A Wild Year (5 days in)

It’s been a WILD year so far.

I’m not big on New Years Resolutions, but I do respond to deadlines.

So at the end of the year I put some big items into motion for the business that I run with my husband, Jason: we hired a publicist, uploaded a brand new website, and moved to a new database for our client history & newsletters (can you tell?

I also said yes to a speaking opportunity about our TEDxOjaiWomen event and a Women’s Business Social in Memphis, Tennessee on Feb 9. (more on that soon!)

So in the spirit of the New Year, and all the newness going around, I encourage you to:

  • LEARN something new on your current technology, whether that’s your phone, your database or some computer speedkeys.
  • MEET someone new. When I look back at my big projects of last year, I realize I partnered with great people, asked a lot of questions, and received a ton of support.
  • GROW into something new. You’re fabulous at what you do. Now it’s time to build on that. Be okay at starting fresh and as a beginner. You know you get bored fast, it’s time to take that risk and step up.
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Shoveling the Walk, While It’s Still Snowing

A girlfriend once told me, “Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing is like shoveling the walk before it stops snowing.” ~Phyllis Diller, Phyllis Diller’s Housekeeping Hints, 1966

It made me laugh, and it made me think. I said to myself, “You will never be done with email. You will never be done with all the little things that need to be handled.” It’s possible to find liberation in that statement rather than misery…

We might as well get to the things that really matter to us.

 

 

 

 

I co-organized a TEDx conference 2 weeks ago, and I guarantee you that I didn’t have an open schedule with lots of free time on my hands prior to saying yes! I just knew that it was important and I wanted to make it happen. And somehow, all the other work that needed to happen, either got done, got rescheduled or really… (wait for it) wasn’t that important to start with.

I wish you the strength and courage to add in all of those things that affirm who you are.

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Procrastination is Expensive

November 2, 2011

“Procrastination is Expensive…” I wrote that on Facebook and received a flood of comments. Everyone can relate. Do you realize we’re just 61 days from New Years Eve? Yeah, time flies. So here’s the thing. Start building what you want to be doing, now. Because if you’re anything like me, you WILL be busy! (Indefinitely.) [...]

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Get out from behind your desk

October 11, 2011

I know you’re busy…but doing just this one tip will create 50 opportunities a year to focus on you and your professional career. Set a date once a week to meet with a mentor or someone significant in your network. Get out from behind your desk and take someone to coffee, lunch or drinks every [...]

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Stuff You Didn’t Even KNOW you didn’t know

October 6, 2011

Sometimes I’m asked to justify the value of networking… “What’s the ROI on someone attending a Social?” How do you put a value on friendship, coincidence, synchronicity, good luck, fate, destiny, being at the right place at the right time? Yes, sometimes I meet exactly right person I need to move a business project forward. [...]

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Networking In Person and Online

September 13, 2011

It’s not a matter of either/or.  It’s about BOTH. Networking isn’t something you’re doing while you wear a nametag in a crowded room or click around online sending “friend invites”. Every email you send, every article you read, every gathering you attend, that’s an opportunity to build your community of professional relationships. Last week, I [...]

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Managing Your Profile Information on the Internet

August 20, 2011

Have you ever wondered what the internet says about you? Google yourself and find out. Is the information that comes back on that first page accurate? Is it current? Is it what you want the world to see about you? Is it even you, for that matter? You can type in your name into the [...]

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You are AMAZING

August 15, 2011

Last year our local newspaper published a special issue, called “The Women of Ojai.” This year, I was featured as one. It didn’t just happen. I asked for it. Now I’m asking you, to please click here to read the latest article and forward it to someone you know. Part of my request is self [...]

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What CAN you do?

July 27, 2011

So here’s an interesting, new twist to an old question: “What CAN you do?” instead of “What DO you do?”   My friend, Colleen turns 50 years old this September. She came up with this crazy idea to raise $50,000 in 50 days for WriteGirl, a nonprofit empowering girls through writing. In 2 days, Colleen’s [...]

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What does the Web say about you?

July 19, 2011

Some friends have told me they don’t want to be on Facebook… that’s fine. But people (ie potential clients & HR recruiters) are using Facebook and other social networking sites to find out about you. So what do does the web say about you? Click below to take TAKE THIS SURVEY on using Social Networking [...]

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