Category Archives: Professional Development

A “New and Improved” Way to Tackle the New Year

Posted on January 2, 2020 by

I’ve come to a realization about starting out the new year that has made a big difference for me, as an introvert. Read about it in less than 500 words! Continue reading →

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2019: Year in Review

Posted on December 30, 2019 by

I’ve come to appreciate that each year is unique in its own way. Though many things remain the same year over year, different themes and challenges emerge each lap the earth takes around the sun. As such, I thought it … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks for Those Who Paved the Way for My Entrepreneurship (SummerTime Communications)

Posted on November 19, 2019 by

As a new business owner, I’m reflecting with thanksgiving on the professional contacts that have helped make my journey possible. Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Overstated Enthusiasm in Language

Posted on October 8, 2018 by

I have a problem. It seems to be a problem, anyway. Too much enthusiasm. To the point that perhaps its value is diluted. Does that sound like a problem to you? Allow me to explain further. I am a naturally … Continue reading →

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Mythbusters: The Self-Made Man (or Woman) – Examining the Claim & A More Humble Perspective

Posted on August 9, 2018 by

It is sometimes said of or by successful people that they are a “self-made man” (Or woman.) This, to me, seems to indicate that those who report them as such are of the belief that they achieved their mountaintop status … Continue reading →

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I’m Sorry, You Apologized for WHAT?? A Brief Look at Our Over-Apologizing Culture

Posted on December 15, 2017 by

I can’t tell you how it started. I can tell you that once I noticed it, it was everywhere, and impossible to ignore. Not to mention, a little upsetting. The overuse of “I’m sorry.” I was formerly a power-user of … Continue reading →

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6 Tips to Make Cold Calling More Successful and Enjoyable

Posted on October 16, 2017 by

At the time of this writing, I am not sure which I naturally prefer: making cold calls or getting stabbed by my cat’s claws. The relative bliss of 20 simultaneous acute flesh wounds might top the list though. I’ll have … Continue reading →

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