Powerful Women International Blog

How do you turn your obstacles around to good?

Valeri Bocage — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:57:28 GMT

Please share with us, how do you turn your obstacles around to you good!

I take a step back to see what good can come out of the situation, then go for it!

What is it that you do? Let us know.

~Valeri

What are you dealing with?

Valeri Bocage — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:39:14 GMT

We all are dealing with SOMETHING! It may be getting better health, a family crisis, a turning point in our lives to do something different.

I suggest to take a step back....time out to THINK! So many times we don't. We are often in the "trying to deal with the thing" so we often miss the opportunity to transform a part of our lives we want to do.

Write down all the great things that can come from your situation. Dig deep! You will find many gold nuggets waiting for you!

Take time to THINK

Write down the possibilities until one of them INSPIRE YOU!

Write down the action steps to make it happen!

Take the actions!

You have a pot of gold somewhere near you...and for many LOTS of Gold!

~Valeri

Toni Harris' Turnaround Movement

Valeri Bocage — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:29:12 GMT

I am excited to participate in a new and powerful project and I want to take this opportunity to share it with you! I am joining Toni Harris’s Turnaround Movement and will share my “turnaround” story in the upcoming book and DVD Series.

I want to tell you a little about the project and to introduce you to the very powerful, professional, and dynamic Toni Harris, who turned her life around personally, professionally, and financially and now is helping deserving women to tell how they turned their lives around too.

Toni is a professional speaker, coach, and Internet radio show host. Here is her website for your review – www.toniharrisspeaks.com.

I would like to invite you to find out more about the project and even consider being a participant! Here are a few details about the Turnaround project:

« Turnaround Movement

~     Turnaround Collaboration – the book and mastermind
~     Turnaround Connection – marketing you and the project
~     Turnaround Conference – Jan. 2013 -
Authors will be the speakers with ability to promote their
businesses and back of the room sales
~ Turnaround Non-profit
Mentoring young women to turn their lives around

« Media/Publicity Blitz

~ Television – Local (Houston) & National
~ Radio – Local, National, Satellite and Internet
~ Bloomberg radio – Price of Business
~ Print media – Newspapers, magazines, web based media
~ Conference Circuit
Authors will be speakers at women's conferences as a panel
~ Press releases
~ Press kits

« Book and DVD

~    25 stories of phenomenal women who have overcome
adversities personally, professionally, and financially
~     Book will be sectioned off by category
~     Limit to 2-3 stories per adversity
~     Generic cover with Canary authors picture and
bio on back cover
~    Internationally recognized author and actress
to participate in the project
~ Seeking additional notable personalities to participate
~ A companion to the DVD featuring personal story of
Canary Diamond level authors and panel interview of
Ruby Red authors

« Revenue Generating Opportunity

~ Receive enough copies to recover initial investment
~ Ability to purchase books/DVD at wholesale and
resell at full retail
~ Ability to sell books and DVDs on your website

Sound exciting? It is and you don't want to miss the opportunity to become published with 24 other Turnaround Sisters promoting you and your business.

There are only a few spaces available in this first phase of the Turnaround movement! Take a few minutes to visit the website or contact Toni directly at 713-387-9273 or send her a message at http://toniharrisspeaks.com/?page_id=5 and someone will get back to you. Thanks for your consideration. Let me know your thoughts!!

Respectfully,

Valeri Bocage

The Food for All Summit

Valeri Bocage — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:51:31 GMT

I want to extend a personal invitation to everyone to attend an important virtual event this Wednesday, Nov. 30, to come together to eliminate hunger on the planet.

"The Food for All Summit is a free one day virtual event empowering you with practical tools and inspiration to make a difference."

This event will directly benefit the Horn of Africa Famine through Save the Children.

Doesn't it seem insane that people go hungry in today's world? We have plenty of food, incredible communication and distribution channels. The only thing standing in the way is our stand for it. Together, let's stand for Food for All and stand against hunger.

I encourage you to register for this free event and share this information with your network. To learn more and to register, please go to their website at www.foodforallsummit.com.

