Back to School: Sell Yourself
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 school with new energy and […]
Networking done right
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 cartwheels, introverts are throwing up in the bathroom, I get it. […]
You are not your mistakes
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 responded with an apology and a little note adding, “Yes, it […]
The Value of Coaching
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 of a coach. Think of it like a power-up […]
Where the sun don’t shine
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 just because of the celebratory component […]
The Confidence Gap
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 take for granted. Voting. Running for office. Equal pay. […]
A Little Compassion Goes A Long Way
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 way to show a little love in […]
The Art of Being Resolute
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 into the new year, work on […]
Permission to wish
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 personal goals and give yourself permission to […]
Genuine People
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 and learn. And really, […]