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From the monthly archives:

November 2008

Networking Fumble. Party Pitch Planned.

by Michelle November 29, 2008 Uncategorized

Sometimes I go to the Bend Chamber of Commerce events. I was reluctant at first, expecting a stiffly formal, hyper-networky experience. While networking is clearly the goal, and no one is ashamed to admit it, I’ve found them to be an overall nice experience. It’s actually refreshing to be somewhere where the networking aspect is [...]

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Keeping Your Word is a Big Deal

by Michelle November 28, 2008 Uncategorized

I have a new client who is right in the midst of a huge level leap in her business. She needs a ton of help with a zillion things. Since I happen to know people who do three of those things she needs help on, I told her I’d send along referrals. I have worked [...]

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The Little Things

by Michelle November 14, 2008 Uncategorized

When I hung up the phone after leaving a message on someone’s voice mail today, my husband (who I didn’t know was listening) said to me, “You want to know something I really like that you do?” Intrigued, and more than a little bit excited by the mysterious and unexpected feedback, I said, “Yea, I [...]

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Style Statement by Carrie McCarthy & Danielle LaPort

by Michelle November 12, 2008 Style Statement

In my last post on Branding Clarity, I said I would share some of the tools we use to help our clients get very clear on who they are, what they must say, and how to express themselves most powerfully. So, I’ll tell you about one of the coolest finds ever for clarifying your personal [...]

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Branding Clarity, in general

by Michelle November 6, 2008 branding

Quick – what is your brilliance? What makes you irresistable and memorable to people? Are you funny and earthy? Are you intense and artistic? Are you loving and adventurous? Are you terse and distant? And your business? How is your business experienced by clients, potential clients, vendors, and friends? Is it fun to work with [...]

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