What “Next Note” Will You Play?

What “Next Note” Will You Play?

I was recently reminded of this great quote by the jazz legend Miles Davis: “If you hit a wrong note, it’s the next note that you play that determines if it’s good or bad.” Nobody is perfect – we all hit the wrong note sometimes. And it’s not the end of the world. ...
Will Your Mindset “Make” or “Break” You?

Will Your Mindset “Make” or “Break” You?

Will your mindset “make” or “break” you? An optimistic mindset sets the foundation for taking the right actions to achieve success. This applies to all aspects of life – career, relationships, health, finances, etc. For example, if you focus on why you aren’t getting...
It’s Time to Unclench Your Jaw

It’s Time to Unclench Your Jaw

April is National Stress Awareness Month and it’s time to unclench your jaw! I’ve been acutely aware of my stress level lately. I’m ramping up to launch a second business, BizLife360, to provide business coaching and consulting to solopreneurs and small business...
How will you infect others?

How will you infect others?

Last week the world witnessed a public emotional hijacking when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars.  An emotional hijacking is when your amygdala – the part of the brain that processes emotions – takes over the normal reasoning process.  When the amygdala is...
The Secret to My Success

The Secret to My Success

Two years ago was my last day working for someone else. I had been working on creating my own business for over a year and chose to quit my job and launch my business full time on April 1, 2020. Of course, when I set that date, I didn’t expect that the world would be...
How Do You Overcome Obstacles?

How Do You Overcome Obstacles?

Happy Spring! According to the calendar, we have officially started our spring season in the U.S., even if the weather outside doesn’t feel like it yet. As I write this, I’m watching a squirrel trying to raid our bird feeder.   The bird feeder is designed for her to...