Personal Branding Telesummit Mark Your Calendars!

Personal Branding Telesummit â€" Mark Your Calendars! My conference season is ended kind of! Theres one event that Im excited for, and want to share with you. Best of all, its free (thanks to Conference Calls Unlimited for the sponsorship!) and convenient (just a phone call away). Its called the Personal Branding Telesummit. On November 8th at 10am EST, lasting 12 hours, youll be able to tap into any of the following content streams (all with a flavor of personal branding): Career Management Talent Management Entrepreneurship Now, you may have noticed that gulp, Im speaking! Thats not really why Im posting about this event, though! I have been involved in putting this telesummit together with dozens of personal branding experts from around the globe, looking for speakers, sponsors, etc. before I found out I would be a speaker! Im not sure how that all came down, but I am quite honored to be on this list of amazing people. Heres who youll hear from on any of the calls that you choose to be on: Jason Alba one of the most amazing um JUST KIDDING! Its just me, silly!! William Arruda Author of Career Distinction, personal branding pioneer and founder of Reach CC Dick Bolles The legendary career expert who has sold gazillions of books helping you figure out what color your parachute is Anita Bruzzese Syndicated columnist for USA Today and dozens of papers, author of 45 Things, blogger, and really classy person. Did I mention friend? Silvia Cambià © I dont know her yet! Krishna De blogger, podcaster, personal branding expert very knowledgeable and a huge driving force behind this conference Kirsten Dixson Author of Career Distinction, and personal branding pioneer and of course, friend Stewart Emery I dont know Stewart just yet Phil Gerbyshak Spoke at SOBcon last year and was phenominal. Author, blogger, friend this is one you wont want to miss T Scott Gross motivational speaker and someone Id like to get to know Neville Hobson a UK blogger/podcaster that I dont know yet Thebe Ikalafeng one of South Africas top 10 thought leaders on marketing and branding I need to get to know this guy also! John Jantsch from the famous Duct Tape Marketing man, how Id like to get to know him better! Catherine Kaputa founder of SelfBrand, Ive been trying to get on her radar for a while Guy Kawasaki the legend, who Ill see in person next week as he presents in Salt Lake City for JUST $10! (thanks Jeremy!) Andrea Kay career and workplace expert and columnist Liz Ryan owner of AskLizRyan, with around 30,000 members on her e-mail forum David Meerman Scott another someone I need to get to know! Andy Sernovitz he unknowningly pushed me to get my book done and published Im indebted forever! Debbie Weil the corporate blogging expert who wrote what else? The Corporate Blogging Book ! Susan Whitcomb a JibberJobber partner and a leader in the career coaching space Carol Wilson the coach for the coach, I dont know her yet Martin Yate I met him last month in Savannah, Georgia, and we had about 30 minutes of private time where we shared some incredible wisdom with me. Im a huge fan, and have about 5 of his books right by my desk! What a great lineup this is a live event, all you do is register here, and then call into the sessions that you are most interested in! More information at the website. Seriously, this is one event that you should take advantage of ! Personal Branding Telesummit â€" Mark Your Calendars! My conference season is ended kind of! Theres one event that Im excited for, and want to share with you. Best of all, its free (thanks to Conference Calls Unlimited for the sponsorship!) and convenient (just a phone call away). Its called the Personal Branding Telesummit. On November 8th at 10am EST, lasting 12 hours, youll be able to tap into any of the following content streams (all with a flavor of personal branding): Career Management Talent Management Entrepreneurship Now, you may have noticed that gulp, Im speaking! Thats not really why Im posting about this event, though! I have been involved in putting this telesummit together with dozens of personal branding experts from around the globe, looking for speakers, sponsors, etc. before I found out I would be a speaker! Im not sure how that all came down, but I am quite honored to be on this list of amazing people. Heres who youll hear from on any of the calls that you choose to be on: Jason Alba one of the most amazing um JUST KIDDING! Its just me, silly!! William Arruda Author of Career Distinction, personal branding pioneer and founder of Reach CC Dick Bolles The legendary career expert who has sold gazillions of books helping you figure out what color your parachute is Anita Bruzzese Syndicated columnist for USA Today and dozens of papers, author of 45 Things, blogger, and really classy person. Did I mention friend? Silvia Cambià © I dont know her yet! Krishna De blogger, podcaster, personal branding expert very knowledgeable and a huge driving force behind this conference Kirsten Dixson Author of Career Distinction, and personal branding pioneer and of course, friend Stewart Emery I dont know Stewart just yet Phil Gerbyshak Spoke at SOBcon last year and was phenominal. Author, blogger, friend this is one you wont want to miss T Scott Gross motivational speaker and someone Id like to get to know Neville Hobson a UK blogger/podcaster that I dont know yet Thebe Ikalafeng one of South Africas top 10 thought leaders on marketing and branding I need to get to know this guy also! John Jantsch from the famous Duct Tape Marketing man, how Id like to get to know him better! Catherine Kaputa founder of SelfBrand, Ive been trying to get on her radar for a while Guy Kawasaki the legend, who Ill see in person next week as he presents in Salt Lake City for JUST $10! (thanks Jeremy!) Andrea Kay career and workplace expert and columnist Liz Ryan owner of AskLizRyan, with around 30,000 members on her e-mail forum David Meerman Scott another someone I need to get to know! Andy Sernovitz he unknowningly pushed me to get my book done and published Im indebted forever! Debbie Weil the corporate blogging expert who wrote what else? The Corporate Blogging Book ! Susan Whitcomb a JibberJobber partner and a leader in the career coaching space Carol Wilson the coach for the coach, I dont know her yet Martin Yate I met him last month in Savannah, Georgia, and we had about 30 minutes of private time where we shared some incredible wisdom with me. Im a huge fan, and have about 5 of his books right by my desk! What a great lineup this is a live event, all you do is register here, and then call into the sessions that you are most interested in! More information at the website. Seriously, this is one event that you should take advantage of !

