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Truth: good things take more time than we’d like
Yes I’m an overnight success, just 11 years in the making. ~Chris Brogan, author and speaker My husband and I were watching TV last week after a very long day. As I searched the PVR for something to watch, I saw that Modern Family had just started taping. Awesome I...
On showing up and being seen
The willingness to show up changes us. It makes us a little braver each time. ~Brené Brown You may remember that I chose the words “show up” as my focus for 2019. I wanted to show up in all areas of my life - from my work to my health to my friends and family, to...
7 ways to love your work again
Love your work, then you will find pleasure in mastering it. ~H. Jackson Brown Jr. Happy Valentine's Day! 💗 Today I wanted to use Valentine’s Day as a jumping off point to talk about ways you can love your work again - whether that’s your professional career or your...
Why I love getting up at 4:30am every day
With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. ~Eleanor Roosevelt Rise and shine Ever since I began my (very) early morning routine some nine months ago, I've received a lot of questions about it. Some people look at me, mouth agape wondering what on...
Build better habits (the ones that stick)
Habits are the invisible architecture of daily life. We repeat about 40 percent of our behaviour almost daily, so our habits shape our existence, and our future. ~Gretchen Rubin Let’s talk habits. There’s a lot of talk at this time of year about resolutions,...
Sustaining vs striving: what’s the best way forward?
May all that is unforgiven in you Be released. May your fears yield Their deepest tranquilities. May all that is unlived in you Blossom into a future Graced with love. *Blessing by John O'Donohue Hello and welcome back! It’s been a while and I’m happy to be back in...
Where to focus (when you don’t know where to focus)
It’s not that you don’t want to be focused. You get how staying focused on what matters most is crucial it is to the growth and development of your business. You’ve probably tried a number of strategies to get yourself more focused. Perhaps you’ve set a timer...
Our voices matter. Let’s use them more.
When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So it is better to speak. ~Audre Lorde Today we’re continuing with our Amplify Your Voice series. If you haven’t listened to last week’s episode with...
Be Seen, Be Heard with Nikki Groom
It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent. ~Madeleine Albright Today I'm happy to have storyteller and entrepreneurial rockstar, Nikki Groom on the podcast to kick-off a series of episodes around amplifying...
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