May 312 Awesome Networking Groups to Check Out“We don’t want you to only network in our group. It’s important that you get out there and widen your circle, become a better connection for the people you network with regularly.” Those were the wise words of my friend Donnie Boivin, the founder of Success Champion Networking. Running a…Networking5 min read
Apr 26Business Reach Outs: The Key to Growth and SuccessCold, warm, or smokin’ hot, the art of the reach out could be the number one key in business development success. And. . .what if reach outs could be way more fun? What if meeting people, having great conversations, getting to know them at another level, and creating prosperous and…Business Strategy9 min read
Mar 10The Client Experience: 51 Ways to Make Them Fall In Love and Rave to Their FriendsStellar client experiences go a little beyond a hand-written thank you note. And while those notes are awesome, thinking about and enhancing your client’s overall experience will be a game-changer for your small business. “I’m wondering about the customer experience.” “Yesss!” I shouted, and probably made my Zoom friends tap…Client Relationship6 min read
Feb 725 Marketing Ideas for Your Small Business“I didn’t go to school for business or marketing; I went to school to become a practitioner. I have no idea about this marketing thing!” Most of my healer friends say this. I have a few colleagues who transitioned from business to health and wellness, but most of them have…Marketing5 min read
Nov 6, 2021Business Development: 10 Strategic Ways to Talk About What You Do (So People Can Refer to You Faster!)Explaining what you do or what you need in a way the person you’re talking to thinks of someone they can introduce you to is a skill worth mastering in the business development game. It’s also key in terms of understanding other people’s businesses, so that you can refer to…Business Strategy7 min read
Sep 12, 2021What Are You Wearing? (Tips for Dressing for the Stage and Life)“Ladies, what are you wearing?” I’m not sure why the question bothered me. But the next comment bothered me more. “Remember to dress on brand.” A group of speakers were being coached for an up coming in-person speaking gig, and the question of ‘what are you wearing’ was a hot…Stage Presence5 min read
Sep 12, 202112 Expert Holisitc Tips for Thriving Through ChangeThis was going to be about becoming an empty nester. But change happens in so many different ways, I thought. This is really about what happens inside, no matter what is changing. I agreed with my wise self and decided to reach out to my healer friends for their best…Change8 min read
Jun 29, 2021Being Over 50: A Woman’s Reflection on the Badassery of Aging WellI grabbed my BFF on our 49th birthdays (which are within two days of each other) and headed to the tattoo parlor. She got a belly button ring with an amethyst gem, and I got my first tattoo, a dragonfly. It was freedom we were celebrating; the feeling that life…Women4 min read
Jun 10, 2021FINE is a Four-Letter WordI was talking to a colleague the other day about her podcast, “Fine is a Four-Letter Word,” and I had a moment thinking about the people I know who always answer the question of “How are you?” with, “Fine.” You know these people. You’ve probably been one of these people…Joy3 min read
Apr 27, 202112 Powerful Ways to Introduce Yourself in 30 Seconds at Your Next Networking MeetingThe world is online and loving the opportunities right now! I know I am. I’ve taken full advantage of all kinds of online networking groups during COVID, met all kinds of amazing people, and have grown my business as a result. And, there’s a lot to learn in this big…Networking4 min read
