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Top 10 Lessons I Have Learned in Business
I am excited to share with you the top 10 lessons I have learned in business. I will soon be celebrating four years of business ownership--and what a fantastic journey it has been! In just under three years I've built a global, six-figure business, have traveled the...
My Big, Bold, Courageous, Audacious Life
Audacious, as defined in the dictionary, means “showing the willingness to take surprisingly bold risks”. I’d say that pretty much sums up my life these days. But, I wasn’t always so bold, or willing, to do such audacious things. I played life “safe” for many years....
Experience a Brand New YOU with a Birthday Walk
When I was gifted with a Birthday Walk, I had no idea what was in store for me! To be honest, I didn’t even know what a Birthday Walk was—but I was excited about the unique gift and ready to give it a whirl. My Birthday Walk started on the East Side of Manhattan, on...
He Didn’t Notice Me–Reflections On My Business
Author's Note: This piece, He Didn't Notice Me--Reflections On My Business, took place on a NYC public train in September 2016, and has stuck with me for quite some time. When THAT happens, I know it’s time to talk about it, share it, and deeply process why it’s not...
How Coachable Are You?
As a content strategist and content coach, who also naturally coaches around topics like positive mindset and business strategy, I believe that most people are coachable, but they may not be coachable at certain points in their lives. This could be because the...
9 Business Owners Reveal How Retreats Benefit Their Businesses
A few days ago, I gave you some personal insights as to how retreats have changed my life and my business--and how they can change yours too. Today, let’s talk about how retreats benefit your business. A retreat can be a fantastic way to slow down and take a step away...
13 Top Thought Leaders and Business Owners Reveal the Type of Content That Helped Them Succeed
Have you ever wondered how the go-to people and experts built a name for themselves? You know...before Seth Godin was Seth or John Lee Dumas was JLD? Well, I can certainly tell you it happened by way of content! Whether it was video, written, audio, or live content,...
How To Become The Go-To Person In Your Industry
Inbox kind of empty lately? What would your business be like if you were the person who came to mind every time someone said they need x, y, and z services? I bet your inbox would be full of referrals and appointments from qualified leads. I want this for you!...
Are You A Thought Leader? Here Are Six Ways To Tell.
You've probably heard the words “thought leader” a lot lately. Have you ever wondered whether you might be a thought leader? Thought leaders are the go-to people in their fields or industries. They are trusted sources who move and inspire people with new ways of...
What Do You Want To Be Known For In Business?
In the work I do with coaches, consultants, and experts, I always begin conversations with this exploratory question: What do you want to be known for in your business? I use this question a lot. For keynote sessions at conferences. When sitting down one-on-one with a...
A Struggle with Words: How Mindfulness Maneuvered Its Way to the Top
My word for 2016 is mindfulness. I spent the first two weeks in December deep in thought about which word to choose. Actually, let me back up. I didn’t want to choose the word mindfulness, if I’m going to be completely honest. I wanted a more sparkly word, like...
Expand Your Digital Footprint
Do you remember the days back in college (or for the younger crowd, high school!), when people were constantly talking to you about posting to the internet with care? You may have heard things like: Don’t share personal stuff. A stalker will find you. (My dad’s famous...
Do You Have a Solid Content Marketing Plan in Place?
Meet Jessica. Jessica called me up one day and asked for some advice. She is in the process of launching two businesses, that she thought could potentially work together—as far as the content goes. But she just wasn’t sure how to conceptualize and organize it all....
4 Ways to Market Yourself As An Author and Writer
Whether you are a freelance writer, author, or both, it is imperative that you have a plan in place for getting your message out about your work(s). The single-most effective way to achieve this is through the use of content marketing. Are you struggling with how to...
Should You Create A Podcast For Your Business?
Should you, or should you not, start a podcast for your business? {tweet this} THAT is the hot question being asked of me in the work I am doing with clients around their brand’s overall content strategy. As I wrap up my first podcast, and get ready to launch my...