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Happy New Year! The beginning of a new year is always a great opportunity for a fresh start. It’s a great time to evaluate the direction you are aiming for and the best way to get there.  A great way to understand the changes to make and steps to take is mentoring....

As we wrap up another year (can you believe it??), it’s a perfect time to reflect on the last 12 months and how we connected with people in 2024. Think about the relationships that have shaped your life - both personal and professional. Evaluating your successes and...

In the spirit of Halloween, let’s talk about something we all face but rarely discuss openly: our personal ghosts. The ones that impact our lives and our ability to sell ourselves and get what we want out of life. You know, those doubts, fears and old habits that...

Hey there, September! My how you snuck up on us. The fresh smell of office supplies, maybe new shoes? You know what that means: It’s time to rev up our sales engines and refresh our personal brand and your sales goals for a fantastic fall. Just like going back to...

I know, I know, just by the word 'networking', you’re already cringing. So let me say this: If you aren’t leveraging your network to build your personal brand and grow your business, you are overlooking a significant opportunity. Right now, extroverts are doing...

Remember the HBO Max intern who accidentally sent a test integration email to subscribers a few years ago? It’s been making the rounds on social media lately again, and it got me thinking about how we handle mistakes. The company handled it good-naturedly and...

If there was a superpower you could channel for your business life, as well as your personal life, to bring you clarity and help you focus on real goals, would you use it?   Of course you would! Your superpower is this: the objective, outside perspective and guidance...

I love May. For me, not only does it mean more sunshine and the promise of summer days peeking around the corner, but it’s also my birthday month. Yes, I said month. Y’all know I like to celebrate! (No negative thinking here!) Birthdays are a big calendar marker. Not...

Y’all know I’m a big fan of celebrations! So, knowing March is Women’s History Month, it’s a great opportunity to thank some extraordinary women who shaped history. Think about it. The battles women have fought years ago granted us freedoms and rights we can so easily...

It’s the month of love and romance, friendships and partnerships, roses and candy. And can I just throw in a new idea? How about we add a little compassion in there, too? Compassion is empathy and concern for the suffering or misfortunes of others. And it’s a great...

There is something motivating about having a fresh new calendar to kickstart the new year, isn’t there? It brings a feeling of possibility and opportunity with it. Every year, I pick a word to focus on for the entire year. I think about this word in the months leading...

Have you made your holiday wish list yet? How about instead of just thinking about what you would like that comes in wrapping paper and a bow this year, take some time to think about what you really want… in business, in personal relationships, in life. Evaluate your...

Do you have genuine people in your life? You know the kind. People who are honest and real with you. People who inspire and motivate you. I’m talking about people who support you and are there for you - no matter what. They give you real feedback that helps you grow...

You know how, in every horror movie, there’s the one person that runs back into the haunted mansion? Or they run into the creepy forest first? The audience always knows what’s going to happen. The victim always goes in first. There’s a reason so many horror movies are...

This month, I’m focusing on ‘embracing the essentials' – the core elements needed to help you make a sale. Whether you are selling yourself or a product or service, getting back to the basics is important because we tend to let some things slide over time. Just one of...

It’s Awesome August! That’s right – I’m naming and claiming it. If you’ve read my past blogs, you know I talk a lot about kindness and gratitude and celebrating the little things. When you combine those three things, you get awesomeness. We're talking about those...

“If a negative thought arose, I'd repeat a positive one eight times in a row to counteract it. Soon, I began loving myself, imperfections and all. I stopped comparing myself to others (never compare yourself to others), and at last, I started to look good to myself.”...

“What is your relationship with rest?” A friend recently asked me that question, and it rocked me back on my heels. It made me stop and really think beyond a fast answer. So powerful for so many reasons! First, asking someone what their “relationship” with rest opens...

A friend of mine was raised to believe that celebrating her accomplishments was “bad” because it showed a lack of humility and “teamwork.” It appeared boastful and self-centered. To this day, she has a hard time owning her wins at work and in her personal life and...