Susan Commander Samakow, PCC, CPCC

The Power of Self Talk

Self-Talk is the talk we say to ourselves and is made up of messages that shape our reality. Self-Talk is our internal dialogue, both positive and negative, that affects our lives and shapes our personal and professional decisions. The messages of Self Talk are an integral part of who we are … at our very core.

If you are looking for a shift or in transition, Susan's life's purpose is to support people like you to shift to a positive mindset and build immense clarity.  It can truly change your life.

Susan Commander Samakow, a recent Past-President of the International Coach Federation D.C. Chapter, is a Certified Coach, Speaker, and Facilitator. Susan’s coaching pulls together her broad experience in business and leadership, wellness and health, and life and career transition.

Susan helps business owners and private practitioners develop and grow their businesses. She highlights how to cultivate fruitful relationships with colleagues, staff, clients and patients. 

At the foundation of Susan’s coaching are confidence/positive self-talk (our inner dialogue) strategies and resilience techniques. This results in people building more productive lives and mindsets, both professionally and personally. Susan believes that building healthy relationships in our lives results leading a more fulfilling, satisfying and well-balanced life. 

Whether you are a business owner or employee, you won’t want to miss Susan’s presentation and increase your bottom line! You can also see Susan on WUSA9 TV and read her column on Digital Communities Forum (formerly the Washington Times Communities).

Susan Samakow Coaching, LLC

Certified Business, Life & Leadership Coach,

Speaker & Facilitator

susan@selftalkcoach.com

www.selftalkcoach.com

301-706-7226 & 703-574-0039

Catch Your Dream - November 19th Speaker Bio - Donna Gallagher

Program Manager, Maryland Women's Business Center

Founder of Warrior Women Arise 

What's your dream for your business?  What's your dream for your personal life?  Our speaker in November may be just what you need to turn those dreams into reality.

Donna is passionate about helping women to succeed in business and in life, and she has 25 years of experiences in doing so.

On the business side, Donna currently oversees workshops, topics and speakers offered by Maryland Women's Business Center, an initiative of Rockville Economic Development with a mission of providing training and resources to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses.

On the personal side, Donna is the Chief Dream Catcher of Warrior Women Arise, an organization with a mission of inspiring and helping women embrace their unique value, beauty, gifts and talents so they can be all they were intended to be.

From multinational organizations, to small businesses, to non-profits, Donna has helped hundreds of women realizing their dreams and balancing their life and business.

Join us on Wednesday, November 19th, from 10 am to noon, to see how we can make our dreams come true!

Member Presentation - Bridget McGee - Oct 15

Bridget McGee

- the Maryland Mortgage Mama

and a EFT Practitioner

I am married with 3 children, two grown sons (23 and 24) and one daughter (9). I am known as The Maryland Mortgage Mama. I started in the mortgage business in 2001, after many years of outside sales, when I joined my sister’s contract mortgage processing company. There I learned the best way to present a stack of papers to an underwriter to tell a borrower’s story for an effortless approval. In 2006 I began working as a mortgage originator/loan officer with my brother Tony, who I affectionately call my numbers guy. Between the two of us, not only can we meet you and anyone you refer to us where they are, you will be hard-pressed to find us missing in action. We work with clients to not only determine the “right now” financial picture, but to make sure that the loan we provide fits into long term financial goals.

My mission is to provide smooth, enjoyable and stress-free transactions. I believe that communication is the key to making that happen. You won’t have to wait days or even hours for a return call, text or email. Great service doesn’t matter without competitive rates and fees, as well as a wide variety of loan products. Of course you need someone with honesty and integrity, we’ve got all that covered! 

Growing up, I always wanted to be a nurse or a teacher. I have satisfied the teaching itch through my mortgage business by helping clients to understand credit, budgeting, and home financing. Most recently I began teaching first time homebuyer classes and speaking to groups of real estate agents about growing their business through personal and property marketing. The healing itch is being satisfied through the use of EFT, emotional freedom technique, also known as tapping. 

 I have been interested in, dabbling in, and training in EFT for more than 15 years. Through workshops, masterminds and courses, I have earned multiple certifications (most recently my Master Certification as an EFT practitioner through the AMT) and have grown my knowledge base to help folks in many aspects from physical pain, emotional eating, dealing with stress and blocks to abundance in all areas of their lives. 

My intuition and expertise has grown over the years as I have worked with relatives, friends, tapping buddies and clients. Though I have considered the idea of going full time as an EFT practitioner, for now I have decided to focus my primary efforts on the mortgage business, because I love helping people to find the right loan for their situation. Tapping is a wonderful technique that has allowed me to do a lot of personal healing in addition to helping others to heal and grow. 

