Today I arrived in Austin for one of the biggest events I have attended – South By South West, or as it is more affectionately know, SXSW . This is my first visit to Austin and my first SXSW. I came alone. I basically know no one. There are so many moving parts to he event that it can be…
Choosing a career path can be like a day at the amusement park. Flashing lights! Options! I’ll start with one basic question – are you the type that rides the Ferris Wheel, or the one that rides the roller coaster? Ask yourself, what kind of person are you, what kind of person do you want to be? Experience is…
It seems appropriate on International Women’s Day to talk about empowering female entrepreneurs. By empowering women and girls, we are creating a brighter future. Females are still under-represented in the workplace, receive less pay and are less present in the business world. It’s changing but not quick enough. It is not uncommon to see a largely male board of directors…
Your business offers amazing programs and services but just can’t get people through the door. Why is that? What is keeping people away? The answer may not be what you think. A number of blocks (or perceived blocks) can keep potential clients away. let’s look at three blocks below. Physical Blocks Location. Location. Location. This is the cry we have…
Sunday. A day for family. A day for rest. A day of building dread. I used to hate Sundays! When you dislike what you are doing during the workweek it is natural to find dread developing in anticipation of the return to work. This dread turns a perfect Sunday into a day of frustration and stress. So how can you…