What is Professional Development? And Why Do You Need It?
Why Invest in Professional Development for Yourself and Your Staff? Here’s the bottom line – the more you invest in yourself as a business owner, the stronger you will be as a business owner. Remember, Luck = Preparedness + Opportunity. The essence of business development IS becoming prepared.
13 Small But Powerful Ways To Become A Memorable Public Speaker
Not everyone can speak to a crowd. It requires the right temperament to not only handle that many eyes on you but to deliver a strong performance that can inspire action. You need to speak with clarity, offer unique (or at least concrete) advice, and create an inspired connection between you and your listeners. So […]
Mary Rachel Keville Testimonial
“Most speakers who deliver lectures on leadership do just that – lecture. Debra embraced the theme of our Leadership Symposium by stepping out of that box; her entire presentation was instead founded on the ideas of her audience. In that way, her lessons became a truly engaging discussion on creativity, boldness, and confidence. Listening to […]
Self-Employed vs. Business Owner – Which Mindset Will Empower You Most? by @artistsedge
by Debra Russell | Featured Contributor Many WAHMs and solo-preneurs think of themselves as self-employed. Why? Because that’s what the IRS calls you. When you file a Schedule C and your income is 1099 and you are not incorporated or part of a partnership, then you are considered self-employed. But I’m going to take a […]