Against All Odds | A True Story of Courage, Hope & Leadership

Persistence and resilience can build a bridge between adversity and excellence. In this post, acclaimed success coach Irene Becker shares her personal leadership journey.

40th Birthday Marks Turning Point

My greatest challenge, and greatest life, leadership and success lesson began on my 40th birthday way I was thrust from the mountain of success into a very dark valley. My birthday represented a giant fork or rut in the road of my personal life and my career. It was a time when the gold I had created by the sweat of my brow had turned to dust. I had not done anything to justify what had occurred. My birthday came to pass far, far away from the success, financial security, social capital and material comforts I had worked so very hard to achieve and acquire.
I landed far, far, away from my former success as CEO of a successful multi-million dollar company, and the accoutrements of success I had taken for granted. I faced a life crucible, an event of nightmarish proportion, that took me from the mountain of success to ground zero where I had to start my life and my career again. While I had overcome incredible hurdles to build a formidable career, the hurdles that I faced on my

Creating your business funding plan

Understanding the basics of raising capital is a vital business skill. Whether you are looking to start a new business or grow your existing business, one thing is certain - you are going to need money.

You must consider many factors when exploring funding options for your business, including:

• the amount of finance required
• the nature of your project
• your stage of business development (i.e. a start-up or an established business).

The first step in securing funding is to draft a business plan. Whether you are starting a business or looking to grow your existing business, your business plan is the key document that guides your future operations. It also makes your business goals clear to potential investors or lenders and explains how you are going to spend

MY BELOVED SARAH...!!!

"I also want to acknowledge my dear, beloved Sarah, my young friend and Attorney. ..........I hereby bequeath to you, Sarah Marie Anderson, the sum of Seven hundred and fifty thousand Dollars ($750,000)." That was an...

ENTREPRENEURIAL DNA: The Three Types of Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship is a diverse and complex phenomenon, driven by various motivations, circumstances, and goals. While all entrepreneurs share a common spirit of innovation and risk-taking, they can be broadly classified into three categories: Necessity Entrepreneurs, Opportunistic Entrepreneurs, and Hybrid Entrepreneurs. Understanding these types is crucial for every entrepreneur to identify their strengths, challenges, and pathways to success.