Coaching and Mentoring - Is There a Difference?

Submitted by Karen Keller Ph.D on

There seems to be some confusion centered around coaching and mentoring, and whether they are the same thing or not. While they are typically terms used interchangeably, really, they are two separate beasts, each ideal for different situations. The first step to determining the difference between coaching and mentoring is

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Professional Development, Goals, Career

How to Deal With Rejection

Karen Keller

Rejection makes us afraid. Afraid to invite someone out. Afraid to ask for the promotion. Afraid to start a difficult conversation. Afraid to start our business. We assume that our interest, ideas or intentions will be dismissed. What’s not set in stone is how you react to rejection. Your reaction to a negative response is the single most important thing you control. This is where your power lies. Finding ways to positively react to and handle daunting rejection is where you have influence over your life, situation and future. 

Never Underestimate the Persuasive Power of a Woman!

Karen Keller

The influential woman consists of an array of qualities that are not mistaken for anything other than influential. She is strong and confident. People take notice when she walks into the room. She commands the respect that she has earned. Every woman can be an influential woman. But it doesn’t happen without effort on your part. Where do you start? How do you recognize influential traits?

Four Great Reads for Business People

Submitted by Karen Keller Ph.D on

Tons of books have hit the shelves for business professionals over the past few years. How many of them have you taken the time to give a read? I know it can be confusing with all of the new books constantly hitting the shelves (and mobile devices). What’s worth your time? How do you know what’s going to help you the most?

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Business Success, Business Intelligence, Personal Development, Professional Development

Top 5 Things You MUST Teach Yourself

Karen Keller

The smart woman knows that she can learn and be taught. But there are certain things only you can teach yourself. These are at the top of the list of 5 things you MUST teach yourself.
  1. Learn how you learn best. Visual? Auditory? Accelerated? Do you require one-on-one contact or instruction? How does your mind work – in pictures or words? Knowing this will save you time and money later on as well as help you retain better what you’ve learned.

The 2011 Business Woman’s Toolkit for Success

Karen Keller

Every successful wise woman has a toolkit full of whatever it takes to make it work. An arsenal of trade secrets … a bag of goodies. It’s like the bag Mary Poppins had – it was bottomless and filled with unlimited possibilities. In examining your toolkit, the first thing you need to do is take an inventory of what you have and what you DON’T have. While it’s important to know what you have, I believe it’s equally if not MORE important to know what is MISSING.

How To Use Your Coaching Program

Karen Keller

People start a coaching program expecting miracles. They believe the work will be done for them. The reality is the work is done by them. And this is learning and retention of knowledge at its best. Here are a few pointers on how to get the most from your coaching program.
  1. List what you really want in life. Coaching works best when you have goals. But not any old goals. Goals that are based on your needs and values.

Mothers Are The Next Generation of Great Leaders

Karen Keller

Mothers are our first example of real leadership. Mothers demonstrate the most important leadership skill, and that’s the ability to know what is most important. Mothers concern themselves with doing the right thing - not always doing things right. Mothers are great leaders. They are concerned with efficiency and effectiveness. If they weren’t, can you image the state of the household? Mothers learn quickly to prioritize, which means they have to separate what is important from what isn’t. Once they’ve determined what is important, they then put their energy into what is essential.

New Year’s 'Must-Haves'

Karen Keller

Every woman has her ‘must-haves.’ You must-have that certain hair brush. You must-have the exact style of dress. You must-have a specific keyboard. And you must-have a certain breakfast to start your day. But what about your business must-haves? When you look back at 2010, what did you miss? What must-haves were overlooked? The successful business woman needs specific must-haves to move her business beyond parameters set. She is smart to realize what she missed and what she should ask for. Here’s a list of the 2011 ‘Must-Haves’ for the successful business woman:

My ‘Dear Santa Business List’

Karen Keller

Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this year. I finished my projects on time. I put together a great team. I worked hard to fulfill my dream. Even though I am no longer 6, there are still a few things I would like to find under the tree for me this year.
  • Information. I want to have what I need to know for my success and the success of everyone on my team. Please make it information that is useful and not full of junk.
  • Attention. I want to attract the attention of people who will appreciate my message. Please bring them in time for more success.

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