Being easy isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, do you make it hard for people to work with you? Do your colleagues and clients have to jump through hoops to get work completed when you’re involved? Are you difficult to get hold of during business hours? Do you consistently provide all necessary information upfront;…
Your communication style might be costing you sales, a promotion or leadership opportunity. Different communication styles can be offensive in the workplace, or at least drive people crazy and add stress to their lives. There are female communication styles, male styles, and Bridge Brains. A Bridge Brain is someone in the middle of the gender/brain…
What do a magazine editor, an emergency room doctor, and a career Marine sergeant have in common? They were all fired within the last 30 days for Facebook postings. As a motivational speaker who teaches the power of speaking your truth I was compelled to learn more. Were these professionals speaking their truth? How can…
What does the crème filling of an Oreo cookie have in common with Administrative Professionals? Everything! Without that crème, there’s no magic center that holds it all together. You’re left with two chocolate disks that sit there waiting for something special to happen, and admin professionals are that special ingredient. Unfortunately, too often administrative professionals…
In today’s new normal of fewer resources – less staff, less time, and constantly changing priorities, many of us are afraid to say no. I get it. It’s natural to fear that if you say no, you’ll suffer consequences – poor performance reviews, your supervisor or coworkers won’t like you, or complaints that you are…
I was at a Dude Ranch deep in the heart of Texas with some gal pals a while back when Cowboy Larry said “Come here, Little Lady. (It’s all perspective!) Are you willing to stand on a horse?” What?! Why would anyone over the age of 10 want to do that? Let alone at my…
As a motivational speaker that teaches women how to Stress Less and Laugh More, I am a still a recovering perfectionist trying to let go of dirty dishes in the sink, picking up after everyone, and hoping my dust bunnies will magically hop away come Easter. A recent Forbes article really drove women’s choices: 49%…
Let’s face it. Love is messy. RELATIONSHIPS are messy. And success in life, no matter how you define success, requires a strong foundation of relationships – both professional and personal. Your relationships with coworkers, supervisors, customers, your significant other, friends, children, parents, siblings….. all roll up to the quality of your life and the “results”…
Even at my age (it will be raining later this week according to my knees!), there is nothing better than starting your day with a big hug and kiss from your parents. Well, I guess that depends on whether you like your parents, but mine rock. And if I really think about why I’ve become…