Fierce Feminine Leadership

Known for her extroverted personality and popular role as one of the “Sharks” on ABC’s Emmy award-winning show “Shark Tank,” Barbara Corcoran is the founder of The Corcoran Group, the largest brand in the real estate industry in the Big Apple and beyond. Barbara started The Corcoran Group, which is currently a $5-billion business, from a $1000 loan from her ex-boyfriend. She is also an investor, inspirational speaker, and author of the bestselling book Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business! Keep Reading >>   Today, Barbara joins me to share how her upbringing shaped the entrepreneur she’s become and how she drove massive ROI on her business that started from a $1,000 loan. She explains why impostor syndrome doesn’t seem to be a part of her success story and the ‘unfair’ advantage she’s had that brought her success in what she does. Barbara also shares the one objective that keeps her moving forward as well as why she is not afraid of the downside of the risks she takes.       “There

  One of the most precious resources we have, especially for entrepreneurs, is the one we cannot take back: time. How you manage your time reflects the reality of being an ambitious woman in business where you set goals for yourself and your business, you want things done, and you understand the significance of leveraging your assets to make things happen in your business.

Keynote speakers know their areas of expertise, set the tone of an event, and play a significant role in the event’s success. Speaking in front of an audience, building your audience up, and making them see things from a different perspective - yours to be specific - can leave your audience inspired and exhilarated. The question is: Were you also inspired and invigorated because you have earned your keep?  Keep Reading >> Today, I share how to become a well-paid speaker. I explain why speaking is essential, why you want women to speak, and why events look for women speakers. I also share why speaking should be one of your functions as an entrepreneur and discuss simple tactics you can use to promote yourself and eventually land paid speaking invitations.       “We, as humans, equate speaking as status.” - Eleanor Beaton       Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast:   How to charge speaking fees if you’re starting as a speaker Deciding whether to be a paid or free speaker How to enforce the boundary

Communication is one of the primary factors that contribute to the success of your organization and your business. While many entrepreneurs have a gift and a natural ability to speak publicly, there are those who claim that speaking is ‘not their thing.’

Niching has been a hot topic for many entrepreneurs. Some of them avoid it while others have no idea as to how to go about it. Knowing that there are many big companies and sought-after brands out there who have particular niches, it is undeniable that niching is something to take seriously because it tremendously impacts how you market your business. Keep Reading >>   Today, I share a powerful tool called the Halo Effect that allows you to make compelling decisions about how to promote and communicate your business to your market. I discuss two major beliefs that prevent people from niching as well as how thinking about niching in the wrong way can tremendously impact your ability to take action. I also share how the success of some big and popular brands and personalities are attributed to this strategy as well as the most significant question to ask yourself beyond simply “What’s my niche?”   “If you are known for one thing, positive impact begins to spread.” - Eleanor Beaton    Today on the Fierce Femini

The ability to make decisions and commit to it are bold moves and characteristics of a great leader. Many, however, get stuck once they have made the decisions. Many reasons could lead to this indecision, but this ‘pause’ is when trouble usually starts. Keep Reading >>   Today, I share how to determine whether you are being strategic or indecisive when making commitments. I explain what being ‘second guessy’ means and how this indecision looks in real life. I also share how to balance the commitment to the decision you’ve made while being smart and realistic about the necessary pivots in your business.       “You get caught in ‘second-guessy land’ when you just stay in the world of the hypothesis.” - Eleanor Beaton       Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast:   Effects of indecisiveness to your team and your position as a leader How to identify your next step: whether to move forward or to take a step back The different indicators you need to be aware of when starting a new project Why I equate my

Every entrepreneur desires to be a game-changer in their industry. One of the surefire ways to be a catalyst for change is to make sure that your audience hears, knows, and acts on your powerful message. With the drowning information out there on how to craft an impactful message, finding the right way to convey your message thoughtfully and compellingly has become a challenge for many entrepreneurs. Keep Reading >>   Today, I share practical tips on how to create a powerful message from a recent Advanced Messaging workshop so you can impact the world with your ideas and solutions. I explain the fundamental rule that presents a significant challenge when marketing your message as well as the hurdles that can get in the way of bringing your compelling message to your audience. I also share seven ways on how to overcome these challenges and how understanding your client’s deep, primary desires could affect your overall voice and message.       “Messaging moves people to action.” - Eleanor Beaton       Today on

