Fierce Feminine Leadership

Tips, ideas, and must-haves on how to be a winner entrepreneur in your industry are all over the Internet. Having that winning mentality, a positive attitude, and working with the right people are some of the common tips in achieving the goal of being an award-winning entrepreneur.  While there’s nothing wrong with following these pieces of advice, the bottom line is whether you have the courage to do what other successful entrepreneurs in the game are not willing to do. Keep Reading >>   On this episode, I explain how being willing to do the things that others won’t do, can help take your business to the next level. I discuss the critical mindset you need to thrive and get ahead of the competition as well as the necessary questions to ask yourself to determine the future of your career and your business. I share the core differences between those who are willing to discover how far they can go and those who are unwilling to explore their potential. I also share the two things that can be in very short suppl

It is unquestionable that persistence and hard work are some of the characteristics that make an exceptional and bold leader. While having these characteristics can be beneficial, these same traits can also be the very weaknesses that prevent you from taking your business to the next level. Your passion can turn into overscheduling and overcommitment that lead to the number one problem most female entrepreneurs face today - lack of focus.

Progress requires effort. In business, however, continuous improvement does not necessarily equal to continuous exhaustion. Doing everything within your power is a great way to try to achieve that eight-figure revenue but knowing what to do and what not to do will make a tremendous impact on your financial gains. More importantly, it impacts the future that you and your family can have as you reach your dream of having a lifestyle business. Keep Reading >>   On this episode, I discuss the five key differences between a six-figure entrepreneur and an eight-figure entrepreneur. I explain the difference between building an empire and being imprisoned by your business as well as some actionable insights from conversations that happen around the eight-figure entrepreneur table. I also share the benefits of understanding how eight-figure entrepreneurs build and grow their business as well as how you can up your game and ensure that the business you’re building is creating a financial fortress for you and your fami

Do you ever wonder about the underlying factors that contribute to your promoting someone? Or what leads you to trust another colleague more than another? While there are various answers to these questions, it is no surprise that our preconceived beliefs and notions that have been deeply ingrained in us inevitably influence how we see others and our circumstances. Keep Reading >> On this episode, I dive into the five different unconscious biases that people, including myself, commonly commit. I humbly share how I showed unconscious bias in the past as an example of how we have these biases no matter how hard we train to stay away from them. I also explain the significance of seeing these biases so we can bring them to light and determine how we can change them for the betterment of ourselves as well as our company culture.   “There are two types of people in the world - those who walk around with unconscious biases and those who lie about them.” - Eleanor Beaton    Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Pod

Before the invention of the Internet, advertisements and commercials played a crucial role in the existence and survival of commercial products, professional services, and network companies. Today, advertisements are still as valuable as they were in the past as evidenced by their ever-enduring presence on different media channels such as CNN, The New York Times, and MGM - big companies who could have thought of other ways to grow financially but still chose to include advertising as part of their marketing plan. Keep Reading >>   Today, I respond to a listener’s feedback on the show and explain why I advertise on our podcast. I take you behind the scenes of how we produce the weekly shows that have impacted tens of thousands of women around the globe. I also share the strategic purpose of the show as well as why I value your feedback of why we take advertising on our show seriously.    “Putting a show like this together is a big financial commitment that is made by myself and by my team members.” - Eleanor

As a fierce feminine leader, is “good enough” really good enough? You may think things are going okay, but deep inside you feel that there's more you can do, more impact you can make, and more significance you can introduce to your clients as well as your industry. If you are currently struggling with the “good enough” plateau in your career, take heed and be motivated to move beyond your comfort zone.

  “Practice makes perfect.” We often hear parents say this to their children who are training in sports, learning a new skill, or taking lessons in the arts. We see the value of the process - patience, discipline, and hard work - that needs to be instilled in our children, but we fail to see that this same set of values also apply to us if we desire to be high-performers in our industry.   On this episode, I share what decades of research says about high-performers as well as why it is crucial to value the process and not just the results. I also discuss the different types of growth mindsets that tremendously impact not only the way you see processes and outcomes but also the way you see yourself and progress as a high-performing leader.       “High performers are made, not born.” - Eleanor Beaton       Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast:   What parents usually say to their children who are pursuing a new endeavor Walking the talk about instant gratification Examples of a fixed mindset approach

Boldness has many names. Some people say it’s all about confidence. Others say it’s about courage. There are those who say it’s about being dauntless. While boldness has different faces, the ability to not pass judgment when bad things happen plays a significant role in being bold.   It’s called mental toughness.

Margaret Dawson is the Vice President of Portfolio Product Marketing at Red Hat. A 20-year veteran in the tech industry, she was recently the 2018 Women in IT USA winner as well as the Business Role Model of the Year for the United States. With a background on traditional communication, Margaret has led teams of all sizes - from startups to Fortune 500 companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, and HP. Keep Reading >>   Margaret joins me today to share the significance of setting strong boundaries and the relevance of “letting your light shine.” She discusses how she established clear boundaries and expectations in high-performing work environments and shares behind-the-scenes stories of how she balanced the demands of her career and home life. She also shares the role that vulnerability, openness, and honesty play in the trajectory of your career as well as the importance of having different types of support in the development of your leadership skills and the kind of leader that you are going to be.       “The g

Excellent time management means you can accomplish more in a shorter period of time. It also means you get to have more free time to increase your market value as you focus on what matters most in your life and business. The freedom to have all the time you want, do all the things you want, and still move up and forward in your career and business are all priceless rewards - if you know how to use your time wisely.

