Inspiring Visions at Rise 2010

Last Sunday, I sat in the Hyatt hotel lobby and watched fellow “Rise” attendees standing in check out lines or waiting for taxis and airport shuttles. Although we had all been strangers four days earlier, now we greeted each other like old friends with open hearts and eyes that sparkled with inspiration.

Collaboration and Inspiration; these are the words that characterize the time we spent together at “Rise.”

“Rise” sparkled with highlights. But here is a list of four lessons that I took home with me.

1. The best way to inspire people is to speak from your own authentic, inner experience. Many of the speakers at “Rise” powerfully exhibited how this is done.

2. In today’s world of information overload, a key step in marketing yourself is to “find your tribe and feed them.” Your tribe consists of the people who can benefit from your products and services. Feed your tribe, by freely giving them something of relevant value. You and your clients are in a collaboration of giving and receiving. Everyone wins, and rises together.

3. Ask any woman sitting next to you to describe her goals and then sit back and listen. You will glimpse a universe within her of power, passion, and rich experience. It will amaze you.

4. When women overcome limiting beliefs about their own self-worth, a powerful and inspiring inner beauty shines forth which magnetizes everyone around them. It can change the world.

Congratulations to Ellie Drake and all the dedicated people on the scene and behind the scenes, for a virtually seamless production that really delivered on its goals. Ellie Drake’s vision raises the bar for all of us. Shine on, Braveheart Women! I am grateful for this years brilliant Rise event 2010.