Creating Your Own Brand Image
I believe in both miracles and destiny, but in the end, we make our own reality. Creating a memorable brand image doesn’t happen just by deciding it’s a good idea. There’s a lot of work to do…it’s a...
View ArticleSeven Tips To Help You Launch Your New Business
When starting a business, begin with the basics – follow your dreams and do what you love. But it takes more than just a dream, it takes patience and passion, along with courageous action and...
View ArticleLiving Your Own Version of Personal Happiness
Have you noticed how often someone else is telling you what it takes to be happy? Telling you the who, what, when, where, and even why about what you need to do to attain personal happiness? How many...
View ArticleStartup vs Corporate: Which Job Offer is Right for You?
Are you considering whether to join a startup or a big established corporation? Consider these factors first! The Fit Most of us spend at least 45 hours each week working, so your work environment is...
View ArticleWhy Not Holding Yourself Back is Your Greatest Business Asset
What if you could create your business from out of the box – just by being as different as you are? You don’t have to be outrageous to stand out and be successful. You already have that with you – but...
View ArticleSeven Things Aspiring Entrepreneurs Should Know
It’s no secret that women in business put up with a lot. From not being taken seriously, to being objectified, to even losing out on business opportunities due to their gender, the workplace is not...
View Article5 Tips When Looking For a New Job Over the Age of 40
When I look in the mirror, for the first 5 seconds I still see a twenty- year -old. Then the visible wrinkles around my eyes and jowls provide a friendly reminder that I’m not twenty anymore. At that...
View ArticleCreativity: The Secret to Success in Industries Like Marketing and PR
Formal education, technical experience, systematic processes…all of these things have a role in business, but it’s unwise to assume this is where success begins and ends. If you want your marketing or...
View ArticleHow Jeep Therapy Helped Me Get Through My Silent Struggle
The Perfect Storm hit me out of nowhere about eight years ago. Growing closer to that half century mark, my body and hormones where changing and I didn’t realize depression was setting in. My two...
View ArticleWhy Character and Culture Are Still A Critical Choice
Long before we enter the corporate world, even before we take our first step into a childhood classroom, there’s an inner guidance program running. But we’re soon confronted with choices and...
View ArticleHow To Use Crowdfunding To Launch Your New Business or Side Hustle
Do you have an idea that you think could be the next big thing? Whether you want to launch an app, open a bakery, or fund a creative project, crowdfunding can help you get the ball rolling. Thanks to...
View ArticleTwelve Creatives Who Overcame Failure
Success comes with failure. It’s an inevitable part of the process. And while many see it as a negative, failure affords us the opportunity to learn and grow from our missteps. There are numerous...
View ArticleNavigating a Career Slump – All You Need To Know To Move Ahead
You’ve been staring at your computer screen for hours, unable to do anything. You continuously find yourself wasting away the hours at work, procrastinating and avoiding the one thing you should be...
View ArticleSmartphone Etiquette at Work? What’s That?
Smartphones have changed the way many Americans work. They quicken communication, they allow coworkers to reach out and respond to problems even while they are out of the office, and they let many take...
View ArticleIs There A Dr. in Your House?
I recently read an article in the New York Times about a woman who was trolled on Twitter for making reference to her PhD. (“Women, Own Your Dr. Titles” by Julia Baird.) The comments were so hostile...
View ArticleSexual Harassment – What it Is and What it Isn’t
If you run or manage a small or medium sized business, you’re probably very aware of the increasing number of sexual harassment claims in the last couple of years. While it’s only one part of what the...
View ArticleDon’t crash in your job, change it!
Have you ever noticed after those first few months (or perhaps even years) in a new job, you find yourself settling into a comfortable, relaxing pattern? While comfort in one’s job is a good thing, it...
View ArticleHow to Feel Empowered Throughout Your Job Search
In my recent post, I discussed the relative complexity, confusion, and uncertainty of life after college. Much of this uncertainty stems from the inevitable career search, that hunt for stability and...
View ArticleIt’s Scary Movie Time – What’s Your Favorite Frightful Flick?
When I was very little, my siblings took me to see a scary movie. Between that and watching frightening flicks every weekend on television, it’s amazing I didn’t die of suffocation. Because there...
View ArticleSeven Work Habits That Will Sink Your Job and Maybe Your Career
Kick those bad habits, right? But the challenge is that it’s not just black and white. Some habits, in moderation, are perfectly acceptable. But taken to excess and they become more negative than...
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