People look for influencers and thought leaders who are credible and show a good command of their subject matter. These same characteristics are also sought out in entrepreneurs. Using statistics is one of the ways to allow your message to be heard better by the people listening to it. Keep Reading >>   Sadly, many under-utilize these numbers that could have tremendously impacted their message and position in the marketplace.   Today, I share a brief tutorial on how to be 10x more articulate by using statistics and using them properly. I discuss how you can use these numbers in your articles and blog posts, as well as when you speak and in live videos. I also share two different yet effective approaches on how to use statistics in your communication.       “Most people are not using statistics enough - and not using them effectively.” - Eleanor Beaton       Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast:   How having statistics affect your message What killer stats are and why you should arm yourself with

In this age of entrepreneurship, more and more women are leaving the corporate world to pursue a life as an entrepreneur. With new faces, new brands, and new businesses saturating the different industries, it is getting more and more challenging to stand out from the pack. Women entrepreneurs who have succeeded in distinguishing themselves from the rest of the competition live out some personal resilience practices that have allowed them to show up consistently as they transition from working behind the scenes to going front and center and into the spotlight.

Books, online courses, podcasts - these are a few of the many tools that women entrepreneurs use to equip themselves with essential marketing techniques for their business. Despite the promise and guarantee by well-intentioned marketers and coaches that these methods would work, many women entrepreneurs still find themselves failing at marketing themselves, their brands, and their businesses. Keep Reading >> What are the possible reasons for the failure of these tactics? What do you need to do to scale awareness of who you are and what you offer? Today, I share compelling insight into why marketing fails so many women entrepreneurs. I explain a revolutionary tool that will help you become a confident and powerful woman entrepreneur in the spotlight. I also share the inner mindset you need to work on before you start marketing yourself, your business, and your ideas.   “Until you actually want to be seen, your marketing is never going to work for you.” - Eleanor Beaton       Today on the Fierce Feminine Leade

Tanya Prive is a Partner at Legacy Transformation Consulting, Inc., a boutique consulting firm helping organizations worldwide with transformational learning in areas related to leadership, culture, productivity, and execution to achieve breakthrough results. As the founder and former CEO of two successful, venture-backed companies: 1000 Angels and The CoFoundersLab, she is passionate about empowering fierce entrepreneurs. During her role as the CEO of The CofoundersLab, she successfully grew the company’s user community by an astounding 1,200% - from 40,000 registered entrepreneurs to nearly 500,000 with a presence in almost 200 countries. Born in Montreal, Canada and raised in San Francisco, Tanya moved to New York City, NY to obtain her Bachelor’s degree in Design and Management at Parsons School of Design. Keep Reading >>   Tanya joins me today to share her extraordinary experience as a fierce entrepreneur and mother. She shares how her parallel journey of taking her business through the acquisitions pro

Many entrepreneurs dream of attracting high-end clients, but what many do not realize is how their messaging and branding may be the difference between attracting those clients - and pushing them away. The way you articulate your message, the way your message makes others feel, and the way you position your brand makes a huge impact on your ability to attract the clients of your dreams.

With many business strategies out there, worthiness is one of the least discussed. Leaders and entrepreneurs have been so busy with the ‘doing’ that they forget how crucial the ‘being’ truly is. If you equate your self-worth with the skills you master and successes you achieve, have you ever wondered what would happen if your skills aren’t enough or you don’t meet the achievements you have set for yourself and your company? Keep Reading >>   Today I discuss why worthiness is critical for female entrepreneurs and how your business growth is directly related to your sense of worth. I share my journey with worthiness and how my business benefited from that journey. I explain the difference between working hard and workaholism. I also share a powerful tool you can use to assess your beliefs as this examination paves the way for building a sense of worthiness.       “Your business growth is tied to your personal growth. There is no business strategy that can make up for a lack of worthiness in the leader of that

If you’re like many female entrepreneurs - you have this love-hate relationship with your expert status. You know it’s critical to share your unique perspective and points-of-view but accepting your position as the preeminent expert in your field may feel uncomfortable or unnecessarily ‘braggy.’ Keep Reading >> So, how do you get comfortable with your expert status? How do you maintain your position in a category of one without feeling inauthentic? Today, I explain why women entrepreneurs often feel uncomfortable positioning themselves as the go-to expert in their field. I explain how cultural and social conditioning has impacted our psyche and the way we feel about claiming our expert status. I also share helpful strategies you can use to become more comfortable with claiming your expert status - without feeling inauthentic or ‘braggy.’   “Almost every woman entrepreneur starts to feel uncomfortable - or like she’s bragging - when she starts to talk about and position her expertise.” - Eleanor Beaton   Toda

