P.O.L.I.S.H. Your Diamond

hey ppl I’m doing awesome-I’ve officially lost 8 lbs my 1st wk with...

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:36:06 -0500

hey ppl I’m doing awesome-I’ve officially lost 8 lbs my 1st wk with http://newtrend.tumblr.com/diets FaceBook hosted product. Has anyone else tried it? If not, I HIGHLY recommend!

Want to make an extra $6000 every month?? During the past 4 weeks I have truly been successful see...

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:06:23 -0500

Want to make an extra $6000 every month??

During the past 4 weeks I have truly been successful
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Caught the Entrepreneurial Bug? Don’t Procrastinate!

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:54:14 -0600

Caught the Entrepreneurial Bug? Don’t Procrastinate!:

By Jonathan Ortmans, president of the Public Forum Institute

From Entrepreneurship.org

If you often find yourself quietly thinking “I know a better way to do this” or “I could create something new that would make this easier for everyone,” you are a potential entrepreneur. Don’t waste that potential. The economy needs you more than ever…(To read the rest of the article, click the title link).

Use the “15-Minute” Rule and Still Accomplish Your Most Important Resolutions for 2009

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:41:34 -0500

Use the “15-Minute” Rule and Still Accomplish Your Most Important Resolutions for 2009

Gary Vaynerchuk on how to get blog sponsors. Great info!

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:24:54 -0500

Gary Vaynerchuk on how to get blog sponsors. Great info!

Social Media Marketing for Dummies!

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:34:51 -0500

Social Media Marketing for Dummies!:

I love “For Dummies” books! I recently found out that “Social Media Marketing for Dummies” has come out and I can’t wait to read it. Every organization, whether a business or nonprofit should incorporate social media marketing in their marketing strategies and plans.

You can also become a fan of the book on Facebook here.

Dan Schawbel talking about the importance of branding yourself -...

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:18:11 -0500

Dan Schawbel talking about the importance of branding yourself - before someone else does. This is something that I always impress upon my clients.

I Love This Book: Branding for Dummies!

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:24:41 -0500

I Love This Book: Branding for Dummies!:

As a branding coach, I love delving into material that succintly describes the power of having a strong brand. ”Branding for Dummies” is such a book. If you’re looking for a great overview on how to create a brand and the importance of doing so, you should definitely check out this book.

"Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go..."

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:48:04 -0500

“Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve.”

- Mary Kay Ash

Video

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:39:19 -0500

The Social Entreprise Institute

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:23:06 -0500

The Social Entreprise Institute:

The Social Enterprise Institute (SEI) integrates fundamental, critical, and cutting-edge instruction that can be directly applied to the real-world issues that non-profits, community development leaders, social entrepreneurs, non-profit founders and executive management face every day. Get the knowledge, skills and tools you need to make a difference, sustain and/or grow your outreach services.

SEI offers a professional training program designed to meet the needs of social entrepreneurs. All of the facilitators have extensive knowledge in creating, building and sustaining non-profit enterprises and have been recognized for mastery in the subject areas that they will present on as leaders in the industry who have years of experience and are equipped to provide you with tools and strategies to impact your communities in which you serve.

Sessions

Non-Profit Strategic Planning: Fail to Plan…Plan to Fail ~ Davette Harvey

The Non-Profit Board of Directors; Who they are, what they do and how to work with them ~ Lori Horn

Branding and Community Relations: Building Positive & Powerful Community Connections ~ Dawn Yerger

Community Leadership and Collaboration: The Key to Survival ~ Nell Patterson

Non-Profit Volunteers and Unpaid Staff: How to Create a Volunteer Program that will motivate and coordinate the pople who serve your organization~ Lori Horn

How to Find and Write Grants: How to increase your ability to acquire the funding to serve. ~ Nell Patterson

Capacity Buidling & Strategic Fundraising: Strategically Extend your Organization’s Reach in the Community ~ Dawn Yerger

This course is virtual, so you can participate at any location that you please.

Save by Registering Early!!!

