During a networking event on the best ways to network, I heard comments as…
“My biggest problem when it comes to networking is following up after the event.” Consultant A
“My biggest problem is remaining in touch. I follow-up right after the event but don’t remain-in-touch even when I know…
Before starting any presentation, I listen closely to the pre-session conversations, observe the attendees, and if appropriate, ask questions. During one presentation, an attendee asked if I would mind providing a little consulting career advice. Since the presentation’s title was The Entrepreneur Within, why not!
As she asked her questions…
It is hard to believe that the year is almost over and 2022 will be here. It is also so hard to believe that we are moving into a third year with COVID still changing how we live and work. …
Its Thanksgiving and like many people, I’m looking forward to spending time with family and friends.
Recently, I heard a news reporter recommend that if you become frustrated with crowds and delays, consider staying home this Thanksgiving. You’ll need patience if you’re traveling.
For many of us, with the holidays…
I don’t know about you but I received quite a few emails last week about Facebook and Instagram being down for 4 hours on Monday.
Facebook is Down! What are you going to do?
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
Are You Prepared For LinkedIn To Go Down?
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Have you envisioned and still missed achieving those dreams? I have. But I’ve found something that has helped me remain on track: a letter.
Being honest with yourself as to why you didn’t achieve your goals can be downright hard. …
A key reason why clients hire consultants and freelancers is to help them solve a problem.
As a consultant, one of my favorite approaches for problem-solving is Toyota’s 5 WHYs Analysis. I embraced 5 WHYs Analysis while managing software application projects and have continued to use it as a management…
Have you ever watched a successful consultant or freelancer and thought “I can do that! There must be a demand because she is successful. If I do what she is doing, I’ll be successful as well.”
You try, but you fail.
You look around to see what else you can…
A meeting forced me to rethink how I explain what I do.
A few years ago I was invited to join a mastermind that consisted of 10 like-minded professional services business owners.
I had known the facilitator for years, so thought I why not give the group a try. What…
It’s Independence Day!
If you are like me, you look forward to spending time with family and friends but more than ever it is a time when I reflect because I’m grateful for the freedom I have living in the United States. …
