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But it doesn’t mean settling for less — “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms — to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” ― Viktor E. Frankl I’m sitting here writing this in the dark with the hum of a generator…

Six strategies for dealing with your impostor syndrome — Listen to me read this story If you’ve ever felt like an impostor, please know that you’re not alone. Most of us feel that way in our lives. Even famously successful folks have admitted there are times they felt like a fraud. America Ferrera felt like no…

Practicing gratitude is good for the recipient AND the giver — If you’re reading this, you definitely have some reasons to feel grateful. If nothing else, you have access to the internet and a computer or phone. I’m sure you probably have many more reasons to feel grateful. …

Yes, it’s possible to build a successful creative business — My guest for this episode is Joan Kennedy. She is a multi-award-winning international artist, illustrator, and published children’s author. Everything she creates is inspired by a deep desire to acknowledge and admire the beauty of our animal kingdom, which she believes should be protected…

Say no to the wrong things so you can say yes to the right things — Several years ago, I made a mistake. I declined an early-morning meeting, and the person scheduling it asked me why I couldn’t make it. I shared the details of my existing commitment with him. He said, “Oh! Well, this meeting is much more…

Don’t wait for permission — My guest for this episode is Sherri Edwards. Sherri started her consulting business, Resource Maximizer, over two decades ago. Her career in sales, operations, and HR management included 37 jobs across half as many years. This winding path led her into the staffing industry, where the…

What are you waiting for? — I see too many people stuck in a “holding pattern” in their lives and careers. If you push, you find out that they already know what they should do. They just refuse to accept it. Sometimes, it seems like they’re waiting for a “hero” to…

TLDR: don’t let your resume suck — Hey professionals, I know you’re busy and your time is valuable. That’s why I want to cut straight to the point — your resume is a necessary evil. Yeah, you heard me right. Evilllll, but necessary. As much as we might hate writing them (believe me, I’m not a fan)…