tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-620425 2009-03-31T21:13:23-04:00 For business management, entrepreneurs and investors, step up, start up, scale up and speed up business growth initiatives. Move forward fast. TypePad tag:typepad.com,2003:post-64917641 2009-03-31T21:13:23-04:00 2009-03-31T21:08:15-04:00

Resilience: recovering from or adjusting easily to change or misfortune. You may think it's something you're either lucky to have or unlucky to lack, but that's not so. Resilience is an ordinary ability, and you can take focused action to...

Megan Tobin tag:typepad.com,2003:post-57886511 2008-11-01T18:11:50-04:00 2008-11-01T18:11:50-04:00

In the last 8+ weeks, times have changed. If you are facing significant challenges this fall in your business and professional life, you are not alone. Exploring ways to recreate and retool in this difficult economic environment can help. Two...

Megan Tobin tag:typepad.com,2003:post-57885997 2008-11-01T17:50:16-04:00 2008-11-01T17:50:16-04:00

You’re triggered! Now what? Turning Negative Emotions into Positive Outcomes Many people believe that emotions interfere with sound decision making, creative problem solving, effective management and high-stakes negotiations. New research in the behavioral sciences has shown that nothing could be...

Megan Tobin tag:typepad.com,2003:post-50902958 2008-06-05T23:55:23-04:00 2008-06-05T23:55:23-04:00

Good team work this week, representing the NY Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development at the annual, international conference, ASTD 2008, held in San Diego. There were 10,000 participants, 2,400 were international participants with over 75 delegations,...

Megan Tobin tag:typepad.com,2003:post-48486364 2008-04-15T12:08:04-04:00 2008-04-15T12:08:04-04:00

Thanks to those of you who have inquired and attended monthly Coaching SIG meetings that I chair for the American Society for Training and Development in NYC. These are members only meetings, but visitors can attend prior to joining ASTDNY....

Megan Tobin tag:typepad.com,2003:post-46556960 2008-03-04T08:36:14-05:00 2008-03-04T08:36:14-05:00

This quarter we launched one creative development workshop program with a New York-based associate. Thank you to the ASTDNY and Deutsche Bank for hosting us. And, many thanks to leaders and members for the great feedback we received. Wow! One...

Megan Tobin tag:typepad.com,2003:post-46553936 2008-03-04T07:11:41-05:00 2008-03-04T07:11:41-05:00

Why not use art to start your work toward business and professional achievements this year? We're putting creativity to work for business and professional development results. This quarter we brought two new experiences to the American Society for Training and...

Megan Tobin tag:typepad.com,2003:post-46375432 2008-02-29T16:46:25-05:00 2008-02-29T16:46:25-05:00

I think the answer to this is, Yes! But, as with all networking, you'll likely see better results if you make it a two-way street. And, this site makes it easy to do that. As you focus on your professional...

Megan Tobin tag:typepad.com,2003:post-44911164 2008-01-30T22:10:59-05:00 2008-01-30T22:10:59-05:00

January has been an exciting month, with Gabriella Goddard, a UK-based Executive Coach who is part of the Time2Market team of experts, launching Gulp! in the US and visiting New York. I'm receiving my signed copy this week! I've known...

Megan Tobin tag:typepad.com,2003:post-42816604 2007-12-13T22:10:11-05:00 2007-12-13T22:10:11-05:00

Looking to build your business in the New Year? Here are 10 strategies to grow your business in the next 12 months: Expand the number of locations Franchise License your products Form an alliance or partnership Diversify your offering Target...

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