When Some People Don’t Like What You Have to Say
I’ve spent the last two weeks talking about the benefits of viewing yourself as a brand – whether you work as an employee or entrepreneur. And while “brand” consists of several layers (there’s visual design, your message (aka: voice), and your relationships),...
This is Something We All Need to Remember
These days, you can’t turn on the news (tv or radio) or log onto a social media platform without hearing the word “voice.” Or, hearing phrases like “finding your voice” or “the power of your voice.” You are hearing them a lot as the media covers the protests happening...
In Heavy Times, This Is One Way to Attract More Opportunities
I don’t know about you, but, some days, I sure as heck want to simply stay in bed under the covers instead of working. But that is not an option if you have a job or have a business to run. Because commitments need to be kept. Not to mention bills need to be...
What Do You Do When Things Fall Apart?
I started writing this yesterday. And I am not going to lie: I wondered if I should even publish today’s post. Because…what a week. I’m safe and healthy, so I am well – physically. But emotionally, I am so, so dispirited. The pandemic of racism isn’t new,...
Do You Have “All the Time in the World,” But Are Unmotivated?
When significant events happen to you, you can usually remember the exact date of the event and, often, where you were when it happened. Do you remember the date COVID-19 and the financial crisis it precipitated changed “life as you knew it” to “life as it is...
Do You (Almost) Feel Guilty About Feeling Great Right Now?
Last week I surveyed subscribers to my weekly-ish newsletter. I have read every single reply, and was delighted to notice a common theme emerging with many of the responses. Especially with all the bad and unsettling news we are getting each day, it brought a smile to...
Beyond Money, This is What Makes Losing a Job (or Business) Hard
As of this past Thursday, 26 million people are unemployed. Over the coming weeks and months, this number is likely to increase – along with the number of businesses that will not recover or reopen on the heels of this crisis. Sadly. In citing these losses, I...
Even if You Don’t Want to Be a Full-Time Entrepreneur…
As you may know, I live in NYC. Last Thursday, our #stayathome mandate was extended an additional month. Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if it gets prolonged beyond that. Along with this latest update from Governor Cuomo, I got word that two speaking gigs that...
It’s Hard, But Now’s the Time to Zoom in and Focus on the Right Thing
“However long the night, the dawn will break.” African Proverb And right now the night sure seems long, and getting longer! This past Friday, the U.S. unemployment numbers ballooned by an additional 6.6 million. Due to the reporting time lag plus those having...