Why You Should Include More Than One Company For a Single Role When Writing Your Resume

Why You Should Include More Than One Company For a Single Role When Writing Your ResumeIn an effort to save time and money on your search for a new job, many people are now listing more than one company for a single role. How can this help you get the best job possible?Finding the right job with the right salary isn't easy. In fact, it can be nearly impossible if you're limited by the time you have available.So what's the solution? You could take the time to write out several resumes. That's great, but how many of those really match your position?You could spend a lot of time writing a short job description, only to find out that the position is so different from the one you applied for that it wouldn't work. You could also spend time trying to write a sales letter, only to discover that it doesn't have much to do with your specific job skills. Wouldn't it be nice to put together all the information you need in one place, so that you only have to research each resume in turn?The best solution to finding the perfect job is to take the time to compile all the information into a simple online job site listing, where you can type in the specific job role and add up all the different company profiles to see which are the best matches. If your job search takes much longer than this, you can always find the best jobs, regardless of what time you have available.With the help of job sites, your list of applications will grow automatically. Once you start your new job search, you won't have to worry about putting off the final decision just to finish one resume.In a world where everyone's working longer hours, it's even more important to find the perfect job. While all those hard-working professionals make the right decisions about the best time to hunt for their next job, a lot of them are doing things the wrong way.The ideal solution to finding the perfect job, is to take the time to find out which companies are providing the best compensation and health care packages, then to build your resume listing around these two keywords. Since so many people spend a lot of time searching for the perfect job, it's just good business sense to make the job search as easy as possible.

