100 Voices In Business - Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women's Day

1. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business 100 Voices In Business by Krishna De is licensed under a CreativeCommons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.

2. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business INTRODUCTION International Women’s Day has been observed since in the early 1900′s. The 8 March 2011 marks the centenary of International Women’s Day first being celebrated in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. Across the globe, thousands of events are held to inspire women and celebrate achievements. In this digitally networked and connected world I wondered how we could celebrate the centenary and add value to other women in business. www.100voices.biz

3. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Contributions were invited from women in business to share their advice and tips in just 140 characters or less. Through the generosity of their time and the power of online networking, we have amassed contributions from business women across the globe. I hope you find the bite sized nuggets of wisdom of value and that is a document that will inspire you, your daughters, nieces and grand daughters in their business careers for many years to come. Krishna De BizGrowthNews.com www.100voices.biz

4. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business www.100voices.biz

5. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Be happy to be you; have the courage and passion to act on your own integrity and instinct, balanced with empathy and pragmatism Caroline Casey Social Entrepreneur Kanchi.org Twitter @carolinekanchi IrelandLeadership And Inspiring Your Team www.100voices.biz

6. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Hire your team based on attitude first, you can train for skills easier than changing a person’s attitude Claire Boyles Business Consultant ManagementMatters.jimdo.com Twitter @ClaireBoyles IrelandLeadership And Inspiring Your Team www.100voices.biz

7. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Embrace making mistakes in front of your team and talking about them openly. It will make you more "human" to them, and a "real" role model Maria Jesus de Arriba Diaz COO Cipherion.com IrelandLeadership And Inspiring Your Team www.100voices.biz

8. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Be fair, honest and helpful. Always do what you feel is right. Help others, say thank you dont forget to pay it forward Jennifer Brennan Communications Executive cpaireland.ie Twitter @jenn_bren_ IrelandLeadership And Inspiring Your Team www.100voices.biz

9. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Listening is the number 1 key to our effectiveness: listen to everyone the same way you listen to your best friend, even in Pina De Rosa business CEO/President GratitudeInternational.com Twitter @graceandpassion USALeadership And Inspiring Your Team www.100voices.biz

10. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Mobilise opportunity and power your leadership by transparency in your strengths, passion and brand. Authenticity ignites and inspires Deb Dib Executive Coach ExecutivePowerBrand.com Twitter @CEOcoach USALeadership And Inspiring Your Team www.100voices.biz

11. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Always seek to achieve your own expectations, not the expectations of others Maire Dowling Coach LibertyCoachingGroup.com Twitter @libertycoaching IrelandLeadership And Inspiring Your Team www.100voices.biz

12. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business As a boss, never ask anyone to do anything you would not be prepared to do yourself Tracy Ferguson Tourism Officer DiscoverBundoran.com Twitter @dscoverbundoran IrelandLeadership And Inspiring Your Team www.100voices.biz

13. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Remember - success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm Heather Gorringe Managing Director WigglyWigglers.co.uk Twitter @wiggled United KingdomLeadership And Inspiring Your Team www.100voices.biz

14. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Always have the courage to learn, the vision to lead, and the passion to transform Nathalie Gregg Managing Partner LeadingInStilettos.com Twitter @leadinstilettos USALeadership And Inspiring Your Team www.100voices.biz

15. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Always set achievable targets from your team. Unrealistic targets will de-motivate them as well as make you loose credibility as a leader Charlotte Gregory Managing Director GregoryMurraycoltd.com Twitter @CharlotteMalta MaltaLeadership And Inspiring Your Team www.100voices.biz

16. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Listen to your customers, friends, family and business colleagues. You may not agree with what they say but they will tell you the truth Clare Hamill Tourism Officer Puddleduck Produce Northern IrelandLeadership And Inspiring Your Team www.100voices.biz

17. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Be generous and share, be passionate and enthuse, and dont spend a lot of time looking at how you think others are doing Nicky Harris Fashion Agent HarrisAgencies.com Twitter @nickysragtales IrelandLeadership And Inspiring Your Team www.100voices.biz

18. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business The key to success: believe in yourself, every second of every day. You are a strong, powerful, beautiful woman. Own it, love it, and shine! Tara Holling CEO & Founder Entreprenista.com Twitter @TaraHolling USALeadership And Inspiring Your Team www.100voices.biz

19. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Be willing to live with heart and to follow your dreams so that others can find the courage to do the same. This will make a Linda Luu Kiefl better world Photographer LightworkStudio.ca Twitter @lindaluukiefl CanadaLeadership And Inspiring Your Team www.100voices.biz

20. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Delegate - it helps develop your team, but take care not to abdicate - be there to support. Dont expect your team to do what you wouldnt Miriam OFlynn Project Manager Esus.ie Twitter @esusweb IrelandLeadership And Inspiring Your Team www.100voices.biz

21. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business There is a way around everything and as a woman you have the capability to be a very good lateral thinker Deirdre OShaughnessy Editor CorkIndependent.com Twitter @deshocks IrelandLeadership And Inspiring Your Team www.100voices.biz

22. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Never underestimate the value of storytelling in communications, no matter what the medium. People need to connect on an emotional level Donna Papacosta Founder Trafcom.com Twitter @donnapapacosta CanadaLeadership And Inspiring Your Team www.100voices.biz

23. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business There are times you will need to compromise for the sake of progress. Be willing to do so, but never compromise Carol Roth your standards Business Strategist CarolRoth.com Twitter @CarolJSRoth USALeadership And Inspiring Your Team www.100voices.biz

24. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Know your identity and own it online. Then be visible, be vocal, be ready to lead by being true and genuine in promoting your business Pauline Sargent CEO drimnaghisgood.com Twitter @paulinesargent IrelandLeadership And Inspiring Your Team www.100voices.biz

25. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business A leader accepts her true self, provides a safe environment for her team to develop theirs, encourages openness and directs Raji Sirajuddin the energy flow President Growthpl.us Twitter @tweettaps USALeadership And Inspiring Your Team www.100voices.biz

26. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Always remember to bring your personal values to the corporate table Gillian Meussig President and Co‐Founder SEOmoz.org Twitter @SEOmom USALeadership And Inspiring Your Team www.100voices.biz

27. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business You are the master of your own destiny. Be open, optimistic and welcome every challenge; hard times will make you stronger Joanne Sweeney‐Burke and be yourself Founder MediaBox.ie Twitter @JSmediabox IrelandLeadership And Inspiring Your Team www.100voices.biz

28. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Learn to perfect the problem. When times are hard, there are lessons to be learned. Your success will match your capacity to grow Susan Whitcomb Founder and CEO TheAcademies.com Twitter @SusanWhitcomb USALeadership And Inspiring Your Team www.100voices.biz

29. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Dont second guess yourself. Have confidence in your knowledge, experience and abilities. Be strong in what you believe in Renee Yeager Partner and move forward YeagerNorth.com Twitter @reneeyeager USALeadership And Inspiring Your Team www.100voices.biz

30. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Dont try to act like anyone else. Just act like yourself, the businessperson, using intelligence and compassion as your guide Nancy Myrland Consultant and Trainer MyrlandMarketing.com Twitter @NancyMyrland USALeadership And Inspiring Your Team www.100voices.biz

31. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Business is about 3 things - commitment, consistency, contentment. Celebrate were you are every day do not doubt your vision for Emma Ledden the future Founder PresentingToSell.com IrelandLeadership And Inspiring Your Team www.100voices.biz

33. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business The secret to building relationships with women is embarrassingly simple. Listen. Hear. Ask. Respond. Chocolate is always good too! Toby Bloomberg President DivamarketingBlog.com Twitter @tobydiva USANetworking And Building Effective Relationships www.100voices.biz

34. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Everyone you meet has a unique gift. Remember to ask for advice or help, as well as learn from your network - and give Tabatha Bourguignon back Client Services Manager SandyBay.com Twitter @tab_b CanadaNetworking And Building Effective Relationships www.100voices.biz

35. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Receiving a no from a prospect does not mean youre not hireable. It just means theyre not ready - yet. Be there when they are! Annemarie Cross Managing Director AnneMarieCross.com Twitter @annemariecoach AustraliaNetworking And Building Effective Relationships www.100voices.biz

36. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Always be yourself. Authenticity is truly important. Be proactive, focused and being the best you can be Ruth Daly Owner Twitter @ruthadaly IrelandNetworking And Building Effective Relationships www.100voices.biz

37. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Maximise enjoyment and success by using your values to guide your choice of clients, partners, projects, teams and people in your network Megan Fitzgerald Expat Coach CareerByChoice.com Twitter @expatcoachmegan ItalyNetworking And Building Effective Relationships www.100voices.biz

38. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Always be willing to refer out of your network if youre not the right fit. Never let fear keep you helping people in your field Nettie Hartsock and beyond Founder NettieHartsock.com Twitter @nettiehartsock USANetworking And Building Effective Relationships www.100voices.biz

39. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Instead of battling your competition, collaborate - share your areas of strength with them, and have them help you where you are weak Darlene Hull CEO HotspotPromotion.com Twitter @hotspotpromo CanadaNetworking And Building Effective Relationships www.100voices.biz

40. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Do business as a woman; represent yourself and others with integrity. Become an advocate and gatekeeper for success. Expect Roisin Markham Artist & Entrepreneur nothing back CreativeDynamic.Blogspot.com Twitter @CreativeDynamix IrelandNetworking And Building Effective Relationships www.100voices.biz

41. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Networking is not a hit and run event where you disperse your business cards and leave - its about building trust and rapport Gaye Moore Coach twb.ie Twitter @GayeMoore USANetworking And Building Effective Relationships www.100voices.biz

42. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business If you want the help and support of others, help and support them a lot first Sarah Robinson Founder Escaping‐Mediocrity.com Twitter @SarahRobinson USANetworking And Building Effective Relationships www.100voices.biz

43. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Prepare before your networking events and meetings - 1. What do you want to get out of it? 2. What would be good enough? Then take action Maria Varallo Founder aspace2b.co.uk Twitter @MariaVarallo United KingdomNetworking And Building Effective Relationships www.100voices.biz

44. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Be generous with your time and expertise and you will be paid back one hundred times over Amanda Webb Founder Spiderworking.com Twitter @spiderworking IrelandNetworking And Building Effective Relationships www.100voices.biz

45. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Always be conversing and connecting, sharing content, resources and people. Always be expanding your network Kate Williams Owner socialbizlocalbiz.com Twitter @socbizlocalbiz USANetworking And Building Effective Relationships www.100voices.biz

47. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Persevere with your goals - hold firm; be persistent - dont give up; be patient with yourself, forgive yourself your errors - Miriam Ahern youre human Managing Partner AlignManagement.net Twitter @MiriamAhern IrelandProductivity And Time Management www.100voices.biz

48. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business With matters of love, Always follow your heart. With finances, follow your head. With business, follow your gut Carol Albert Director of Operations peoplesideofbiz.com Twitter @peoplesideofbiz USAProductivity And Time Management www.100voices.biz

49. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Keep your vision in front of you, your eyes on your goals. One step a day consistently over time leads to results. Jennifer Britton Celebrate often President PotentialsRealized.com Twitter @jennbritton CanadaProductivity And Time Management www.100voices.biz

50. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Having clearly defined goals is the first step to effective personal productivity Ciara Conlon Managing Director ParetoProductivity.com Twitter @ciaraconlon IrelandProductivity And Time Management www.100voices.biz

51. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Take action, because a year from now youll wish you started today. Get feedback and make changes as you progress Stephanie Diamond CEO and Founder SavvyExecutiveInstitute.com Twitter @diamondsf USAProductivity And Time Management www.100voices.biz

52. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Interns can be amazing resources- delegate the non-billable tasks and admin work while empowering them to help you grow your business Meghan Ely Owner ofdconsulting.com Twitter @ofdconsulting USAProductivity And Time Management www.100voices.biz

53. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Resist the urge to check emails and social media first thing each day. Put in 2-3 solid hours of beneficial work before Meg Guiseppi getting sucked in CEO ExecutiveCareerBrand.com Twitter @MegGuiseppi USAProductivity And Time Management www.100voices.biz

54. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Opportunity management is the key to success - time management is an oxymoron - time passes no matter how you manage it Kristen Jacoway Career Design Coach KristenJacoway.com Twitter @KristenJacoway USAProductivity And Time Management www.100voices.biz

55. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Take one hour a day to orient your mind and activities so you achieve the results you desire for the rest of the day Tara Kachaturoff TV Show Producer & Host MichiganEntrepreneurtv.com Twitter @TaraKachaturoff USAProductivity And Time Management www.100voices.biz

56. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Be strong but compassionate, tough but tender, hardworking but take time out. Multitask as only females can. Basically just be a Sian Phillips woman! Owner sianphillips.ie Twitter @_Sians IrelandProductivity And Time Management www.100voices.biz

57. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Successful projects leverage unexpected opportunities that arise along the journey Mary Reynolds Marketing Professional IrelandProductivity And Time Management www.100voices.biz

58. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Focussing on your weaknesses saps your energy. Focus your efforts on your natural strengths and delegate other tasks as much as possible Nicola Scott Business Development Manager Compupacit.ie IrelandProductivity And Time Management www.100voices.biz

59. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business A plan helps you to start taking things seriously. Then you can break it down into manageable components and take Breda Stackpool it one step at a time Planning /Time Management Expert Perfectplansforlife.com Twitter @PerfecPlan4Life IrelandProductivity And Time Management www.100voices.biz

60. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Put all activities into a calendar with specific time frames. Set alerts. Remember to put in "me time" Bonnie Taub Owner Harmonizehealth.com USAProductivity And Time Management www.100voices.biz

62. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Learn enough technology to ask the right questions and judge how well service providers perform. You will feel Anita Campbell empowered Founder Smallbiztrends.com Twitter @SmallBizTrends USAProfessional Development` www.100voices.biz

63. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Follow your gut instinct - its always right Emma Colleary Managing Director Serendipitykids.ie IrelandProfessional Development` www.100voices.biz

64. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Focus. Focus. Focus till you are living your dream. Choose to be happy. Work as if you are privileged to contribute. Make BIG Tina Cook contributions Online Marketing Mentor SocialMediaMarketingMentor.com Twitter @TinaCook South AfricaProfessional Development` www.100voices.biz

65. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Take time to do an activity daily that will bring you closer to completing your goals Lynn Cooper Principal Sociallyahead.com Twitter @sociallyahead USAProfessional Development` www.100voices.biz

66. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business You will make mistakes. Expect that others will too and judge each proposal on its own merit and not by the reputation Helen Cousins of the author Management Consultant xbs.ie Twitter @xcelbusiness IrelandProfessional Development` www.100voices.biz

67. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business If you are not in the career of your dreams yet, do what you do with passion and energy which will move you ahead toward your dream Ann Donnelly Owner e‐business.ie Twitter @ann_donnelly IrelandProfessional Development` www.100voices.biz

68. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business If you ever find yourself saying, "I cant [fill in the blank]," make yourself accomplish that task. Have confidence in Stefanie Flaxman your abilities Founder & Editorial Consultant Revisionfairy.com Twitter @RevisionFairy USAProfessional Development` www.100voices.biz

69. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Look upon everything you experience as an opportunity to learn, reflect on it, integrate the learning and above all else, move on & up! Joanna Fortune Director Solamh.com IrelandProfessional Development` www.100voices.biz

70. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Uncover your authentic personal brand and communicate it with confidence, clarity and pizzaz! Susan Guarneri CEO & Owner AssessmentGoddess.com Twitter @susanguarneri USAProfessional Development` www.100voices.biz

71. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Align your business with your true gifts and passions and you will see magnificent results...You Go Girl! Heba Hosny Copywriter/Social Media Strategist Happyhh70.webs.com Twitter @CanadaEgyptLuv EgyptProfessional Development` www.100voices.biz

72. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Do what you love. Lead with vision and passion; use your strengths and offer unique value, the market will notice and Cindy Key reward you Managing Partner cdkeyconcepts.com Twitter @ CindyKey USAProfessional Development` www.100voices.biz

73. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Do not sweat about the things you cannot control. Just concentrate on the things you can Mag Kirwan Director &Owner Goatsbridgetrout.ie Twitter @goatsbridge IrelandProfessional Development` www.100voices.biz

74. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business When you master your mindset, you free yourself to achieve the level of business success you desire and deserve Frederique Murphy CEO FrederiqueMurphy.com Twitter @IrishSmiley IrelandProfessional Development` www.100voices.biz

75. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Identify your passion. Research how other people are making income in it. Learn fast - Try it out - Fail fast - Persist - Learn more - Share Joanna Penn Author,Speaker,Blogger TheCreativePenn.com Twitter @thecreativepenn AustraliaProfessional Development` www.100voices.biz

76. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Many women fear charging too much when they start. Be comfortable with what you charge, and you will grow in confidence, then up your price! Sarah OFarrell Twitter @sarahofarrell IrelandProfessional Development` www.100voices.biz

77. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Success = 5% idea and 95% execution Siún Ní Raghallaigh CEO Tunepresto.com Twitter @SiunNi IrelandProfessional Development` www.100voices.biz

78. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Entrepreneur formula: 80% creating and delivering 20% prospecting. The key Make sure you deliver and youll spend less Cindy Ratzlaff time prospecting CEO CindyRatzlaff.com Twitter @BrandYou USAProfessional Development` www.100voices.biz

79. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Never, ever neglect yourself or your family for your business. Self management and self care are imperative for a healthy business Elaine Rogers Owner Seefincoaching.com Twitter @seefincoaching IrelandProfessional Development` www.100voices.biz

80. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Competing against men? Focus on your differences - you can listen better, empathise more and nurture a business, brand or team to success Paula Ronan Managing Director AngelIreland.com Twitter @paularonan IrelandProfessional Development` www.100voices.biz

81. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Retrospection is the seed from which all success grows. Our ability for introspection is the need from which all energy flows Colette van Jaarsveld Director GlobalSustainableMaterials.com AustraliaProfessional Development` www.100voices.biz

82. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Stop playing small. No more "Little old me" syndrome. We have the tools to claim our voices and our genius. So lets do it! Viveka von Rosen CEO & Founder LinkedIntoBusiness.com Twitter @linkedinexpert USAProfessional Development` www.100voices.biz

83. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business If youre having a bad day, honour the emotions - imagine them leaving your body with each out breath. Invite peace in to take their place Abby Wynne Energy Healer abby‐wynne.com Twitter @abbynrghealing IrelandProfessional Development` www.100voices.biz

84. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business People buy from people, so make sure your marketing literature engages with your reader. Write your content as if you were speaking Denise Fay Planning /Time Management Expert to them DeniseFay.com Twitter @DeniseFay IrelandProfessional Development` www.100voices.biz

86. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Remember to keep your focus, have faith, follow through, have fun and be flexible Ntathu Allen Yoga Teacher Yogainspires.co.uk Twitter @yogainspiresyou United KingdomWork-Life Balance ` www.100voices.biz

87. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Its a juggle, but dont forget to have fun. And if you re not having fun, reflect! Katleen Bell‐Bonjean Owner Ecotreasures.ie Twitter @belgiantreasure IrelandWork-Life Balance ` www.100voices.biz

88. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Keep on dreaming and turn your dreams into goals and then work out how you will turn them into reality Liz Boers‐Maynard Owner Feeling‐healthy.net Twitter @lizzybm NetherlandsWork-Life Balance ` www.100voices.biz

89. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Worried? Ask yourself will it matter in a week, a month or a year? Only the last one needs attention Grainne Byrne PR Consultant Gbc‐pr.com Twitter @grainnebyrne IrelandWork-Life Balance ` www.100voices.biz

90. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Life inspires work. Work influences life. The business of design is a vocation where life and work collide. That is where the magic lives Elaine Cantwell Creative Director Sparkcreativeinc.com USAWork-Life Balance ` www.100voices.biz

91. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business It is important to schedule me time and treat yourself as an important business asset, the best version of you is the relaxed one - always! An Coppens Training Consultant BrightBusinessCoaching.com Twitter @AnCoppens SwedenWork-Life Balance ` www.100voices.biz

92. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Instead of focussing on balance, focus on design. Design your ideal life based on your core values and what is most important to you Ali Davies Owner alidavies.com Twitter @ali_davies IrelandWork-Life Balance ` www.100voices.biz

93. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business For success in your daily routine you need the following: smiling, sharing, selecting - to bring along the sunshine in your life Theresa Delia CEO BusinessMeetingsMalta.com MaltaWork-Life Balance ` www.100voices.biz

94. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Work as if your life depends upon it. The quality of your life certainly does Jillian Godsil Writer jilliangodsil.com Twitter @jilliangodsil IrelandWork-Life Balance ` www.100voices.biz

95. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Define and envision what work-life balance means to you...then, go out and create it Rachel Gogos CEO thebrandid.com Twitter @RachelGogos USAWork-Life Balance ` www.100voices.biz

96. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Plan your work and work your plan Emma Gollogly Financial Advisor Golloglyinsurances.ie Twitter @GolloglyInsuran IrelandWork-Life Balance ` www.100voices.biz

97. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Find your unique expression in the world. Specialise deeply and passionately in that. Everything else will follow with grace and Voula Grand Business Psychologist ease GrandShearman.com Twitter @voulagrand United KingdomWork-Life Balance ` www.100voices.biz

98. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Feel passionate about what you do then other things will fall more easily into place Michele Harney Yoga Teacher yogapractice.ie Twitter @HarneyMichele IrelandWork-Life Balance ` www.100voices.biz

99. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Balanced meals in the dining room make a balanced leader in the boardroom Susan Ingebretson Writer and Speaker RebuildingWellness.com Twitter @SueInge USAWork-Life Balance ` www.100voices.biz

100. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Listen to your body as it says slow down if you are ill or tired. Ignoring it often results in a full stop that is harder to recover from Mairead Kelly Owner encouragingexcellence.ie Twitter @encouragxcellns IrelandWork-Life Balance ` www.100voices.biz

101. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Dont confuse having it all with doing it all - ask for help and delegate Amanda Longmore Owner tpi.ie Twitter @ThePrintedImage IrelandWork-Life Balance ` www.100voices.biz

102. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business When you start to say NO because you prioritise home and life people will take you seriously, your business will grow and so will home time Maryrose Lyons Brightspark brightspark‐consulting.com Twitter @maryrose IrelandWork-Life Balance ` www.100voices.biz

103. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Learn 10 different ways to say no, without ever saying No Anette ni‐Dhathlaoi Marketing Manager ESB.ie Twitter @nettyni IrelandWork-Life Balance ` www.100voices.biz

104. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Be true to yourself and and develop your own style. Get outside for fresh air if you are home all day, and enjoy the time with your children Lisa O’Dwyer Photographer lisaodwyerweddings.com Twitter @LisaODwyerPhoto IrelandWork-Life Balance ` www.100voices.biz

105. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Prevent burn out. When planning your day, timetable in a reward for yourself and a hug for your loved ones Lorna Sixsmith Owner garrendennylane.com Twitter @GarrendennyLane IrelandWork-Life Balance ` www.100voices.biz

106. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business You can "have it all" - be wise and determine best use of your time then learn to delegate or hire support Andrea Tobor Founder ecopresspartners.com USAWork-Life Balance ` www.100voices.biz

107. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business Superwoman does not exist, so do what is most impactful. Delegate what must be done. Let everything else go Ilene Sporkin Executive Coach Sporkinleadership.com USAWork-Life Balance ` www.100voices.biz

108. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business External views of success do not ensure happiness. Define your own terms, and make sure you enjoy what you do while you are doing it Pamela Slim Author, Speaker, Business Coach EscapeFromCubicleNation.com Twitter @pamslim USAWork-Life Balance ` www.100voices.biz

109. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business SUMMARY I hope you have found the tips shared in this report of value. I’d like to encourage you to take 1-3 areas that have inspired you and create your personal development plan to turn that inspiration into action. When creating your plan review what you are currently doing and ask yourself these five questions... www.100voices.biz

110. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business • What do you need to stop? • What do you need to start doing? • What do you need to do more of? • What do you need to do less of? • Who can support you in making these changes? You might find it helpful to work with a buddy or a business mentor to help you make these changes. Or perhaps you could establish your own network and support group of fellow women in business? www.100voices.biz

111. Celebrating 100 Years Of International Women’s DayEssential Guidance For Women In Business From Fellow Women In Business If you have tips that you would like to offer other women in business, I’d like to invite you to leave your comments at www.100voices.biz or at my Facebook Page www.Facebook.com/KrishnaDe. If you share your tips on Twitter, do use the Twitter hash tag #100voicesbiz so that we can all benefit from your suggestions and wisdom. Wishing you continued success. Krishna De BizGrowthNews.com www.100voices.biz

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