Written by Karen D. Swim All week we have been examining the topic of self-promotion. Why this topic and why now? Image by vividBreeze via Flickr Why Self-Promotion? We can hire people to sell for us or we can partner with others to cross promote products and services but none of this replaces the need [...]
Sequins, Shimmies and Sasha
February 19, 2009 By 14 Comments
Written by Karen D. Swim Image via Wikipedia Dr. Christiane Northrup has one and recommends it to other women. Beyonce has one who made her own album. David Bowie’s is famous. Miley Cyrus shares the spotlight with hers. Mine has been the cure for my fear of self-promotion. Meet my alter ego, Sasha the sales [...]
Crouching Lion, Hidden Fear
February 18, 2009 By 21 Comments
Written by Karen D. Swim My own descent into full-blown fear of self-promotion began subtly. I was fine when presented with a sales situation, one in which there was a clearly defined prospect. Even cold calling did not bother me, as I somehow was able to effortlessly slide into sales mode. I had spent the [...]
Learn to Love Self-Promotion – Part I
February 16, 2009 By 9 Comments
Written by Karen D. Swim I could not see her face but the anxiety and confusion in her voice provided a visual image that made me wince with recognition. “I don’t understand it. I have given keynotes to a room filled with hundreds of people. My training programs have consistently received excellent feedback. I know [...]
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