It’s a story I’ve shared in our book, Practical Wisdoms @ Work: someone who held authority in my life told …
“Don’t Ask, Don’t Get”: How to Ask for the Sale
This past week, during a conversation with Terri Tinker at KNKX, I took the opportunity to share our recent Petite2Queen …
Be Revolutionary and Reject Unpaid Internships
Why is it that talented, educated, and well-informed people are willing to consider and accept unpaid internships? Or, even worse, …
Who Are You? Knowing You Are Way More Than Your Job
At social functions, people like to start a conversation by asking, “What do you do?” Many of us automatically respond …
How to Bounce Back from Your Quarter-Life Crisis
After finally getting a good job in my industry in 2016, by early 2017 I realized it was making me …
Spicy Content: How to Keep Your Clients’ Interest
We have all developed standard messaging, processes, and steps to pursue and close sales. Even so, it’s vital that we …
Myriad Meetings Driving You Mad? How to Create Balance
Meetings. They’re part and parcel of many an office job, and talk at the water cooler likely includes jokes about …
Working Moms – This is Your Greatest Edge to Thrive
How can working moms find more balance and thrive in all parts of their lives? Here I am, a single …
5 Ways to Engage with an Argument Dodger
Disagreements are a natural part of life. As we are not automatons, people have varying opinions and sets of values. …
The Importance of Patience to Close the Sale
You may have heard that patience is a virtue. Not only is this a good antidote for everyday life, it …
I Love You But I Hate Your Boyfriend: How to Show She Deserves Better
What do you do when someone you care deeply about is in a relationship with someone who’s just… terrible? We …
What to Do When Your Job Isn’t Worth the Pay
Except for the fortunate few, all of us need an income. We have bills to pay and mouths to feed, …
How to Reevaluate the Conversation in the #MeToo Era
Recently I had a conversation about work with a friend that gave me pause. During our discussion, we came to …
4 Sales Basics You Need to Know
Whether you’re new to sales or have been at it for some time, it’s important to get back to the …
Women, This is the Secret to Gain Valuable Career Skills
Here’s the secret to advancing your career and learning invaluable leadership skills: sales training. Sales training teaches women key attributes …
How to Trick Your Depression to Get Stuff Done
Depression is an incredibly common illness among American adults. In 2015, 6.9% of US adults had experienced at least one …
3 Tricks to Make Life More Manageable When You Feel Overwhelmed
Life has a way of becoming overwhelming. It seems that there’s more and more to do the older you get, …
Lead in the Workplace by Inviting Diversity
Over the past few decades, the United States – and the world at large – have seen an inspiring transformation …
Celebrating Cultural Differences in the Workplace
One of the great things about the world today is how diverse and blended it has become. With the quickness …
Makeup: Love It or Hate It?
From Alicia Keys in 2017 to South Korean women today, we are seeing a vocalization of anti-makeup sentiment around the …