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Fall is one of my favorite times of year—the temp starts dropping, the air gets crisp, the trees put on a glorious display of color—I love it! I also think it’s a great time to drop what’s not working for you. If trees can let go of every leaf, why can’t we let go of […]

I understand that networking is important, but it’s very hard for me. I don’t know what to say to break the ice and I dread “chitchatting”! I don’t feel comfortable talking to strangers, but this is a skill I would like to develop—can you help? What a great and honest question! Here are some tips: […]

I spent last Christmas in Vegas. Well, actually I was in Death Valley for the holiday itself, but the majority of my Yuletide was spent in Las Vegas. I love Las Vegas – what a glittery, tacky, marvelous explosion of excess in the middle of the desert! It’s so over the top, it’s fabulous. And […]

Did you know that in less than 30 seconds people seeing you for the first time are making assumptions about things like your educational level, your trustworthiness, your potential for success, your social standing, and even your sense of humor? Yikes! Guess what the number one reason for rejecting a job applicant is? Personal appearance. […]

Want to build your network? Here are some quick tips: Show up! Attend at least two networking events a month. Make sure the people there are those you need to meet, otherwise you’re wasting time. Example if you want to meet prospects to buy your industrial widgets, attending a garden club meeting doesn’t count. Attend […]