To register on-line:
http://socialenterpriseinstitute.eventbrite.com

I Have a Brand? - Creating a Positive Emotional Association with Your Professional Brand

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:35:46 -0500

It’s hard not to notice that branding has become a hot topic in today’s business world, and with good reason. Human beings tend to assess whether or not we like or dislike something within two to three seconds, which makes it a very short window of time allotted for someone or something to create a positive, emotional association within us. Not only are businesses and corporations looking for ways to create strong brands in the marketplace, but so are individuals and business professionals.

What is the definition of branding? There are quite a few of them floating around nowadays, but BNET.com gives an excellent description:

Branding: a means of distinguishing one firm’s products or services from another’s and of creating and maintaining an image that encourages confidence in the quality and performance of that firm’s products and/or services.

In the past, the concept of branding came from the branding of cattle and various farm animals. Presently, branding is about the impression that you leave on the minds of those that come in contact with you.

So, how does this tie in with you, the business professional? Whether you know it or not, as a business professional, you have a brand. In order to succeed as a professional, you must maintain an image that encourages confidence in your skills and abilities. It is key that you know what your brand is and how you’re being perceived in the workplace. Knowing your values, strengths, and unique characteristics is the starting point. Tying all of that together with your image and presentation is what brings it home. A business professional who knows his or her unique brand and uses it to his or her advantage is often the one selected for promotions and opportunities that other employees miss out on.

So, how can you create a strong and impressive professional brand? Here are a few tips and strategies to help you stand above the crowd and position yourself as a polished professional:

*Assess your personal values, strengths, and “personal trademarks”. It is always good to build upon your personal and professional strengths, as well as what makes you unique. All of these components must build upon your image of being a polished professional.

*Take note of how your boss, management and your colleagues respond to you. If you notice a pattern in how others respond or interact with you, chances are it is because of some action, activity or thought pattern that you are broadcasting.

*Build your “attention to detail” muscle. Many times, taking another look at an email, editing a document, or double-checking your calendar is the fine line between being perceived as someone who is on top of things and someone who is too lazy to care.

*Lastly, it is of utmost importance that others associate a positive emotion or thought with your professional brand. What do you want others to think of when they think of you and your performance in the workplace? Do not leave this to chance! Be strategic and purposeful when deciding on how you want to be received in the professional world. Think of three or four keywords that describe the impression that you want to leave in the minds of those that interact with you on a professional basis. If you’re having trouble coming up with keywords, think of your personal values and what is important to you. Then, think of at least two to three things that you can implement on a daily basis that embody the keywords that you selected.

Resources

DiamondMind Coaching & Consulting’s “Presenting a P.O.L.I.S.H.ed Professional Brand” Teleseminar Series – This FREE teleseminar series is specifically about presenting an authentic and polished professional brand, and creating a brand that creates a positive emotional association in your niche market. The line up for this series presents four women entrepreneurs and business professionals who have extensive knowledge in professional branding and they are going to share their tips and secrets with us! This is a great way to get a “sample” of how beneficial business coaching can be for you! To learn more and register for this free resource, CLICK HERE!

DiamondMind Coaching & Consulting’s “The P.O.L.I.S.H.ed Coaching Program for Entrepreneurs & Busine… - P.O.L.I.S.H.ed helps entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs and business professionals to polish and upgrade the essence of their personal and professional branding and image, and to assist them through the process of attracting the right resources for their businesses and everyday lives.

With This Business Coaching Program you will:

*Receive honest feedback and tips on your website to attract the business that you want

*One on one coaching on how to create a new perspective on your messaging and branding strategies

*This coaching program will engage you and teach you how to come up with YOUR OWN solutions

*Receive assistance in creating an effective business strategy to turn your business around IMMEDIATELY!

*Receive expert advice on how to advance your current career path or on how to take your career in new direction

*Receive professional coaching based on real business experiences

To learn more and register for this amazing program, CLICK HERE!

Other Resources

*”Branding for Dummies” by Bill Chiaravalle & Barbara Findlay Schenck
*Website: http://marketing.about.com/od/brandstrategy/tp/brandstrategydev.htm

WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR EZINE OR WEB SITE? You can, as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Dawn Yerger is the President & CEO of DiamondMind Coaching & Consulting, a firm specializing in coaching and consulting services for entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs and business professionals. She is also the resident professional development coach at EliteSplits.com and regular contributor to HybridMom.com.