Celebrate the Extraordinary 2013 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards Gala It is vital to Canada’s future economic development and prosperity that entrepreneurs, particularly women entrepreneurs, be encouraged and cultivated. The RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards provide national recognition to Canada’s women entrepreneurs, whose successful businesses and achievements contribute not only so much to the Canadian and global economies but also to their own communities. Join us for an … [Read more...]
Odette Laurie – WOMAN of ACTION™
July 7, 2013 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this powerhouse, a self-made success story that is now devoting her life to the betterment of the lives of all women. Through her coaching techniques, this woman is addressing one of our world's most critical subjects today in every woman's life: Financial Self Sustainability & Success. Through her programs, as an entrepreneur and founder of Women on Top, she is able to educate, inspire and motivate all women to Take … [Read more...]
“Critical Perspectives on Financial and Economic Crises: Why Gender Matters”
January 23, 2013 by
Speech by Michelle Bachelet, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women, at the economics symposium “Critical Perspectives on Financial and Economic Crises: Why Gender Matters” being held in New York from 21-22 January 2013 "Good morning, It is great to be here with all of you! UN Women is pleased to co-sponsor this symposium with the International Association for Feminist Economics. I would like to thank the Editors of Feminist Economics, Diana … [Read more...]
JAN 29 – FREE Online Seminar: DIVINE COMPENSATION
January 22, 2013 by
I'm delighted to announced a FREE, 75 Minute Online Seminar that I'm giving on Tuesday, January 29th, based on my new book, THE LAW OF DIVINE COMPENSATION. Click here for information and details! I'm eager to support the transformation of your life from limit to limitlessness. Join me for the seminar – by phone or via the internet - on Tuesday, January 29, during which I will delineate the principles of Divine Compensation -- the rules of a self-organizing and self-correcting … [Read more...]
Karen Donaldson Inc. – 3 Tips to Deliver a Solid Impromptu Speech
January 22, 2013 by
Being Prepared to be Unprepared: 3 Tips to Deliver a Solid Impromptu Speech Have you ever been at an event or meeting, where you were not scheduled to speak, and then all of a sudden you heard: “And now I would like to invite [insert your name here] to share a few words.” You have just been completely blind-sided, you had no idea that you would be invited to address the audience or group, and you are totally unprepared. Have you been there before?? I sure have. The great news is that … [Read more...]
Women on Boards, why so few?
January 21, 2013 by
Women on Boards, why so few? FOOD FOR THOUGHT written by a great woman Kimberly Krawiec who is an expert on corporate law who teaches courses on securities, corporate, and derivatives law. Her research interests span a variety of fields, including the empirical analysis of contract disputes; the choice of organizational form by professional service firms, including law firms; forbidden or taboo markets; corporate compliance systems; insider trading; derivatives hedging practices; and … [Read more...]
Managing Fear, Being Proactive in your Career
January 15, 2013 by
Be Proactive In Your Career Even When You Have A Job Nowadays, all most everybody worries about what will happen in the future in regards to their job. The best way to protect yourself is to be active in your professional career. Here is a list of suggestions on how to be informed of the present issues regarding your career in today’s job market. The first step is to get into the habit of always updating your skills just in case something would happen. Learning how to use a computer or … [Read more...]
What is a Community of Purpose?, Irene Becker
January 6, 2013 by
What Is A Community of Purpose? Why Do YOU Need One? Purpose is the only sustainable way to create value. Purpose also makes and sustains profit because it is the only true driver of our greatest potential. What is a Community of Purpose? Whether you want to build a happy life, a successful enterprise, small business or professional practice; YOU need a community of purpose. Your community of purpose can be a small group or team, … [Read more...]
INSPIRATIONAL WINDOW – WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN
January 3, 2013 by
WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN … [Read more...]
The Fiscal Cliff Has Been Avoided, But at What Cost?
January 3, 2013 by
The Fiscal Cliff Has Been Avoided, But at What Cost? Some thoughts on the new fiscal agreement: The economy needs a stimulus, but under the agreement, taxes will go up in 2013 relative to 2012 -- not only on high-income households, as widely discussed, but also on every working man and woman in the country, via the end of the payroll tax cut. For most households, the payroll tax takes a far bigger bite than the income tax does, and the payroll tax cut therefore -- as CBO and others have … [Read more...]
Irene goes the distance for her clients, virtually!
December 29, 2012 by
Leading Forward in the Face of Crisis Leading in the face of crisis means building your 3Q Leadership™ Edge ►HOW? Shift your mindset Seeing your strengths and challenges, stressors and turning points, even your most difficult transitions or crises with new eyes that help YOU build your most important advantage, your 3Q Edge™. Yes, learning and unlearning faster and better than before. Making a pivotal shift in mindset that will help you learn and unlearn faster, develop improved whole … [Read more...]
Women’s Economic Opportunity Index 2012
August 23, 2012 by
The Economist Intelligence Unit helps business leaders prepare for opportunity, empowering them to act with confidence when making strategic decisions. Success when operating internationally means understanding how tomorrow will differ from today. From such insight comes opportunity. Our forecasting and advisory services have informed entrepreneurs, financiers and government figures around the world since 1946. Our coherent and impartial assessment of the future can be depended on to … [Read more...]
