“You CAN Begin Again,” was the sermon we heard each January from the pastor of our church. I never tired of hearing...
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It sucks to be me. Or?
2017 was a year for loss. My husband lost his daughter to suicide. I lost my good health to breast cancer. A cataract...
What’s BIG enough to celebrate?
My friends and family know that I LOVE a party. So, I attend nearly every one I’m invited to, and I throw a lot of...
Things to want in your next job
I’ve had the privilege of working with several executive clients who make the BIG BUCKS – the kind of money you read...
You’re all in or you’re out!
That’s the slogan for Tech Wildcatters, a mentor-driven seed fund and technology accelerator that invests money and...
Will you plan 2015, or just let it happen?
I used to live a one-day, some-day life. I was always thinking that one day my contribution would be noticed at work....
As quoted in Forbes…
Remember when a gold star from the kindergarten teacher was a big deal? Have you ever wished your parents would get...
87.5% of Viable Job Leads Come from Friends and Family
Wait, wait before you leave for Thanksgiving… 87.5% of Viable Job Leads Come from Friends and Family OK, I made that...
2 coffees, 3 lunches
Losing that big contract was meant to be. I guess I needed to FEEL again the rejection, disappointment and outrage my...
Sweet Success — Living, loving, working on purpose
Sixteen years ago this week I started a whole new life in Austin. My new life in Austin bears little resemblance to...
Want to change careers or find the perfect job?
Want to change careers or find the perfect job? Losing a job in this economy can be devastating. You feel singled-out,...
What’s essential to do today?
I've been getting ready to go on vacation all week. Four days of preparation traded for 9 days gone. The nights are...