Add some things (which come easily to men) to the already fabulous you, and the world is your oyster.
Network more.
Develop your equivalent of the old-boys' club by gathering useful contacts and work them.
Play sport to build friendships and strength.
Being social creatures, welcome a break from your responsibilities to laugh, shape up and relieve stress, all at the same time.
Project a confident attitude by walking proudly and purposefully.
Be more natural and wear less makeup; men believe they are good enough without wearing masks and 6 inch heels.
Do your own thing without getting wrapped up in everyone else's business.
Besides being exhausting, it distracts you.
What do guys do? Watch the game, do less housework, and play more.
Stop telling your girlfriends all the intimate details of your relationship.
You and your man should be a tight unit.
Be bold, and once you decide something, muster the guts to dive in and do it.
When threatened, flick a power-switch in your mind which spurs you to action.
If you choose to fight, commit fully.
If someone is trying to hurt you, dive in with enthusiasm and hurt them back.
Do not give up at the first hurdle.
Keep trying or change tactics.
Develop a thicker skin.
As Donald Trump says, "It is not personal, it is business.
" Taking things to heart comes with being sensitive, but the escalating emotions side-track you from what matters.
Show what you can do without being coy.
Communicate briefly without digressing, especially when talking to men.
Avoid getting lost in your story by cutting it down to 25 words or less.
After two minutes, men zone out and stop listening.
Think how much more influence you would have with your boss or your boyfriend, if they heard you.
Say what you mean in a straightforward manner.
People cannot read your mind so ask clearly for what you want and avoid hints, metaphors and parables.
To get men to listen, ask direct questions, and speak in terms of problems and solutions.
Answer questions in a no-frills way and if more details are needed, elaborate.
Use less qualifiers.
Women soften statements by adding unnecessary phrases like, "I sort of thought ...
" and "In my opinion ...
" Compare the following two statements: "In my opinion it would be more effective if we start now," and "It would be more effective if we start now.
" The latter packs more punch, especially in the work environment.
In a similar vein cut out 'um' and the inappropriate use of the word 'like'.
Being certain conveys credibility.
In heated situations, stick to facts.
Exaggerating/over-stating and being overly emotional minimises what you say, for example, "You ALWAYS leave the bathroom in a mess ...
" Because that is not true, he reckons the rest of what you are about to say is along the same lines, and from then onwards hears nothing.
Instead, make your point clearly and without laboring it, move on.
Take risks.
Learn as much as you can about investments, sky-diving or whatever, and go for it.
Be patient with relationships.
Instead of pushing your man into a corner, back off, lower the intensity in your voice and give up control.
Give people the benefit of the doubt.
It implies trust, resulting in your relationships becoming stronger, healthier and happier.
Accept compliments without qualifying them.
You deserve them.
Never be afraid to say no.