Co-Authors Interviewed Today on What’s Your Bottom Line?
Heart of a Military Woman, Interviews| No Comments »Co-Authors Interviewed
Today on
What’s Your Bottom Line?
Co-Authors to the Veterans Day release of the Heart of a Military Woman book, Eldonna Lewis Fernandez and Sheryl Roush, are being interviewed today, Tuesday, December 22, 2009, on What’s Your Bottom Line?™ Talk Radio Show by radio host Angie Strader.
Topic: Bottom-Line Success in Business
In this program, listeners will discover the PINK Principles to activate your choices, plus seven Sparkle-Tude!® Boosters to invigorate your attitude and daily life.
The focus today is about having consistent success in life… both personally and professionally… and for both men and for women. Our workplace has certainly changed, with high unemployment, people making dramatic shifts in their careers, some staying unemployed, while others are creating their own businesses. Both of our guests have experience in corporate careers, military life and entrepreneurial success.
Listeners can call in their questions during the live program:
(724) 444-7444, Call ID #62616
RADIO SHOW GUESTS:
Eldonna Lewis Fernandez is a retired Air Force Master Sergeant with 23 years of honorable military service. She deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Eldonna has 29 years of extensive leadership, management and supervisory experience. She is certified at Level III Contracts in the Acquisition Professional Development Program. She is also a certified coach, and consultant. Eldonna is affectionately known as the Pink Biker Chic™, a biker and empowerment coach for women she and her “military brat” kids were just featured last week on the premier of Lisa Nichols’ Breakthrough – Original Special on WE-TV.
www.PinkBikerChic.com
Sheryl Roush is the President/CEO of Sparkle Presentations, Inc., based in San Diego, California. An 8-time entrepreneur since the age of 16, her background is in marketing, graphics, publishing and communication. Sheryl is an internationally top-rated female speaker with 3,000 presentations under her designer belt, and was only the 3rd woman in the world to earn the elite Accredited Speaker designation from Toastmasters International out of 4 million members in 106 countries. She has spoken on programs alongside many highly-regarded celebrities including Suze Orman, Marcus Buckingham and Olivia Newton-John. Sheryl is a 13-time published author and was interviewed December 4th by Montel Williams on his Montel Across America radio show for the Heart of a Military Woman book, co-authored by Eldonna and Sheryl. She was twice crowned “Ms. Heart of San Diego” for her contributions to women and is the creator of the Heart Book Series.
www.SparklePresentations.com
www.HeartBookSeries.com
What’s Your Bottom Line?™ lives its mission of straightforward discussion about what it takes to be successful in your personal and professional life. Live talk radio show with Angie Strader in on Diva Toolbox Radio every Tuesday at 2:00-3:00pm CST. Tune in from your computer at http://bit.ly/3rSPwx.
Charity Event: Dress for Success San Diego
Heart of a Woman in Business, Speaking Events| 1 Comment »Charity Event: Dress for Success San Diego
Several contributors to the new Heart of a Woman in Business book showed up in force to support a special charity event October 10 to benefit Dress for Success San Diego.
The lively outdoor evening event, Check Your Bag at the Door, was hosted by Lisa Knight, owner of Orange Salon & Spa in Leucadia, California. Admission was free for those bringing donations of handbags stuffed with toiletries, accessories and necessities for a working woman.
The cause, Dress for Success San Diego, has a passionate mission to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support, and the career development tools to help women thrive in word and in life.
Success in the Workplace, Brighter Futures for Families
Dress for Success San Diego is focused exclusively on extending a lifeline of services to low income women as they transition from government subsidy to interview preparedness, through job-readiness and employment retention. It all starts at the private, warmly decorated Dress for Success San Diego boutique, where each client receives consultation and business attire as she prepares for a job interview that can change the course of her life. This visit is the first link in a chain of services devoted to social and economic development, assuring clients that they have support and encouragement throughout their journey to self-sufficiency.
Dress for Success San Diego has served over 4500 local women since 1998, referred from over 60 local human service agencies and job-readiness programs. Our clients’ success is made possible through the generosity of our friends in the community. Your donations will have an immediate impact on the lives of deserving women who have overcome tremendous adversity on their journey to self-sufficiency.
Donations Accepted
Dress for Success San Diego accepts clean, ready-to-wear, current style, conservative skirt suits, pant suits, blouses, new hosiery, costume jewelry and accessories. Sizes 12 and above are urgently needed.
