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  • Toni Harris' Turnaround Movement

    Sunday, December 11, 2011 12:46 PM | Valeri Bocage (Administrator)

    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 

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  • The Food for All Summit

    Monday, November 28, 2011 10:05 AM | Valeri Bocage (Administrator)

    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. 
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  • Your Vision Statement

    Sunday, November 13, 2011 9:27 AM | Valeri Bocage (Administrator)
    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!
    1. 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.
    2. There should be some active verb in the vision statement.  like "to create"  "to build" etc.
    3. 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
    4. 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.
    5. 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.
    6. The words should be precise and clear, not ambiguous or nebulous. The message should be consistent.
    7. Finally it should segue to your mission statement.  It should lay the groundwork for a woman's organization, i.e., PWI.
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  • Your Ultimate Success Is Guaranteed

    Sunday, November 06, 2011 4:33 PM | Valeri Bocage (Administrator)
    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!
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  • Empowerment in Your Routine

    Sunday, October 30, 2011 6:58 PM | Valeri Bocage (Administrator)
    What is your favorite part of your routine that empowers you?
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  • YOU

    Monday, October 24, 2011 8:15 AM | Valeri Bocage (Administrator)
    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.
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  • Your Passion, Your Leadership

    Sunday, October 16, 2011 1:11 PM | Valeri Bocage (Administrator)

    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!

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  • We are here for YOU!

    Monday, September 12, 2011 8:05 AM | Valeri Bocage (Administrator)
    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

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  • The Creative Law of Prosperity - Part II

    Sunday, August 14, 2011 10:08 PM | Pam Terry (Administrator)
    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.

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  • The Creative Law of Prosperity - Part I

    Sunday, August 14, 2011 8:27 PM | Pam Terry (Administrator)
    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.)

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