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4 Ways to Turn Obstacles into Opportunities

Success

There are numerous books and blogs regarding SMART goals , those which are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-based. Have the confidence to be the exception, the outlier that overcomes all obstacles—someone who is willing to bet on themselves. Ensure the goals you create are simple, clear, desirable and measurable.

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Not All Stories Have Happy Endings—For This Entrepreneur, It Was Still Worth It

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Rejection is naturally something an entrepreneur has to go through , but my confidence in this completely unique style was high enough that I chose to take the risk.”. She was diagnosed with major depressive disorder and anxiety over a decade ago, and addressed her struggles on K-DEER’s blog.

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Meet the 2022 Women of Influence

Success

She’s also an activist and an entrepreneur with her Saysh brand of lifestyle sneakers designed for and by women. A recognized style creator, Amber Venz Box conceptualized and launched rewardStyle (now LTK) alongside her now-husband Baxter Box at the age of 23 as a solution to monetize her fashion blog, Venzedits. The Inspiration.

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Black History Month Interview Series: Kyala Johnson

Executive Leadership Support Blog

Kyala also co-leads the Griffith Foods Garden Initiative, where they grow fruit and vegetables to encourage healthy lifestyles for their employees. Inspiring others to be confident and walk in their confidence is what I love about my role. Let’s get to know Kyala! Tell us some fun facts about yourself.

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Interview with Monique Helstrom on Effective Communication

Executive Leadership Support Blog

So I was like, wow, it’s a different lifestyle. How to confidently communicate your needs to superiors and subordinates alike. How to finally express yourself with confidence and clarity. Out here everyone is so happy and it’s 300 days of sunshine. I’m a jaded Philly girl). There was something that drew me out here.

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Sharing some feedback

Practically Perfect PA

Over the years I’ve had some wonderful feedback from readers that I tuck away and come back to when I need a little confidence boost but I never share the messages with other readers. I love writing this blog and organising events. I felt very old, very unfulfilled and I had lost total confidence in who I was.

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Attitude Self-Assessment Test

Ian's Messy Desk

Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. I am confident in myself and my abilities. You are confident about yourself and your abilities. You are generally confident about yourself and your abilities. You have little or no confidence in your abilities. Thanks for visiting! I can say “no”.