Tips to Get Ahead

Easy Ways to Become a Better Writer

Easy Ways to Become a Better Writer
April 4, 2013 No Comments »

I laughed out loud when I first saw this tiny infographic, but once I thought about it, I realized it’s the absolute best writing advice you’ll ever receive. If you want to be a great writer, follow these steps: In ... Read More »

20 Things I’ve Learned (so far) About Starting a Business

20 Things I’ve Learned (so far) About Starting a Business
April 3, 2013 No Comments »

Starting a business is an adventure, no doubt about that. Along the way there are twists and turns, bumps and roadblocks, success and surprises. After writing my most recent quarter review and sending it off to my mentor, I realized ... Read More »

Your PowerPoint Presentation Sucks: Here’s How to Make It Better

Your PowerPoint Presentation Sucks: Here’s How to Make It Better
April 1, 2013 2 Comments »

Face it, we all hate building PowerPoint Presentations. And if you love them, man, you’re a glutton for punishment. Whether you love public speaking or hate it, the presentation to accompany your speech can be cumbersome at best. So how ... Read More »

Stuck? 4 Succinct Insights Into Fixing That Problem

Stuck? 4 Succinct Insights Into Fixing That Problem
March 31, 2013 No Comments »

Being stuck, well…sucks. Bust through blocks and create some solid movement with the following insights. Stuck is just a state of mind Regardless of your external circumstances, it’s important to understand that “stuck” is a state of mind; not a ... Read More »

Talking About Your Kids at Work: How Much is Too Much

Talking About Your Kids at Work: How Much is Too Much
March 28, 2013 No Comments »

Parent or not, we’ve all been in an awkward situation talking about someone’s children. You politely ask, “How old are your children?” and 30 minutes later, you’ve heard about not just Jackie, Johnny, and Susie’s age, but their likes and ... Read More »

10 Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Career

10 Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Career
March 27, 2013 No Comments »

We’re all waiting for that Spring weather to appear. And when it does, we will naturally want to throw open the windows once again, strapping on the rubber globes and giving our homes that good cleaning it’s needed for a ... Read More »

Ticket to Nowhere: Cancelled Flights & Your Rights

Ticket to Nowhere: Cancelled Flights & Your Rights
March 27, 2013 No Comments »

A few weeks ago I embarked on what was supposed to be a 1-day business trip.  The fact that it was going to be a long day was far outweighed by the fact that I didn’t have to pack and ... Read More »

10 Manifestation Tips to Get What You Want

10 Manifestation Tips to Get What You Want
March 27, 2013 No Comments »

Whatever it is you want (a trip to Australia, $100k in the bank, 5 completed work outs a week), these tips will help you attract what you want into you life with more ease and success. Before you start taking ... Read More »

Body Language: It Can Give You “Curb Appeal”

Body Language: It Can Give You “Curb Appeal”
March 25, 2013 No Comments »

If you’ve ever sat at home bored on a Saturday afternoon, you’ve probably stumbled upon HGTV’s popular show “Curb Appeal.” In it, landscape architects and designers take a house from shabby to fab in just one day, not by changing ... Read More »

Are You in the Clone Zone? Be Brave, Be Bold, Be Marketable.

Are You in the Clone Zone? Be Brave, Be Bold, Be Marketable.
March 21, 2013 1 Comment »

For so long, we’ve been taught not to make waves in the workplace. Keep your head down. Tick the boxes. Do the work. Don’t upset anyone. Be the best at fulfilling that job description. Don’t color outside the lines. And ... Read More »