I read a statistic recently that said: "10% of conflict is difference of opinion and 90% of conflict is non-verbal."  I can see that being the case, especially in a high-pressure work environment. As week head into another day, let's remember the power of a glance or an encouraging words. Also what are you saying non-verbally? What are you "saying" when you aren't "speaking"? Pay close attention. You might be surprised. When you aren't acting on a positive intention, you leave the room with a negative Read more [...]

        DIVAS work hard, innovate and reap the rewards of "making it happen"  in our careers and personal lives time and time again--that's why we are all part of this special group. So when life throws a DIVA a curve-ball, she puts on her game-face, huddles with her friends and tackles it with style. That is exactly what DIVA Lisa Lori (Lisa Lori PR) did when all three of her little boys Zack (11), Luke (9) & Griffin(8) were born with facial paralysis. Read more [...]

Happy Thanksgiving to all those who celebrate!If you don’t do Thanksgiving, today is still the perfect day to take some time to reflect on the things you are thankful for. I am so grateful to have such an amazing community of DIVAS . I cannot say it enough!Wishing you and your families a very happy Thanksgiving!In the spirit of Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for?xoxoZoe P.S. Which Black Friday sales are you planning on going to? I hear Target is going to open at midnight have an insane sale! Read more [...]

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best tie is today"-- Chinese Proverb.I think this probably applies to everyone. There are so many things that we wanted to do years ago but never got around to. I think this proverb is great because it's saying, "Big deal. Do it now." You can't go back and change what you didn't do but there is nothing stopping you from doing it today.Action Step: What has been left undone in your career that you could begin today?Affirmation: It's always Read more [...]

How do you start your day? Studies have shown that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Equally important, is the first emotional fuel of the day. That's where the Morning Meeting comes in handy. So, when it comes to getting connected, getting your game plan together and your mind focused on your day ahead, make this your first stop online. For all you D.I.V.A.s (Daring, Innovative, Vivacious, Attractive) women, I can’t wait to unveil all of my gems and pearls of "making it happen" Read more [...]

Networking can be sometimes fun,  scary, exhausting, or weird, so that’s why you need a networking partner, especially if you’re new to a networking group. A Networking Wing-Woman can be your best ally. I would recommend a  professional friend who is working in a similar field as you. The ideal wing-woman for networking is not the same person you might want at a non-business function. You want someone who is serious about their business and has a knack for cutting through the fat when Read more [...]

Oprah joined Twitter back in 2009 – attracting 5.4 million followers with less than 200 tweets under her belt. But she just recently started truly engaging with her Twitter community on Sunday night when she created her very first Tweetathon! #OprahLiveTweet quickly became a top trending topic. Can you believe it? Oprah is now using Twitter hashtags! This girls got skills :) In fact, Oprah was even tweeting out videos onTwitVid.com – leading up to the premiere of “Oprah Read more [...]

People's lives change. To keep all your old friends is like keeping all your old clothes--pretty soon the closet is so jammed and everything is so crushed you can't find anything to wear. Help these friends when they need you; bless the years and happy times when you meant a lot to each other; but try not to have the guilt if new people mean more to you now.