Pat has built the new business she's dreamed of, without compromise. She has been nominated, for the past 4 years, for the Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year award and have won 4 STEVIE Awards for Women in Business. Pat has also hosted her own local radio show for 4 years and now hosts a live talk show on local TV interviewing successful women entrepreneurs and sharing their stories. She has written 3 books – the latest of which is ‘Stop Compromising and Make All the Money You Want! A Do-It-Yourself Guide for Starting Up and Starting Over.’
Have you ever sat back after a summer, or after a holiday season, with regrets about how you spent the time? I met with a client a few years ago and it was in the fall – we were discussing our different summer experiences. She was full of regrets. The whole summer had passed by…
Have you ever committed to something and then backed out? I’ve seen a lot of that over the past few weeks and it really causes me to go…….hmmmm…..what’s up with that behavior? Has it ever dawned on you that it’s not always just about YOU? When opportunities have been presented, it means a few things:…
I often get asked ‘what does your day look like’? What does a typical week look like for you? My clients and colleagues know that, among other things, one of my greatest gifts is the ability to create and implement a plan. Many entrepreneurs are running their business by the seat of their pants. Is…
Who do you spend the most time with as an entrepreneur? Have you ever stopped to think about the influence they have on you – the good, the bad and the ugly? One thing I know for sure, especially in these past 5 years, is that your ‘circle of 5’ is the key to your…
Have you learned by now that being in business not always a ‘bed of roses’? It’s true. As you grow your business, there will be conflicts, disappointments, failures, stresses and so much more. It can be tough (especially for those of you who are NOT working with a business coach – shame on you!). “Sometimes…
How many of you women entrepreneurs would just love to have a good night’s sleep? I hear it all the time – ‘I’m so tired!” “I’m exhausted!” ‘I just need ONE good night of sleep!” And you probably do. What I love is that I have cracked that baby – and I want to give…
Are you on of those entrepreneurs who ‘could just die’ at the very thought of speaking in public? As an entrepreneur, I have learned that one of the best ways to grow my business is by way of professional speaking. And you should be doing that, too. I know why many of you get frightened…
I was at a LIVE event last week in Las Vegas, hosted by my colleague Darla LeDoux. As I looked around the room at the 100+ entrepreneurs who were attending, it just reminded me (again!) of how many people are still out there struggling on their own in business. Is that you? If so, why?…
This is a time sensitive article in that, around the world, eyes and ears are following the story of the missing Malaysia flight – it’s been 2 weeks now since it has disappeared from the sky. This incident has caused me to stop and reflect on my own life, my business and my travel patterns.…
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