Kathi Burns presented her "Taking the Little Black Dress from the Beach to a Black Tie Event" offering her signature 18 Essential Wardobe Elements image tips and instant 3-minute makeover. Kathi is the Founder of addSpace To Your Life, Board Certified Professional Organizer, Image Consultant, and author. Her mission is to empower people to master their environment and personal image by assisting them in taking control, making change and organizing their lives. She believes that when people become organized and look their best they will have more freedom to create and work with their true passion.
Also present were book contributors:
Nancy Bahr Kelly, owner of n. bahr designs;
Eileen Burke, owner of Queen Eileen’s; Andrea Glass, owner of Writer’s Way; and Sheryl Roush, owner of Sparkle Presentations, Inc.
For more information on the international non-profit organization, see Dress for Success.
For more information on the Heart of a Woman in Business book, click here.
Learning to Be a Boss
Heart of a Woman in Business, Stories| No Comments »Submission for the Heart of a Woman in Business book by Sheryl Roush
Learning to Be a Boss
I had finished my residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology two months prior and moved cross-country to start practicing my profession in California. I joined an established practice and a new medical assistant was hired to help care for the patients. I hoped she would allay my patient’s fears and keep the schedule running on time by anticipating my needs and having the proper equipment ready.
During the four years of medical school and four years of postgraduate training in Ob/Gyn, nobody had taught me to be a boss. My assistants during my residency were registered nurses who had been working at that hospital for years. I swear they knew more about what I was supposed to do than I did. There was no “bossing” to be done by me!
Now in private practice, I was in completely new territory. Because I was 2500 miles away from everyone I knew, my fellow workers became my new family. I befriended this medical assistant and felt very “big sisterly” towards her.
And we seemed to work well together, until that day! On that day, the patient needed a biopsy of her uterus. The instruments for that procedure were in the supply room, not the exam room. My assistant needed to collect a variety of things to allow me to perform this procedure. She had assisted me with this procedure at least three times in the past. I assumed she knew what we needed and would bring everything into the room.
Well, you know what they say about assume! She did not bring everything. I was angry and insulted her in front of the patient by sending her out several times to get more supplies and instruments. We did, at last, accomplish the task and the patient was able to go home.
When I came out of the exam room, the office manager informed me that the medical assistant was so hurt by my treatment of her that she walked out the door and said she would NOT be coming back.
I was stunned! I had not anticipated the effect of my actions.
We were able to hire another medical assistant who continued to work for me for the next seven years. I did not find it difficult to work with her. Had I learned a huge lesson? You bet! The “compliment in public and criticize in private” motto works.
– Carol Grabowski, M.D.
Are You Ready to Make a Change?
Heart of a Woman in Business, Tips & Trivia| No Comments »Published in Heart of a Woman in Business by Sheryl Roush
Are You Ready to Make a Change?
What is the one thing that would make the most difference for you if it was handled? Is it a problem that needs to be addressed? An opportunity that would catapult your career, business or personal life to a new level? Do you need to deal with a difficult client, employee or supervisor? Would you benefit from starting a fitness program, paying off debt or scheduling regular time off?
To produce a different result, something will need to change. What you have done up until now has gotten you where you are. Doing the same thing going forward is going to keep you there.
Change can be frightening and uncomfortable. That’s why many people choose to continue repeating past behaviors rather than risking a change that will take them to their most cherished goal or dream.
The decision to leave the corporate world to start my own business a few years ago was a major change for me. I knew that in order to pursue my dream of helping people become more empowered, fulfilled and successful, I had to make a change. It required me stepping out of my comfort zone and taking risks with no guarantee of success. No doubt, it has been one of the most challenging things I’ve ever done, but making this change has also led to success and opportunities I would have never imagined.
Is there a change you’ve wanted to make, but just haven’t been able to get started? Why not begin today?
Here are four tips to help you:
1. Decide that you will make a change.
Hope is not a strategy. Rather than sitting around hoping things will change, decide that you will commit to doing something different in order to create different results in your life, your relationships or your career.
2. Get clear on your desired outcome.
It’s hard to hit a target you can’t see. If you don’t know where you are going, how will you know when you get there? Where do you see yourself once the change has become a reality? What is important about the goal?
3. Create a plan.
Develop a plan to use as your roadmap and guide. It is easier to make progress when you have outlined the steps to take. A clear plan will act as a compass to keep you on course amidst the hundreds of distractions you will face along the way.
4. Get into action.
Once you decide to make a change, it’s time to take action. Many people get stuck at this crucial step, letting their fear of the unknown stop them from moving forward. By taking action, you create momentum and positive energy to propel you forward.
What will you do differently?
Are you ready to make a change?
Pat Morgan, Life Coach
www.SmoothSailingSuccess.com