Being Real Is Hard?

We all feel like we want to be real at times. Just strip away the facade and let it all hang out. Then we remember our reputations. Let me ask you this? What does being real mean to you? 

Listen, at some point you have got to ask yourself who you are and where are you going? This is a time of reflection. Who can truly stop you from being real, the real you? No one but YOU. So when you are thinking about your reputation... your image... what is it YOU want people to remember most about you?

Do you want people to say that you were fake but thought you were the real deal? They may even say, S/he was a great person, just never really got who they truly were. I think we need to take a look in the mirror and strip away all the makeup and masks that we wear and be real.

What are we doing with our lives and in the end does it really matter?

Be Empowered

Coach Linda Hillman

Copyright 2010 Destined 2 B U Empowerment Coaching

5 Ways to Sell You To Others

1. Start With A Compelling Profile

Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.  Pick one of those 3 as your home and get really good at it.  Don’t waste your time (or others) by pinging hundreds of social networks that you never frequent.  I started out on all of them then realized that without focusing on one network I was spreading myself too thin to be an authority on ANY of them.

2.  Hook Up With Other Up n’ Comers:

Get to know others in your field or niche that have the same goal as you.  I’m not saying give them all your secrets, but be willing to share ideas and experiences that you have learned from and they will do the same.

Have you ever had a friend that made it big before you did?  How did you take it? We can either get jealous and angry that it wasn’t us that made it, or we can put all that silliness behind, celebrate with them and learn from their experience.  Chances are they may take you right along the success pathway with them!

3.  Hook Up With The Influencers:

Borrow the influence of others if you don’t have much of your own yet. You will be glad that you made friends with a few fire starters when you have them start tweeting out your blog posts and then your product launches for you.  Just remember, the big names in Social Media are being pitched all the time, so be real with them.

Try to find conversations that you can fit into and add value to.  If you can’t, then start a topic of conversation of your own.  Comment on their blogs, meet them at conferences and MeetUps, spend time getting to know who they are before you start telling them who YOU are.

4.  Be Unique:

When I buy something for myself I tend to look for things that are a little different than what everyone else is buying.  I may like the main idea behind a trending product, but generally I don’t want to be just like everyone else.  I’m weird that way.

I’m that way about my writing too.  I like the ideas that many people are talking about in social media, but I don’t say it the same way.  That’s another thing that’s cool about social media…it allows everyone to be themselves.  You can build your own community of people that like you because you don’t follow the crowds or you’re not afraid to say when something really sucks.

You’re selling yourself and YOUR personality, so be different.  Be liked, or be hated, but be the best you can be at either! 

5.   Choose Who/What You Promote Wisely:

Another old saying to remember is, you are who your friends are. Like it or not, who you associate with or the products you promote all affect the perception people have of you.

I have worked with some top names in MLM business opportunities. I have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly side of network marketing.  Because of that, I deliberately separated my blog and my name from any association with that niche.  When it comes to business opportunities, I am very hesitant to promote to my community.

I would still talk to any of these MLM leaders and I appreciate their personalities, but the image I want to display is one of authenticity and professionalism. And by professionalism I mean knowing my stuff and calling things as they really are.

If you don’t get anything else out of this article, I hope you walk away with this one concept: 

"You will never get people to really like you for who you are if you are never really YOU in front of them." - 

Market yourself as authentic you.  Like people.  Smile.  Care.  Listen. Learn.  Share.  In the process you’ll find that opportunity to promote your products but what people will remember is YOU.

By the way, if you don’t find fulfillment or happiness in what you do, you might as well go back to having a job working for someone else because you will never be happy until you are happy doing what you do everyday. Just sayin…

What makes you decide to buy from someone?  What quality or perception did you pick up that made you say yes to that person?  How can you adapt the same qualities into your own personal branding plan of action?  Can you see where you can do things differently now?  Please share your comments below.

