How to Ask for Money — Crank up your courage to ask for - and get - what you're worth.

Survey Says…

March 23, 2011

I recently conducted a survey with only one question. I’ve been getting mixed signals from you all, and wanted to be sure I’m delivering what you want and need. So here’s the question. Please check which is harder for you: Knowing what I’m worth Asking for what I’m worth And the results? A 50-50 split! [...]

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A Financial Advisor, A Rabbi and A Women’s Advocate Walk Into A Bar…

February 15, 2011

Last week I had my annual meeting with my financial advisor. He’s a great guy, really knows his stuff. And believe it or not was a philosophy teacher in his former life. After we go over my numbers (which are doing well, by the way), his new girlfriend, a rabbi, joins us. And the conversation [...]

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Power Revisited

February 5, 2011

About five years ago, I was living on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. One day during that time we were blessed with a rare thing—a perfect beach day, on a weekend (when we didn’t have to work), before July 4th (and the population increases from 15,000 to over 100,000). My daughter and I decided that [...]

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Do You Have the Greenest Tool?

January 26, 2011

Got your attention, didn’t I? I bet you’re thinking about solar panels, sustainable energy to power your computer or printing all your marketing materials on recycled paper with soy inks. I’m talking about the greenest tool of all–money. Well, at least here in the US it’s green. Money, to me, is a tool. It is [...]

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Do You Relate to Money?

January 15, 2011

This post started out with the usual, “What should I write about?” question. I just finished my Big Birthday Sale, and really wanted to deliver some great new kickstart-the-new-year content for you. You probably don’t want to read this one as you’re going through all your other email with your morning coffee. Please take some [...]

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Last Call: Courage Cranking Power Pack

January 9, 2011

I can’t believe how many people have already taken advantage of my Birthday Bargain on my Courage Cranking Power Pack. It’s the biggest birthday party I’ve ever had! If you haven’t grabbed yours yet, get it now. The Power Pack special price goes “poof” at midnight (Pacific time) tonight. Tomorrow, the Courage Cranking Power Pack [...]

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How’s that Ask-y Thing Going?

January 7, 2011

Now that 2011 is officially one week old…how are you doing with that “I’m going to ask for what I’m worth” promise you made to yourself? A recent article in ForbesWoman listed the Six Things Every Woman Should Ask For In 2011. Item #1: Ask for a raise. My corollary: Ask for what you’re worth. [...]

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January 5, 2011

Today is my birthday!!! I turn 51 today, 1/5. I thought the whole 5-1/1-5 thing was kinda cool, so I decided to celebrate! When I sat down and thought about it, the best gift I could get is seeing you with the courage and confidence to ask for–and get–what you’re worth. So, I’ve pulled together [...]

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My Big 5-1

January 4, 2011

I turned 50 last year, and really did nothing to celebrate. No plastic surgery, no big party, no shiny red sports car. My birthday is so close to the holidays (January 5) that I rarely do a big deal. As last year wore on, I really regretted not doing anything special. So this year I’m [...]

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Fight the Resolution!

December 30, 2010

So, how many of you are working on your new year’s resolutions right about now? For me, this whole resolution thing only makes me feel crappy. When I think about making resolutions for the new year, I get bogged down in what I haven’t accomplished this past year, and why my previous resolutions never worked. [...]

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