I was born invisible. Not in that cool superhero kind of way, but in the hiding of my true self way. It doesn’t matter why I was invisible because I have met many clients who have also mastered being invisible and the why is always different. Perhaps through loss they detached from others and life […]
Instead of using the standard textbook business procedure for branding, I really dug deep to uncover brand me. This time would be different. This time I would take the risk to expose my true self without fear of rejection. For I had learned for everyone who rejects me, there are many others who find my personal viewpoint and attitude refreshing.
I recently heard a CEO speak about how he took an investor’s one million dollars, bought some real estate, and repaid the investor completely plus a thirty percent return on investment within five to seven years. This was no small feat in the current challenging economy. It is incredible to see small businesses taking chances […]
When we can step out of our point of view, our emotions, and our expectations to see a situation from another’s point of view it is powerful. We now have a clearer idea of intent. We have an idea about what the other person is looking for or fearing might happen. We have the objective understanding of another’s pain and issues. And we now have the ability to work through the true issue, not the story we are making up about the issue. We become empowered by seeing and addressing the true issue and not our imagined scenario. The next time there is an issue at home or work try using compassionate objectivity and notice the difference in your experience and the results.
I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free. – Michelangelo
Michelangelo’s Prisoners in Stone represent our true selves stuck and stifled and trapped. By chipping away what is not us, we can be released into a joy-filled, authentic, purposeful life.
“The biggest way people give up power is by not knowing we have it to start with.” Alice Walker said that and Jill Stein, Green Party presidential candidate, quoted her last night at the conclusion of the invisible presidential debate. This was the debate between the four independent party presidential candidates. The candidates the Democratic […]
By starting from the inside out, a business can truly identify their unique offering and purpose which leads to precisely targeted marketing and truly unique differentiation, which are both keys to business success
Heather* knew she was adopted, even before she understood what being adopted truly meant. Heather loved the couple who adopted her and they loved her back. That was all she needed to know. As Heather grew up, her mother told her it was perfectly fine and understandable if she wanted to know more about her […]
Let me start with a big thank you to all of those who voted for me in the Next Greatest Speaker and Author competition. Your vote, support, and kind words mean so much to me. I truly appreciate your compassion and encouragement during this competition. Unfortunately I have not made it to the next round. […]
Do you have questions about life, the universe, and everything? Do you want to know how to handle or make it through a difficult situation? Do you need guidance around next steps for your business? I’m here to help. Ask your question in the Reply section below and I will answer your question in […]