Pick this up from somone, cant remember where I got it from but it does work.

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Be Empowered 
Coach Linda Hillman 
Copyright 2010 Destined 2 B U Empowerment Coaching

A New Beginning

Have you ever wanted just to start fresh? Just start over? Get a do over?  

I am looking to RAISE UP *SEVEN* men and women - FREE OF CHARGE FOR 90 DAYS - to succeed beyond their wildest dreams. And I'm not just looking for anyone!

I am looking for fiercely committed, driven and ambitious people who aren't going to let excuses stop them! Does that sound like you?

I am looking for people who are on their way, but just need some love, support, guidance and coaching to get to the NEXT LEVEL!

I am seeking to create success stories that are off the charts!

I am willing to PUSH you towards victory!

How would you like to be my next success story? I want to co-create POWERFUL RESULTS in the LIVES of *SEVEN* people!

Here is what I am looking for...

Individuals who are...

• Ready to STEP UP and ditch your lame excuses
• Looking to transform your life FAST
• Willing to do WHATEVER it takes (with integrity, of course!)
• Eager to make tons of money doing what you LOVE
• Ready for a MASSIVE financial explosion
• Desiring a healthier and more attractive APPEARANCE
• Willing to heal relationships by becoming a better YOU
• Willing to dedicate time to create a HEALTHY lifestyle
• Done fooling around with a poverty mentality
• At the point where failure is *NOT* an option anymore
• Deadly serious about OUTRAGEOUS GROWTH in your business
• Committed to making things happen - IMMEDIATELY
• Willing to give it *ALL* you've got!
• At the point where enough is enough!
• Wanting a QUICK way to heal a broken heart and move on
• Sick of living way below YOUR POTENTIAL
• Ready to get down to business and become HIGHLY PROFITABLE
• Yearning for healthy relationships with ALL of your family members

Would you like to be one of the six?  Then this is what YOU need to do to be considered:

First, You must be a follower of this blog (Your Empowerment Coach). Well, come on, If you don't follow who will? Well many will but this will allow you to help others while you help yourself.

Secondly,

• Make a 3-minute-or-less video of yourself, telling me your top 3 priorities for what you want to improve in your life.  Then post your short video to YouTube.com, and tag it "90-Day Coaching Contest" so I can find it.
• Send me a short email making the case for your coaching. What will coaching help you achieve?  Why? Do this in 500 words or less. Email it to coachlindahillman@live.com. Include your contact information, which will not be published, but is needed so we can reach you. Indicate your permission for your video and essay to be used in whole or in part on Your Success Coach blog. Entries without contact information or permission EXPRESSLY indicated will not be considered for the contest.
• Finally: Tell your friends and colleagues about this opportunity--even if you don't want to participate, you may have colleagues or friends who'd benefit from this type of coaching. (And yes, while I coach both men and women.) Don't miss this chance to try! Leave your questions in the comments and I'll do my best to answer them.

So recap...
If you are committed to living the best life possible and you are looking for someone that can help you shake your world and make some necessary moves then this contest is for you. Remember no commitment plus no effort equals no results. So make the commitment today. If it came to you without a fight you would not want it right? So Fight for your right to succeed.

*Please note: I am not looking for the highest-quality video or best edited video. Although, putting effort into your video shows your level of commitment, it really isn't necessary for you to win. Just put it this way, I am looking for people who are commitment and determined to make a change in their lives, conveying that message is what is important to me. I am simply looking for someone who wants results - weight loss, healed relationships, increased income, business success, etc. Don't worry about competing with others, just compete with yourself and do your best! Talk directly to me. Let ME know YOU want this.

Minor Rules: 
You must be 18 years of age or older
Able to contact via phone and internet
Also, be willing to have virtual sessions on IMVU for group sessions
IMVU is a free 3-D chat program.

Be Empowered
Coach Linda Hillman
Copyright 2009 Destined 2 B U Empowerment Coaching