“Influence isn’t about starting something new. Often, it’s about sharing what we’ve learned so others can go further, faster.” – Katana Abbott I remember a time in my life when I realized something was missing. At the time, I was at the top of my game managing over $100 million in assets for a wonderful
It’s that time of year again when there is so much to do — wrapping up the year, preparing for the holidays, and setting ourselves up for a fabulous new year ahead. A few years ago, I found myself working so hard that I became completely exhausted — physically and emotionally. I hit all my
Starting a business is exhilarating—but it can also feel like juggling a dozen spinning plates. In the early stages, founders often serve as CEO, marketer, bookkeeper, and customer support all at once. That energy can be inspiring at first, but over time it leads to exhaustion and stalls growth. One practical way founders regain focus
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Over my 30+ year career as a financial advisor and retirement coach, I’ve learned something powerful: the way we spend our time determines the quality of our lives. Too often, women put themselves last—after clients, careers, family, and endless obligations. The result? Overwhelm, exhaustion, and a sense of falling behind in both business and life.
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Here’s the thing about being a marketing strategist: I was amazing at growing everyone else’s business while mine was slowly killing me. Seven days a week. Twelve to fourteen hours a day. Completely, utterly exhausted. The irony wasn’t lost on me. I’m helping clients build scalable, profitable businesses while I’m over here playing superhero, convinced
Years ago, when I first became a financial advisor, I had a realization that changed everything: if I wanted to thrive, I needed to focus on what I do best—and release the rest. Of course, that didn’t mean ignoring what I didn’t enjoy. Instead, I created a simple yet powerful exercise, one that I still
So many people call themselves thought leaders now – but they aren’t. To be a thought leader takes some doing. It’s not so much about being original as it is about putting things together in an original way. Thought leadership marketing comes down to packaging your knowledge, skills, abilities, experiences, and yes, your thoughts in a way
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“Should you ever find yourself on your path, moving along in spite of fear, wondering if you’re ready or not to rise to the next level, chances are great that you will not be ready.” – Mike Dooley, Notes From the Universe Are we ever really ready to LEAP? Wouldn’t it be better to wait
Down and dirty, a Book Brand is one that is consistent with who you are, your story, your experiences up until now, the pivotal moments in your life and how you and your story are different…so that your readers are motivated to read your book. One of the most confusing aspects of being an author
To me, branding is how you show up in the world – how others remember or describe you. It’s both your personal brand and your business brand. The secret is to be purposeful about your branding. My friend, Susanne Forbes Dicker, has done just this. Susanne is known as THE HAT LADY. She is a