Investing in Your Interview Wardrobe Pays Dividends - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Investing in Your Interview Wardrobe Pays Dividends - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career The day for your interview has been scheduled. That means you were among the handful of people selected out of dozens of applicants to continue the competition toward the job offer. Not only do you need this job very badly, but also you studied for it thoroughly by preparing yourself for difficult interview questions and you’re really psyched up. But wait. What will you wear to this coveted interview? An administrative assistant will usher you into an office or conference room where the interviewer and possibly others are waiting for you. They’ve studied your résumé and are prepared. The door opens and you walk inenergetically and with a big smile. They’re looking at you and noticing your appearance. You’re making an impression, and you want that impression to be excellent. You also know that that first impression is a lasting one. Some of what they see cannot be changed. This is the way you lookwhether it’s good or bad. But there’s a lot you can do to improve this first and vital impression. For men it is to some extent easier. Make sure your appearance is clean. A recent haircut and a close shave are musts; a graying beard or mustache adds years to your age. Typically, a well-tailored suit in a dark colorbut not blackis recommended. In summer a nice light color is appropriate but preferably for the follow-up interview, not the first one. However, if the dress code is business casual, the suit may be waived. The shirtwell fitted and in a contemporary styleshould complement your attire. Investing in a today’s-fashion tie is smart. A haberdashery sales associate could guide you, or you could look at a few pictures in one of the clothing-store catalogs that get stuffed periodically into your mailbox. A belt, too, should accentuate your positive appearance. Socks should be in a solid color, without any visible pattern, and should match the color of your shoes. Shoes are extremely important, not only to feel comfortable in but also because they, too, speak about you. A well -shined pair of new shoes creates the image you want to present. The same principles apply to women as well. A hairstyle that enhances appearance is important. Don’t overdo makeup, and my recommendation is to skip the perfume when going for an interview. Your taste in perfumes may not match others’, and the aroma may linger long after you’ve left the office. If you smoke, I suggest you refrain from smoking for at least six hours prior to the interview and that you make sure your interview clothing has been aired out; nonsmokers can detect smokers from far away. Keep jewelry to a minimum, and remember that cleavage and revealing, short skirts might enhance your candidacy in the modeling profession, but if you’re applying for other jobs, consider a more professional, conservative look. Remember the cliché that “the clothing makes the man,” and if you believe it, then investing in your interview wardrobe to enhance your image and thus your chances for the job offer makes sense.

