More to the point, where I’ve been? Excellent question and one I needed to answer before I was ready to start releasing new content. I’ve done that – this episode will give you some insight into what I’ve been doing and why I haven’t released a new episode since February. Take care of yourself I…
How hard is it to engage your customers in a conversation? For some businesses, it is easy. And for far too many, it seems to be quite challenging. But why is that? Is it the desire to be more efficient? Hit a growth target? Achieve arbitrary metrics that may or may not impact the quality…
What if I told you there were three steps to get better feedback? Three steps that would lessen the stress you feel when faced with a performance evaluation. Carole Stizza has developed a formula that will do just that. When we go into a performance evaluation or ask for feedback from a client, we often…
What is return on relationship? The purpose of the relationships you have should be considered and reevaluated periodically. Especially after a year like 2020, when relationships of all kinds were pulled in various directions, aligning the value of the relationship with the purpose it serves is more important than ever. How do you figure out…
Branding. Marketing. What is the difference? Is there a difference? Or are these the same thing? It depends. Everyone has an opinion. Including industry professionals – there isn’t a standard definition of either branding or marketing. Branding is…. Marketing is… There are so many different ideas, opinions, and nuances to these two words. Clients wanting…
How do you respond when clients ask for services you don’t offer – but they think you do or should? A colleague asked me this question recently. It is easy to let this question get under your skin or at the very least, start that little voice of self-doubt in your head chattering. Whether you…
Do you aspire to be a thought leader in your industry? My guest Carol Cox helps women create a signature talk to put them on the path to thought leadership. Being a thought leader is about inspiring your audience to dream with you – helping them see your vision of the world and benefit from…
A recent episode of Gary Vee’s brought me to the idea of connecting self-awareness to purpose. His core message was that success comes from being self-aware. And I believe success comes from an understanding of our purpose. As I listened more closely to this short episode, I realized the definition of being self-aware and purpose…
Are you a purpose-led business looking to define success metrics related to your purpose? Do you work with a shared vision and intention but struggle to articulate the role purpose plays in the success and growth of your company? Many leaders intuitively know there is a benefit to knowing and embracing your brand purpose but…
“Ask for help not because you’re weak, but because you want to remain strong. On a good day, it’s easy to feel the strength and collaboration that can come with asking for help.” ~ Leslie Brown, motivational speaker Recently I was reminded how hard it is to ask for help. Which is exactly why it is so important to…