  To many, having a good and balanced work-life and home-life is a dream come true. It’s a “dream” because it is more often unachievable than feasible. But with all the different options a fierce woman has out there, it all boils down to choosing the right strategy so you can have the money, power, and freedom to choose and live the life that you want. Keep Reading >>   Today, I share one of the most significant moves my husband and I made in our careers and our home-life. I discuss how this choice improved not only the quality of our family life and marriage but also my health, my stress level, and how I lead my team. I also share how my husband and I came up with that decision and share a strategy that will help you acquire the resources you need to have the freedom to lead the life you’ve always wanted.       “When you have many different options, the challenge becomes not the prison of being stuck as a homemaker without other options - It’s the ability to decide what option you want.” - Eleanor Beaton  

Confident. Credible. Accurate. These are some of the traits that we often look for in a remarkable speaker, not to mention well-paid one. We all have our standard and opinion about what makes a good speaker that deserves our time, applause, and hard-earned money. With all the criteria and different viewpoints about this matter, what does it really take to be a well-paid keynote speaker?

A tenacious and fierce entrepreneur, Jessica Herrin is the CEO and founder of Stella & Dot -- a company with a mission to empower women to work on their own terms and be their own boss. Due to her vision to reinvent business opportunities for modern women who work at home, she has captured the attention and gained the respect of Oprah, The New York Times, and Forbes. A great wife and mother, Jessica is also the author of the book Find Your Extraordinary and has co-founded the world’s number one wedding site, WeddingChannel.com.  Keep Reading >> Jessica joins me today to share the experiences that shaped the entrepreneur she would become. She discusses how her personality, being a calculated risk-taker, and the role model she had throughout her childhood inspires her to endure, persevere, and say, ‘I’ve had more challenging times; I’ve got this.’ She also shares some inspiring stories of her former business ventures as a very young entrepreneur and how she invented an alternative to the classic entrepren

Being a fierce female leader in your industry takes a lot of courage and strength. With this comes great responsibility and the high possibility to be overwhelmed with the constant pressure and what seems to be a list of never-ending tasks. To make things worse, feeling overwhelmed usually comes at a bad time -- when there’s more work on your plate than you usually have. Keep Reading >> On this episode, I share an effective tool to conquer overwhelm. I share a simple tactic my clients and I use to cope with overwhelm and explain how to stay productive despite the number of things you want to accomplish. I also share how long you can take a necessary “pause” as your company’s visionary as you discipline yourself to look at the smaller yet attainable tasks on your list.    “You need to have discipline and talk to yourself: ‘I understand that there’s a lot on my plate. And for right now, I am focusing on THIS one thing.’” - Eleanor Beaton       Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast: Why you need to s

Team meetings play a crucial role in the growth of any business. These gathering of the minds provide room for critical thinking, problem-solving, and group discussions. It is in these events that you and your team create and evaluate systems as well as put processes in place. But does the length of the meeting really determine the productivity of a team?

The invention and success of social media tell us one thing - that people are hungry for connections. Connecting with others is one of the ways to grow your business and advance your career. The question is, who are the people you should be connecting with so you can see yourself or your business blossom and thrive? Keep Reading >> Today, I share the significance of identifying your connections and cultivating your network. I explain the difference between a narrow network and a broad network as well as the difference between the network that men and women have. I also discuss how these connections impact your overall success -- or lack thereof -- as you examine your circles of influence.     “As a woman, what’s really important is you put in the time to not only build relationships in that narrow network but to cultivate your broad network as well.” - Eleanor Beaton       Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast:   The difference between your narrow network and your broad network The challenge for w

Being organized and systematic are essential traits to have when you’re starting a career. You are expected to be competent, to adapt, and to deliver. But if you’re about to step up your game as a business leader or professional, you also need to take your skills to the next level to match the challenges that your new leadership role presents. Keep Reading >> On this episode, I share the big leap you need to make as you decide to level up -- whether it’s a business expansion or a vertical transition of roles in your organization. I identify the things that leaders should be focused on first and foremost and explain how your impulse to complete a to-do list can be detrimental to your new leadership role. I also share the necessary mindset changes that will help you not only to be productive but also head in the right direction.   “Focus on being effective.” - Eleanor Beaton   Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast: What is the Bottom-Up Approach to time management One of the biggest challenges leade

On Todays Episode…..  We’re discussing 5 “good girl” habits to break in order to unleash your true power as a leader. Ready to dive in? Let’s go: 

As entrepreneurs, there are dozens of danger zones we face while growing our businesses. Facing these danger zones head on and figuring out a way to overcome these obstacles are critical for building a successful, profitable business. Keep Reading >> But what some entrepreneurs may not realize is that female entrepreneurs often face a variety of different challenges and obstacles than our male counterparts when it comes to building and running a successful business. On today’s episode, I explain the biggest danger zone for women entrepreneurs and how to deal with it. I explain the importance of creating a strategic growth plan for female entrepreneurs, the difference between working with a male business coach and a female business coach, and why it’s crucial for female entrepreneurs to work with female business coaches. I also share a sneak peek into how I work with powerhouse clients to achieve their goals and explain the difference between creating a ‘stable business plan’ versus a ‘strategic growth plan.’

Email has become one of the best tools for businesses to communicate with their clients, customers, and other businesses, but keeping up with your email as an entrepreneur or fierce female leader can often be pretty overwhelming. How do you respond to every email that hits your inbox when you receive hundreds - if not thousands - of emails per day? If you don’t have a good, solid strategy for tackling your inbox, it can get out of hand quickly.