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Networking Groups

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Business Networking Groups l Learning Resources

• Bernardo’s List — NY Networking Events & Parties
• WCBS Newsradio Small Business Network — Tri-state NY/NJ/CT

Entrepreneurial Speakers l Panelists l Keynotes

• WomenCentric™.org

Women’s Business Resources

• Center for Women — SC
• eWomenNetwork
  
• New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners — NJ
• Women’s Enterprise Development Center — NY

Got any great networking leads?
We are always hunting for smart business resources that help people manage their budgets and work more productively. Please feel free to share info about your great leads, cause we love to refer people to good business partners.

Testimonials

Isn’t it great when someone loves what you do? We think so, too, and would like to share some of the effusive feedback we get from complete strangers, as well as folks who decide to hire us.

Happy Feedback…

“I had an amazing experience working with Pattie as my Marketing Mentor! I recently launched Scheer Destinations, an exclusive women’s travel service, which appeals to the multi-faceted tapestry that women are. Pattie’s insights, resources and new ideas have helped me create terrific print and web promotional materials, hone in on thrifty online advertising opps, and focus on best viral and face-to-face networking groups.”
–Kathie Scheer, founder of Scheer Destinations, a women’s transformational travel resource

Hear Mary Lou Spang, Founder of jewelry company Spangles, talking to Pattie at the NJAWBO conference.

Click the play button to hear Mary Lou’s feedback

On Pattie Simone as a writer…

“Thank you for your newsletter! You have been a wealth of information. It is so exciting to see a woman (not that I’m sexist) so influential and inspiring. How did you do it? Well, thanks once again for following up in such a timely manner. I have forwarded your newsletter to some associates and friends.”
–Melinda Rivera, Alkit

“Your article was a pleasure to read (not to mention informative)! I really enjoy your writing.”
–Susan Whalen, Wordsmith, Proof-It-CopyEditing

On Pattie Simone as a mentor…

“I took your advice and got myself a (free $500) ticket to the Women’s e-news gala at the Tavern on the Green in Central Park… I am just speechless. I made great contacts. These people are the perfect audience, and they like my work. Thank you for your generosity — the advice is priceless!”
–Dr. Rolande R. Hodel, Founder & President, AIDSfreeAFRICA

On Pattie Simone as a speaker…

“On behalf of everyone at the Women’s Images Conference, I’d like to thank you for your time and expertise. The response from our attendees was overwhelmingly positive. We have gone through the evaluations and have found nothing but raves about your work. I was told by more than one person that in addition to being informative, your panel was a lot of fun. How nice to hear!”
–Suzie Galler, Founder and President, Esteemed Woman Foundation

“Thanks again for generously ‘facilitating’ a meeting for the Passaic NJAWBO chapter! I’ve gotten great feedback from attendees about the information gained, the handouts, your presentation style, etc. I hope that the meeting was as productive for you!”
–Abby Duncan, President, Duncan Resources

“I attended your presentation yesterday morning. It was excellent. I have heard some of what you discussed before from people like Jeff Gitomer and Harvey Mackay, but your presentation reiterated and shed new light as well. It was excellent, and others had nothing but accolades as well. Thanks!”
–Victor R. Babington, Senior Loan Officer, All American Mortgage

“Thank you so much for such a thorough presentation at WEDC’s ‘Small Business Branding & Image Workshop.’ It was so helpful and, even though starting a business CAN be intimidating, I think it is important to push through any fears and move forward. Women need to take more risks in life and I truly see that you must spend money to make money.”
–Lynda J. Moore, CEO, Cinetaur Productions, LLC

“I wanted to thank you so much for this morning’s workshop. I found all of the information to be clear, useful, and well presented. You were phenomenal! It’s interesting to hear everything you said because, as you pointed out, it’s not earth shattering and it is common sense; it is just knowing how to use all of that knowledge in the right form to make a strong plan of attack when cold calling. I am very new to sales and it’s been tough….I really appreciate everything you said and will definitely try out these methods, particularly listening to my own messages. Thank you again and I hope to see you soon.”
–Debra Mentor, Sales & Marketing Assistant

