I'm SO OVER meditation shaming! That's when women say things like, "I meditate for 30 minutes each morning at 5 am", and then her friend says, "Well, I meditate for 20 minutes TWICE a day, seven days a week." A third person chimes in and says "I do guided meditations twice a week with a guru from India." And everyone around them feels like a loser. The truth is that forcing an active woman to silence her brain is like asking her not to breathe. Quieting your mind, though, is

One of the most valuable resources I offer is my list of phrases with what to say when you are interrupted, talked over, or bullied in a meeting or conversation. Take a look at this week's episode for some ideas on how to handle these types of challenges, and save some time (or hurt feelings) this week: If you have a copy of my recent book, Women, LEAD!, you can find the 2 lists on pages 110 and 111, or get copies below. Eight Awkward Conversation Strategies* from Beth Caldwe

Guess what!? You were not meant to live in a scattered, frantic, reactive, and dramatic environment. This chaotic lifestyle trend was created by unrealistic beliefs and habits. Good news, though. These habits can be adjusted. Shifting yourself out of reactive mode and being intentional about your environment, decisions and lifestyle is the first step in becoming an influential and effective leader. I have some tips to help you with this in today's episode of Monday Morning Ma

I know you. You have a huge list of things to do and even though you are accomplishing some important things, you're completely focused on what you DON'T get done. If you spend a lot of time: -criticizing yourself -beating yourself up -making unrealistic demands of yourself -setting ridiculously high expectations and -being very hard on yourself, then please watch this week's Monday Morning Mastermind episode. This is a replay from 2020, mid-pandemic, when I taught 3 strategi

The last thing this world needs is another insecure woman! If you or someone you know struggle with: • people-pleasing • setting boundaries • fear of abandonment • living on high alert • constantly needing approval • putting everyone else's needs first then, good news! This week's Monday Morning Mastermind episode has some inspiration designed just for you: Good news! I'm planning a retreat for this October called Clear Your Money Blocks. It will happen in my hometown of Pit

Whenever I hear that "success is hard work", or that things have to "get tough before they get better", that makes me crazy! I 100% DISAGREE! YES, sometimes we have to stretch out of our comfort zones, but, friends, this ain't hard! This week's video has some tips to help you get un-stuck: My friends, it's not hard work, it's AVOIDANCE that prevents many of us from achieving ultimate success. This week CAN be different. I believe in you. xo HEY, have you written an ebook and

This week I have a simple but not too easy tip for you on how #shift into being a better delegator and a better leader. Will you give this a try? Let me know how this works for you! Do you know a woman who works in the financial field? Please let her know about this upcoming masterclass. I'm passionate about helping female financial advisors, bookkeepers, CPAs, attorneys, etc. grow their practice to full capacity. When we help women educate women about money, the entire world

Hello friends, I know that many of you are enjoying a special holiday today. In the United States, Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kick-off to summer and spirits are especially high as we all look forward to a very different summer this year. If you're like me, though, I know you are peeking into your email account and looking for your Monday Mastermind Motivation from me, so I'm offering up a replay of one of my most popular videos and the topic is PRODUCTIVITY. This

A lot of us spend our days surrounded by digital devices, and the benefits are pretty powerful. After all, digital technology allows us to accomplish things that our mothers and grandmothers could never dream of. I've noticed a trend where gurus and influencers advise to "detox" from digital devices and shut down social media accounts. Some experts suggest going from 1-90 days without tech, others suggest taking one or two days off each week. While I agree that boundaries aro

Today's topic: INDULGENCE--one of the most tricky forms of self-sabotage and procrastination. I see this happening with women who are making GREAT progress on their projects, then suddenly distract themselves with all sorts of moral licensing. (Example: I've been working very hard, so I will take a week off, I deserve it.) In this week's video, I have some tips on how you can recognize and reprogram this habit. While I highly recommend that you indulge and pamper yourself oft

Even though you'll often hear me teach how to say NO to extra obligations, I also suggest that you begin to say YES to opportunities. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Truly, you do not need one more thing to do. You don't need to be burdened with more tasks, extra work, or obligations. 😰 😰 😰 BUT--when you are GROWING in your life, career, or business, consider saying YES to opportunities. 🤔 🤔 🤔 Watch this week's video for the details: It's true, I see women resistant to seeking out or saying y

Why do you have to be so different? Are you really THAT happy? Could you not laugh so much, please? Will you please lower your voice? Why do you change jobs so often? When are you going to get married? Are you sure you want to give that baby formula? When are you going to have more children? Why do your kids go to a different school? Don't you think you'd be happier living in the suburbs? When are you getting certified? Why are you working part-time, don't you think you shoul

Trying to talk yourself into staying in a relationship? Not sure if it's time to break up, move on or stay together? Are you constantly fighting/bickering with your partner but really want to stay together? We've all been there. Making the decision to stay or go is brutal. In today's video, I'm sharing my best tips for getting through tough times in your most important relationships. I got this advice years ago and use it EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Tip number one is the easiest for

As smart women, we do a lot of things to build our physical resilience. We drink water, take vitamins, get enough sleep, invest in herbs that build immunity, etc. Those are sensible choices that build physical immunity/resilience. But so many of us ignore the things that will increase emotional immunity/resilience. Why is this important? A woman who is exhausted, drained and depleted usually doesn't deal well with stress. If you want to be a woman who masters life and busines

Imposter Syndrome is what happens when girls and women believe what society has to say about them. Messages like these begin in childhood: -boys are good at math, girls enjoy reading more -being pretty is more important than being smart -being different is weird -people prefer girls who are quiet, helpful, thin, etc. -women are better at caregiving -girls are too emotional to be leaders -let someone smarter/stronger do that for you Even if we KNOW intellectually that these me

I'm touching on a tough and tricky topic this week: RESISTANCE. 😨 😰 😨 This is what happens when you get a great idea and then instantly begin to talk yourself out of it. 😉 😉 😉 In today's Monday Morning Mastermind video, I'm sharing the two most common types of resistance that I see in women today. You might be surprised at just how resistance can trick you right out of stepping into your next big project. 🤔 😮 🤔 Enjoy this brand new episode and please let me know what