Your Vision Statement

Valeri Bocage — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:30:29 GMT

Do you have a vision statement for your business? PWI has recently embarked on updating our vision statement. We have spent several hours over several meetings to develop a vision statement that follows certain guidelines and is a vision statement that inspires us.

Once the vision statement is finalized, a new mission statement will be developed that will be clear and inspiring. At times, it feels as though we will never finish creating the vision statement, but we persevere as a Team to develop something that truly and authentically inspires us. We are excited about our vision and mission project.

These are the guidelines we are using for crafting our new vision statement. Please share your vision statement or any comments. I look forward to your post!

The vision statement should be dynamic, not passive or static. The words should have force and power and should inspire someone to join the organization.
There should be some active verb in the vision statement. like "to create" "to build" etc.
There should be a sense of fairness, equality etc. in terms of race, religion, sex, age etc. A sense of togetherness so that people are inspired to come together as an organization
The vision should be lofty and bold but not ridiculous. It should be credible for what you are trying to do and the people you are focused on serving.
The vision should not have cliches like "have peace in the world " etc. It should be broad, yet focused. It should really convey and mean something, not just a platitude.
The words should be precise and clear, not ambiguous or nebulous. The message should be consistent.
Finally it should segue to your mission statement. It should lay the groundwork for a woman's organization, i.e., PWI.

Your Ultimate Success Is Guaranteed

Valeri Bocage — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:34:31 GMT

I recently read something from Brian Tracy that inspired me. He said "The only limits on what you can be, have or do are self-imposed. They don't exist outside of you."

He goes on to say that once you decide on your goal and throw yourself completely into the achievement of your goal, your ultimate success is guaranteed as long as ... you don't stop.

I have more than one question for you today -- what is it that stops you from achieving your goal? How do you overcome whatever obstacles you come across? I look forward to your comments!

Empowerment in Your Routine

Valeri Bocage — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:59:28 GMT

What is your favorite part of your routine that empowers you?

YOU

Valeri Bocage — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:15:50 GMT

What is your #1 accomplishment for 2011 so far and what do you want to accomplish next year? We would love to hear from you.

Your Passion, Your Leadership

Valeri Bocage — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 17:15:27 GMT

One person can have an impact so large that it lives bigger after they are gone. We have seen this time and again. Today it is evident as we honor Martin Luther King, Jr.

What is the common thread among people who impact the world in a positive way? Steve Jobs, Benjamin Franklin, Christopher Columbus, Martin Luther King, Jr., Gandhi, Princess Diana, Mother Theresa, and the countless others who are no longer here and some who are still here - what makes them take a stand and stand out?

I can think of more than one common thread among them: passion, virtue, intelligence, vision, integrity, love of humanity, love for making a difference, taking a stand, believing in something larger than themselves, failure, disappointment, heartache, struggle.

These people are just like you and me. We are all alike in that no matter how small we think we are or how large we think we are or want to be, struggle and disappointment will be there in some way or another. It helps to shape us, shape our vision, connect us to one another, and it can fuel our passion.

Heartache, struggle, disappointment all mean that you care and failure means that you are taking action. Your passion, your vision, your dream keeps you going as well as the obstacles keep you sharp, and can stimulate your creativity. All of the experiences we have can work together in perfect harmony if we allow them to. The key is not only our passion but also our leadership, unlocking both, allowing them to flow, nurturing them, and feeling our true desires for good.

One of the ways that Powerful Women International expands and creates leadership in women is by supporting what women are passionate about. We want to assist YOU to be the best leader you can be in your life, in your business and in your community. What is your passion?

In honor of a great man, Martin Luther King, Jr., with an incredible vision and heart, I salute the vision in you and the passion you have in your heart for all that is good for you, your business and your community.

We want to make the world a better place through women's passion. You'll be hearing more from us soon about our vision and mission as we take a closer look at what our organization can do and how we can have an impact on the world. It's an exciting time and we invite you to be a part of it.

Join us at one of our virtual or in person events. We are here for YOU!

We are here for YOU!

