In a “past life”, I traveled for business—a lot.  I was in sales; do I need to say more?  I was one of those exhausted people you pass in the airport security line, shifting from foot to foot in high heels that stopped being comfortable hours a... Continue reading >

People who don’t travel for business often think business travel must be exciting.  You’ve probably heard comments to that effect from your co-workers, non-traveling teammates, friends and maybe even your spouse. “Airports are exciting places... Continue reading >

Change is never easy.  As human beings, we tend to resist upsetting the apple cart, even when the apples are rotten (or when we didn’t like apples to begin with).  Yet change is not only a part of life, the act of changing is part of the definition... Continue reading >

What would you aspire to achieve if nothing stood in your way? If you feel like you've reached a closed door or a blocked path on your journey to realizing your professional potential, it's time to start Opening Doors. I want to share my new e-book ... Continue reading >

When designers think of color, they think of Mary Douglas Drysdale.  Known for her highly decorative use of color, she now offers 10 of her favorite colors exclusively through Casart Coverings. Ashley Spencer, owner of Casart Coverings, has par... Continue reading >

“If you don’t brand yourself, other people will.” Words of wisdom from my colleague and former client, Catherine Kaputa, during a segment on CNN about branding. Catherine discussed the importance of highlighting unique skills to differentiat... Continue reading >