Personal Branding Interview Daniel Burrus - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Personal Branding Interview Daniel Burrus - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Today, I spoke to Daniel Burrus, who is considered one of the worlds leading technology forecasters and business strategists, is the founder and CEO of Burrus Research, and author of the The New York Times bestseller Flash Foresight. In this interview, Daniel talks about what flash foresight is, why its important in this economy, what the future of technology is, and more. What is flash foresight? Flash Foresight is a sudden burst of insight about the future that produces a new and radically different way of doing something â€" crafting must-have products, creating high-demand services or building new businesses â€" that will open up invisible opportunities and solve seemingly impossible problems often before they happen. We have all experienced flashes of foresight. Have you ever said to yourself; I knew that was going to happen? Or, I knew I should have purchased that stock? The problem is that we don’t usually act on them because we don’t know if we can trust them. Flash Foresight provides a system based on over 25 years of research and testing that teaches the reader how to know when their foresight will happen and they should take action. Why is it important in this economy? Flash Foresight is extremely important at this point in history because government, business and education, not to mention millions of individuals in all professions, are faced with an increasingly uncertain future as they try to solve a growing list of seemingly impossible problems. Flash Foresight shows how large organizations, small companies and individuals have accomplished the impossible by using different combination of the seven triggers to produce a flash of foresight that revealed hidden opportunities and answers to some of their most pressing problems. Technology can be used to eliminate jobs in an effort to be more efficient and reduce overhead. In addition to this, Flash Foresight shows the reader how to use the certainty of Hard Trends to create new products, services, markets and careers that will drive our economy forward. How can you predict the future of technology change and how it impacts the business world? A good example of the predictability of technology change is the next iPhone. Will it have more storage internally? Yes. Will it have a faster processor? Yes. Will our networks have increasing bandwidth? Yes. Will there be more Apps to choose from? Yes. If you want to try a related but different technology subject how about cloud computing. Will there be more in the cloud next year? Yes. Will companies create private clouds to control security? Yes. Will there be hybrid clouds that use a combination of public and private clouds? Yes. Will public schools start giving an inexpensive version of tablet computers to students with pre-loaded eTextbooks, and learning apps connected to district servers as part of their cost savings plan in the near future? Yes. To anticipate the world ahead, it’s helpful to see that the hard trend of technological advancement flows through eight specific pathways, and each of them is a hard trend in itself. (I first published this list in the mid 80s and it provides yet another example of the predictability of technological change.) Dematerialization. As technology improves, we are reducing the amount of material it takes to build the tools we use. For example, laptops are getting smaller, lighter, and more portable, even as they become more powerful. Virtualization. This means taking things we currently do physically and shifting the medium so that we can now do them purely in a virtual world. Using software, we can now test airplanes, spaceships, and nuclear bombs without actually building them. Virtualization has transformed the world of business. Amazon is a virtual bookstore, and eBay is a virtual yard sale. We have virtual desktops, virtual storage and much more all increasingly in the cloud. Mobility. With the advance of wireless technology, we are rapidly becoming untethered from everything. Our mainframe computers became desktops, then laptops, then palmtops, then smart phones and tablets. Product intelligence. The degree to which we can now add intelligence to practically any product is about to transform our lives. Imagine you’re driving down the road, and a light blinks on your dashboard: One of your tires is about to go flat. Your GPS speaks up: “Service station with an air hose in three miles; take the next exit.” How does your car know this? It’s intelligent. It has smart tires, and it’s networked. The road you’re driving on will be intelligent, too. It will tell you there’s a pothole ahead. Any tangible thing can be made smart. All you have to do is put a sensor on it and give it the ability to communicate through a network. Networking. Telephones were the first modern network, because they allowed us to communicate at great distances in real time. As networking increases in scope, speed, and accessibility, we are enlarging its meaning and application in both a wired and wireless way, working not only in the media of voice and text, but also in video, social media, and even 3D video to name a few. Interactivity. During the 20th century, all our media were static. Then came the Web, which was dynamic, with hyperlinks that allowed us to click on content and instantly see more. Now we’re gaining the ability to interact with everything. Web sites like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter allow us to interact with each other in new ways. Globalization. With the explosion of outsourcing and task-sharing software, companies can now have a truly global workforce for the first time. Plus, companies are now able to customize products for various markets in the world, instead of selling the same products in different markets. Convergence. Filling stations and convenience stores converged in the 1980s; in the ‘90s, so did coffee shops and bookstores. Today, telecommunications, consumer electronics, and information technology are all converging. Products are converging, too. The modern smart phone is an e-mail device, a camera, a video camera, a music player, a GPS device, and more. What are your seven radical flash foresight triggers? Start with Certainty (Use Hard Trends, trends that will happen, to see what’s coming); Anticipate (shift from crisis management to opportunity management based you what you do know about the future); Transform (use technology to transform how you sell, market, collaborate, communicate, educate and innovate before your competition does it for you); Take your biggest problem â€" and skip it (skipping what you think the problem is will help you discover what the real problem so that you can solve it quickly); Go opposite (look where no one else is looking to see what no one else is seeing); Redefine and reinvent (use tech-driven change to create new products and services); Strategically direct your future (or someone else will direct it for you). Which trigger is your favorite and why? I love them all and use them all every day. When people first look at the triggers, they seem to enjoy Take your biggest problem â€" and skip it the most. I think this is because our biggest problems keep us stuck and seem impossible to solve, so the thought of skipping them brings an immediate smile and sense of joy to our mind. Of course the reason this works so well is that the problem you can’t solve is the wrong problem, that’s why you haven’t been able to solve it. By skipping it, it is like pealing an onion back a few layers allowing you to discover the real problem which is easy to solve. What happens when you make the wrong prediction? Soft trends might happen, hard trends will happen. Knowing what will happen next provides a powerful competitive weapon, as well as saving time and money. In 2000, the U.S. government was predicting a trillion- dollar surplus, a soft trend that didn’t happen. Many state and local governments based their spending on that soft trend and are still paying for their costly mistake. Apple, on the other hand, used the Hard Trends of accelerating bandwidth, processing power, and high-capacity storage and harnessed them to create the megahits iPod, iTunes, iPhone and iPad. Meanwhile, Polaroid, Kodak and Motorola spent years clinging to analog models while their competitors triumphed by grasping the arrival of the digital age. GM failed to respond to trends that were obvious for over a decade (rising gas prices driven by increased global demand from China and India, and improving quality from foreign rivals), and Blockbuster lost out to Netflix by failing to embrace the leap to virtual space. Anyone can avoid the fate of Polaroid, Kodak, Motorola, GM and Blockbuster, and instead create must-have products and high-demand services â€" as Apple, Canon, Toyota, Netflix and so many others have â€" by seeing what others can’t: the hard trends that are shaping our future. All it takes is learning where and how to look, by developing your sense of flash foresight. - Daniel Burrus is considered one of the worlds leading technology forecasters and business strategists, and is the founder and CEO of Burrus Research, a research and consulting firm that monitors global advancements in technology driven trends to help clients understand how technological, social and business forces are converging to create enormous untapped opportunities. He is a strategic advisor to leaders from Fortune 500 companies helping them to see invisible opportunities and solve seemingly impossible problems. He is the author of six books, including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal best seller Flash Foresight as well as the highly acclaimed Technotrends.

