Chris Makell
MS, CPC, PDC, CMMS
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Marketing & Business Mentor/Coach Expert
Chris Makell Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- Marketing, transition to solopreneur, business building
- Career Focus
- Coach, Consultant, Business owner, Author, Speaker
- Affiliation
- International Association of Women in Business Coaching, International Coaches Federation (ICF), International Association of Career Professionals (IACP), the National Association of Female Executives (NAFE) and the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)
Before starting her successful business, Chris Makell spent 25+ years in high-level positions with IBM. She has coached senior executives and traveled through China, India and France transforming employee skill levels, globally. Her business, Radiance Marketing leverages her corporate skill in developing solopreneurs and entrepreneurs as "leaders" in their business.
A certified marketing coach, Chris' no nonsense approach and unwavering support of her clients has helped them break through their fear of success and create the 6-figure business that supports the lifestyle of their choosing. If you're ready to "THINK BIG and PLAY BIGGER” connect with Chris at http://radiancemarketing.com
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Two Practical Steps To Move Your Career Forward Despite The Business Climate!
It’s February! Shortest month in the year! A month we celebrate love. A great reminder to love and feel good about all you do for your career! It’s also the second month of a new year. Are you still motivated to make this a great year for you and for your professional development? In the hustle ...
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Lost in Translation
I recently read some responses to an online question about “what people would do if they knew they would be successful”. Typically the question is: what would you do if you know you could not fail. So it’s an interesting take on it. I was a bit surprised at the answers – maybe you won’t ...
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A Simple Mindset Shift That Created A Multi-millio Dollar Business
During a recent webcast, I hosted with a highly successful and multi-million dollar CEO, I learned several “insider secrets” about how she created not one, but two network marketing businesses that each yielded over a million dollars, annually! I was riveted by each tip, insight and strategy she gave. And as is often the case, it’s not “rocket science” but sometimes it has to be heard in a different context or from a different person for it to “hit home.”
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The Top 3 Ways to Gain Control in This Unstable Environment
Control… It’s something we all crave. It creates and destroys. But we all need something to hold onto, especially today. If you’re a layoff survivor, you know what I’m talking about. You feel unsure about what you can count on. ..what you can believe. Well, I want to give you the top 3 ways to ...
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Will You See the Opportunities?
As a long term corporate employee for a Fortune 20 company, I’ve witnessed the demonstration of many levels of leadership, from the top of the corporate ladder to the new hire attempting to step into a new leadership position. I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing it myself. I can tell you that ...
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Discover the Secret to Accomplish What You Want, Faster!
How would you like to accomplish anything you want, faster? There is a secret that is available to any and everyone who wants just that! It’s a secret that is really powerful but sometimes hard to understand and take action around. It’s simple, yet difficult at the same time. But when you get it, you’ve got the key to unlock the achievement of your goals. What is that secret? Clarity. Clarity, as defined in the dictionary is the state or quality of being clear. Clear is defined in part as not dull or cloudy.
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Layoff Survivor: Outwit, Outplay, Outsmart
I’m sure the tagline reminds you of the television show “Survivor” and in today’s workplace, those who are left after the rounds of layoffs may certainly feel like they are playing the game and handling the daily challenges to win the immunity idol. Now I have not watched the show since the very ...
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Celebrate Your Gifts
Tis’ the season… Are you celebrating your gifts as a high caliber leader? Certainly each day has been a gift, right? Ok, so now let’s get real. We’re coming to the end of another year and you’re almost ready to look back at all your goals and accomplishments. That’s good and important…key to ...
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Why leadership is needed now, more than ever
Lehman Brothers, AIG, Bank of America buys Merrill Lynch, the housing crisis, mortgage mess, fuel and food costs, on and on… While it looks dire, the times are creating opportunities for more people to become true leaders – not just in business, but in their lives. Let’s examine leadership from ...
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Top 5 Ways to Get Clear About What You Want and Bring it to You Faster
You undoubtedly think that it’s easy to be clear about what you want. Heck, what you want is what you want. No big surprise, right? It just shows up with a little effort. Well, you’re special! Most people get mixed results or don’t get what they want at all. Why? Because they aren’t truly clear about what they want. Being clear means being open to what is in your mind, heart and soul without the impact of exte al thoughts, opinions and input. It’s truly an inside job.
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Step Boldy
This year over one half million managers will enter new positions in Fortune 500 companies alone. And certainly with the challenges this economy presents, that number could be larger! This shift may include taking on new leadership roles or starting your own business. In any case, it requires ...
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Four Easy Career Strategies to Banish Workplace Blues
A recent article in Investors Business Daily1 identified some of the actions managers could take to “cure the survivor blues”. I’m not sure it’s something to be cured, maybe managed, but I’ll let you decide. I found some great points to take away from the article that would be valuable for today’s career professional.
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Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Chris Makell
"I believe if more people see the power of leadership reflected in their personal and professional lives, they would more easily weather economic events with strength and resilience. Truly, your ultimate success is a function of how you lead your life."