What I Wish I Had Known Before Starting my Own Business

Jun 5, 2017

As my two-year anniversary of starting my own business passed, I took some time to reflect on what I learned.  Having done the b-school thing, and the corporate gigs in a variety of industries and functional areas, the last two years have far surpassed any learning in...

The Career Calculator to Landing Your Dream Job

Jan 3, 2017

Often I am asked, “How do I know what I want to do next?” To which I respond, “Only you truly know.” I know, it sounds like a cop out.  Yet, I really believe that we have the answers inside ourselves far more often than we think we do.  As a coach, speaker, and...

How to Set Goals for 2017, Rather than New Year’s Resolutions

Dec 19, 2016

We’re near the end of 2016, and you know what that means, time for our new year’s resolutions.  Realizing I am a couple of weeks early to the party, it is unlikely that you have yours yet.  And, I encourage you NOT to make them this year.  Yes, you heard me.  Hold...

How to Lead with Influence

Nov 21, 2016

Leading with power is outdated.  The old mantra, “tell them what to do,” and “put your head down and work,” is just not all that inspiring anymore, if it ever was.  As the workforce shifts, and millennials become the overwhelming 75% majority by 2025, they are...

How to Ask for What You Want

Oct 24, 2016

My college English composition teacher, Dr. Denny, was one of my favorite teachers of all time.  He was in his late 30’s, wore bow-ties and acetic sports coats, and said exactly what he thought.  Our class was 7:30am Monday mornings.  Instead of dreading the early...