When I tell people I work from home, they get all gooey, sigh and say, "That must be SO great!" It certainly can be, but it's not the Nirvana they think. Working from home – especially if you share it with young children or another adult who also … [Read more...] about Improving productivity in your home office
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Managing negative emotions improves health, career
How do you deal with negative emotions? If your plan is to ignore them until they go away, it's a bad idea. Because they won't. All they do is sit in your subconscious and rot until either they explode on whoever happens to be around – another … [Read more...] about Managing negative emotions improves health, career
Must-read books for 2017
Great news! People are still reading books. Not only that, but they have some great recommendations for your 2017 reading list. Virtually every genre is represented here, so read something you haven’t read before and mark off “do something new and … [Read more...] about Must-read books for 2017
Are you focused on the right thing?
A coaching client came to me recently, saying she needed help negotiating with her boss for certain considerations. Glad to help! Women have a hard time negotiating for what they want for a variety of reasons. Chief among those reasons: They feel … [Read more...] about Are you focused on the right thing?
How to uncover your secret talents
Do any of us really know how talented we are? One thing I’ve learned over the years is that we women consistently underestimate our skills and abilities. Take the tech geek who has a unique talent for speaking in plain English in a way that even our … [Read more...] about How to uncover your secret talents
7 reasons why people don’t work for free
Most people understand that a business woman is in business to make money. But on occasion, we get someone – generally someone who doesn't know any better – who will ask us to work for free. My answer is "no." Being in business means offering … [Read more...] about 7 reasons why people don’t work for free