I've been thinking a lot lately about how we we often treat people we see as strong (physical or emotional strength) like Teflon and why we may want to stop that. How Strong People are Like Teflon Teflon is a non-stick coating that is used on a lot of cookware. It is supposed to make the food slide off the pan and require less effort to clean. Yet, many people don't take care of their … [Read more...]
The Power of a Conversation and Taking on Big Goals
Meeting someone you never thought you would have the opportunity to meet is an awesome feeling. Back in 2016, Engel Jones asked me to come on his show #12MinuteConvos. He lives in the Caribbean and at that time I thought he’d be another “internet friend” that I’d never meet face-to-face. Then, Engel and his wife, Amanda, decided to do something extraordinary. They … [Read more...]
Begin Living Holistically on The Productive Parent Podcast
Parenting and running your own business at the same time can be a challenge. What happens when you try to mix being an engaged and involved parent and owning a successful business? In this episode of The Productive Parent, Ana Reisdorf and I talk about the intersection between entrepreneurship and parenthood and how to effortlessly excel at both guilt-free and resentment-free! It really is … [Read more...]
Living and Working at the Intersection of Logic and Creativity – Revelations Podcast
Are all of the different parts of you integrated into what you do? Recently, Cole Johnson and I sat down for what turned out to be one of the most personal interviews I have experienced in a long time. Good grief! He even "went there" and asked me about my biracial marriage and challenges we have faced. {grin} Add in some business and marketing topics and it was an ecclectic conversation. Yet, … [Read more...]
The Marketer’s Mindset: How to Build a Business Based on Who You Are
Sometimes the best thing for your business is to ignore what others tell you to do and to simply go with your gut. But, how do you know when those choices are appropriate and when they will cause you problems? How do you find out what you want, what audience to serve, and how to do it being yourself? Brian Burkard asked me to come on his show, The Marketer's Mindset, to talk about this and a lot … [Read more...]
Redefining Life with Courage and Clarity on the San•IT Project Podcast
Working in a stressful environment is something that seems normal for many professionals. Yet, stress can cause a large number of health issues that often even lead to relationship issues. That certainly was the case for me and that is what Joanne Victoria of the San•IT podcast asked me to dive into. We talked about my decade of working in technology and consulting Fortune 50 companies. We … [Read more...]
Sales: 3 Powerful & Authentic Tips that get You from Stressed to Wealth
Why is it that when people hear the word "sales" they often cringe or tell you that they are not into sales? I think it is because they have yet to find a sales methodology that works for them. Maybe they have experienced pushy salespeople that use manipulative tactics like guilt and scarcity. It's possible that they have an internal dialog going on saying "why would they hire me?" Or it … [Read more...]
How to Get Past Feeling “Lame” When Promoting What You Do
Today's question is about self-promotion and what you can do to get over feeling uncomfortable about putting yourself and your products "out there." Community Question - I feel lame promoting myself "How do you not feel like a lame-o for promoting yourself? I have a few different skills (candle-making and tutoring) and I always feel like a creep if I self-promote, even though the things I make … [Read more...]
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