How to Write a One-Minute Script to Introduce Yourself by Video Forget the traditional “elevator speech.” We live in an always-on digital world. Whether you’re a business owner, an employed professional or you’re looking for your next opportunity, you can tell the world who you are and what you’re about in 60 seconds or less. Join WXW on Thursday, April 16, and learn how to craft a …
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Clutter Busting Moves
Are You Ready For Spring? We are, and just in time to help you get ready for your post-cabin-fever Spring cleaning! You are invited to join our panel of professional organizers for some of the best strategies to overcome your own organizing and productivity challenges. We bring you a moderated panel of top-notch professional organizers who will reveal some tried-and-true best practices they've …
Money Magic
Discover 3 Secret Strategies to Increase Your Self-Worth and Net Worth So You Can Make, Manage and Keep More Money in Your Life or Business Do you make a decent income but often feel broke or in a fog about where it's all going? Are you sick and tired of feeling stressed and worried about money? Have a desire to feel empowered, at peace, and in control but don’t know where to start or what’s …
2015 Call for Proposals for Forum15
Submissions are due by February 4, 2015 We want you! To submit a proposal. And to spread the word throughout your network. Do you have a workshop that you are dying to share with the WXW community? Have you always wanted to facilitate an exchange session on a certain topic, but just haven’t gotten around to asking about it? The WXW Events Committee is excited to announce that we are …
Mentoring: She Who Walks with the Wise Grows Wise
We're kicking off 2015 with a workshop on one of our most-requested topics, mentoring. Mentor relationships can be critical to our professional and personal success. A mentor is most often someone we admire and who has the wisdom and experiences for which we seek guidance. Talking with and receiving guidance from someone who has been there/done that helps us gain confidence, helps us …
The Best Advice You’ve Ever Received
One of the comments that I frequently hear about the savvy ladies who attend WXW events is that they're smart, friendly and really helpful. Women have found new jobs, changed careers and made it through major life challenges with the support of WXW friends. That's because WXWers know that sharing your own experiences and network will take us all further together. Let's take a look at a few …
Three Tactics to OWN the Room
[WXWer Kelli Gilpin will lead the September 19th workshop, "Develop Your Personal Charisma Super Powers: Present your best self – in person, on air, or online." The post below is excerpted from a profile of Kelli for ASPIRE magazine.] Oprah and Donald Trump have it. So do Lady Gaga and the Dalai Lama. Richard Branson has it in spades. Charisma. Leadership presence. The “It factor.” The ability …
You met several fascinating women at the WXW May Forum11, now what?
The Women’s Exchange of Washtenaw hosts unique events throughout the year where women business leaders come together to talk through their issues as well as share experiences and ideas. WXW events, such as the Annual May Forum, provide women business leaders with an opportunity to meet other business leaders. Keeping the conversation going after the event is the key to building lasting …
Don’t Waste Time Feeling Guilty
Note: This is a guest blog post from Marisa Smith, President and Founder of the Whole Brain Group. I always feel guilty when I leave for a conference – is it going to be worth the expense and the time away from the office? Should I really be spending time and money “working on the business” when there are so many other pressing concerns in my inbox? I recently attend the Inc Magazine’s …
How to Small Talk for Successful Business Networking
Do you dread receptions, banquets, and other business-related social events? Do you struggle to make meaningful, long-term connections at work? You’re not alone. Many of us are apprehensive about these situations, because most of us either loathe entering rooms where we don’t know anyone or dislike spending time with people we don’t know well. With a little practice and use of these helpful tips, …