What’s Your Story?

The elevator pitch. The 30-second commercial. The polished intro. Who are you and what do you do? Does anybody really care? The answer is maybe. When we meet potential clients or business partners, it’s natural to wonder if this might be a profitable encounter. But...

Snap Out of It.

I find yoga to be sublime. Great for the body, great for the mind. But this morning I simply coudn’t relax. I was supposed to be concentrating on my breathing and getting my leg wrapped around my head. But my mind was muddled with thoughts of deadlines, invoicing and...

A Full Work Week.

Does your business pick up between Thanksgiving and New Years? Most likely, not. What with holiday parties, early closings and having your kids home from college taking over your house and car. I’ll admit, I tend to enjoy the loosey-goosey nature for a while. But by...

Kick It To the Curb.

Last week I moved. Only a few miles away, but a move is a move. There was a garage sale to orchestrate, the dreaded packing, and ultimately, directing movers where to place the piano. Some things have changed; my office is smaller but my view is officially amazing....

Straight To Voicemail.

You’ve got three separate deadlines, lunch never happened and your phone is ringing. To answer or not is the question. It all depends on if it’s one of THOSE clients. You know who I’m talking about. The ones who don’t appreciate you. Who aren’t particularly pleasant....