Talk to any elite athlete and they will tell you the many ways their coach has helped them hone their skills and get to the next level in their sport. Coaches are so integral to their journey, that they spend hours a day getting advice and guidance.  Since there’s a clear appreciation of the importance of coaches in the sports…

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…

Every year I take time to pause and evaluate how and where I spend my time – as a professional, volunteer, community member and mom. I feel it’s important to treat your time as a precious resource, being intentional on where it’s spent.  After taking a closer look at all the various volunteer roles I hold, I realized it was…

A brand is more than a logo. It is the emotions, thoughts, impressions and facts that come to mind when we think of an organization. Large corporations spend a lot of time and money protecting and elevating their brands. They know having brand recognition and respect are important elements of their business strategy.  But how often do we as individuals…

There’s a meme going around social media that reads “This goes out to all of the girls who had report cards growing up that read ‘talks too much.’” I know this meme well because not only was I that girl, but I’m often tagged when former classmates share the post.  Every time this meme is shared, there is a long…

For the last few months, I’ve been juggling having kids at home full time (thanks COVID), client work and growing my business. Juggling all these balls has left little time for me. So, I decided to hit pause and take the time invest in my personal and professional growth.  Tired of spending hours on my computer, I seized the opportunity…