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.

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…

What to say at a job or client interview

Extreme self confidence means knowing exactly what to say when you walk in to that room.

An excerpt from last week’s newsletter, in case you missed it… A job or client interview is one of the most important types of moment in your career. When you’re meeting with someone and you want them to hire you or your company, it’s essential to speak in a positive and enthusiastic way.  After all,…

The effect of insecure people

One of the most important confidence builders (or tearers-down) is the people you're around.

An excerpt from this week’s newsletter, in cased you missed it… Question: Do emotionally insecure and anxious people make life unstable for others?  How? Yes, when the “others” allow that person to do so.  For instance, if it’s a significant other or a close friend who acts insecure and anxious, it tends to rub off. …

Get motivated!

Plan big and take small steps. That's the secret to creating confidence through motivation.

An excerpt from this week’s newsletter, in cased you missed it… The Key to Motivation: Plan big and take small steps One of the number one stumbling blocks to everyone who wants more or wants something different in their life – and doesn’t have it yet – is motivation.  It can be a challenge to…

Getting past it

Hobbies like reading can help in creating confidence and getting over a hurt.

An excerpt from last week’s newsletter, in case you missed it… Question: I’ve been hurt, and I want to get over it.  But I can’t sleep or eat or anything.  How do I get past this? Distracting yourself can be a useful tactic.  Make sure you’re busy with friends, hobbies, work, etc.  That way, you…

Making SMART resolutions

Use these confidence techniques to craft powerfully SMART new year's resolutions

An excerpt from this week’s newsletter, in case you missed it… How SMART are you? Happy New Year! Now is the time for resolutions.  So how do you make them count?  There are two big things you can do to help ensure your resolutions are successful.  First of all, make the right ones, and secondly,…

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