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…
Read More4 Reasons Why Saying No Can Open Doors
Have you ever been so impacted by someone’s words that they stick with you for days and even months? You know, those conversations that keep playing over in your head and you can clearly hear the person speaking when confronted with a situation. A few months ago, I was talking with my business coach, Isabelle Mercier, about the various opportunities that…
Read MoreHow Leadership Differs from Management
Leadership is a pretty big buzz word. Many organizations use the term leadership team and talking about leadership skills while still holding onto the control. Too often they are using the word leadership when they are actually talking about management. As a result, there tends to be a lot of confusion about how leadership differs from management. Simple put, management…
Read More5 Signs It’s Time to Quit Your Volunteer Role
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…
Read MoreHow to Be Kind When You Have No Patience
I recently had a friend ask me for advice on how she can better share her thoughts when she is frustrated or overwhelmed. She noticed I tend to have good relationships with people and wondered how I don’t lose my cool. First of all, I have definitely lost my cool. Multiple times. Each time this has happened, while it was…
Read More5 Ways to Collaborate for Success
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…
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