A client of mine recently reminded me why it’s important to take care of myself first. He said ‘it’s like the spiel they give you on airplanes in case of emergency. You put the mask on yourself first, before turning to your children or partner”. What a great analogy. I can finally give myself permission […]
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Dirty Little Secret to Getting Ahead
As someone who meets all types of people, from different shapes and sizes to different values and sets of standards, there is one secret that is not universally understood. I call it a dirty little secret to get ahead. It entails “who you know” being “cunning”, and perhaps an air of “entitlement”. And it’s simple. […]
Baggage
About two years ago, I was going on a crucial four-day business trip. My flight was early in the morning, so in addition to getting myself out the door in time, I had to ensure the rest of the family were ready early too. My husband had his usual hectic work day to look forward […]
Stupid-Simple Epiphanies
After a kickoff meeting with a startup client today, I realized something about my past that seems almost stupidly obvious now. I was uncomfortable in a previous agency job because the company’s brand personality was so different than my personality. Every time I was selling (or attempting to sell) our services, I was faced […]
Tip of the Day Issue 2, Blog… Delete!
My personal manifesto, specifically for managing my emotional intelligence, goes like this. Blog about what’s bothering me, or what is a burning thought or emotion. And then, if the email that triggered the bad feelings is still in my inbox, delete it and wash away the memory. In essence, it’s boiled down to two words. […]
When All That Glitters is Gone
Sometimes it’s obvious when you need to leave a job. Sometimes it’s less so. For me, there are little hints: I’m no longer picturing myself in the proverbial corner office I’m less patient saying the same thing twice I catch myself sighing Last time this happened to me, I remember asking myself “Why?” I couldn’t pinpoint […]
