Iron Fist...Velvet Glove

Know, like, trust is the language of business. Most business decisions are made outside of the conference room. Think about the people we spend time with both personally and professionally. The "Personability " factor  is a real thing! Take the action to do a real assessment of your professional  professional relationships. Who knows you? Who likes you? Who trusts you?

Are you in the "circle of trust"?

Thrive Global article on Know-Like- Trust

Ebony Wiley

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The phrase "iron fist in a velvet glove" can be defined as a person who has a gentle, sweet, or unassuming appearance or disposition, but who in reality is particularly severe, forceful, and uncompromising. The most effective people, the people who get opportunities are those who can lead with their iron fist covered in a velvet glove. 

Even President Theodore Roosevelt utilized this philosophy in his  foreign policy: “speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.”

Ebony Wiley

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Being the author of your own narrative --- most requested topic for speaking engagements of 2020!

Ebony has spent the majority of her life empowering and inspiring people around her. Her mantra is "No permission is required" to be your best self. Majority of her time  with clients is spent helping women find their voice, build the confidence to use that voice, how to curate a powerful network, strategically connect with key stakeholders, and map out promoters and detractors within their current companies.

Authoring your own narrative means not letting others define who you are or what you bring to the table. Listeners will be challenged to bust out of the stereotypical boxes others and they themselves put them in.

Ebony Wiley

Website:     https://prettylittleleader.com

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It is essential that you clearly communicate your needs. This is true not only in your professional life but also in your home life. You have to know when to stay in your own lane and this is a critical piece of keeping your sanity. If you cannot communicate your needs,  how is anyone going to know what you expect? 

Enjoy this episode about clearly communicating your needs. It can change your life and your relationships! 

Communication is the key! 

Ebony Wiley

Website:     https://prettylittleleader.com

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This episode is focused on learning how to stay focused on winning. Not allowing pushback to distract you from the goal.  

The movie On the Basis of Sex, about the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is mentioned. A particular in the movie  showed RBG getting so flustered by the questions and comments that she allowed herself to get overwhelmed and not show up as prepared and argue the case properly.  People will try to distract you  to keep you from being your best self.

Be prepared  to go in to battle! Don't get distracted by the opponent. 

Ebony Wiley

Website:     https://prettylittleleader.com

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Annette J. Morris, M.A. is a Professional Mental Health Counselor, Certified Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, Published Author, Entrepreneur and Business Consultant. Her favorite quote which is the philosophy she lives by is "you will get all you want in life if you help enough people get what they want" by the late Zig Ziglar. Her professional career is focused solely on helping others to either accomplish their goals as an entrepreneur or in life as a whole. 

Although Annette has accomplished a lot in life, she had very humble beginnings. She was reared for 23 years in a local housing project by a single mother and had to overcome many obstacles on this journey called life. However all that she's endured in her past has helped to form the Annette of the present. Annette is a first generation college graduate and has earned a Bachelors of Art Degree in Psychology from Southern University of New Orleans, a Master's of Art Degree from Xavier University of Louisiana, Expert Level Life Coaching Certification and Extreme Execution Life Coaching Certification with Dr Eric Thomas.

Goal Getter LLC

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This episode is focused on the mental preparation it requires to balance the challenges of your home life and your career life.

Over the last couple months I have had conversation after conversation with people about mental fortitude. ma good enough, if you don’t believe in yourself then why should someone else?The fact is in sports before a player can get on the field or court they have to be in physical shape both mentally and physically to play the game. 

 We cannot form our lips to say or cry that we don’t get the opportunities when in fact we are some of us do not possess the mental toughness to be able to handle the pressure.

Ebony Wiley

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Karen is a keynote speaker and leadership coach equipping women to stand out with unshakable confidence. She specializes in communication: executive presence and compelling messages. Karen champions female business leaders to own their value and find their voice so they can be seen and heard. She also works with teams to create cultures of trust and function at their best.

Karen has coached leaders at Facebook, Google, Netflix, Uber, Sephora, Sony, Microsoft, Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Trip Advisor, Bacardi, Levi, and more. Karen’s style is fun, encouraging and results-oriented. She immediately moves past the “fluff” and gets straight to the issue (just ask her clients).
Connect with Karen @karenlaosconsulting

Listen in as we discuss ways women give their power away and strategies on how to get it back!

Here are a few points discussed during the interview:

• Exuding confidence both in person and virtually
• Tips to stop using minimizing phrases for example: I just, I think, I'm sorry
• How to stop being viewed as unfocused and providing too much context

Karen Laos Coaching

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Lama is a Career & Mindset Coach, and the founder of YOUness Coaching. She comes for a background of 14 years in corporate HR and worked all around the world before kickstarting her life purpose work: Helping others reach the best version of themselves and believing in their own potential!
Connect with Lama @younesscoaching

Here are a few points discussed during the interview:

• Prioritizing yourself
• Asking for what you want
• Listening to your Intuition
• The  kids are watching...what are you showing them?

Youness Coaching

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Natasha Tennison has over a decade of experience as a successful entrepreneur, and through many challenges along the way, Natasha has developed an approach that is both limitless and ambitious and works with a tenacity that is flexible and capable of overcoming obstacles. For that reason, Natasha is highly interested in helping small business leaders, children, teens, and adults strengthen their intrapersonal and interpersonal mindset, happiness, and overall quality of life.

Here are a few points discussed during the interview:

• Taking a leap of faith for purpose
• Using your gift to serve others
• Being a light to others
• The ongoing process of growth

Gathering Kids

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