Surviving Wedding Season on a Budget

Surviving Wedding Season on a Budget Its that time of year! You guessed it wedding season. For most people, this means attending at least 3 weddings this season. Before my budget conscious days, Id think of weddings and think about how much fun theyd be. It never occurred to me that they were in fact wrecking my budget. Think of it this way there are more to weddings than the actual reception. There are bachelorette parties, bachelor parties and all the other festivities around weddings. If youre actually in the wedding party, this means youll have to fork over much more. Things add up. One of my closest friends got married last year. Wed always said that wed be in each others weddings and when she announced her wedding, I knew Id be asked to be in her party. It was hard to say no, but I took one look at my astronomical debt and got the motivation to decline. As a result, I ended up saving about $1500. I attended her wedding as a guest and enjoyed myself instead of thinking about the amount of debt I was wracking up. Being budget conscious doesnt mean you have to be a hermit. You can still enjoy weddings and keep your budget intact. Heres how I did it: 1) Be honest Sadly, our culture is all about over-spending and discussing money is often a very awkward moment. The only way to maintain friendships while minding your budget is to be honest, especially if you have to decline being a part of a wedding party. It was hard for me to explain that I was trying to pay off debt which Id build over the last few years. I didnt go into too much detail, but my friend was a sweetheart and completely understood. 2) Prepare There are times that you simply cant say no. When that happens, the best thing to do is plan for it in advance. It takes most people a year to plan their wedding. Use this year to plan your expenses. Saving a little bit a month makes the cost bearable. Even saving $100 a month means that youll end up with $1200 by the time the wedding day arrives. 3) Stay within your means Ive always had a big problem with giving gifts. I felt that the more expensive the gift was, the more theyd like it. Often times, Id put myself further into debt as a result. There is absolutely nothing wrong with giving a gift that is within your budget. People appreciate gifts that youve put more thought into anyway. I was surprised to realize that people seemed more touched by gifts I gave them once I started trying to save money. My gifts became more personal and a lot more creative. 4) Group Gifts Whether youre in the wedding party or a guest, sometimes giving a nice gift as a group is a great idea. A few years ago a few friends and I were able to pool our money together to send the couple on a trip. It only cost me $100, but it was a memorable gift for them and it had a bigger impact without ruining my budget.  How have you maintained your budget this wedding season?

#114 - Freelance Career Expert Series - State of Freelancing with Robert McGuire CareerMetis.com

#114 - Freelance Career Expert Series - State of Freelancing with Robert McGuire â€" CareerMetis.com The Career Insider Podcast Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSSForEpisode 114of The CareerMetis Podcast, we will be hearing from a returning guest Robert McGuire.This interview is part of the “Freelance Career Expert Series“.evalGUEST INTRODUCTION â€" ROBERT MCGUIREevalRobert McGuireis a business owner from New Haven, Connecticut. He operates theMcGuire Editorial Content Marketing Agencyin which he helps B2B and SaaS companies create and implement effective content marketing strategies.He also takes on the role of editor for the Online Gig Economy ForumNation 1099, which helps solopreneurs find answers to questions about their businesses.Coming from a background in journalism, as well as marketing work for non-profit organizations which helped him see the evolution into the content marketing era. It was this type of work that eventually opened up a path to create his current content marketing agency and become involved in the“Gig Economyâ €EPISODE SUMMARY1. Robert and his team at Nation1099 have recently been gathering and analyzing any and all data they can find relating to the freelance workforce.2. The landscape of freelancing has changed quite a bit since the old euphemism of being between jobs. With more people choosing to freelance and remain freelancing as a career option, there have been some interesting facts coming to the surface about the people who do so.3.After addressing the growth of the freelancing sector, and his thoughts on where the trend is going, Robert explains why employers are missing out on a huge percentage of talented workers. He also shares that freelancers aren’t happy with gig-matching services.eval4.Robert also shares his suggestions on how a freelancer can be more successful.5. Robert also discusses why freelancers tend to plateau in their earnings, and provides some examples of what gets over that obstacle.QUOTES“The full time freelance workforce in the US is growing 3x faster th an the workforce over all”“Out of all freelancers, the share of them who actively chose it is on the increase”“Self employed, as a group, is bigger than any other employer in the US”“Putting up job ads and job descriptions is like blowing a whistle that this population cannot hear”RESOURCESTo learn more about Robert McGuireyou can visit hisblog. You can also connect with him onLinkedInandTwitter.To learn more about the Gig Economy, Freelancers should check out the amazing resources atNation1099.Intro Music provided courtesy of Accelerated Ideas Ending Music provided courtesy of Accelerated Ideas (www.accelerated-ideas.com). Soundtrack â€" No Need to Rush

