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 We're in the business of advancing women.
Want to be in control of your career?
At Hairpin Turns, we help professional women succeed on the
path that's right for them...from conveying the right leadership
image, to masterfully using your six sources of power, being
an influential powerhouse, effectively navigating the political terrain, strategizing for
advancement, or finding just the right balance between work and what's meaningful
personally. If this is where you're headed, then take advantage of all we have to offer.
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One Simple Rule for Every Meeting
Ending Meeting Madness, Part 1
You're leading a meeting. Things look like they're moving right along. Then wham! Within a second, someone's taken off with the agenda (if there even was one) and you're left scrambling to quickly get things back on track before all the meeting time is eaten up with tangential talk. What's wrong with that picture? Nothing if you're the scene stealer; but everything if you're the one running the show. Start every meeting with one simple statement and you should be able to keep any session heading where you want it to go. A quick review of the basics will make this method even more effective. . . . More
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10 Behaviors That Send Career-Limiting Messages
Body Language, Part 3
You may think you have your non-verbals under control, but what if you don't? At best, you'd be thought of as simply not engaged; at worst, tactless and rude. Neither of those is good for your future. These 10 "what not to do" actions are damaging to your personal brand and to your future and should be eliminated from your repertoire. . . . More
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5 Tips for Looking Confidently Engaged
Body Language, Part 2
You're in a meeting with key leaders. Maybe you're naturally engaged, or maybe you're tuning out. Either way, you know you want to make an impression that conveys investment and confidence. How can you set yourself up to be perceived as confident and engaged with the leaders in the room? Here are 5 tips for sending a clear message that you're in it to win it. . . . More
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Looking Confident Even When You're Not
Body Language, Part 1
You have a presentation, an interview, or a team meeting. You're well prepared; you know your subject inside and out. But you're feeling anxious. You tell yourself you're going to be fine, and you're sure you will be. But in the end, your audience isn't convinced that you know your stuff. What's happening here? Body language, that's what! The next time you feel unsure of yourself even though you're well prepared, here are 5 things you can do that will not only show confidence, they'll help you feel confident. . . . More
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Leadership Skills Webinars
Premium Member Discount
Our 3 most popular 4-session webinars are back - Your Brand Matters, Power & Influence, and Do This, Not That!. Webinars are open to everyone. Premium members get a deep discount, and your first one comes with membership. Become a member today and get your first 4-session webinar free with your annual membership...a $388 value for just $189. . . . More
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Courage Under Fire, Part 1 - July 16, Noon-1:00
For Premium Members
You're in a difficult meeting with people who count. You're being asked tough questions. In fact, it feels like an attack. What you say answers their unspoken concern, "Is she leadership material?" With your credibility on the line, you can't look weak, defensive or unsure. In this session we tackle how to get yourself out from under brilliantly, even under extreme conditions. Attendance included with membership. . . . More
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Courage Under Fire, Part 2 - Aug. 20, Noon-1:00
For Premium Members
When you're being grilled by others, when you're in a situation where some tough questioning can throw you off, it's not just what you say but what you do in that moment that matters. Defensive body language leaves you vulnerable to direct confrontation, but when you know what to do, you can calmly and with finesse disarm those around you and ease the tension in the air. In the August Leadership Clinic you will learn the body language to cool down a potentially heated situation. Attendance is included with Premium membership. . . . More
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Our Most Recent Book Choice
Womenomics: Write Your Own Rules for Success
Finally, a book about and for working women that not only speaks to the realities of the work-life-family imbalance we all face, but also has sound advice for what can be done about it. Womenomics: Write Your Own Rules for Success is an uplifting, fast-paced, well-written book with a powerful message -- if it's broke, fix it, and here's how. Read my complete review here.
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