You are the Worst!

You are the Worst! Did this title make you feel angry or defensive? How dare I? I wonder, though, how often are you telling yourself this very thing? Maybe not in those exact words but do any of these sound familiar? You can’t get anything right! You are so stupid! You are ugly! Your butt is […]

Is There Lettuce in My Teeth?

Is There Lettuce in My Teeth? Recently, while home alone, I passed a mirror and realized that I had something in my teeth. Thankfully I caught it before I walked out the door! But, because I seem wired for turning every life experience into a teaching moment, it got me thinking; how many of the […]

Maintaining a Healthy Job Share Partner Relationship

Maintaining a Healthy Job Share Partner Relationship Being in a job share partnership is like any other relationship.  It can really be compared to a marriage.  As a matter of fact, you may end up spending more time working collaboratively with a job share partner than you do with your own spouse.  So, it is […]

Becoming a Mentor

Becoming a Mentor ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SOME WAYS TO REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE NEXT YEAR?  WHY NOT BE A MENTOR? HERE ARE SOME EASY WAYS TO GET INVOLVED As another year draws to a close we all experience a time of reflection and evaluation. It is also a time to set goals or develop […]

Maintaining Positive Relationships with Co-Workers While you Telecommute

Maintaining Positive Relationships with Co-Workers While you Telecommute Maintaining positive working relationships with co-workers can be a challenge under the best of circumstances.  When you are a telecommuter, however, it can be even more difficult.  Here are some tips to help you stay away from some common pitfalls. Stay in touch:   Make sure that […]

The Power of Positive Thinking

The Power of Positive Thinking Your life is a series of stories and you are the author. Read the sentence again.  Did you realize this?  Does it scare you or make you feel powerful? If you think about it, it is a very cool thing!  And it goes way beyond the glass half empty ~ […]

Dealing with the Stresses of Balancing Professional and Familial Obligations

Dealing with the Stresses of Balancing Professional and Familial Obligations You can make it easier! We all wish that we had more time.  Life is so stressful these days.  Things can be especially difficult if you haven’t been able to swing that alternative work arrangement job that you’ve been dreaming of.  If you are spending […]

Meeting your Potential Job Share Partner: Topics to Cover

Meeting your Potential Job Share Partner: Topics to Cover The first meeting between potential job share partners will be a lot like an interview for both parties. You need to approach the discussion openly and honestly.  You must be compatible to be successful and you must be able to negotiate and work through issues.  Communication […]

Why I am Uniquely Qualified for the Work that I Do

Why I am Uniquely Qualified for the Work that I Do I am uniquely qualified to help my clients because:One, I am doing the work that I was born to do. I have been accidentally coaching, mentoring and motivating people my entire life. I have innate abilities that allow me to quickly see the junk […]

Elements of a Family Friendly Work Place

Elements of a Family Friendly Work Place Becoming an employer of choice is the goal of many organizations. One way to get the competitive edge is to be considered a family friendly organization. Below you will find some programs that you may want to consider in addition to providing alternative work arrangements to help establish […]