How to really know you’re getting the most bang from your buck. — Many people are turning to coaches to help them improve specific areas of their life, but because coaching is not necessarily regulated by any specific federal guidelines, seeking out a coach should be a “buyer be smart” experience. I coach entrepreneurs on how to build thriving businesses. I’ve owned two…

Do you wish your career plate had a few more palatable options? — Your grandparents may have felt quite comfortable finding a way to earn a living and sticking to it for all of their working years, but today’s workforce needs more moxie about how to bring home a paycheck. While college is not obsolete, it has become an alternative less likely to…

8 Ways to know it’s really time to leave your job — It’s important to learn how to be sure it’s your job and not you standing in your way of success. What do you remember about the first real job you had? My first job was not really a paid job at all. It was a volunteer position in a local…

How to return to the childlike confidence we need now more than ever. — I think I was around 5 when the inevitable happened. I perched up on my grandmother’s grand bed and put my arms out to the side and tried to fly. I really wanted to see how far I could go. About 3 feet down is a good estimate. My cousin…

Why Inventing Anna makes all business look easy and sleazy I will admit, I am late for the party. I recently completed watching the Netflix series, Inventing Anna, and as I do when I often watch real life (except for the parts that are made up), I researched some information…

How technology holds our peace of mind in the palm of its hand. — I was out of town for 12 days about a week ago. I planned to be available if a crisis occurred but chose not to respond to client’s emails, write blog posts or even be present on social media platforms. It was a nice visit with friends and family and…

Creating a to-do list will not get you ahead in the long run. — The older I get, the more I realize I have been doing some things wrong for a long time. I’ve always been an organized and detailed person. This requires me to be fairly predictable in completing the things that I have to do in order to remain organized and detailed. …

How the Easter story resembles the way we often view life — Yes! I do usually write about growing a business, coaching, and some advice about what life has taught me, but Christians just celebrated Easter and for many, it’s the one time of year that gives us hope because it is a story we want to and need to believe. We…

Tips on how to survive our ever-changing, fast-paced landscape — A few weeks back, I had dinner with a good friend and colleague I hadn’t seen in a while. We chatted about our lives and family, and then the conversation turned to work. My friend made a statement that almost had me spitting out my Margarita! “ I used to…