Making Yourself Accountable

Making Yourself Accountable

Before you know it, it is 5 pm. You look at the piles on your desk and everything you were unable to accomplish and wonder where the day went. What did you spend all your time on?? It’s the dreaded question: How did you hold yourself accountable? It is easy to...
Finding the courage to quit

Finding the courage to quit

Do you find that your job no longer challenges you? Or maybe your work environment is just downright toxic? So much of your life is spent on your career, so that time should be satisfying! If you are miserable, what is the point?! It may be time to quit!Ooh, yep. I...
What’s on your wish list?

What’s on your wish list?

Let’s go back in time for a minute, to when you were about six years old, and Santa Claus was real. You wrote him a wonderful letter detailing all of the fabulous toys you wished he would bring. And then you forgot to give it to your parents to mail.   You just...
Networking the Holiday Party Like a Boss

Networking the Holiday Party Like a Boss

It’s that time… awkward office parties, plus ones and bad karaoke at the annual holiday party. Whether you’re the boss, part of a team or someone’s date – parties can be a great self-marketing tool! Networking the holiday party requires a little extra finesse though....
The Biggest Branding Challenge Ever

The Biggest Branding Challenge Ever

Have you thought much lately about what your customers—and potential customers—take away from their interactions with you? Key moments in every conversation or transaction are what reinforce who you are, how you are unique, and how you can fill their...
The one research technique better than Google

The one research technique better than Google

Anyone who has even casually perused my blogs knows that when it comes to a successful sales effort or reaching your goals, it always starts with one thing: planning. But a key part of that planning that sometimes gets short-changed is research.  Planning is all about...