Author Archives: CarolAnn

As founder of CharismaU.com, I help women find their inner confidence. I love women empowerment because there are very simple ideas that we can learn that will allow us to access the power that is inside.

Fluffy hair fix

The trick to hair mastery and creating confidence is acceptance.

An excerpt from last week’s newsletter, in case you missed it… Question: My hair is wavy and fluffy and I just want it to be smooth.  What can I do to fix it? Embrace the wave and work with your hair.  Get products that are specifically formulated to tame wavy or curly hair, and even…

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Day is the day to celebrate Love.  Most people just think of romantic love on Valentine’s Day, and the beautiful thing about love is that it’s much bigger than just that.  We have love for our spouses, love for our families, love for our friends, and love for ourselves.  Treat the people around you…

Happiness is a choice

The first step in charisma training is a choice.  You can choose to be happy!

An excerpt from last week’s newsletter, in case you missed it… Question: I’ve been depressed for a while. I want to move on. What can I do? These suggestions are good ones. Getting involved with friends, family, and activities can help build up your confidence and sense of purpose, and provide a support system to you…

Give them a break…

Be straightforward to build super confidence and great relationships.

An excerpt from last week’s newsletter, in case you missed it… Tell them what you really think. Sometimes people (especially women) get caught up in secrecy and mystery. They act like people should be able to read their minds. And if he doesn’t already know what’s wrong, they’re not going to tell him. Okay so you’re…

Get the hourglass look with clothes

Show off your waist with a belt - just one way to create instant confidence with clothing.

An excerpt from last week’s newsletter, in case you missed it… Create your ideal shape with clothing What’s your ideal shape?  The ideal feminine shape for most people is the hourglass.  They key to this shape is a small waist.  Many of us don’t yet have exactly our ideal shape, and that’s okay.  You are…

Is it a “woman thing?”

style is part of charisma training because it tells others how to treat you.

An excerpt from last week’s newsletter, in case you missed it… Question: Is making an effort with your appearance strictly a “woman thing?” Absolutely not.  It’s an “I know I’m worth it” thing.  It tells other people that your respect yourself enough to treat yourself well, and you respect others enough to be appropriate and…

Trends: expensive and messy or fun and inspiring?

Try a trend or two.  They could be confidence builders for you!

My friend Katy over at ModlyChic runs a feature on the 4th Friday of each month called Friend Friday, where fashion bloggers comment on various topics.  Check out this week’s topic: Trends. Fashion week is coming… that means new trends and looks in the stores. To some, this can be an exciting opportunity to spruce up their wardrobe….

Think and grow rich

Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich may hold the key to creating confidence.

What I’m reading: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. Okay, it’s sort of shocking that I haven’t yet read Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich. I finally downloaded it onto my phone, so now I’m checking it out. A lot of my friends and colleagues have read this book, as well as tons of…

Scalpel-free breast lift

Where'd they go?  Get them back and get an instance confidence boost with posture.

An excerpt from last week’s newsletter, in case you missed it… Get an instant breast lift… no surgery required It’s a fact of life.  As time passes, our faces and bosoms slowly drift apart.  But there’s something you can do about it… posture. When you straighten your spine, your chest instantly comes forward and up,…

What to wear teaching

Build your executive charisma with style!

An excerpt from last week’s newsletter, in case you missed it… Question: What should I wear to my teaching jobs? Just dress professionally. Go for trousers and knee-length skirts, cardigans, blouses, button-down shirts and jackets. Wear real shoes that cover your toes. Go for pumps and flats, mostly (rather than sandals). Your jewelry can be…

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