I am a Facilitator with The Link for Women which develops and mentors both female middle and senior management executives as well as female independent business owners. The reason for this program is that if you are sitting at a boardroom of 12, perhaps two of the seats are filled with women.  Men and women executives need the same things to obtain a seat at the table: developmental programs, a strong network of peers and mentors.  A SEAT AT THE TABLE provides access to all of these needs, focusing on women since there are not traditionally the same opportunities for women as men. To learn more about this program and upcoming Fall 2010 start dates, please go to The Link for Women,

I am also currently facilitating the first three seminars for the Multnomah County Library & Fort Vancouver Regional Library.  If you would like me to teach at your local library, please make this request to your local reference librarian. The seminars are free to patrons.

“Formulating Your Business Seminar”

Vision, passion, and creativity required!  For all those interested in starting their own business, this workshop will cover the basics of writing a business plan, conducting informational interviews, and defining your business brand.

“Launching Your Business in 2010 Seminar”

Slow & steady wins the race!  Before taking the leap of starting your dream business, this workshop will provide you with key answers including how to register your business, financial considerations, product packaging, web development, marketing and more.

“Growing Your Business in 2010 Seminar”

Learn how to develop your platform, hone your target market, uncover multiple streams of revenue, commit to Social Media as well as delegate, hire, and outsource.

“Ladies Who Launch Incubator Intensive Workshop” (Women only)

As featured on Donny Deutsch’s Big Idea, Business Week, WSJ, CBS, ABC, NBC, Reuters and Good Morning America, this workshops is designed for women who are feeling stuck and in need of getting their business idea out of their head and into the world.  This workshop involves four weekly two hour meetings of a small group of women, a trained facilitator (yours truly) and a series of patented exercises designed to get you moving in the right direction. The process includes homework, exercises and the community needed to make focused progress toward your goals. Who is it for?  This workshop is for women who: * Have an exciting idea they want to launch * Have an existing business who want to grow * Have a book or creative project they want to develop * Are freelancers and consultants looking to monetize their services, refine offerings and making valuable connections.  * Are at a crossroads in their career and want to make a significant change, but need help clarifying a new direction.

Register at Ladies Who Launch Portland