Valeri Bocage — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:27:00 GMT

Hello PWI Members & Friends,

We are growing and expanding at PWI, adding more team members to furthur what we are up to with PWI. It is very exciting! Our goal is to further what YOU are up to.

PWI is all about our members and our global PWI Community. We believe when we assist YOU grow and expand, we help the world become a better place for ALL.

You'll find great resources in the PWI Community - Sharon Abbott has secrets to be a savvy blogger, Caterina Rando can help your business thrive and our newest member from Paris, France, Monique Wells, has an incredible 5-part video series on how to overcome overwhelm. They all have free info for you to benefit from in this week's Global Newsletter.

We want to hear from YOU, our incredible community, and what you want to do. We believe in YOUR Dreams.

Help us assist you by sending us an email at info@powerfulwomenintl.com or using our blog.

We are here for YOU!

Valeri

The Creative Law of Prosperity - Part II

Pam Terry — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 02:41:58 GMT

Part II

1. Make a list or draw up some kind of potential plan, which you should feel free to change, revise, reform and rearrange as your ideas about it unfold.

Note: Writing clarifies your thoughts - the mind follows by producing definite results when it has been given definite ideas through which to work. Until you get specific with your desires, you will not be specific in the attainment of them. You need to

2. Prosperity is the result of deliberate thought and action.

3. If you don't know what you want, simply begin thinking about and making lists of those things now in your life that you don't want. List things you wish to have cleared up and eradicated from your life. To that list declare, "This too shall pass" or "Be thou dissovled."

A Prosperity Formula

4. Write out your desires for the next 6 months.

-- Then write out your desires for each month.

-- Each week add to your list or change your list of desired results as you feel led.

-- Feel free to change your list completely, expanding yoru desires or crossing off desires that no longer appeal to you.

-- Spend at least 15 minutes a day pouring verbal prayers and blessings upon your listed desires.

-- Work daily on your list, revsing, changing, expanding it.

-- Be very definite - such as listing the amount of money you wish to make for the day, week or month.

-- Put a time limit and definite dates by which you wish the fulfillment of your desires.

-- Do not wonder, doubt or question how your rich good is to be fulfilled.

-- Stay busy putting things in action in simple ways.

"Every obstacle rushes to get out of the way of the woman who knows where she is going; and all the world seems on the side of the woman who tries to rise."

5. Write a letter to God stating your deepest desires and place it in your bible!

6. Make a daily list.

-- Sit quietly in the morning for a few minutes while thinking of your day and the many big and little things you wish to see accomplished by yourself and others.

-- Make lists of those desired accomplishments.

-- Write a note of thanks to God at the end of the list for the "divine fulfillment and the divine achievements."

-- At the end of the day, take another few minutes, go back over the day and write "thank you" notes to God for the blessings receved and the good accomplished.

-- Begin thinking of the following day and make some notes concerning its perfect fulfillment.

The Creative Law of Prosperity - Part I

Pam Terry — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 02:06:21 GMT

Part 1

I recorded the Creative Law of Prosperity from The Dynamic Laws of Prosperity by Catherine Ponder today. It's one of my favorite chapters because it's about the power of desire, planning and taking action. These are 3 important elements for achieving anything.

But, it's not desire alone that is needed. True desire is needed. You can lose your desire, not have the desire to succeed, or have the wrong desire attached to a goal or not even know what your desire is.

Your desire is your fuel. For everything. Have you ever noticed when someone wins anything, how their desire is stronger than their opponents'? Whether you have two people or two teams, the stronger the desire, the more determined, persistent, intense and powerful the person or team.

Desire is all important. That's why apathy and mediocrity is the death of accomplishment! When properly developed, according to Catherine Ponder, a strong desire is the foundation for the power of success. I believe it. It makes perfect sense.

Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich, states over and over again that the secret to success is a burning desire.

Here are Catherine Ponder's key points for The Creative Law of Prosperity and my personal favorites - these inspire me to take action!

