Posts Tagged ‘Women entrepreneurs’

I’m Fired Up For Success!

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

Hey Smart Women! I’m writing to you today from Ft. Lauderdale Florida where I’m visiting my Mom and sister, Rene 05-21-09joymomrenefor a “girl’s getaway.” We’ve gone to the beach, shopping, seen movies, shared delicious meals and great conversation. I’ll be on my way back to LA later today. I feel so fortunate to have had this time with my Mom and Sister.

Before I left for my trip last Saturday, an interesting thing happened: I lost my cell phone. You can imagine how I felt getting on a plane without a phone–a little anxious without that “link” to my family. There was a “hidden” opportunity: It gave me the time and space to be alone with my “committee of one.” I had time to reflect on my own personal vision without the impulse of calling someone else to see what they thought about my ideas. It also gave me a reason to reach out and talk to new people—going through security, in the airport terminal, on the plane. I am so curious about other people and what they’re thinking. There’s always a silver lining…

The F*r*e*e May Monthly Guest Interview call is coming up quick! On Wednesday, May 27, I’ll be on the telephone with JJ Virgin, interviewing her on a topic that we all struggle with at one time or another—-Weight Loss Resistance. I’ve known JJ for more than 15 years and she walks her talk. She’s always been fit and healthy. Her passion is nutrition and healthy living. In my mind, she’s an expert on the subject. Get registered! Details below!

Would you like to know what you can do to take your business to the next level of success? There are 3 proven strategies that I have used over and over again to attract more clients and create more business. I’m going to be sharing those on a 2-Part Teleclass Series – “Fired Up For Success!”, that I’ll be doing with Kim Schott of Schott Cultural Consulting on June 2 and June 9. To get registered, see the information below.

Be well,

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Joy Chudacoff, ICF, PCC
Professional Certified Coach
Smart Women Smart Solutions™
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Smart Women Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway

Friday, May 1st, 2009

Recently, I took my son Jack shopping for a new baseball glove. The old glove was too small 04-30-09newglovefor his hand and his coach felt that a new glove might be just the thing that he needed. We both enjoyed looking through all of the gloves. He tried on quite a few (The smell of all that leather was so wonderful!). He finally found a glove that was a perfect fit and away we went. He just happened to have baseball practice next so I was excited for him to try out his new purchase. As we approached the field, I noticed that Jack was beginning to feel both anxious and excited at the same time. He wanted to use his new glove but that feeling of being “comfortable” with the old glove took over. The new glove was a n unknown to Jack, so his performance with the new glove at this point was uncertain in his mind. He knew what he could do with the old glove. This got me thinking about how Smart Women feel the fear and do it anyway.

So many times we hold on to things that no longer “fit” in our lives (a job, a relationship, a baseball glove!) with the thought process that it’s comfortable, it’s not perfect but it’s ok, when in fact, it does not fit who we are anymore. I’ve learned over time that it’s more important to “let go” than to try and “hold on” to what doesn’t fit or what doesn’t work in our lives. Why? Because until you “let go” and create the space for something new, it’s quite possible the “new” in your life won’t materialize—there’s no place or space for it.
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Spring Cleaning – Clear The Clutter Coaching Program

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

Just in case you missed the news last week, I’m launching a brand new coaching program and I have 1 spot left:

“Spring Cleaning – Clear The Clutter Coaching Program”

Spring is the best time of the year to let go of what’s not working, take on more of what you really want in your life and I’m going to show you how.

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This program offers 6 sessions for the price of 4 AND I’m letting you pay over 5 months! So for just $120/per month for 5 months, you will have my undivided attention for 2 45-minute coaching sessions each month and email support.

Here are the session details:

Strategy Session 1 – Taking an inventory of where you are right now. What’s working really well? What’s not working?

Strategy Session 2 & 3 – Begin to explore and discover what might be possible for you.

Strategy Session 4 – You will become clear and focused on where you want to go and what you want to accomplish.

Strategy Session 5 & 6 – Create a personal plan of action for total success.

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Smart Women “Experiment”

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

Recently, both my children participated in a science fair at their elementary04-02-09experiment school. My son, Jack, did an experiment that involved an electromagnet. My daughter, Jenna, was curious about how batteries work so she chose to make a “homemade battery.” Needless to say, my husband and I were challenged on both projects! This process got me thinking about how Smart Women could benefit from using “the scientific method” in their own lives both personally and professionally.

If you have not taken action yet on your Big Idea, Dream or Goal this year, there’s still plenty of time. One of the trends I’m noticing in my work with women right now is that many are using this time to “experiment” or become “curious” about what might be possible for them. Spring has arrived! It’s a great time to do this work. The days are becoming longer and nature is alive with possibilities for the coming months. It’s the perfect environment for real growth and opportunity both in your personal and professional life.

Here are some tips and solutions that you can easily use to “experiment” with some new possibilities in your own life:

1. Decide what you’re interested in. What do you dream about? In my Women’s Success Circles, there are several women who are “exploring” new business ideas. They are doing their research and trying on the possibilities just to see how it feels. One essential is to block out some dedicated time in your calendar to spend working on your Big Idea, your dream. Block out the time, just as you would for other tasks and make it a priority.

2. Become Curious. Once you decide what you will choose as your “experiment” ask yourself a few key questions:

a) How would I feel if this became a reality in my life?
b) How would my life or business be different?
c) If I achieved this, what would become possible for me?

3. Plan your “experiment.” Grab a large pad of paper and some colorful pens. Don’t use standard 8-1/2 x 11 paper. (How big can an idea get if it’s created on small paper?) Jot down some ideas about what you can do right now to explore your Dream or Big Idea more deeply. Do you have an idea for a product or service? Who would benefit most from your service? Keep a notebook just for this experiment so you will have all of your ideas and notes together. Go online, go to your local library, take classes, join a community of like-minded women who are on the same journey.

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Complimentary Q & A Call with Joy – Join us on March 18th

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

It’s March Madness and I’ve gone Mad!  Lynne, my Virtual Assistant, has been asking me to do a Q & A Call for Smart Women for some time and we just could not seem to find the right time on the calendar.  But leave it to Lynne!  On Wednesday, March 18 at 11am PST, I’m going to open the phone lines up for 1 hour to answer your important questions.  If you have a question about making a change in your life, doing something different, starting a business, growing your existing business—Call Me!  There will be no charge for the Coaching. You can ask just about any question that you have. If you are feeling stuck, or have a pressing question that you need to get answered to move forward, jump on the line! 

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