There’s a lot of talk in business about finding your niche. Zeroing in on the one or two things you do better than anyone. While having a niche is important, don’t forget to tap into your broader skills and life experience. The challenge with just focusing on your niche is people tend to niche away their gifts that they don’t…

I’ve been working from home long before the pandemic. As a consultant, speaker and writer, I work with organizations that are spread across the country. Sometimes I’m part of a virtual team, other times I partner with other consultants, and occasionally I work independently on my own projects.  Being self-employed and not having a consistent work team, I’ve learned how…

As business owners and entrepreneurs, it’s easy for the days and months to fly by as you have your head down, busy satisfying customers and managing staff. While this may help keep your business running, it won’t allow it to grow in a strategic way. Only by hitting pause and taking the time to work ON your business will you…

Okay, I admit it – the title is a bit misleading. As I write this article I’m preparing for a work trip and wrestling with mom guilt. I wish I could say – yeah, it’s no problem being a working, entrepreneur mom who often has to travel. I got this covered. I don’t. But I am working on overcoming my…