1. There are 3 basic steps for The Creative Law of Prosperity

a. Have a plan, write out your desires concerning the plan and constantly expand it.

b. Mentally image that plan as fulfilled.

c. Constantly affirm its perfect fulfillment.

2. First step is desire and the ability to do take constructive action.

Note:

-- True desire is intense and powerful.

-- The stronger your desires for good, the greater the power of your desires to produce that good. ( I love that! )

-- The right desire is the first step in solving problems and getting ont he road to prosperity.

3. To release your deep-seated desires for prosperity and success, center your attention on one big goal at a time. (one big goal always includes a number of small desires that are automatically fulfilled when the big one is achieved.)

Follow Your Heart & Live a Rewarding Life

Valeri Bocage — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 12:34:22 GMT

You really do create your life. Here are 6 simple steps to assist you in creating a life you love, a life where you are fulfilled. It's not the accomplishment of the goals; it's the journey in accomplishing them that leads to a fulfilling life.

Step 1: Follow your heart. Let your heart lead you to the things you want to do. Whether you are in a job, career, business or relationship and your heart is not in it, look at how you can make a change to follow your heart.

Step 2: Start by making a list of at least these four areas of your life: spiritual, health, finances and recreation. Then write down how you want each of those areas to be and what changes you want to make. When you create compelling goals that inspire your heart, your journey to those goals is a journey worth living.

Step 3: Write down what you want, what's in your heart. For example, if you want to do something different in the line of your business or career, write it down. Then write down all the ways you can make it happen. Write down 25 ways you could make it happen. This is a time to really let the absurd come out. Be free to write anything down and allow your creativity to expand.

Step 4: If you aren't sure what it is you want, write down what you are sure you don't want. Then, look at what you don't want (that's valuable information by the way), and look to see how you would rather have it be - then write that down. For example, if you have a job and you feel unappreciated, trapped or invalidated and you don't want that - write down that you want a job (or career or business) where you feel appreciated, free and validated.

Step 5: Next make an action plan for each area and read it everyday. Take one action toward your goals at least once a week. More if possible. You will be surprised at how things will begin to change for you.

Step 6: Get an accountability buddy that you can share with and make promises. Set up a structure where you and your accountability buddy talk once a week to share if you kept your promises, what's working and not working and what you promise to do between now and the next call.

Take responsibility of your life experience, by taking on any of these steps or all of them. You deserve to have the life you want!

-Valeri

We are so EXCITED!!

Valeri Bocage — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 09:07:45 GMT

PWI has so much coming up for YOU to assist you to actualize and expand your dreams. We are busy collaborating, planning and putting things in place.

We would love for you to join us in Los Angeles November 3-5, 2011 for the PWI Worldwide Women's Empowerment Conference to network, celebrate and learn ways to expand your business and life. You'll meet several of our international members and the Powerful PWI Global Team!

Plans for the L.A. Global Women’s Empowerment Conference include a VIP Red Carpet event in Hollywood, a two day conference in Long Beach including an Authorpreneurship day for writers and would be writers.

Soon we will be rolling out PWI Power Circles with member experts in a bi-monthly group coaching call to assist members with their most pressing issues.

90-Day Mastermind Groups exclusively for PWI Platinum Members will be starting in November!

The PWI Speakers Bureau – coming soon with our new website – will feature each Speakers Bureau Member with their own Speakers Profile page. More exciting info to come about the Speakers Bureau.

PWI Leadership Officers for each city Connection...plans are underway to provide a monthly member orientation and an opportunity for members to take on leadership roles to expand themselves and grow the chapter connections!

Coming soon - the PWI eStore on our new website - an opportunity for members to promote and sell their books, CD's and more - Plus, we'll be promoting a line of PWI products - there will be something for everyone!

We've added chapter connections in Chicago, Sacramento and New Orleans and are planning new chapters in Los Angeles, New York City, Atlanta, DC, Dallas, Perryman, Missouri, Lagos, Nigeria and more.

PWI GO - PWI's non-profit, PWI Global Outreach, is planned to be announced at the worldwide empowerment conference and will be our latest endeavor to assist more communities worldwide to thrive.

