Hi everyone - I'm recalibrating in a big way right now. It's something I've been promising myself for a long time but this is really decision time. I've spent years, decades even, accomodating other people and trying to fit in with what they want, including in my business as a vocal coach. Today I sent an email to a prospective client to say that I couldn't provide my services to her at the price she was asking as my prices need to reflect the level of work and support I'm offering. I felt bad as I knew the story behind why she had left singing, and why she was coming back, and I REALLY want to support her. But unless I start being less accommodating I won't be able to support myself. Can anyone else relate? I'm also reviewing how I present myself everywhere, and being honest about the type of client I have been attracting (bargain-hunters) as vs the type of client I want to attract (women who view their voice as an asset to invest in). I love Jenni's article about the monochrome palette and will be incorporating that into my branding, as well as looking at the language I use. Looking forward to continuing this journey in the FRC community.

What if visibility is not a strategic thing at all, but a way of BEING? This blog was the beginning of my deep dive into what visibility really means, why and how we all evade it. I think you'll really enjoy this: https://brandrunway.co/2024/02/02/the-highly-visible-fempreneur/ And to conclude... many of our incredible ladies have not introduced themselves here as encouraged. Curious that, as everyone's chasing it. Two days ago, one of our fab ladies referred to me as 'The Visibility Queen', which is also curious as I never refer myself as that. But it does demonstrate what we were talking about in the HVC circle - it's your NARRATIVE that leads your reputation - what you talk about the most (at least publicly). So after reading the blog, ... in what ways are you NOT BEING VISIBLE? And what do you think people say about you? What narrative is out there leading your reputation?

This is me on my wedding day in July 2007 - I married at the age of 47. I have never felt so fabulous in my designer bodice and fish tail skirt with train. My best friend Hazel walked with me down a magnificent staircase where my stunned husband to be was waiting. It occurs to me that I have never felt like this since. It's time to do something about that!

Be honest... as you circulate with other professional women, how often does a message UVP (what I do) stop you short, look up and think, Wow!? I'm guessing that's because you've heard them all before and they're often lukewarm and vague. Who can afford to have a vague message? Know anybody? Me neither! So what is it going to take to make your introduction absolutely RIVETING,??? That's my challenge to you this week! Riveting or go home. Now, there are a few ways you inject instant energy and glow up - think - it's not what you say, it's the way you say it. With conviction, authority, excitement, fun, intrigue, emotion, passion, whatever will transform what sounds really boring to something people want to connect with immediately for? Then there are superlatives! I never hesitate to say my 'beautiful platform', amazing visionaries, 'on a mission' etc... to add spice. The attached is a classic way of constructing a simple intro and quite honestly, some people don't even have this clarity!!!!! Say 'No More' to limp intros and meh messaging. And if you want to test me on yours and want some pepper instead of vanilla, drop yours below!! Challenge on!

A friend of mine who is also an energetics and alignment coach is introducing ' a new kind of networking...' Networking with intention'. That got my attention.. and I'll be going to see if this is valuable! Wednesday 25th February 6.30pm (UK) Google Meet - Plan for around an hour She's Clair Carrington if you want to check her out on FB or LI. https://limitlesssocials.eo.page/register