Show Summary
Author and Entrepreneur Michelle Patterson joins Mike Michalowicz, Chris Curran and Kristina Bolduc for Episode 58 of the Profit First Podcast! Michelle gives female entrepreneurs fantastic tips on how to become as successful as possible.
Our Guest
Michelle Patterson is the CEO of Women Network LLC, a media and production company giving women a voice to share their message. Women Network’ s “umbrella platform” shines a light on organizations and corporations who empower women and bring them together as a community to experience “We are Better Together.” Women Network is creating the largest community of women globally. They are the exclusive event producer of the California Women’s Conference. This fortunate relationship allows Women Network to provide additional promotional benefits to the California Women’s Conference through its array of web media functions.
Michelle Patterson’s name conjures up many credits – visionary, author, acceleration executive, founder, passionate, talk show host and dynamic speaker. She is a woman of many talents and dimensions. She is also the founder of Global Women Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit public charity created to bring women together to create global change by empowering them to transform their communities. Its mission supports women to effectuate this change through serving as a world-wide conduit for connecting community, mentoring, education, and financial support.
Show Quotes
Have that passion project and continue to work for it, but don’t undermine your value! Get paid for the work and services that you’re doing.
It often boils down to confidence and over-criticism. If a man goes into an interview and has 3 out of the 10 requirements for the position, he may still have the attitude of “I’ve got this!” If a woman goes into the same interview with 7 out of the 10 requirements, she will still be uncertain about her qualification of the position because she doesn’t have all 10 requirements.
Having women engaged in senior level positions will help your company be more successful because of the diversity.
Step into you’re greatness and make the decision to take advantage of opportunities that come your way.
You need to be your biggest advocate – not to brag but to show the world what you do!
Ask for help! You don’t have to manage it all on your own – recognize your weaknesses and ask for help when you need it.
Reach outside your comfort zone! Growth happens when you’re uncomfortable.
There are 5 elements that tie into true happiness (only 7% of people in the world have all 5):
1. Career – how you’re spending your day
2. Physical – having the energy to do what you want to do
3. Financial – having the means to do the things you want to do
4. Relationships – having a support system
5. Community – how are you engaged with your community? Are you giving back?
Show Links
Website: http://womennetwork.com/
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