Develop Back Pocket Questions

Develop Back Pocket Questions

Have you ever found yourself conversing with someone who only gives one-word answers or where there’s a lot of awkward silence?  I had a meeting today in which one of the participants arrived on time, but the others were running five minutes late. There I was,...
Mindful Leadership

Mindful Leadership

Being a leader isn’t easy. The daily stress of decision-making, the pursuit of ambitious goals, and managing an overloaded calendar are just a few of the challenges that can leave you depleted. Being a mindful leader helps you to be mentally and emotionally...
Position Yourself for a Promotion

Position Yourself for a Promotion

I recently discovered that a colleague had been promoted, so I called to offer my congratulations. Curious, I asked if she had applied for the position or was “tapped” for it. She revealed that she was indeed “tapped.”Interestingly, this has...
Four Years, Endless Lessons

Four Years, Endless Lessons

I’m celebrating my fourth business anniversary this week! Launching my business on April 1, 2020, might have seemed like a cruel April Fool’s joke, given the onset of a global pandemic. As it turns out, it was one of the best decisions I ever made. So, I thought I...
Embrace the Bright Side

Embrace the Bright Side

I have a bit of a reputation for being an optimist. It’s easy to be optimistic when things are going well. However, how do you muster the positive outlook that fuels motivation and creativity during challenging and uncertain times? Here are a few things that I...
Prioritize Yourself

Prioritize Yourself

I recently came across a social media post that caught my eye: When you’re not used to being confident, confidence feels like arrogance.   When you’re used to being passive, assertiveness feels like aggression.   When you’re not used to getting your needs met,...