I was recently speaking at a conference, and I shared the calamity of events our family has gone through over the last two years. A few people came up to me and asked how I get back up after getting knocked down so many times. If you haven’t heard my ridiculous story, check out my…
My mind can drive me crazy. It feels like it is constantly running, thinking, planning, or worrying about something. Anything. It can be exhausting. I have been making a concerted effort to quiet my mind and to be in the moment, but with kids, dogs, phones ringing, email dinging, and a constant state of interruptions,…
My First TEDx ExperienceMy First TEDx ExperienceMy First TEDx Experience I gave my first TEDx (x= independently organized) talk on Saturday, October 24th at St. Edward’s University in Austin. What an incredible experience. I have wanted to give a TED talk for a long time. It has been a business goal and bucket list item for many…
Are you an authentic and likeable person? How do you know? Start by asking this question: Is the room better when you enter it or leave it? Would your friends, family, and colleagues answer the same way? Life is easier for likeable people. According to Pam Holloway in her article, “The Secret of Likeability”, here…
7 Ways To Turn Around A Really, Really Bad Day7 Ways To Turn Around A Really, Really Bad Day7 Ways To Turn Around A Really, Really Bad Day You forgot to set your alarm, you wake up late scrambling to get the kids out of bed and ready for school, you manage to fix breakfast,…