Here’s a conundrum. I’ve got a lot of work ahead, but the sun is calling me outside. It’s that time of year when we want to ditch our office work and become a lifeguard. Lucky are those who get to be outside whenever they feel like it. But we’ve got to remember they have rainy […]
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The Break Down
This book poses the question: If you saw someone stranded on a dark and desolate road amidst a terrible storm, would you stop to help? A fearful Cass makes the decision not to. And when she’s discovered the woman that she’d passed was found murdered, she’s ravaged with guilt. That’s not the only thing tearing […]
Create Lasting Conference Experiences
Fifty? One hundred? I’ve lost count of the conferences that I’ve attended over the years. Some have been professional conferences focused on re-honing skills and attaining continuing education credits. At others I’ve been a keynote speaker (yeah, really) or have presented in breakout sessions. But those conferences never hold a candle to the ones that […]
Good Reads for Your Career
The next time you visit the professional development section of your local bookstore, you might just feel a little overwhelmed. There are so many good reads out there it’s not only difficult to choose the most relevant tomes but it is challenging to keep up with the latest and greatest jargon, assessments and innovative strategies. […]
They All Fall Down
Excited to participate in a reality show competition, Miriam Macy believes this golden opportunity will help her make things right. With the payment she receives for participating, coupled with the prize she hopes to win, Miriam can pay off her debts and reset her finances. More importantly, she can make things right with her daughter, […]
Are Writing and Reading Guilty Pleasures?
Attention all you writers and readers out there. I’m certain that if you are anything like me, you sometimes feel guilty about spending time in this world of luxury—writing and reading. There is something so exciting, fun and indulgent about the world of books that, just like eating your favorite pint of ice cream, when […]
You’ve Got This! The life changing power of trusting yourself
When it comes to taking the big leaps (or small steps) toward your goals, you may be riddled with questions. What if you make a mistake? What if things don’t go as planned? What if you fail? But in her newest book “You’ve Got This!” motivational coach and best-selling author Margie Warrell asks, “But what […]
Stuck in the Middle: A Generation X View of Talent Management
There’s an interesting mindset that befalls each generation, and for many Gen Xers this includes the belief that working 80 plus hours a week will swoop you up the corporate ladder and onto the financial stability place where you can feel secure and happy. Unfortunately, this is path may lead to burnout (or worse) with […]
The Switch
Two identical twins couldn’t be more different: Melina is an independent, successful and outgoing publicist and her sister, Gillian, is a woman who prefers her privacy and is consumed with having a child and starting a family. On a lark, Melina convinces Gillian to switch places with her and escort an astronaut who’s in Dallas […]
Tired of Starting Over on Your Goals?
I cannot begin to tell you how many times I’ve started over—goals, fitness routines, writing projects, smart eating plans, and personal and professional resolutions. I know that after a few failed attempts at the same goal, the goal needs to be revisited. If it’s a worthy goal, a wanted goal, an achievable goal, then it’s […]