e-Newsletters and the subconscious pressure to Reciprocate

On April 1st 2017, I wrote about forced reciprocity on my personal blog - but I didn't write it as an April Fool's joke. Its a real thing. As a speaker, my motivational message (in life or in business) is always an invitation to step into the freedom of authenticity, without rebellion or resentment, so I'm sensitive to where the need for that freedom shows up in our everyday lives.

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Defining Entrepreneurship. Mainstream Media or You?

Defining Entrepreneurship. Mainstream Media or You?

Ryan Carson, CEO and Founder at Tree house, inspired post, with his video on LinkedIn. I touched on this briefly when I shared his post there. Still, I thought, just in case it might inspire someone, I should go a bit deeper on this topic. In his video, Ryan Carson mentioned three pillars of success the media rave about, but are not actual wins, if you want long term success...

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10 Tips for a Feasible Schedule. #10Tips10Days on LinkedIn

10 Tips for a Feasible Schedule. #10Tips10Days on LinkedIn

Welcome to #10TIPSFORAFEASIBLESCHEDULE! Part of the #10Tips10Days series on LinkedIn. How's your day going? If you're having a great day, it's likely because you at least feel energized, focused and in flow. Right? If not, how do you feel? It matters. You get more done when you feel great. Self care - food, water, sleep, exercise and time for mindfulness - sets the stage for a great day everyday (seriously!), but that only works if you create the time and space in your schedule for it.

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Sustainable Schedules that Work. Managing Expectations.

Sustainable Schedules that Work. Managing Expectations.

As we Rethink Project Management, or at least as rethink our schedules around our energy, focus and productive rhythms, over each day, week or even the month, we'll often run into those who expect us to continue our old habits of dropping everything to 'help' them. How do you deal with that?

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Schedules of the Less Famous 1% Rich, and You

Schedules of the Less Famous 1% Rich, and You

How are life and business treating you, today? I hope, in both, you spend time with those who encourage you to fly. I want to reiterate what this title states, in case you've missed it. You don't have to have extreme publicity to become successful - whether in wealth, health or time. With that clear, whether you're an introvert who thrives on silent success or the prince(ss) of popularity who feeds on fame, there's a schedule that works with Your energy. On either end of the spectrum, let's celebrate You. I hope to continue to encourage you, here. 

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Business & Lifestyle on Your Terms

Business & Lifestyle on Your Terms

"Welcome to your safe space." What does that mean? We all know what it means to be, live or work in an environment in an environment that we have to 'behave' in. I don't mean 'behave' in the healthier sense, like covering your mouth when you cough or maintaining some distance between you and the stranger on the packed train. I mean 'behave', as in 'expectations', such as getting to work before the boss and leave after everyday or going to all of your 120 friends' events to avoid hurting their feelings at the expense of your own health/business/projects. Well, when I say "welcome to your safe space", I mean, "with me, you can be who you are, as-is"Does your business, and your lifestyle, say that to you? Do you want it to?

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Rethink Project Management. Your Schedule Revisited

Rethink Project Management. Your Schedule Revisited

In "A Day in the Life of... You", I touched very lightly on this in terms of making time for social media without getting sucked down the 'rabbit hole'. Here, we look more wholly at your schedule in general, based on your routine, your habits and your need for interaction or alone-time to keep your effective in business... and in Life. You see, there's no set process that works for everyone. You don't have to be a "morning person" or a "night owl" or "burn the candle at both ends" to thrive. You simply need to be honest with You about what works for You. What does that look like?

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