Sharon Haver – FocusOnStyle.com

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STYLE YOUR SUCCESS, LIVE YOUR DREAM...


The FocusOnStyle Blog
Helping You + Your Business Get Out There!

Make it your business to live your dream…

 

I inadvertently started my blog during my infant son’s nap time back in 1999… before the term ‘blog’ was even popular.

Through it all, I believe…

Your style is your fingerprint in all that you do… it’s how you see the world + how the world perceives you.

 

The blog archives go back to the beginning and are updated regularly.  You’ll find 1,000’s of posts about modern business, branding, positioning, marketing, photos, fashion, style, beauty, lifestyle… and most importantly, how to do anything authentically. Enjoy!

The Blog Posts...

[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. 

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[7 Days to Amazing Podcast] How to be authentic in your brand, business and life with Hilary Eldridge

This Week: Focus on really understanding how to be authentic to live a genuine life that empowers you to grow On this week's episode of The 7 Days to Amazing Podcast, Hilary Eldridge  - an accomplished Athlete, Fitness Expert, TV Personality, Public Relations Pro and Business Owner-- talks about being true yourself in a way that empowers your life and the lives of those around you. We take a look into her athletic family history (she is the sister of Olympian Michael Phelps), businesses and her own personal development to get to the root of this strong and important message. Sometimes all it takes is a mindful outlook and shift in perspective to completely change your experience in life. Sit back

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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

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Oscar Best Dressed 2017- Make Celebrity Style Work In Your Wardrobe!

Last night's Oscar Best Dressed stunners certainly played by the K.I.S.S. (keep it simple stunning) principle of memorable celebrity style. Sure there were plenty of heavily embellished gowns, beading, draping and opponent fabrications, I'd bet that each of the more ornate gowns were a testament to incredible craftsmanship. But what happens when the dress is  fussy, the hair is fussy, makeup is heavy, the wearer gets lost in all the extras and becomes forgettable, particularly on TV where the more graphic the appearance, the better it stands out. Simple and Clean Lines Rule... Then you have the visual stunners that you can't forget the next morning- Viola Davis in striking red, Halle Berry and that hair, Charlize Theron in a

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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

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Runway Edit: New York Fashion Week Trends To Wear Now // Fall 2017

Why wait until Fall 2017 to update your look? The secret to being seen as a success is showing up looking ahead of the curve. Sure, we can wait until next fall (or the few goodies that are available right off the catwalk) to get what is on the runway now, but why? I'm all about finding the nuance, adapting the trend, going for the big picture with what's in store right now. I've edited my favorite trends from New York Fashion Week Fall 2017 runways that you can consider at this moment... you may not even have to go far, it could just be a way of rethinking some pieces that you already own. I know, I can't wait to

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Quick Tip Video: Whoops, the “Band-Aid” effect will destroy your business!

Today's Quick Tip Video: It is critical stop trying to “Band-Aid” little things together and to start looking at the whole picture for a growth mindset to achieve life, style, and business success. Sure, fixing up the things piece by piece is fine, but it won’t bring you success in the long run. You might be flipping through the fashion magazines looking for the freshest ideas for your hairdo, shoes, dresses, but if you don’t look at a whole picture and get only pieces, you may end up looking funny. The same implies to the business world. It’s great that you know how to craft a perfect email, but if you lack other skills or have ones that don’t always

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Quick Tip Video: The Key To Inspired Action: Slow Down!

In this FocusOnStyle Quick Tip we learn how even as a native New Yorker, trying to cram as much as you can in your day is not as significant as understanding the key to inspired action and simply slowing down. 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 YouTube, here:

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Quick Tip Video: Entrepreneur Advice: Networking secrets to meeting new people at a business training event

Next time you attend a business training the best way to get to know new people at a business training event is to be sure to take your time and actually have a lunch with new people. Don’t be shy. Discuss with your new friends about the lessons you’ve just learned, talk about your business and what you do for living to benefit others. This simple social gesture will bond you with these new people, expand your horizons and make the event last even more in your memory and in your future business dealings. You’d be surprised next time when you look at a handful of new business cards, that those are not cards of people you don’t know, but

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Quick Tip Video: The Importance of Self Love: Who’s your #1?

In today's FocusOnStyle Quick Tips , we learn why the best self love secret is to be  Be Passionate About YOU and not get bogged down worrying about everyone else when it comes to you success as an entrepreneur and as an independent woman. 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 YouTube, here:

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Style + Success Secret: As an entrepreneur, you are the celebrity face of your brand! [Quick Tips Video]

You're the STAR! There's no denying that as an entrepreneurial woman one of the secrets to launching a successful business is to be perceived as a success. It may sound superficial but we are perceived by how we present ourselves. Style + Success expert Sharon Haver, a business coach for entrepreneurial women, shares pro stylist tips on how to look like the celebrity face of your brand. 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. Related Posts RELATED:  Personal Branding 101- How your personal brand is more than you

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What to Wear for a Business Casual Dress Code [Quick Tips Video]

What the heck is business casual? What to wear for a business event can be confusing enough but when you add dress codes to the mix, it can be a disaster. Or fabulous! In this style tutorial video, I share my tips on what to wear and not to wear for a business casual dress code. 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. Related Posts RELATED:  Personal Branding 101- How your personal brand is more than you think it is Savvy Business Radio Interview – Style Tips for

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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

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