There are many courses, seminars, and programs available on entrepreneurship. And while the information shared in these programs are often phenomenal and can teach you a lot about the ‘doing’ behind being an entrepreneur - there is one thing that is often lacking. Addressing your mind - your mindset. Keep Reading >>   Your thoughts and your mindset are critical for achieving your goals and dreams as an entrepreneur. It’s just as important to manage your mind as it is to manage your time, your team, and even your finances. But how do you take control of your thoughts and feelings? Today, I explain how managing your mind impacts your growth and success as an entrepreneur. I discuss the impact of cognitive strain, stress, and worry on your ability to achieve your goals and aspirations and the connection between your circumstances, thoughts, feelings, and the actions you decide to take. I also share a simple strategy you can use to help you identify unconstructive thoughts and replace them with ones that will be

How would you know if the knowledge you acquired is reliable? You rely on proof and empirical evidence that supports the validity of such knowledge. However, there are those who argue that intuition and ideas that have yet to be proven are as valuable and credible as the knowledge that has already been studied, accepted, and verified in the past. So, which among the two should you prioritize to acquire that will make you a better leader?  Keep Reading >> Today, I share the two types of knowledge and define each, how different they are from each other and how society perceives them. I explain the relevance of valuing the knowledge that you have as well as the ones that you bring into the marketplace. I also share the significance of integrating this knowledge and why it’s critical to value yourself in the process.       “Your best, most creative, most original humanity-advancing ideas will not survive long enough for you to prove them if you don’t learn to value and trust your inherent knowledge.” - Eleanor B

Like any other worthy venture, having dreams and nurturing them comes with a cost. There are crucial things you need to do - or learn how to do - to not only be able to reach your full potential but also to ensure that your direction leads you to the realization of those dreams. As you protect your time, set priorities, and set boundaries, you also need to learn how to deal with pushback.

Time management can often be one of the most challenging aspects of being a high-level entrepreneur. Female entrepreneurs are often described as having ‘superpowers’ in regard to how they manage their time while running their business and raising a family. But there is one reality that you - as well as the rest of the world - need to deal with: there is only - and always be - 24 hours in your day.   Keep Reading >> The innovations in technology have drastically helped driven women free some of their precious time. But how do you make things happen in your business without taking for granted the equally significant aspects outside your business realm?   Today, I take you behind the scenes of how I organize myself and my day. I discuss why I call my time management process “Draconian” as well as why you need to pause and consider the top three values that are most important to you. I also share strategies that will encourage you to take action whether it’s to set new boundaries or consider new ways of managing

As an entrepreneur leading a team, you know that the work ahead is not only challenging but also rewarding. The work you do is not easy, and you work hard to generate the best results. If there’s one thing that produces results that’s equally important as the talent you and your team have, it is consistency. Keep Reading >>   On this episode, I share why consistency is queen when it comes to building a successful career and business. I discuss why being consistent is as important as having talent and how to assess your level of consistency. I also share what happens when you apply consistent effort in your work and the crucial role it plays in world-class performances.     “Consistency produces results.” - Eleanor Beaton       Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast:   How to be an articulate speaker without notes What is much more important than your talent The common denominator among Beyoncé, Brene Brown, and other world-class influencers in their industry How to assess your consistency level Wha

Remarkable communicators do not have a problem with bringing a strong message to the market. But if you are like other entrepreneurs whose core skills are in other areas, sending your message out there can be a daunting task for you. Articulating what you want to say and expressing them clearly are vital skills that can be learned by any willing entrepreneur who wants to have a more significant impact in their industry. Keep Reading >>   On today’s episode, I share how to be an effective communicator as a female entrepreneur. I share the foundational skill that all leaders have from a communication perspective as well as the steps that will help you convey your big message to the marketplace. I also share how to simplify your communication so you can distill and focus your message - skills every outstanding business communicators have.         “Becoming a fabulous communicator in business is actually a series of different skills that you’re trying to practice individually.” - Eleanor Beaton       Today on th