From the monthly archives:

February 2010

Marketing for Counselors, Social Workers & Therapists – Part 2

by Michelle Barry Franco February 25, 2010 Uncategorized

We’ve established that it is the right thing to do, letting your Right Clients know that you are ready and willing to help solve their problems and/or meet their desires. You know that marketing your practice is a gift to your Right Clients. This is a meaningful milestone – truly believing that marketing your practice [...]

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How to Accept and Use Feedback From Others

by Michelle Barry Franco February 24, 2010 Collaboration

As I’ve mentioned (kind of a lot now), I’ve just finished writing and producing this Vision Into Action program. As I’ve also mentioned, this is a much more intense project than I expected (though I am thrilled with the outcome, mind you.) There are multiple moving parts and the expertise and input of many smart [...]

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Marketing for Counselors, Therapists & Social Workers: Part 1

by Michelle Barry Franco February 23, 2010 Uncategorized

I have the great honor of working often with counselors, therapists and social workers. I have a special love of assisting counselors and other helping professionals with their marketing because I really value and respect the work they do in the world. I was almost a counselor myself – four times. In fact, if Contribution [...]

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Work Retreat Planning, Post #2: Goals & Tools

by Michelle Barry Franco February 16, 2010 business planning

Did I convince you to consider the Working Retreat in my last blog post? I hope so. Seriously, it is so worth it. Assuming you have those planning details handled (or well-on-the-way-to-handled), let’s talk about what to do during your retreat. The number one Working Retreat Rule: No Rigid Schedules. Inspiration and creativity need room [...]

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Work Retreat Planning, Post #1

by Michelle Barry Franco February 12, 2010 Vision Into Action

So, you know I just (almost) finished this Vision Into Action program because I sent that post two days ago. What I haven’t talked about before now is how intense writing and producing this program was for me. Man. There’s some chance you’ve read some of the many blog posts out there on how easy [...]

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No More Excuses: Take Your Vision Into Real Action

by Michelle Barry Franco February 10, 2010 Contribution

I believe wholeheartedly in bringing your brilliance. I actually believe it is our responsibility. It’s part of the way this whole Universe works. You bring your brilliance, which is different than mine. Your neighbor brings his. My aunt brings hers. Together, we have this finely crafted gorgeous Whole offering, this giant Mosaic (I’ve got a [...]

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Ta-Da! Our New The Brazen Soul REAL Website Is Here

by Michelle Barry Franco February 2, 2010 design

Ooh, I’m so excited! This is been a long, loooong, looooooong time coming. If you have ever launched a new website, then you know what I mean. There were some crazy tricks and turns along the way to getting this baby out into the world. (Don’t worry, I’m not going to akin this process to [...]

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Become a Leading Authority

by Michelle Barry Franco February 1, 2010 Contribution

I was talking with a colleague the other day about her work. I said something like, “You need to establish yourself as the expert that you already are on this topic.” (She really is.) Her: “I resist calling myself an expert.” Me: “Why?!” Her: “There’s a lot I don’t know. I am always learning… (more [...]

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