A Short Guide to Creating a Great Covering Letter - CareerAlley

A Short Guide to Creating a Great Covering Letter - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead, either write things worth reading or do things worth writing. Benjamin Franklin This article was provided courtesy of Mildround.com Were often told how important it is to make sure our CV is up to scratch but its also incredibly important to make an effort to include a well-thought-out covering letter. Whether youre experienced in your field or just starting out and applying for internships, this is your opportunity to sell yourself to recruiters or employers so be sure to put sufficient time into your letter as well as your CV. Here are a few tips to get you started: Write a letter without fail Always write a cover letter, or at the very least a formal email, to introduce yourself and explain your suitability for the role even if the job ad doesnt specifically ask for one. This is your one chance to sell yourself and help to make your CV stand out from the crowd so dont pass it up. Stay serious Avoid the temptation to try and make a lasting impression by writing a quirky or amusing covering letter. Its impossible to know how receptive the person dealing with applications is to that kind of thing so its always best to play it safe. While it might work on rare occasions, for every interview you land by being wacky with your covering letter, youll likely miss out on tens of others. Cover all the bases Be sure to cover each of the person specification points outlined in the job ad, explaining why you tick each of the relevant boxes. If you dont have previous experience in some of the areas, be sure to give examples of experience you do have that you will be able to adapt and bring across to the new role. Also be concise; while you want to get across just how perfect you are for the role, you also dont want to bore potential employers. Keep it simple and save your best for the interview. Investigate the employer Do your research it always helps to demonstrate that you know about the company youre applying for a job with, and while youll want to save most of that for the interview, it cant harm to show that you have an active interest in the company when writing your covering letter. Explain why youre interested in the role, and more specifically, what attracts you to that particular company. Explore the final details Always address your letter to the relevant person many ads will tell you exactly who to address in your covering letter but if it isnt clear be sure to call up and find out. Not only does this show initiative, but putting the right persons name at the top of your letter also looks so much better than To whom it may concern or Dear Sir/Madam. Also sign off in the correct fashion if you have opened with the recipients name, finish with Yours sincerely. However, if you have begun with Dear Sir, then youll want to end the letter with Yours faithfully. Keep it fresh Write a new covering letter for each job application. As tempting as it might be to re-use a standard template for each new application, you wont be making the most of your chance to impress your prospective employer if you fail to tailor the letter to that specific position. And besides, if you send off a letter and forget to change the name/company from your last template then the place youre applying to will be on to you straight away and if they feel that youre too lazy to write a unique covering letter, theyre unlikely to see you as a viable candidate. Check it before sending Double check your letter for spelling and grammar mistakes. You want to give the best impression possible, so run a spell check and get somebody else to have a read through to make sure your words scan properly. Good luck in your search.Visit me on Facebook

Tough (Question) Tuesday What excuses are you using

Tough (Question) Tuesday What excuses are you using #286 by Things We Forget I dont have all the supplies I need. I need the graphic designer to get back to me. These descriptions have to be rewritten first. My workplace is too messy. I need to do more research. Do any of these sound familiar? Some might be valid excuses to not dive into your work, but somewelltake out the word valid youre just left with excuses. Bring to mind that project youve been waiting to start for whatever reason (valid or not) ask: What excuses are you using? Ill join you in the comments section with my own But-I-Have-To-Wait-Fors. Meet you there no excuses! ************************************************************************************************************ Sensational Spring: How does routine fit into inspiration? Its what were discussing today come join us! Delicious Discount: Get a $25 discount for any $250 purchase from    Tara Sroka until Aug 31st. Affiliate Awesomeness: (1) Khristian A. Howell’s Confessions of a First Timer (get your mind out of the gutter!) is the perfect read for any trade show exhibitor virgin. (2) Get my cult leader Danielle LaPorte’s Digital Firestarter Sessions in your own home, on your own time. (3) Also, Molly Hoyne’s Joy Equation is your 30 day guide to Living on Purpose.