Author Becca Powers had hit rock bottom. She’d decided she’d had enough when on her knees, alone in the bathroom. All her “power” had been drained by work, family, and personal and professional obligations. She was tapped dry. There, she realized her calling: to return to radiance and follow her dreams. That life-changing journey transformed […]
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The Intuition Bible: How and Why to Tap into Your Inner Wisdom
I love it when a book makes you think. Happy Ali’s book provokes contemplation and stays with you long after you’ve finished reading it. I wake up and revisit my dreams and former day’s experiences, looking for signs, lessons, and wisdom I don’t want to miss. The idea of inner wisdom isn’t new to me. […]
Writer’s Corner: Five Ways Social Media Can Negatively Impact Authors
The other day I was reading an article about cars and saw a response from an author. Her response was a post ranting and filled with expletives about her dissatisfaction with a purchase. Of course, it got a lot of traction. Not only did the author leave a permanent bruise on her reputation, but so […]
6 Reasons to Start a Journal
You might call it a planner, a task-keeper, a thought jotter, or yes, even a diary. However you reference it, this handheld log is a journal in some form. Many use it to take notes from books, meetings, and training, while others use it to compile goals, lists, and to-dos. Others tend to write and […]
Advice From Pros: Patricia J. Rullo
Patricia (Pat) J. Rullo is an author, national radio talk show host, and sought-after speaker. In 2012, Pat teamed up with Salem Media Group to produce a radio talk show based on her book Speak Up and Stay Alive, the patient advocate hospital survival guide. The radio program was the first nationally syndicated show to address […]
More Proof Creativity is Good for Your Body, Mind, and Spirit:
No one outgrows their love of fun—at least, I sure hope not. So, why not embrace it? Time for creative expression vastly improves one’s health. You don’t need to spend your time producing a work of art, rather, a leisurely fifteen minutes or so with Crayola and a coloring page is enough to provide a […]
Mom’s Eat First: 5 Principles to Prioritize Yourself and Create the Change You Crave
If you’re a caregiver, this is your survival handbook. Written by a single mom, who’s faced her share of tragedies and setbacks, it’s not only an inspirational read, but a how-to manual for reprioritizing what matters most. Kathy Sullivan is a board-certified coach and PROSCI Certified Change Management Practitioner. She’s banked a successful climb up […]
Author Q&A With Kathy Sullivan
Kathy Sullivan is an innovative leader and educator focused on helping clients build organizational cultures that drive positive change through people, processes, and performance. Partner to small business owners and executive leaders, aligning business strategy with talent through effective OD strategies, to improve accountability and organizational performance. She is also a mom and author of […]
Mindful Investing: Right Focus, Better Outcomes, Greater Well-Being
Financial stewardship is a scary beast for most. Many trust others to care for their investments, while others don’t even bother keeping tabs on how much they have or where it goes. There’s a large spectrum between the don’t care and the passive investor. And in between lies a lot of uncertainty. Thankfully, there are […]
Writer’s Corner: Making the Home Office Work
Thanks to the growing trends of telecommuting and entrepreneurship, more people are working from home. This is especially true if you’re a writer or author. Whether your gig is part-time or full-time, you need a space to clear your head and have instant access to your tools, technology, and tomes supporting the transformation of inspiration […]