Some days I can feel like I’m doing an awesome job at parenting and “business womaning” it (is that a word?), and then summer hits… and sometimes I just don’t know anymore. First day of school to now… it’s crazy how days can feel so long, yet time flies by so fast… and oddly, both … Read more
This is your reminder that progress looks a lot like luck that is disguised as work, and determined action…again and again and again. Who is this person? I barely recognize her (in a good way)! A little over two years ago, I had a vague idea of what I wanted to do as a business … Read more
But here’s the thing with influence: you can have a positive, negative, or indifferent influence. I love getting mail, but you know what’s even better? Receiving a BOOK in the mail from a friend. My friend sent me “The Gift of Influence,” which was really good. Everyone should read it because it is about creating … Read more
I sometimes miss that growing-up phase and good ol’ college energy. As a professor, I’m excited to step back into it from the other side and watch my students grow, especially in the areas of gaining confidence when presenting, networking, influencing and negotiating, and giving feedback. Sometimes life slows you down…. In late March, I … Read more
I sometimes miss that growing-up phase and good ol’ college energy. As a professor, I’m excited to step back into it from the other side and watch my students grow, especially in the areas of gaining confidence when presenting, networking, influencing and negotiating, and giving feedback. I’m going back to college this fall! …. as … Read more
Remember my salsa garden? It’s now officially time to roll up the sleeves and work on it! I’m excited for the messy work of planting all of the peppers, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro, knowing in the end, I’ll have all I’ll need for salsa. This is one of my favorite things to do with my … Read more
A refreshing Ripple Effect (pun intended)! While on the hunt for the perfect fanny pack last week, I ran across this while shopping….how cool?! One ATTA Time is a non-profit organization providing families across the world access to clean drinking water “one atta time.” The filters they provide allow families clean drinking water for up … Read more
It might not be a lot of space, but these time blocks hold me accountable even if it’s just 30-40 minutes to work on my book, write a keynote speech or plan a workshop. People often ask me, “How do you manage your time?” My answer every time: “Time blocking.” Between running my own business, … Read more
I needed help. For the past month, I have been fiddling with my CRM (a computer program that helps me keep track of information and clients), trying to set up email automation so they behave and do what I want. I consider myself fairly techie, so why not do it myself? Yet every time I … Read more
In high school, I played the trumpet and I absolutely loved it. Crazy to think I have a son old enough to play in the band! A couple of pictures from his concert last night!
