The culture of a company seems to have a life of its own. There is what the executives, owners, or founders say about the company culture and then there is what the employees see as their lived experience at the company. There is often a mismatch and one that may...
When I procrastinate, it makes me crazy! So, I ask myself – why do I do it? Thankfully, there are those who are uniquely qualified to study this behavior. In the words of some of these researchers, “Procrastinating brains believe that tasks will be easier in the...
I am so excited to provide you with the June 2023 issue of Power Talk for Women Magazine! As we near the middle of 2023, it’s time to reassess where you are in terms of your goals and aspirations for this year. This month’s edition includes some methods to check in...
I don’t know about you, but I am a very visual thinker. I can picture the end state of an idea or a project clearly. This has been both a blessing and a curse. When I can see things with a high degree of clarity, it causes me to believe that the path is relatively...
I am constantly working to help women business owners speak up for what they want and need. I was speaking to some business owners recently who shared how they control a great deal of spending within their industry. They also mentioned that most of these male...
Sometimes when I am coaching a leader or business owner who is overwhelmed with their schedule, I often recommend the “Doctor” model. Most are surprised by this suggestion and have no idea what I mean. Let me explain to see if it resonates with you… When you attempt...
When I started my own company, I started to pay attention to my own “Work Rhythm” and when I was most engaged and productive. To be honest, I knew it wasn’t ever the 9-5 schedule. I simply had no choice but to try to fit into that traditional schedule. Now, I use my...
I am so excited to provide you with the May 2023 issue of Power Talk for Women Magazine! This month’s edition will cover some fun topics that I’ve been hearing from my clients and things I wrestle with myself! It was fun to get some of these topics on paper and out of...
With the infusion of rapidly changing technology available to help us produce “work”, the workplace and the way we work are evolving rapidly. The pandemic simply accelerated the adoption of the tools that were already available. I was an early adopter of “Zoom calls”,...
I was with a group of dynamic women business owners last month. We were discussing the status of some of their most critical business issues. An interesting theme emerged from the discussion – the need for us to follow our “inner voice”. You can use several phrases to...