I AM working on beginning some group masterminds/teleseminars using tapping to help women to release fears and money blocks for business growth. I look forward to sharing this amazing technique.

Bridget McGee
Mortgage Loan Originator, NMLS 196068

Corridor Mortgage Group
1825 Dundalk Avenue Ste 101
Baltimore, MD 21222
Direct: 443.574.2560
Cell: 410.960.2061
Fax: 443.574.2561
bmcgee@corridormtg.com
www.Marylandmortgagemama.com





check out my blog: www.activerain.com/bmcgee



If you know of anyone who might benefit by working with Tony and I on the purchase or refinance of a home in Maryland, don't hesitate to make an introduction. We will take good care!

Speaker Bio - August 20th - Dr. Naett Asgill

Dr. Naett Asgill, OBGYN

Medstar Montgomery Medical Center

On the heel of Dr. Wood's presentation on alternative healing last month, this month we are hearing from a traditional medical practitioner about how to take care of our body and stay healthy as we age.  Think about it - we spend most of our time taking care of others, it is about time we take care of ourselves as well.

Our August speaker is Naett Asgill, MD, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist from MedStar Montgomery Medical Center in Olney.  She will be covering many issue women face as we age. The truth is, without a healthy body, we feel sluggish and our business and family life would suffer as well.

Dr. Asgill enjoys giving back to her community and has participated in many volunteer activities, including the reproductive health advocacy project by the Institute of Women & Ethnic Studies in Atlanta and the Cuba Medical Mission. Her approach to her patients is one of diligence, solutions, and relief.

Come with questions and share your solutions.  It will be a good way to get ready for a new school year.

Speaker Bio - Angle Wood - July 16

Are you taking care of yourself adequately as your TOP priority?  If not, don’t you want to feel serene but energetic and balanced? Our July speaker might just have the answers.  

Dr. Wood has both an alternative and traditional medical background. She has studied at University of Maryland Medical School, and is a graduate of Tai Sophia. She is a PhD and is certified in Chinese Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Energy Medicine, and as a Hydrocolon Therapist. She is also a Medicine Woman in the Native American tradition.

Dr. Wood has two young sons and two grown daughters. She is very experienced in juggling motherhood, business development, and self-care.

www.acupuncture4wellness.webs.com
13621 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, Md 20707
240-755-5925.

Member Presentation Bio- June 18, 2014

Yihung Mohs - the Starter

My Story
I have been in action from international government agencies to corporate America, from retail franchise to nonprofit organizations in the past 20 years. I am passionate about creating products and services that bring meaning and values.  I am passionate about getting things started and making things happen.

Having successfully launched, sustained and sold my franchise store when every competitor in the area folded, I was asked "how did you do it?" by all who try to become the 40% that do not fail in the first 3 years. I know I can help, and that's how I came up with Good for My Business.

What is Good for My Business
As small business owners, we need to have professional help but we can’t always afford it, and we don’t always know where to look. On the other hand, when it comes to promoting our own products and services, we often rely on costly giveaways and networking. The challenges for buying and selling effectively can be daunting for start-ups – no wonder 60% of businesses fold within the first 3 years.

GoodforMyBusiness.com can solve these problems because you will be given the knowledge and support to make each purchase a smart investment. Your referrals will continue to work for you long after the networking meet & greet. Your “giveways” will actually generate income to cover your cost – and will be purchased by serious buyers only. Finally, all participating sellers are required to be associated with a reputable networking group so you will get to know their community as well. 

Yihung's Bio
Prior to her near decade of experience with franchise businesses, Yihung was the Director of Internal Events and Projects with Discovery Communications. During her 14 years with Discovery, she coordinated the launch of China Project with China Central Television and China Educational Television, and bridged the cultural gap between the two countries and two economic systems.

Yihung started at Discovery from the ground up as an intern in 1992 when she studied for her Master of Arts at University of Maryland, College Park. Her original goal was to return to her native Taiwan to continue her glamours job as a travel show host. Her plan changed when she fell in love with the US and with her husband, Kevin Mohs, a fellow television professional, now an executive at National Geographic Television.

Bragging rights
Marine Corp Marathon 4:08 finisher. MC Fair painting winner. Certified scuba diver. 2 kids, 3 pets, 1 loving husband - all under one happy roof.

Special Outing at Seibel's Organized by Andrea Bedard and Susan Kirk

Please join us for our very first Mom's Inc. of Silver Spring outing. We will be meeting at Seibel's Restaurant in Burtonsville, MD on May 21st, 2014 at 11 AM and enjoy lunch while soaking up some sunshine (hopefully) on their patio.

Seibel's is one of the oldest family-owned businesses in Montgomery County, est. in 1939, and we are happy to support them. It is owned and managed by 2 sisters who grew up in the business and who in turn raised their kids there. One of them will sit down with us and chat about her experiences as a business mom as well as share some insight into Seibel's success.

