Fierce Feminine Leadership

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

Shama Hyder is the marketing genius behind Zen Media, a global digital marketing and PR firm dedicated to helping brands stay relevant, become more social, and connect with their customers in the digital age. She is the author of The Zen of Social Media Marketing: An Easier Way to Build Credibility, Generate Buzz, and Increase Revenue. She was named as one of the Top 10 Voices in Marketing by LinkedIn for two consecutive years as well as one of the Top 30 Under 30 Movers and Shakers by Forbes. She conducts workshops across the country and around the globe on leadership, millennials, entrepreneurship, technology and other related topics.   Keep Reading >> Shama joins me today to share the role that curiosity played in her success as an entrepreneur and a marketing genius. She explains the link between being an immigrant and her viewpoint about entrepreneurship as well as how the mix of libertarianism and strictness in her household impacted her desire to cultivate her passion. Shama also shares the hilarious

There are many ways to establish your reputation and credibility - not only as an entrepreneur but also as a thought leader in your industry. With the different options out there, writing has been a proven method of achieving authority, authenticity, and reliability. While some women entrepreneurs may not be skilled at expressing their thoughts in the written word, it is never too late to learn a new skill or hone an existing one once they discover the benefits and advantages of daily writing. Keep Reading >> On this FB Live episode, I explain the significance of a piece of advice I always give to women entrepreneurs, which is to write every day. I discuss how crucial it is to develop the practice and habit of consistent writing as well as how you can become a great writer. I also share the four-step process on how to take your message and bring it to the marketplace - a process that I will discuss in-depth in my upcoming workshop: Your Million Dollar Message.       “You don’t think your way to clarity aroun

As a fierce woman entrepreneur, you are one of the amazing women who contribute to the growth of your industry and community by bringing excellent products and services into the marketplace. To have an even greater impact within your circles, your message needs to be unambiguous and crystal clear. Without this clarity, it is difficult to set you apart from the competition and be viewed as the thought leader you are destined to be. Keep Reading >> On this episode, I explain how your business becomes partially paralyzed if your message is not clear. I discuss some content that I will be teaching in my upcoming workshop Your Million Dollar Message that will equip women entrepreneurs on how to outserve, outsell, and out-position their competition with a crystal-clear message. I also share the different human wants to align your message with as well as the next-level messaging secrets that - once mastered and implemented - can take your business off partial paralysis.       “Until your message is clear, your busi

Women entrepreneurs want to have a more significant impact on their clients’ lives and businesses, their industry, and their community. To create transformation in these areas, these women combine success and significance. If you’re a growing woman entrepreneur who wants to take your business to the next level but catch yourself exhibiting any of the four ‘evils’ as an entrepreneur, you need to pause and immediately assess yourself.

With so much fake news flooding the Internet, it is no surprise that people are disappointed and distrustful. Since our society has been conditioned to distrust leaders, influencers, and everything that comes from the Internet, it is a challenge for entrepreneurs to position themselves as the best in the marketplace. Fortunately, as business leaders, you have the opportunity to mend the social fabric that holds society together while you position yourself as a primary voice in your industry.

  Bridget Brennan is the CEO of Female Factor, a strategic consultancy company focused on female consumers where she helps businesses drive more sales and increase their competitive advantage through market research, strategic marketing, and sales and customer experience training. She is the leading authority on women consumers, a Forbes contributing writer, and the author of the highly-acclaimed book Why She Buys: The New Strategy for Reaching the World’s Most Powerful Consumers as well as the upcoming book, Winning Her Business. She frequently holds speaking engagements for large organizations and conferences, presenting keynotes on topics related to sales and marketing as well as customer experience and trends.

Oprah Winfrey, Brené Brown, Coco Chanel - these are women of influence that exude power and authority. They have impacted their respective industries in remarkable ways and many women yearn to be like these powerhouse women. Wealthy. Influential. Well-known. Is it possible for a woman entrepreneur to have such effect to the point of impacting their clients’ lives, and ultimately, their community?   Keep Reading >> On this episode, I discuss what Coco Chanel, Oprah Winfrey, and Brené Brown have in common and how this common denominator affects not only the scope of their influence but also the growth of their business. I explain the bottom line to a woman entrepreneur’s growth and development as well as the fuel that transforms them from being unknown and unheard of into a distinguished name and influential voice in their industry. I also share how you can be wealthy, influential, and well-known as well as the details on the upcoming workshop for powerhouse women entrepreneurs who want to boost their business