Recently, a friend of mine asked me a casual question after she knew I’d had an especially busy weekend working on various projects: “So, did you get a lot done?” I thought back on my seemingly hectic Saturday and Sunday, and hmm, no… I didn’t actually cross off a lot of my To-Do’s… What the […]
Action gets results, but clarity creates success. Have you ever been so busy that you haven’t had time to think? Do you take the approach that, as long as you’re moving, something good will happen? If so, you’re not alone. We are an action-oriented culture. We embrace and idolize busy schedules, we actively seek out […]
This Tuesday I had a pleasure to participate in a public speaking workshop which was a part of Women In Leadership mentorship program. In addition to spending the evening in a company with remarkable women, it was an amazing up-level for my public speaking skills. This year my first breakthrough in understanding myself as a […]
If you have ever used social media on behalf of an organization, then I am sure you have wondered how to create meaningful online dialogue with engaged users. I recently began hosting social media in my professional career, and are slowly figuring this out myself. Here is my relatively novice theory: Hosting a Facebook page […]
Now that technology has removed the barriers for connection and distribution, I don’t know about you, but I’m starting to branch out and connect with people all over the world. I sill believe that whenever possible, take your online relationships offline so as to build a deeper connection, but that doesn’t mean you can’t go to a conference in […]
Exams, two-a-day coffees, and all-nighters; I hope the transition into “school mode” has finally hit you. But let me guess, something’s missing? Hmm what’s it called again? Oh right, a social life. With constant studying, who really has time? Well here’s the compromise: make school your social life! Who says going to school can’t be fun? […]
Does your Elevator Pitch match your Brand? By Guest Blogger: Tracey Rossignol Earlier in the summer I attended a Board of Trade event, geared to small business, with some great round table sessions. The round tables, after the lunch presentation, provided everyone an opportunity to introduce themselves, who they are and what they do. We […]
Many of us think of networking as being time or place specific. We go to “networking events” after work, during breakfast, or over lunch and hand out our business card, hoping to make a connection. But, where networking actually begins is with building your personal brand. When it comes to professional development, nothing is more […]
Have you ever met someone and before you’ve even started chatting with them they are shoving their business card down your throat? Everybody has met this person and they obviously have not been taught any business card etiquette. It seems simple, right? After all its just a business card, but if this is your first […]
Developing a Great Elevator Pitch Guest Blogger, Jesse Bowness “There are two pieces to business success that have been harped on a million times – now you can count 1,000,001 – the importance of a great elevator pitch and being visible in your network. I’m a rambunctious individual that thrives on change. The traits that […]
