Heather Calhoun

We all know what ‘listening’ is and we all probably suck at it… at times. Right?
I don’t mean you are uninterested or blatantly rude.
I am talking about the inner voice in your head that is having it’s own dialogue while you are ‘listening’, distracting you from being in that moment and really contributing to the conversation.
Stick with me here… I think you are going to really benefit from this!

Share Do you have pictures stored on your computer that you have no idea where they came from? I have hundreds! Now that imagery is such an important piece of portraying ourselves and our business, it’s time to share! If you are having trouble remembering where you found the pictures, but want to give proper [...]

Share Intensity and Persistance produce Results! The problem is most people want immediate results and if we don’t get them we blame the program or system rather than ourselves. Think about that for a minute… Compare yourself to a golfer or pianist or someone who has mastered a talent. What type of effort do you [...]

After much thought and reflection, this is how I define mentor and how I know that a leader truly cares.
Do they seek to know and understand your strengths and weaknesses and be committed to helping you maximize strengths and minimize weaknesses in pursuit of your goals? Some of this you may not realize they are doing…in some cases they will ask you directly.
Do they engage with you regularly and inspire you to perform at your best?
Do they show gratitude and appreciation of your efforts?
Do they seek your feedback, ideas, inputs and truly listen and use in decision making?
Do they have a way of seeing the best in you and have a way of helping you see that in yourself?
Does your interaction with them consistently make you a better person?
Do you trust them completely and feel confident they have no ulterior motives?
Do they treat you well and make you feel special?

Knowing your personal character strengths — what’s best about you as a human being — is powerful knowledge that can be used to reach your full potential with your work, your family and your relationships. There are no wrong answers. This test simply helps you identify what your core strengths are (who you are), and once identified, allows you to focus on these strengths to bring self satisfaction.

Share Reality Check: People won’t stick around for the ‘Special Announcement’ in fact DON’T GO…I’m only bluffing, lol Is there any time in which you appreciate the radio commercials or the tv ads? Rarely, I would venture to say. Our fast-paced culture does not allow for interruptions nor do we appreciate them. So, the big [...]

Share It’s not about what you are willing to do now…it’s about what you are NOT willing to sacrifice for your future. That’s when your decision becomes easy. There is always two ways to look at any situation. What is more important to you? What is starring you in the face today or what your life [...]

If you continue to do the right business building activities you will get to your goal. Ask yourself this question…Do you want it to take 2-3 years or 5-7 years? If 5-7 years is not an option, what are you going to change to accelerate your business? Use these tips to create a mindset and business for success.

When your email comes in, if it’s something that you can spend 2 minutes or less on, reply, delete and move on with life. Don’t say I’ll respond later or save it for another time.

Share Keep in mind, you have to start somewhere! Be open-minded and find all the facts. Many women find themselves being pulled in a thousand directions. If this is you and you are wondering how will I ever incorporate working full-time or part-time in this life of chaos, keep reading. Often times there is a [...]