camera (phone, still, video, TV), your angle, how you are positioned, and the crop. One would think that with 15 years of pro stylist experience I would ALWAYS get it right. One would be kinda sorta close to the truth, sometimes. Here’s the thing: what looks good in person doesn’t always look good on camera, let alone on video or iPhone. Watch to see how my outfit goes from looking terrible to looking great, and why. Now the best
How to organize your life with a Google calendar: Best productivity and life hack, ever![Quick Tips Video]
An organized calendar is an organized life. There is one business tool I could never ever live without.... MY CALENDAR. I'm the type of person who needs to have something in my calendar for it to actually exist. (Otherwise I would be running around late, early and misinformed like a chicken with their head cut off.) So I wanted to create this Quick Tip to show why I love Google Calendars so much. I personally like Google calendars because they offer the easiest interface and have great color coding/customization features. You can see in the video how I I breakdown everything between myself, personal life, vacation, team and important meetings into different colors to add an extra level of certainty
How to organize your closet with the best Huggable Hangers! [Quick Tips Video]
Closet organization tips with my favorite Huggable Hangers! If you have a lot of clothes like me, your closet space is at a premium. The best closet organization tip I have are fuzzy hangers! You can find fuzzy hangers at Bed, Bath and Beyond, The Container Store, or on the Home Shopping Network. Versions are available at almost any home goods store. My favorite red ones are from Joy Mangano on HSN. The hangers are slim, so don't they take up a lot of precious closet space and clothes almost never fall off- especially, delicate items like camisoles or lightweight tops. I organize my clothes by not only what they are but also my organizing my hanger colors so it
How to Avoid Information Overload: The best way to process what you learn and conquer overwhelm
How to avoid information overload, conquer overwhelm, and process what you learned... Don't let information overload ruin your learning experience! I recently attended a business development mastermind training retreat where I had first-hand exposure to the feeling of overwhelm that can arise during "intense learning situations". In this Quick Tip video, you will learn how I process a lot of information after an intense learning experience. So, if you find yourself in a situation like this, the best way to let all that good information sink in, process what you learned, and avoid overwhelm is to take a step back, free your mind, and just relax. Get outdoors and do what you love. It may seem counter-intuitive, but you'll find that
How to write conversational emails
Email Marketing Style Advice: How To Write An Email That Sounds Like A Conversation We get so many emails every day but the ones we read the most sound like a conversation from a friend and not a sales pitch. So, how do we know how to write better email copy? How to sound conversational, like you are talking to one person rather than an e-blast to many? The best email marketing advice I can give is to set your intention that you are writing to one very specific person, as if you were writing to a good friend. This let’s you keep that one-on-one connection rather than writing a general blast to thousands of people. Also, sometimes, you can
The Imposter Syndrome: How to overcome self-doubt Dr. Valerie Young [7 Days to Amazing Podcast]
This Week: If you've ever found yourself making excuses for achievements or shrugging off compliments given to you by your peers, get ready for a life-changing discussion about the Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Valerie Young. The latest episode of the 7 Days to Amazing podcast is about finding, understanding and eliminating the psychological barriers preventing women from embracing their full potential. My guest, Dr. Valerie Young, is a leading expert and keynote speaker on the Imposter Syndrome, the phenomenon of self-sabotage. Dr. Young discusses The Imposter Syndrome, why successful women can see themselves as failures, and the importance of re-framing your mindset when it comes to "playing small". The Imposter Syndrome is the idea that we often times undermine or ignore our
Joan Juliet Buck: From Vogue Paris Editor in Chief to Living a Life Well Lived [7 Days to Amazing Podcast]
This Week: A lively conversation with Joan Juliet Buck, from Vogue Paris, to life advice to working from home to the most stylish pants discovered at a Turkish mall. Sitting at the helm of Vogue Paris, particularly as an American, is arguably one of THE most influential jobs in fashion. But sometimes the path you take takes you on strange and unexpected turns. The legendary Joan Juliet Buck gets frank about life even when the life you dream about comes with a cost. You don't need to be a fashionista to enjoy this episode of the 7 Days to Amazing podcast but you just might learn a few tricks of the trade in the process, and they're more down to
[7 Days to Amazing Podcast] How to interview like a talk show host! Learn the gift of gab with Debbie Nigro
This Week: Learn how to interview like a talk show host! Sure, nobody wants to be a be a bore or one of those long winded hot air bags. And most of us are not. Or so we think. But when a microphone is in front of you, even the most chatty individual can freeze. And as a business professional, being media savvy is key to success. I asked my friend, the dynamic and funny radio talk show host Debbie Nigro to help anyone sound like a gem when being interviewed or interviewing. These tips are not only great for on air, they make you sound like the most authentic conversationist too. Plus, Debbie shares her no-fault tip to lean
[7 Days to Amazing Podcast] How to Express And Develop Your True Brand With Jena Rodriguez
This Week: Finding your true brand within yourself and letting it shine. No one understands truth in branding like Jena Rodriguez. Jena - an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and strategist - has worked with countless organizations to help get to the bottom of brand identity and how to portray it into the world. On this week's episode of The 7 Days to Amazing Podcast, Jena Rodriguez demystifies the "buzz word" and gives us a rundown of what branding really means. She shows that a brand is something that exists naturally, and can be extrapolated from our being in terms of leadership, personality and attitude. The bottom line... branding is a foundational expression of who you are and what you stand for.
Quick Tip Video: Why showing up in the power of success at a business event matters
As a woman entrepreneur, your first impression is really important as those few seconds become the lasting impression that people remember about you. The way you show up at business events can open up the doors to new deals or leave money on the table. Everything about your look is important - from the way you present yourself, what you wear, your hair, your makeup, your total package. If you want to be perceived as being relevant, as someone who knows what they are doing, you have to get your brand style and image right. Otherwise, no one’s gonna believe you that you can do the things you are claiming you can and that means you are losing money. So
Quick Tip Video: Stop Whining, Start Celebrating … You
OMG, it is so easy to fall into the trap of complaining about the things and about you that you don't find satisfactory. Here's my advice, stop whining and start celebrating. Until you get out of the trap of feeling sorry for yourself you are never going to get into the mindset to present yourself in the way that makes you feel confident and able to achieve anything. FocusOnStyle Quick Tip Videos with Sharon Haver are on the go (unedited, undone, real life) one take, one minute videos designed to help you elevate your business, life and style each day. For the QuickTips Video Library, click here. Subscribe in YouTube Don't miss any of my Quick Tip Video. Subscribe in