Have you ever worked on a project or been in a job where you have little to no motivation to see it through? That spark you once had is long gone, yet you continue slogging on, day after day. We have all been there. Many times. So how do you find your motivation to get out of your rut? There…
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Have you ever had a day that you dreaded going to work? Maybe you had a fight with your partner, you were up all night with a sick child or wanting to avoid seeing a toxic coworker. Yet you push yourself to go in, thinking more about your responsibilities versus why self care is important to you. I hate those…
Read MoreDon’t Let Your Website Get Stuck in a Time Rut
There once was a time when you would create a website, make it live and walk away. Although it was your business card for the world, it was often little more than a way for people to find you. Oh, how times have changed. With business professionals spending more and more time online, your website needs to be an extension…
Read MoreDon’t Be a Wallflower. Engage. Connect.
I recently returned from speaking at the BC Communications Forum in Vancouver. While I am a big fan of conferences (not just as a speaker but also as an attendee), I know there are two sides to this camp – those who love them and those who think they’re a waste of time. If you hate conferences, I won’t try…
Read MoreHow Public Speaking Can Improve Your Career (and tips to help you)
Do your palms get sweaty and your heart races just thinking about having to speak in front of an audience? If so, you aren’t alone – 74% of people have a fear of public speaking. This makes it the #1 phobia – greater than the fear of dying, spiders (my biggest fear) and darkness. If so many people have this…
Read More4 Easy Ways to Make Your Content Work for You
Anyone who is responsible for updating a website, social media accounts or writing a blog knows that content development can be tough. In addition to your daily workload, you need to think of ways to be fresh, relevant and present on a variety of platform. For websites, Google and other search engines look at how often your site is updated…
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