Business Pulse 2008

Pulling it (Web 2.0) all together...

Thu, 01 May 2008 23:23:00 +0000

Blogging, podcasting, vlogging, internet radio, social networking, internet media–all of it, we believe is here to stay and will only become more popular and mainstream over time. This is what Bea and I talked about in our preview call for an hour. So listen in as Productivity Coach, Carol Dickson-Carr and Executive Coach, Bea Fields, lead a group of modern day biz leaders on the topic of how to grow their businesses through the power of Web 2.0!

Relax, Relate, Release!

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:07:00 +0000

I know I’m dating myself, but I loved A Different World, the NBC spin-off of the Cosby show as a youth in the 90s. Hearing Whitley say, “Relax, Relate, Release!” was something I just adopted even when it was hard for me to relax, relate or release! Lately, I was starting to think the moon or some cosmic force was having an effect on so many people in my sphere: In my academic world, I had some students freaking out about their grades as the semester nears an end, fellow professors stressed about publication and tenure and general overwhelm… In the coaching world, a more-than-usual amount of clients have been experiencing a sustained sense of overwhelm. And today! Today, I can’t remember how many times I had to tell someone to BREATHE, whether it was my daughter, one of her teammates, one of the parents of the teammates, or yours truly (uh-huh!) when all was said and done. So after I got back from dropping off my daughter at one of her friends’ houses for a sleepover this evening, I immediately turned on my recording software and started to speak a meditation around overwhelm and stress. Rather than the usual gregarious tone some of you may have heard in my podcasts (particularly the storytelling one for Six Sigma), my voice is quite even and calm in this audio. There was some irony in my process because of various interruptions and false starts while I was recording. I was so glad when I finally finished my vocals and could move on to mixing the ocean waves and my relaxing music in! So if you, or someone you know is starting to feel the pinch, or if you just want to do some preventative maintenance, I invite you to get in a quiet place and treat yourself for 14 minutes by downloading the MP3 in this podcast!

How to Appreciate the Idealist Temperament in Problem-Solving & Creativity

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:56:00 +0000

About a month ago, Carol Dickson-Carr went into a little more detail about strategic intelligence–one of the four different types of creative intelligence as it applies to the four temperaments within the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®). Listen in she talks about how those with the idealist temperament (intuitive and feeling preferences) use their diplomatic intelligence to get things done. Those of you not naturally inclined to that temperament might want to “try on” the idealist temperament’s approach to creativity and productivity as a stretch goal once you find out more about it! Our next 6-week program starts Weds, May 7th! Visit: http://dicksonfields.com/the-biz-pulse-2008-programs-and-schedule/ for details!

How to Appreciate the Rational Temperament in Problem-Solving

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:52:00 +0000

A few weeks ago, Carol Dickson-Carr briefly talked about the four different types of creative intelligence as it applies to the four temperaments within the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®). Listen in she talks about how those with the rational temperament (intuitive and thinking preferences) use their strategic intelligence to get things done. Those of you not naturally inclined to that temperament might want to “try on” the rational temperament’s approach to creativity as a stretch goal once you find out more about it! Check out our comprehensive resource library by visiting: http://dicksonfields.com/join-the-biz-pulse-library/

Want Luck? Make Luck!

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:24:00 +0000

Did you know there are four basic principles that can help you increase your chances of luck? There are...many people think "luck is just luck", but there is actually a science to creating great luck. Listen in as Bea Fields gives a quick run-down on the topic of creating luck in your business and life.

Biz Pulse 2008 Preview Call for January 31, 2008: Facilitated by Carol Dickson-Carr and Bea Fields (Part 2)

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:51:00 +0000

We wrap our call by coaching two willing participants on how they can leverage their expertise using the tools we discussed in part one. Visit us today at http://bizpulse2008.com For more information about our upcoming 6-week group coaching call, visit us online at: http://dicksonfields.com/the-biz-pulse-2008-programs-and-schedule

Biz Pulse 2008 Preview Call for January 31, 2008: Facilitated by Carol Dickson-Carr and Bea Fields (Part 1)

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:29:00 +0000

Listen in as Bea Fields and Carol Dickson-Carr have an open (some might say provocative!) discussion with entrepreneurs on the virtues of Web 2.0 technology. This is part 1 of the call. For more information about our upcoming 6-week group coaching call, visit us online at: http://dicksonfields.com/the-biz-pulse-2008-programs-and-schedule

Conscious & Unconscious Creative Intelligence

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:41:00 +0000

Listen in as Carol Dickson-Carr briefly talks about four types of intelligences that tie into the four temperaments associated with the MBTI that you can use to help spark your creativity.

