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…

Like many of you, I’m self-isolating at home. As my client work slows down, I’m embracing online learning to sharpen my skills and grow as a professional and person. As someone who has created a digital product website, I’ve long been a fan of online learning. What could be better than honing your skills from the comfort of your home?…

I recently returned from a week away for a speaking engagement in New York City to find my home in the state you would expect with two kids and two dogs. While he’d hoped to tidy up before I got home, in sole parenting, my husband had his hands full with busy mornings and kids’ activities. Recognizing we had some…

The term work life balance was coined in the UK in the late 1970s but wasn’t well used in North America until the late 1980s. I don’t know about you, but I was surprised to learn it’s been around for over 40 years. Having grown up during this timeframe, I can safely say I never heard my parents use this…

When I first started working as a consultant, I said yes to everything that came my way. I was hungry (literally and figuratively), building my business and didn’t think I could afford to say no to work, speaking or volunteer opportunities. And then I learned there is more power (and respect) in saying no than in saying yes. In my…

I love reading career motivation articles on leadership, authenticity and other hot topics. But one topic that doesn’t get much attention, is the importance and power of leaving on your own terms. I’m talking about knowing when to quit a job or client who is no longer in alignment with who you are as a professional or a person. Quitting…