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There’s impact every time you connect

Dec 3, 2014

I see it hanging on my kitchen wall everyday: my favorite quote of all time. I know it by heart. “Every experience God gives us; every person He puts into our lives is the perfect preparation for the future that only He can see.” – Corrie ten Boom If...

10 Tips for Reconnecting

Nov 11, 2014

True story. The other day I was trying to reach a colleague and became extremely frustrated. He had put gate after gate, barrier after barrier, limitation after limitation between us. Possibly in an effort to limit distractions and focus his time on an important...

Listen in on this conversation – and tell me about yours

Nov 10, 2014

In this season of gratitude, giving, harvest, and holidays I have a little gift to share with you – and a small, but important favor to ask of you: The gift: Listen in on a conversation I had recently with Tim Muma of LocalJobNetwork.com. You might glean some...

15 easy ways to network, converse and connect

Nov 3, 2014

“Where should I be networking?” is a question I’m often asked by my clients and audiences.  Other variations are “How often…?”  “Where…?”  “Which networking groups should I join?” And on and on.  Good...

This month’s irresistible special offer

Oct 6, 2014

Stop and think, for just a moment. Do you know a woman who’s going through something tough – or challenging –  right now? A devastating loss? A rough patch in her education, career, or family life? Maybe she’s starting a business or new...

It can be as easy as this

Sep 30, 2014

Today’s networking, relationship-building lesson – and it’s a quick one. To all you introverts who find it easier to work on your projects in solitude and keep to yourselves; to all you hard-at-work workers who have your eyes glued to your screens,...

Encourage as you network

Sep 24, 2014

One of my wise coaching friends shared some great advice with me: establish a morning ritual. One that goes beyond reaching for the snooze button or that second cup of coffee.  Studies prove that a positive morning ritual is conducive to being more productive,...

What a dog can teach you about networking

Sep 17, 2014

Meet Chloe the Wonder Dog. She belongs to my nephew Scott and is one of the coolest, friendliest and savviest canines I’ve ever met. She is so amazing, she inspired a valuable networking lesson that you really need to know about for your own savvy-ness and even...

Attention introverts, shy people & wallflowers

Sep 8, 2014

I’m going to warn you, if you’re an introvert / shy person / wallflower, this post might make your face melt off.  So for heaven’s sake, please be sure you are sitting down when you read this. In my continual research into all things having to do...

A little networking experiment

Sep 4, 2014

I have a challenge for you. No, it’s not about listing things for which you are grateful. (Although research reveals gratitude is an impressively attractive activity and trait.)  And, no, it’s not about tossing a bucket of ice water on yourself. (Although...