I recently saw a few posts from friends, that challenge the reader to do something that scares them, once a day. These posts seem to originate from the idea that we CAN overcome our fear and we WILL be much better off once we take that leap. These posts did have me thinking about what…
DetailsA while ago, I was asked in the school parking lot, how on earth I balance being a Mom to three young kids, a college instructor, and owner of my own professional speaking business. I was truly shocked…. Did I LOOK like I was “balancing it all”? because I certainly did not feel that way! I…
DetailsOften I speak of the dangers of the Superwoman Syndrome, most importantly because as women, we are bombarded with ideas that we should be able to “do it all” (balance work, family, personal interests in harmony) on a regular basis with a smile on our face. This myth pushes forth the message that we should…
DetailsI recently met Michelle McCullough, a speaker, strategist and success coach, at the National Speakers Association annual convention a few weeks ago. She has a proven track record of success in business AND purposefully balances the role of Mom to two small children at home. After visiting her website, I found a video blog with…
DetailsThough I write this in the middle of summer, I realize this easily applies to back to school season, the holiday season, or ANY time of the year. We always hope that life will slow down, no? As women, we are often charged with running a household, balancing work and family, managing kids and their schedules,…
DetailsHow do I balance my speaking business and taking care of the kids this summer? I would not exactly call it balance… I prefer to call it “electronics and a new package of cookies”.
DetailsI just returned from the annual convention of the National Speakers Association. This is THE event for professional speakers. It is a jam-packed five days of non-stop learning, laughter, and ideas from brilliant people. I have made good friends through this organization and this is the event where we all come together to take our…
DetailsI had JUST told my friends how very excited I was that for the first time in eight years, I was going to have the house to myself, for a week! My three kids were heading to Vacation Bible School (VBS) for three hours, all five days that next week. I had been looking forward…
DetailsI had high expectations for the week of January 6, 2014. Everyone in my house would be back at school/work and I still have one more week before I had to be on the college campus for the first day of spring semester. I was going to get so much done…. Emails sent, projects completed,…
DetailsAre you struggling with forgiving someone? Are you holding a grudge? Is there hurt in your life that you just can’t seem to let go? I have to imagine that we all have struggled with forgiveness and healing at some point in our lives, or are still struggling. This MUST be something that we all…
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