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Speaking

For sassy motivational, educational and training speakers — check out WomenCentric™! Our talented roster of women experts deliver top-notch seminars, keynotes, opening addresses, webinars, teleseminars, and podcasts for corporate, entrepreneurial and academic audiences. WomenCentric™ custom-tailored programs seek to spark inventive vision, celebrate self, encourage harmonious interaction, stimulate leadership and pave new success paths.

passion • purpose • connectivity • performance

Corporate Training Programs include:

• Team Building
• Diversity Awareness l Appreciation
• Motivation l Celebration
• Women-focused
• Communications l Public Speaking l Media Training

Entrepreneurial l Trade Association presentations include:

• New Age Marketing: Everything You Need to Know about Twittering, Blogging, Podcasting, YouTube, and Other Online Sales Tools
• Branding like the Big Boys for Small Business Success
• Penny Pinching Marketing Secrets: Get your Guerilla Going!
• Jump-Starting Your Business: Getting to the Next Level
• How to Produce Winning Websites (and LOTS More Sales!)
• The Amazing Entrepreneurial Life

Academic Programs include:

• Communications for Grads — Navigating the Real World
• Networking for Career Success
• Blueprint to Personal & Business Success
• Creating & Leveraging your Personal Success Toolkit

A little background history…

WomenCentric™ was originally “birthed” as a spunky women’s speaking group. Five women (virtual strangers to one another) gathered together at a diner to discuss how to showcase our collective and individual talents. We had distinctive areas of expertise in peak performance, communications, image, life and divorce coaching, and resume writing and business career coaching. Despite diverse backgrounds and experiences, we had many things in common. One bond: we were all seeking new business opportunities. More importantly, our little group had big dreams and open minds: we believed we could grow as professional business women as a result of sharing our respective capabilities.

Today WomenCentric™ is getting a makeover! Our spanking new website will go live in the fall, and will feature a one-stop shop for some of the most dynamic women speakers and trainers in the country.

Find out more about booking a terrific expert speaker!

Discover how you can become one of our expert speakers!

Ringing In the New Year with Gusto!

Greetings Fellow Success Enthusiasts!

From all that I’ve heard and seen at various networking functions, client meetings, training sessions and net spots, it’s been one heck of a year! Despite the wizardry of an increasing amount of “time-saving” techno-gadgets, almost everyone is still breathless at the end of the day…

Kinda ironic, don’t you think?

While I like most of the the “new-fangled” stuff, and begrudglingly admit that many of these widgets serve a purpose - it’s becoming a full-time job to keep up with it all! The lingo, the “Terms of Agreement,” the instruction manuals. . .

My suggestion to all - take a deep breath in 2006.

Get down to the nitty-gritty of what makes your business hum. It’s the people, the relationships, the shared glances of comraderie between peers when some goofball at a gathering acts out of place, the shoulder you offer when a client vents his or her frustration in a phone meeting … these moments are what are important. Your attention to these details are what make you stand apart from the competition.

Not the gadgets.
Not the gizmos.

They can actually hinder you (but that’s fodder for another post!) So - make it a Top Priority for 2006 to sweep away all the clutter, and boil your business down to the essense - start with turning your attention to three things:

-Determine what makes you valuable to your clients
-Haul away the garbage and do what you need to, to improve your performance and hence, your VALUE to your clients and prospects
-Take measured steps to insure that your employees help you achieve your goals

Set some simple, ACHIEVABLE goals within a sensible timeline; like “I’ll read more about what other industries are doing,once a week” or “I’ll get to one new networking thing a month,” or most importantly, “I’ll make the time to refresh, and encourage my employees to do the same.” You’ve heard it all before, but it’s worth repeating: some of my best ideas come to me when I’m NOT at my desk!

Like many, I’ve taken a lot on this past year, and will be doing what I can to trim and refine my initiatives, while balancing more “stuff to do” - like posting to this Blog, interacting with and producing new educational tools with more of my peers, publishing my first book, doing more radio & TV “Success Segments”. YIKES! It DOES sound like a lot, and I will post my progress (and setbacks) in smaller chunks in the New Year.

I’m wishing you all great success in the New Year, with more balance (I will NEVER give up my quest for that!!) and of course, personal and professional growth that helps you drive more business to your door!

Here’s to a Joyous Holiday Season,
Pattie