Create win-win connections and relationships that lead to success! Networking works. A wise mentor once told me, “Where two are more are gathered, there is a networking opportunity.” When I started my business in Miami 10 years ago, I made networking the centerpiece of my marketing strategy. New to the city, I needed a way [...]
Would you benefit from identifying “not to do” things that will propel you to success more quickly and easily? When you strategize for success, you typically focus on things you will do and steps you will take to reach your goal. Without a doubt, that is an excellent strategy. However, there may be things getting [...]
How many times have you set a goal based on what someone else wanted for you? Did you choose your career, car, home or hobbies because a well-meaning person, maybe a loved one, thought it was perfect for you? How did it work out when you tried to follow someone else’s goal? Were you successful? [...]
The other morning as I was running across the Rickenbacker Causeway, enjoying the fresh breeze and amazing views, I began reflecting on the past year and how much my life has changed in just 12 short months. It is amazing when you think about how much change we experience in the span of a year. [...]
The holidays are in full-swing! Why do we attempt superhuman acts during this time of year as we struggle to jam a year’s worth of celebration, shopping, cooking and gift-giving into just a few short weeks at holiday time? What if there was a way to relax into the holidays with less stress and more [...]
The holidays are just around the corner, and with them come the many temptations to let go of your healthy habits as you indulge in the abundance of food, drink, parties, shopping, late nights and more. You know how it goes. You justify eating too many sweets, too much stuffing, marshmallow- covered sweet potatoes and [...]
My dear Aunt Peggy died not long ago after being sick for quite some time. As with any death, those left behind are saddened by her passing. Yet, mixed with those feelings of sadness and loss are also feelings of happiness and joy. Aunt Peggy lived a full, rich life during her 82 years. She [...]
Once you decide todo something, you are on your way to making it a reality. I remember when I made an important decision to start running many years ago. I thought running would be a great way to get in shape and also believed it was something I could be successful doing. A trusted friend [...]
How do you define success? It is interesting how many people are unclear about what success means to them. Uncertain about what they want in life, they drift with the current and stray from their vision for a successful life. Success is different for each of us. The majority of people share some common desires [...]
Are you buried under draining to-do lists, never-ending activities, non-stop phone calls, messages and email? Do you rush from meeting to meeting trying to keep up with the demands of the day? Are you exhausted and overwhelmed? Would you like to have more energy to get it all done? Recharging your batteries is fundamental to [...]
It is hard to believe that 2012 is more than half over already. Time seems to fly! It seems like only yesterday we were celebrating the beginning of the New Year and making plans to make our dreams come true. How are you doing? Have you made the progress you intended so far? Are you [...]
