290. How to manage your energy to maximize your productivity Guest: Laura Mae Martin, Google’s productivity expert and author of “Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing” THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: How many times have you said to yourself, “My email inbox is out of control, but to deal with it would take an endless amount of time!” I’ve certainly said that. In fact, my email problem has been building for well over a decade. The more those unopened, unread, un-responded to emails pile up the more overwhelmed it makes us feel. That overwhelmed feeling can distract us and shift o ..read more

SHOW NOTES Episode 289: Learning to Listen to the voice who knows you best Guest: Kendra Bracken-Ferguson  THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:  Have you ever found yourself navigating a difficult project, or situation in your business that leaves you to question whether you should stay the course or just pivot? I feel confident this is something you’ve faced. The real question is, how did you decide? What was the process you used to determine whether difficult and hard were actually “too difficult and too hard” and not worth the continued sacrifice and struggle.  Not all challenges are created e ..read more

Episode 288: How to craft your personal brand narrative with Aliza Licht  THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:  Building and sustaining influence in your career requires a number of important investments. One of the most significant investments is crafting a brand narrative that supports what you do, and how you want people to think about your work. In the words of this week’s guest, “when we don’t do this effectively and reinforce that message over, and over, and over, others will fill in the blanks.” But, they may not fill in the blanks accurately or in the way we would hope.  THIS WEEK’S GUES ..read more

Episode 287: How being open to possibility paved the way for an unexpected brand pivot and great success Guest: Amy Voloshin, cofounder, Printfresh THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever find yourself headed down one path only to find that all your experiences and training have led you somewhere very different and even better than you might have imagined? That’s one of my favorite parts of Printfresh founder Amy Voloshin’s story. Her experience and training in textile design ultimately paved the way for her business Printfresh, and the vibrant, playful sleepwear aesthetic for which she and her brand are know ..read more

Episode 286: How intention and a “Travel Joy List” can help you maximize vacation memories THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: Ever feel overwhelmed by the mix of emotion at the end of a vacation or family trip? Or, maybe you find that all those incredible memories you made begin to fade much too quickly? Making lasting memories is an important part of recharging, but getting the most from these experiences can require setting some intentions.  This week, as I sort through the physical (and emotional) baggage at the end of our family Spring Break trip to Europe, I wanted to share a few strategies that I’v ..read more

SHOW NOTES Episode 285: Building a community that connects, collaborates and creates together! Guests: The Southern C Founders Cheri Leavy and Whitney Long  THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:  Ever find that when someone in your network says “You would be so great at that,” or maybe when they suggest an opportunity for you, their vote of support can supercharge your confidence?  I’ve benefited from that type of encouragement more times than I can count. It’s a powerful gift for both the giver and the receiver!  That is one of many reasons why it can be so critical to build a strong support ..read more

SHOW NOTES Episode 284. From graphic artist to fashion designer: how to use joy as a transferable skill! With Emily McCarthy TOPIC: Building a joyful aesthetic into your brand or business is easier said than done. It takes more than just vibrant colors to spark a feeling and create a connection with your customer. Even more challenging is to take an aesthetic that’s working and continue to innovate and evolve it while staying true to your original vision.  Episode 284 is part of our third collaboration series with the creative entrepreneur network The Southern C.  ABOUT THIS WEE ..read more

SHOW NOTES Episode 283: How to create a uniquely special customer experience with The Colony Hotel’s Sarah Wetenhall Guest: Sarah Wetenhall, CEO + Co-owner The Colony Hotel Palm Beach THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:  Creating a unique experience for your customer or client is often what separates the most successful brands from their competition. That’s also true as it relates to our personal brands. What are those unique aspects of your story, your values, your experiences that come together to create your own one of a kind brand? And, what is the discipline required to make sure your potential custo ..read more

SHOW NOTES  282. How following your creative passions can lead to incredible success! with interior designer Paloma Contreras TOPIC:  Have you ever talked yourself out of taking a leap or trying something new because you convinced yourself that you needed another degree, an additional certification, more experience, a better network, more followers, more downloads, or just MORE?  Qualifications and experience are incredibly important to be sure, but sometimes we let what we think is required of a job or new pursuit stand in the way of our even taking the first step toward learni ..read more

SHOW NOTES Episode 281: How to the build confidence needed for big career pivots featuring benefit auctioneer Lydia Fenet Guest: Lydia Fenet, benefit auctioneer and best selling author THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:  Ever feel like others are better equipped to take those big, bold career leaps? Or maybe you wonder, where does their confidence come from?  This week’s guest emphasizes that confidence isn’t something you are born with: It’s a skill and one that you can develop with practice, hard work, and persistence.  In the second episode of our third collaboration series with the creative ..read more