Have you planned for next year yet? Don’t stress. It’s okay if you’re in full-on holiday cray-cray time. But as you make space to do this, perhaps sharing my experience will help you. This past week, I embarked on an annual planning session. I tucked away for two days, turned off email (kind of) and all distractions, and got to work on my business and personal goals for the year. PS: I … [Read more...]
Go Get Your Blocks!
Kids teach us the craziest lessons. My 20-month old son adores playing with these stacking boxes he got from his aunt. Ten colorful boxes adorned with letters, colors, shapes and animals provide endless entertainment. He is just now mastering stacking them from largest to tiniest, but for the most part shrieks in delight when I build a tower for him–only to topple it all down in a fit of … [Read more...]
Two powerful lessons for every new entrepreneur
A wise mentor sits with a serene smile, staring into the bright eyes of the eager protégée. She wraps her arm around the fresh young person and whispers, “Everything is going to be alright. Here’s all you really need to know…” I’m going to bet that was not your experience when embarking on entrepreneurship or self-employment. If you’re like me, it felt more like getting shoved into a deep … [Read more...]
5 Books to Ignite Your Business and Brand in the New Year
You have big plans for the New Year. I just know it! You want to build your business, increase your brand awareness, streamline your marketing efforts and, essentially, get your irresistible message out there – with style and grace, naturally. Whether you are a business owner, or have a book, cause, or project to get off the ground, here are five plucky and practical books I recommend to … [Read more...]
The Not-So-Secret to Brand Success
There are no magical answers. A few posts have recently emerged around this theme and when I start seeing patterns, it’s good to pay attention. Too often, entrepreneurs, solo business owners – and yes, even large company CEO’s – think there is some magical cure to flagging sales, lack of brand awareness, or no clients knocking on the door. And so, they believe the claims like: “Join … [Read more...]
