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Representing Women in Business at Grand Rapids Event

Posted by reallifee on Apr 19, 2010 in E Events, E Press, Entrepreneurship | 0 comments

I had the privilege of representing women in business and being a role model for female entrepreneurship at the Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour event on March 30, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Thanks to the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the West Michigan Science & Technology Initiative, the Grand Rapids SmartZone℠, and all of the other supporters of this conference! Here’s what students had a chance to say about my speech, “The Best is Yet to Come!” on how to turn every difficulty into an opportunity to succeed: Elizabeth Grace Saunders is a time coach who empowers individuals who are overwhelmed and frustrated because they want to...

E Note-Self Discovery Exercise

Posted by reallifee on Apr 8, 2010 in E Notes, E Tips, Psychology, Resources | 0 comments

One of my FAVORITE parts of being a time coach is being able to work with Fabulous individuals such as Phil Lawler. You can check out the cool self discovery exercise he developed below. Enjoy! Elizabeth Prepare to get your introspect on. (Self discovery) Step 0: Set aside some YOU time during the day where you can be alone, and pensive. Schedule it in, so you don’t feel guilty that you aren’t working on something else, or forget to do it, or so you can just make sure your immediate to-dos are done and you won’t be interrupted. Step 1 (Time Estimate: 10-90 minutes) Think about the kind of person you would like to be: What would you like to change? What...

E Profile-Nannies Galore Founder’s Time Tips for Parents

Posted by reallifee on Jan 13, 2010 in E Profiles, E Tips, Mompreneurs, Resources | 0 comments

Being a parent is a wonderful privilege and an incredible responsibility. Nannies Galore founder and CEO Tamara Mickelson shared these time management tips for succeeding as a working parent: 1. Keep Lists! If you are like me, you keep a list for everything. Grocery list, chores, bills that need to be paid, etc. Lists seem trivial to some, but are a lifesaver to me. It is a habit that I formed years ago, and has proven to work over and over again. Crossing things off of my list gives me a sense of accomplishment, leading me right into my next task. Keep a list! 2. Say No! When I started my own nanny website, it was pretty easy at first. But as the weeks went...

Open (Mind) for Business-Lake Erie College Speech

Posted by reallifee on Dec 18, 2009 in E Events, E Press, Entrepreneurship | 0 comments

I recently had the privilege of doing a keynote speech at Lake Erie College and participating in an entrepreneurship panel with other fantastic entrepreneurs. Here’s what one of the audience members had to say about what she learned: Other photos from the SIFE event-Open (Mind) for Business! Elizabeth Grace Saunders-Keynote Speaker at Lake Erie College Many thanks to the amazing SIFE students at Lake Erie College and Cliff Somerville, Executive Director of the Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership Development at Lake Erie College for making this event possible. I appreciate you! Please let me know if you’re interested in me...

University of North Carolina-Charlotte Speech

Posted by reallifee on Dec 15, 2009 in E Events | 0 comments

I thought you might like an update on some of my recent travels! “I loved Elizabeth’s energy & authenticity. She was able to share very well with both the students and professionals.”-Angela B. November 5, I had the privilege of speaking for the Society of Women Engineers at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. I so enjoyed spending time with these smart, savvy ladies and sharing how to be confident, present yourself professionally, and work effectively with men and women. Here are a few more photos from my “High Heels: How to Advance in Business Without Losing Your Skirt™” speech! “I love your message of not...