Our outing is a wonderful chance to connect with other business mom's, network, bounce off ideas, receive kudos and encouragement and to take a couple of hours out of your busy day to enjoy lunch with a group of like-minded and lovely ladies in a relaxing atmosphere.

4/16/2014 Speaker Bio - Becky Roth

Becky Roth walked us through the elements of emotional IQ.  What does it mean to be able to deal? to be resilient? to be flexible?  Knowing ourselves is often half the battle to become successful. 

Becky’s passion is to help us answer that precise question. Through her school years (triple minors in psychology, communications and theater from University of Pittsburgh), and her corporate careers (employee assistance / work life programs), Becky solidified her conviction in becoming a Career Life Coach. Becky Roth Coaching was born in 2011, and it has been growing ever since. 

Why are people flocking to coaches? Since about a decade ago, along with technology advancement, job market has seen a dramatic change in mobility - where, how and when we work. As a result, we may go through several careers vs. staying with one company for life. Career coaches became popular to guide us to go through these changes.

Mobility also changed the way we look for jobs. It used to be that we wait for a suitable job opening, then we apply for it. But now, proactive is a must. We have to say the right things to the right people at the right places - online and in person - to find the right fit. What is “right” for us? Career coaches can help us find the answers.   

Becky puts it succinctly - know yourself, learn where to be and what to say, devise a plan and follow through.

Becky attended the University of Pittsburgh, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with minors in Psychology, Communications and Theatre. She received a Masters of Social Work from the University of Maryland specializing in occupational social work. Becky is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker in the State of Maryland, and she has earned certifications in EQ-i and EQ 360 assessments and various organizational development programs.

Becky completed her Certified Professional Coach training with the College of Executive Coaching and the International Coaching Federation.

Coaching services include:

· Job Search Strategies
· Networking Strategies
· Interviewing Techniques
· Strengths and Values Exploration
· Effective Communication Strategies
· Increase self-awareness
· Resume Development
· Life Coaching
· EQ-i and EQ-1 360 assessments

Becky Roth Coaching
http://www.beckyrothcoaching.com/
brothcoach@gmail.com
240.233.4188

Spot Light on Donna Dettling - Professional Organizer

Sometimes life takes us on a little detour to get to where we are meant to be.

Donna Dettling’s journey to becoming a Professional Organizer started with a career in accounting that spanned more than three decades. She fell into that profession purely by chance, and like many good employees, Donna gave her best at work but knew being an accountant was not her ultimate calling.

The wake-up call came when her corporate accounting position was restructured. All of a sudden Donna had a chance to decide what she really wanted to do. Instead of finding another accounting job, she chose to reinvent herself completely.

Her first steps of taking on this midlife transition were to re-examine her passion internally and her options externally. Under the guidance of a transition coach (resulting from her savvy negotiation as part of the exit package), Donna reviewed her strengths, skills and personality traits. She took note of the career choices made by people around her, including her father who was a business owner. After much soul searching, Donna decided that running a Professional Organizing business was a perfect fit for her.

Fast forward three years, Donna is now solidly staking herself as a Professional Organizer in the Washington, DC area (she has even made it into the Washingtonian Magazine), bringing calm and order to homes and offices. The transition process was not always easy, but with a step-by-step deliberate planning process, a good coach and a nurturing support system, the quest of finding the place she is meant to be has made Donna a much happier, more fulfilled woman.

So, what’s Donna’s strategy for making it as a Professional Organizer?

1. Build the customer pipeline by consistently attending networking events. Donna attends at least one networking event every week.

2. Know that there will be valleys and peaks. Donna tries not to get too worried about the highs and lows of the business.

3. Manage downtime productively. Donna uses her quiet time to write blog postings and brainstorm about marketing.

4. Find your niche. Donna has a particular gift of calming her clients who may be going through a life-changing event. She brings them peace of mind.

5. Diversify revenue streams. Having established herself as an in-home Professional Organizer, Donna is now looking into providing her expertise virtually as an Organizing Coach.

6. Get training from groups such as National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO). Donna keeps her profile accessible and her skills sharp by belonging to the trade group.

7. Keep an eye on the latest trends, products and ideas for motivation. Donna checks out Pinterest for new ideas to keeps things fun and inspiring for herself and her clients.

8. Be ready with tools. Donna keeps her supplies - bins, label maker, tapes and more - with her on every client call.

9. Have a good support system. Donna enjoys being a member at support groups such as Moms Inc. and On Purpose Network, where like minded business women help each other grow.

Looking ahead, Donna is seeing the change in how people feel about their “stuff”. While the older generation tended to accumulate possessions - perhaps due to enduring the scarcity caused by the Great Depression, the younger generation has less
attachment to physical properties, especially with rapidly changing technology.

