When you are running your own business, it’s always time to get in front of customers and help them buy from you. Yes it’s time to make sales. There I have said that ‘s’ word. The truth is, sales... read more
1. Dressed For Success For decades, wearing a red lipstick has been one of the most powerful tools a woman has had on her side. It commands attention and translates as confidence and strength and people tend to focus... read more
If I Googled your name today, what would I find? No doubt (if you’ve been working at it), I’d find some photos of you, your website, your social networks, articles you’ve authored and possibly even some publicity for you... read more
Taking care of business at work and at home can often leave you with little to no time for a complicated makeup regime. Sometimes even getting ten minutes alone in the morning is a challenge! Unfortunately, this can lead... read more
I used to cringe when people would refer to me as a “connector.” To me, that meant I was someone who networks 24/7, is obsessed with meeting famous people, and amasses a huge Rolodex for my own purposes, and... read more
“What it lies in our power to do, it lies in our power not do.” – Aristotle The boundaries concept can be difficult to grasp at first. You can’t see them, most of the time they are unspoken and... read more
People issues in the workplace can often be confusing, unpleasant and stressful to all concerned. Most of us have experienced situations where we have worked with a colleague who has a reputation for being ‘difficult’; or colleagues who seem... read more
An ability to prevent or easily deal with conflict makes for a more enjoyable, less stressful and more successful work and life experience. The upcoming second edition of New York Times best seller, Crucial Conversations has inspired a fresh... read more
Today, I’m writing about a career development strategy, which comes with an altruistic bonus – serving on a third sector (non-profit, charity or community) board or management committee. While these positions are generally unpaid, they are an excellent way... read more
The Huffington Post, recently published, “Supermoms At Higher Risk For Depression: Study” – a pragmatic, powerful and practical piece about avoiding the almost universal guilt and frequent depression felt by working mothers. Key points include: Mothers are better off at... read more
Mentoring is probably the most powerful developmental process people can experience. Used effectively, it can empower people and provide a means to communicate that is second to none. It provides many tools and tips for managing those around you,... read more
I was driven to write today’s post by the number of grammatical errors and misspellings I come across regularly, on resumes, application letters, websites, jobseekers’ blogs and their professional social media profiles. It’s a fact that grammatical glitches, clunky... read more
