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, […]
Victim Mentality
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 alike: They all need a victim. That […]
Branding your communication style
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 those essential elements is communication. I […]
Random Acts of Awesomeness
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 moments that catch us off guard and leave us grinning […]
Judgment and comparison: travel companions of your personal brand
“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.” – Tina Turner I don’t know about you, but […]
Making Time for Rest
“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 it up for conversation instead of: “When do […]