Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) June/July 2018 Aspire Mag Full Issue | Page 86

speaking engagements, and any other opportunities you can create. Don’t be afraid to “give away” what you know; the more useful information you can provide for people, the more they will value your expertise. ‣  Get out there! Network. Speak. Lead workshops. Meet people. Ask your existing clients for referrals. Name recognition is a big part of expert status, so don’t hide out and wait for clients to come to you. ‣  ‣ ‣ Treat yourself as the expert in your business. Don’t shortchange yourself by playing down the expertise you already have. You may not know everything yet, but own what you do know, and be willing to learn what you don’t. I  nvest in your growth. Attend educational seminars
and training events in your field. Join professional associations and online forums. Get around other like- minded people. e more you advance yourself in your field, the more quickly you will start thinking and acting like an expert.  Work with coaches and mentors. This is another form of investing in yourself. A great coach or mentor will help to keep you accountable to your own development, both personally and in your business, and make sure you’re not slipping into unhealthy patterns or catabolic energy. ‣  Look at your circle of influence. Are you surrounded
by people who li you up, or people pull you down?
It’s hard to believe in yourself as an expert if you’re constantly bombarded with doubt and negativity. If someone in your circle isn’t supporting your growth,
try to create some space in that relationship so you can expand. Above all, don’t let others’ catabolic energy drag you down! 86 www.AspireMAG.net | June / July 2018 ‣  And, above all, walk your talk! Congruency is a big deal. If I’m using my expert status to teach crowds of people about real estate investing, but I’m not currently investing or keeping up in my business, an energetic shift happens. Suddenly, I’ve moved from “do as I do” to “do as I say.” Even if all of the right words are coming out of my mouth, there is an energetic disparity at play, and people can sense it. My sales plummet, and my audience’s trust in me is lessened. But when I’m actively engaged in my own investments, the opposite is true. I’m walking my talk, people sense my authenticity, and my program sales skyrocket. It’s a cycle I’ve observed over and over, and it holds true every time. You’ve got this! Read Online! Ann Sanfelippo - Sought-after Success Coach and International Bestselling Author, Ann Sanfelippo has been traveling the world for over 15 years as a Motivational Speaker and Master Trainer for some of the biggest names in personal development and wealth creation. Ann studied the success philosophies of some of the most powerful influencers in the world, created her own 7-figure lifestyle business by the time she was 40 and has helped thousands of individuals create the wealth and abundance they desire. Following the calling of her soul, Ann recently founded the Wealth AttractionTM Academy to provide women with the empowering tools, programs and coaching that they need to manifest the abundant life of their dreams—financially, emotionally, and spiritually. Merging her concrete business and success skills with the Law of Attraction, the power of beliefs, mindset and more, Ann empowers women to accelerate their health, wealth and happiness. Learn more at www.WealthAttractionAcademy.com.