Picture this: You walk into your office and the phone rings. You think to yourself, “Ugh. I wonder who this will be…” You answer the phone (unsmiling, of course) and the person on the other end says, “Hi! Is this [your name]?” “Yes, it is.” You reply. “Oh, good! My friend, Resa, gave me your…
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Radical Clarity: The Secret to Creating a Business You LOVE
Written on April 5, 2010 by Michelle Barry Franco in business planning, entrepeneurialism, marketing, messaging
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A Manifesto of True Clarity
Do you know why The Law of Attraction doesn’t work for many people? I do. It’s lack of Clarity. “The Secret” is Clarity. That’s the magic. It’s simple. And, if only it were so simple… Clarity is elusive. You think you have it one minute and it feels so good. It feels so right and…
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Work Retreat Planning, Post #2: Goals & Tools
Written on February 16, 2010 by Michelle Barry Franco in business planning, entrepeneurialism, writing
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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No More Excuses: Take Your Vision Into Real Action
Written on February 10, 2010 by Michelle Barry Franco in business planning, Contribution, entrepeneurialism, launch, products, self-study, Vision Into Action
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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Ideas on the Outside
I’ve been on writing retreat so I’m behind on my blog reading. There are certain blogs that just lift me up or make me think or add to my life and business in myriad ways, that I can feel it when I am away from them. It’s hard to keep track of ideas. Like 37Days,…
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What Is the Most Expansive Option? Part 3 of Unintended 2010 Theme Series
Written on January 4, 2010 by Michelle Barry Franco in business planning, entrepeneurialism, life overall
I didn’t intend to spend so much keyboard time exploring my 2010 theme. The thing is, I kept trying to think about/discover/land on my theme and it felt elusive. I couldn’t quite get there all the way. Until I’d start typing. I suppose that is consistent with the fact that I know what I think…
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Opening to the Theme
Things don’t always go the way I plan. Shocker. Yesterday was such a busy day (rode BART with Jim and the girls to San Francisco then a fabulous dinner with my Uncle and his Love) that I had scant windows for reflecting on my 2010 theme. It’s interesting to note what arrives when you really…
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Strike While the Iron is Hot or Rejuvenate for the Big 2010?
The last month has been full of advice from various bloggers on how to properly set forth into 2010. Their arguments are good. The only problem is, they convince me of opposing approaches: A la Chris Brogan, I should “strike while the iron is hot”, whereas my friend, Nancy Jane Smith, makes an excellent case…
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What Do You Sell?
Written on November 30, 2009 by Michelle Barry Franco in business planning, entrepeneurialism, public speaking, selling, small business marketing
It took me a long time to really get it what I sell in my business. At first I thought I sold communication coaching and consulting. Then I thought I sold marketing expertise. Then I thought I sold the tools to getting more clients. At various times I would have had visioning, listening, powerful &…
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Naming Your Business
Written on November 18, 2009 by Michelle Barry Franco in branding, business planning, entrepeneurialism, launch, small business marketing
I found the process of naming my business excruciatingly difficult. And it’s not even the first time I have named a business. I named Eloquence Communication, though the process was hasty and ultimately I learned that was an ill-fitting name. I had a massage business many years ago which I struggled a bit to name…
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