Connecting to people and helping them design and create a place that is unique to their style and helpful to their daily lives is what makes Donna so happy about her chosen profession.

Donna Dettling, Owner
Simpler Life Solutions
Professional Organizing Services
Life and Time Management
(301) 330-8750 office
(301) 467-0423 cell

March 19th Speaker Bio - Cynthia de Lorenzi

Cynthia de Lorenzi is a TEDx Women and international motivational speaker, expert interviewer and moderator, co-author and social media expert and consultant, producer, artist, and futurist who likes to refer to herself as a serial entrepreneur and social commentator on the status of women in our world and their impact on our culture and economy today.

Washington Business Journal selected her as one of the top 25 “Women Who Mean Business” in 2006, SmartCEO magazine awarded her the BRAVA award in 2009 and was awarded SmartCEO’s Circle of Excellence by her peers as well as recognized by Enterprising Women in 2010.

Her organization, Success in the City has been featured in the Business Section of the Washington Post, NPR, DC Modern Luxury Magazine and Washington’s Finest. As founder and chief executive officer of Success in the City, Ms. de Lorenzi leads an unconventional business networking organization for senior level executive businesswomen and in the DC Metropolitan area.

In conjunction with Success in the City she also launched Success in the City TV, an Internet TV network interviewing leaders of today shaping our future world. She also serves as a social media consultant to companies interested in harnessing the opportunity of encompassing new, emerging and futuristic media as part of their business platform. Ms. de Lorenzi is passionate about empowering others and the principle of paying-it-forward.

In addition to leading Success in the City, Ms. de Lorenzi serves as a Board member of The Telework Coalition, The Women’s Center and Community Business Partnership including The Women’s Business Center, which provides training, assistance and support to businesswomen in Northern Virginia. Additional she serves as an Advisory Board Member to the Junior League of Northern Virginia.

Prior to founding Success in the City Cynthia served as the CEO of PatriotNet, an Internet Service Provider corporation headquartered in Fairfax, VA. Her previous experience includes leadership of the North Texas Technology and as a Political Advocate for the Concord Coalition, a nationwide, non-partisan grassroots organization advocating generationally responsible fiscal policy.

Speaker Bio - Feb 19th - Amanda Adams-Barney on the 48 Hour Relationship Retreat

What do you get when your business goals and your personal life are aligned to reach the same goals? Success!

Amanda Adams-Barney will share with us how we can apply solid business principles to our relationships to help us achieve the big dreams that we have (even if we don’t know what those are yet). This conversation will be fast-paced, fun, and entertaining and will leave you feeling inspired to be proactive in your life.

Amanda Adams-Barney is a motivational speaker and the co-author of The 48 Hour Relationship Retreat: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Finding Your Dreams and Planning for Success Together in One Fabulous Weekend which debuted as the #4 marriage book on Amazon. She is NOT a therapist, but rather a wife, mother, and business owner who has been doing her own retreat with her husband for 17+ years. When she is not working she spends much of her time at sporting events watching her two kids play, or serving on the board of the Boy Scouts and Montgomery County Little League. She is also an avid fan of the Steelers, Nationals, and Capitals and she came in second place in her fantasy football league this year! 

Amanda holds a business administration degree from American University and has owned her own conference management business for 15 years. Most of all she is passionate about great relationships and sharing the keys to success she has identified over the years.

For more information visit: www.48HourRetreat.com or www.facebook.com/48HourReationshipRetreat

Guest Speaker - Jan 15 - Kaito Bangudi

The Truth About Money

Kaito Bangudi is the founder of In a Certain Way, LLC, a seminar and training company focused on helping individuals and small business owners improve their financial results. Kaito is a graduate of the University of Louisville in Louisville, Ky and holds a bachelors degree in Psychology and a minor in Pan African Studies.

What he didn’t learn until after school was that a college degree didn’t necessarily equal a one-way ticket to Wonderland. He soon began studying various topics around money and wealth creation in efforts to improve his own financial standing. Things changed permanently for Kaito after he was taught and mentored by multimillionaire income acceleration coach, David Neagle.

Finally armed with the awareness of what lies behind wealth creation and knowing that his passions lie in the areas of teaching and learning; Kaito listened to his heart walked away from his job of 11 years with the Federal government. He followed his true calling: to educate and raise awareness around the truth about money. He does this primarily by helping people tap into their passion and turn that passion into an income. The fact is with the right information and understanding, we can all live the lives and make the contributions that we were placed here to make. Kaito sees it as his mission to help all who are interested live lives of purpose, passion and profits.

Kaito Bangudi

301-259-1316

www.howtochangeyourmoneystory.com