We are growing in many ways which means more for you, more training to assist you in becoming more at choice in life rather than being at the effect of it. More connections for you means more exposure for your business and more training in the areas of personal development, leadership, and business skills. We are "Empowering Women to Empower the World." Our mission and vision is stronger than ever!

Expect Great Things to Happen and they ALWAYS DO!

Building Your World

Valeri Bocage — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:06:59 GMT

Whether you are building a business, working for a company or you want to do something different like write a book, be a speaker, or start an organization, there are key steps to powerfully “build your world.”

The first step is to take time alone to see the vision of what it is you want or want to do. Often, people do not take the time to just "THINK." This is an IMPORTANT step.

Being quiet and allowing your thoughts to flow, helps to give you clarity.

The next step is to write down the vision of what you want. Keep a journal. Writing brings forth the vision from your mind to crystallize and actualize it.

After you are clear, the third step is to build your team, enrolling others into what it is you want and how it can benefit them.

The first team you need is your spiritual team. Your spiritual team will help keep you grounded with your beliefs. Secondly you need a health team. Who do you trust to ask for advice to keep you healthy? Look for books or magazines you need that will support you. Ask yourself what you need to do to get to a healthy stage in your life and write that down.

The fourth step is to look at your professional life or business, and ask yourself what you need. If you want to write a book for example, what do you need to do that? Write down what and who you need.

Taking the time to write down each of these steps will provide you with a clear, concise plan for creating your life!

The last step is to take action. After you write down your vision and what you need, write down actions you will take, including by when dates on each one.

If you need coaching to get to your next level, call me, your Dream Expert, to schedule a coaching session. Call 415-742-5239.

Tips for Getting Unstuck

Valeri Bocage — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 17:47:50 GMT

Have you ever felt stuck, even when things have been going well? You might feel so stuck that you just don't feel like doing anything at all because you have sort of a “blah” feeling or you might even feel frustrated or depressed.   It feels like nothing is flowing.

What can you do to get over that stuck feeling and get back into the flow? First realize that identifying that you feel stuck or frustrated is valuable!! STOP and check in with yourself to see what it is that is blocking you. You’ll find that you have some unfulfilled desire or thwarted expectation. Ask yourself “What is it that I want right now?” When you answer that question, ask yourself “Why do I want that?”

Keep asking yourself “And why do I want that?” for every answer you come up with. Drill down until you discover what it is that you really, really want. Your authentic answers are your key to fulfillment and vitality.    Identifying what it is that you want deep down, will really get your juices flowing.

Another method is to take on small tasks like making a call or calls you need to make that you may be resisting, working on an incomplete project, or a letter you have been putting off. I have a friend who likes to sweep the floor when she is stuck. Since she gets stuck a lot, her floors are always clean!! But, it relaxes her and she gains a sense of fulfillment from this small task which takes her mind off of any frustration and she becomes more energetic from feeling fulfilled.

When you handle the small things, it opens the door for things to begin to flow again. If you have lots of things on your mind, and we all do these days, make a list of everything you need to handle, like filing your taxes, taking care of traffic tickets , cleaning out your closets, creating time for the garage sale you have been wanting to do, communicating with people you said you would and you have not, etc.

It’s amazing how these little things pull at you energetically and actually hold you back. Once they are put on a list, it helps to get you on track and revitalized. You’ll find that you are getting them off your mind, and getting them done too! What’s really great is how some of these things take care of themselves before you might get to them. I love that.

When you make your list (be sure to include everything you said you were committed to doing), put a by when date to do them. If somethings comes up on that date and you could not get it done by then, recommit to a new date without feeling guilty.   Commitment is distinct from an expectation. When you are truly committed, you will get it done either by the date you promised or by a new promised date, but either way, your commitment is for sure.

If you aren’t committed to getting something done and you keep moving the by-when date, you are setting yourself up for disappointment. Commit my friend, it’s the best way to have a clear conscience and energizes you.

Take actions and get unstuck! This one step can help create the life you want!

Expect Great Things,
Valeri