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Today’s panel that I moderated on Business, Family and Mental Health explored strategies for staying present, managing responsibilities and maintaining health. Whether you call it integration, efficiency or fluidity, it really is common to struggle with the juggle, but, thanks to these powerhouse panelists, here are tactics that can truly make a positive impact for you.
Read MoreVoting is your voice in the choices presented to our community, truly democracy in action and a responsibility as much as a right, but time is running out to cast your 2024 vote. Here is a glimpse into what I consider when casting my ballot and details to consider as you perform your civic duty.
Read MoreLast week, I joined women business owners from all across the nation to engage in crucial conversations with elected officials. Here’s a glimpse into what the National Association of Women Business Owners does for Advocacy Days and how my trip to DC might be helping you, too.
Read MoreSimilar to how a coach would never take his or her team into a game without having planned for how to achieve the desired, winning results, you need a plan to win the week. Here’s how to get started with your game plan for a successful week.
Read MoreLast week, I traveled to Atlanta for Raleigh Chamber’s Inter-City Visit & Leadership Conference, and, with time as our most limited resource, I exercised the valuable skill of work-life integration. Here’s a glimpse at the adventures enjoyed as well as the lessons learned over these days in Atlanta.
Read MoreThis International Women’s Day and every other day, I’m so honored to be in community with all the amazing, rockstar women in my squad, including my fellow honorees amongst the Women to KNOW of North Carolina for 2023. Today and always, how will you celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women?
Read MoreIf you play poker but haven’t figured out how to use those skills for good, you are missing out! Whether it be with All-In to Fight Caner, Calamity James Poker or another such group, I’ve had some experience with playing poker for the greater good, and I invite you to join me at the next possible date.
Read MoreWhᥲt gᥙιdᥱs ყoᥙ toᥕᥲrd ყoᥙr dᥱᥱρᥱst dᥱsιrᥱs? Whᥲt ιᥒsριrᥱs ყoᥙ? Whᥲt groᥙᥒds ყoᥙ ιᥒ ყoᥙr trᥙᥱst sᥱᥣf? In leaning into my many layers, I find a word of the year helps boost productivity and bring the year into focus. Here are the details regarding my word of the year for 2024.
Read More2023 was a very full year, where focusing on work-life integration helped boost productivity for what matters most at work, at home, in society and for bettering our minds, bodies and spirits. Here’s to learning from 2023 to make 2024 even better!
Read MoreWhen at the Bloom & Grow Live conference, Amber Housley asked us to share our superpowers, and it become increasingly clear that my greatest superpower is my squad... Here’s an inkling of what that means to me and those with whom I surround myself.
Read MoreI was truly honored to be amongst the stellar speakers sharing inspiration and tangible takeaways with attendees, but the successes didn’t stop with my presentation’s impact. Lisa Hansen did such an amazing job of cultivating a remarkable experience, ensuring the right people were in the room hearing precisely what they needed to thrive.
Read MoreYesterday was my birthday, and I turned 45 years young… As a firm believer in continued learning, I’ve picked up a few lessons along the way, looking forward to the many more lessons to come. Here is where I am at 45, offering a few takeaways that might be helpful to you, too. For example, productivity is about efficiently working to effectively achieve desired results for all life elements instead of simply getting more done, and it’s vital to check in on your strong friend, your busy friend, your happy friend or your ‘seems to handle everything really well’ friend.
Read MoreEach year, members in the Greater Raleigh Chapter for the National Association of Women Business Owners come together with corporate partners, community partners, spouses, family members and supporters to celebrate successes from the year ending as well as set a foundation for the year ahead. Last night’s gala was particularly special as I was honored with the Susan Hager Legacy Award… Oh, what a night!
Read MoreAs we embark on this season of adventure and travel, it might be even more challenging to embrace work-life integration, but having the right toolbox for re-entry as you traverse the world can help. When you’re struggling with productivity in post-holiday re-entry, consider these steps to help.
Read MoreI was honored to be a participant on the KNOW Summit’s panel about work-life integration, where attendees were fully engaged, had plenty of a-ha moments and truly enjoyed what we shared. Read on for some of the takeaways about which attendees were raving.
Read MoreThe African proverb that “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together” is an accurate reflection of how engaging a diverse group committed to a shared vision can fuel greater results. Thus, the recent leadership award presented to Emily Parks by Lung Cancer Initiative was an illustration of her passion for partnerships working toward greater success for all.
Read MoreWith the ACC men’s basketball tournament tipping off today, I reflect back to almost exactly 3 years ago when Mom and I were sitting in the Greensboro Coliseum, watching the evening games, and all the productivity power plays that we’ve mastered over these tumultuous years.
Read MoreThere’s a lot of harmful myths out there about friendships, like that they’re easy breezy, you’ll never fight with your bestie and all friendships are lifelong… or you did something wrong when the friendship ends. If you feel like there’s just something “lacking” in your friendships, know that you’re not alone and consider how The Friendship Deck might be a tool in your personal growth.
Read MoreWhᥲt gᥙιdᥱs ყoᥙ toᥕᥲrd ყoᥙr dᥱᥱρᥱst dᥱsιrᥱs? Whᥲt ιᥒsριrᥱs ყoᥙ? Whᥲt groᥙᥒds ყoᥙ ιᥒ ყoᥙr trᥙᥱst sᥱᥣf? In leaning into my many layers, I find a word of the year helps boost productivity and bring the year into focus. Here are the details regarding my word of the year for 2023.
Read MoreAmidst all the challenges of 2022, I’m inspired by the creativity, resilience, collaboration, thoughtfulness and emphasis on self-care shared by my squad and this community. As we mourn what many have lost, we celebrate those who’ve stepped up and the many ways in which we’ve all grown.
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