Self reflection is where transformation comes from, where growth occurs. I am a true advocate for you and your vision, your dreams, your wants and your desires. It may open up your eyes to the reality of what is truly and genuinely going on for you right now, but can be the catalyst to you kicking […]
I have something very powerful to share with you here and it may ruffle a few feathers. So … first I need to ask you a few questions: What do you truly, deeply desire? What is getting in the way of you getting it? What is the big hairy fear that you have? What will […]
My mentor David Neagle shared this to our group from the book “God works through Faith” – Robert A. Russell Be expectant, confident, and optimistic. Keep your enthusiasm strong; never allow yourself to be discouraged or depressed. Charge your mind with interest, enthusiasm, ambition. Keep your ambition and aspiration high; cultivate patience and perseverance. Keep […]
My 16-year-old Michaela, a budding photographer, felt it was time she had her say. She’s submitted an article for this week’s blog – read all about what it’s like to live with me, unedited, from a teenager’s perspective! Enjoy! Never say die! by Michaela Laurie I got my “Never Say Die” approach from my […]
Sometimes things are worth repeating. Here is repeat of a really great article my then 11 year old kid wrote 2 years ago. We all get better with age. Believe it or not our budding babes really do listen to us! Yes, it’s true! OMG! Amazing! Shocking! Kids these days (oh do I ever sound […]
She hurt me on the inside! Mommy!!! Does this sound familiar? It does me…from when I was 5. And I still remember exactly what ‘she’ said to me back then because, 41 years later, something so simple can trigger that same emotion. Yug, what an awful feeling. What hurts us on the inside often affects […]
I am back from almost 2 weeks on the road and what an exciting time it was! I spoke at what had to be one of the most amazing events I have ever been to; Shut Up, Stop Whining and Make Money. 300 people gathered for 3 days with celebrity speaker, TV host and best […]
Check out this article that was recently featured in Balance My Life. Visit their site at to see my other articles and all of the resources that are offered. http://balancemylife.ca/?s=odette If you do anything in 2013 to rock it out in your business and in your life, do these 5 things and do them well! […]
Here’s the formula for building a successful business: There is no magic formula to building a successful business. It’s a concoction of desire + determination + hard work + someone to lead the way. You wouldn’t fly a plane or do open heart surgery without learning how, your business is no different. Invest in […]
Want to be successful in business and life? Then stop blaming others when things aren’t the way you would like them to be and get to work! It really is so much easier to lay blame elsewhere other than upon ourselves. It really doesn’t matter whose fault something is, what matters is what we […]
What is your “Big But?” Is it stopping you from having the business of your dreams? You want to be GREAT in business. You want to make a lot of money doing what you LOVE. You are ACHING to grab that shiny brass ring and wave it around for everyone to see. So, […]
Are you guilty of talking yourself out of things? The hardest part in anything that we do is the beginning. I know, it said so in my fortune cookie. Most people don’t even get to the beginning because they talk themselves out of it well before they drive that stake into the ground. […]