Biz Pulse 2008 Preview Call for January 24, 2008: Facilitated by Carol Dickson-Carr and Bea Fields

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:24:00 +0000

Listen in as Productivity Coach, Carol Dickson-Carr and Executive Coach, Bea Fields, lead a group of modern day biz leaders on the topic of how to grow a business through the power of Web 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0. Here’s what one participant had to say: “I am so glad I attended this free teleclass. You two clearly know where the Y Generation, comprising 18-30 year-olds, live, breathe, and gather. And, you so generously share your knowledge. I can hardly wait for the Biz Pulse 2008 class, because, as a Baby Boomer, I want to connect with those to whom we are passing the torch. There’s a new social order out there and this teleclass pulled back the curtain. I’m looking forward to the insight and practical knowledge that Biz Pulse 2008 is sure to offer.” Marla Bollak, Credit Coach Increasing Credit-Ability, Net Worth, & Self-Worth CreditCoach4U.com Check us out online at http://bizpulse2008.com.

Biz Pulse 2008 Preview Call for January 22, 2008: Facilitated by Bea Fields and Carol Dickson-Carr

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:44:00 +0000

Here's a content-rich call that will get you started leveraging your message into several media. For more information about our upcoming 6-week group coaching call, visit us online at: http://dicksonfields.com/the-biz-pulse-2008-programs-and-schedule

Technology & Marketing Part 2

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:31:00 +0000

What do Del Monte, Coca Cola, and Disney's ABC Television Studios have in common? Big names, to be sure, but it may surprise you to know that the marketing strategy they used that Carol Dickson-Carr will refer to, is something the solopreneur can do without it being cost prohibitive!

Technology, Marketing, and the Economy (Part 1)

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 11:54:00 +0000

Technology is your friend and a cheap date. That's a winning combination! Use technology to your advantage, and the possibilities for your business are endless. Carol Dickson-Carr will share her perspective on one element of technology that you can use starting today in your business regardless of where our economy is or where we are in the business cycle. Visit us today online at http://bizpulse2008.com.

Marketing Using a Creative Competition

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 06:39:00 +0000

Want to know how Loreal Cosmetics has shifted its approach to reach over 72 million new buyers in the last year? If so, listen in as Bea Fields shares her thoughts on how to tap into an old marketing technique...the competition/contest approach to marketing. Visit us today online at http://bizpulse2008.com

Customer "UN" Service?

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:13:00 +0000

Would you like to know three reasons why customer service, value, and satisfaction break down and how to avoid them? Tune in and find out!

Marketing: Learn From Apple

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:16:00 +0000

Want to learn how Apple took the i-pod and i-tunes viral? If so, listen in to this audio as Bea Fields talks about the four key components needed to attract consumers between the ages of 18-30.

Welcome to Biz Pulse 2008

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:31:00 +0000

Biz Pulse 2008: Stop Avoiding Risk and Start Embracing It! The companies of 2008 whose businesses will explode will do it by embracing a very big opportunity…many say, a risk (and you know we LOVE a risk!) So…what’s the big opportunity and risk that you’re getting ready to EMBRACE? The power of Web 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0 The Biz Pulse 2008 Program is designed strictly for those of you who know that in a matter of six months, you can radically grow your network and your business through rigor and a dedication to reaching out to 75,000,000 new consumers (Generation Y: 18-30 year old consumers) who are earning $211 billion and spending $175 billion annually. So…since this generation is earning and spending gobs of money, the question is: “Why aren’t they spending it with you?” It might be because you are not using or are afraid to learn the technology they use to communicate with their networks (Facebook, MySpace, Delicious, Twitter, Second Life, Blogging and Vlogging). This new generation of consumers are deaf to old school marketing techniques. Print advertising, e-mail campaigns, television ads and push marketing bounce off them like bullets off Superman’s chest. They are impermeable to the marketing messages that appealed to their parents and grandparents. Generation Y represents a massive group of influencers — the largest, and the most cutting edge generation in our history. They cut their teeth on technology, grew up with the knowledge they could do anything (because their parents and teachers told them so!). And…they are ready to spend the money they are earning and saving…and we want them to spend it with you! So…are you ready to take the risk…a risk to grow your business in 2008 by treading into unknown territory? If so, scroll down and start signing up! We look forward to walking on the journey we have traveled in the last six months using Web 2.0 to add 6500 new buyers to our network. We will take you by the hand and walk you step by step by how to do it…and do it successfully so that thousands of new clients are coming your way. This is BIG!