Professional Growth

The Benefits of Sharing A Personal Struggle

Sharing a personal struggle takes courage and commitment.  It’s scary to expose weaknesses and express something that puts you at risk for being judged.  A success or progress story can provide hope and inspiration, especially for those dealing with a similar struggle. Knowing the benefits for yourself and others may motivate you to do it …

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A Personal Story “Trapped In A Self-Imposed Prison”

This personal story is a bit raw and took some courage to post it.  It’s meant to be educational and inspirational.  I had a serious disorder and couldn’t have recovered without professional help.  It’s part of why I became a professional counselor and coach.  I became anorexic around 14 years old.  My story started at overnight camp.  …

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Stop Settling and Start Soaring!

You settle, I settle, We all settle.  It happens.  Why do you settle for less?  How do you stop doing it?  You know that settling backfires and yet you do it.  The way to stop doing it is to get comfortable saying No!  Say no to what you know isn’t right for you.  Listen to your …

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Introverts Aren’t Good At Networking.  Not True.  Check out Chapter 7!

 “I’m not outgoing.  I hate parties.  I can’t stand chit chat.”  I hear this quite often.  It’s one of the “But Margo…” statements in my book.  Many people think you can’t be good at networking unless you are an extrovert.  This is absolutely not true.   What they want me to know is they won’t …

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Building A “Golden” Network & More!

Your Golden Network is your Love Club!  Learn how to build a “golden” network  in chapter five of my book “The Love Club: a new approach to business networking”   “Smart” Networking is about building and nurturing relationships only with your “golden” network.   I call these your “7-10’s.” How to Fast Track building A “Golden” Network Initially I …

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Chapter 4:  Know Your Worth! 

Get paid based on The VALUE you deliver.  HOW do you know what it is?  WHY when you know is it still hard to raise your rates?  The answers are in chapter four!  “The Love Club: A New Approach to Business Networking”  My main messages are… It’s very common to Under charge for your services …

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CHAPTER ONE: It Starts With YOU!

In my book “The Love Club: A New Approach to Business Networking” you will acquire valuable life enhancement tools.  As a Business and Life coach I help new and experienced entrepreneurs and business owners build a better business and life!   For the next 12 weeks I’ll cover one chapter at a time including a push …

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My 3 Words for 2023!

Happy New Year! Every year I choose a few words to promote personal and professional growth. This year they are FEEL, SAY and DO Feel what’s hard to feel Say what’s hard to say Do what’s hard to do I’m inviting you to choose one, two or all three and join me in making your …

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Don’t Start Searching till You Know What You Want and Why!

Do you know what you want or what would make you happier?  Sounds like a simple question but for most it isn’t.  There are many possibilities to consider.  It’s important to be specific.  It’s especially hard to know when you are down on yourself or depressed.  Nothing will feel quite right.   When looking for a new job …

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How to stop suppressing your discontent and start doing something about it

When someone says they are unhappy why don’t they do something about it?  As their friend  you offer suggestions which seem to fall on deaf ears.  Over time you get frustrated and even angry.  You feel helpless to influence them and possibly worried at the same time.   Not doing something doesn’t make sense.  What …

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Why You Want To Tell Someone They Hurt You and How To Do It

Your feelings are hurt by someone you care about.  You wonder if you should say something or if it will somehow make things worse.  When done the right way there is no downside.  It’s important that they know in order to keep enjoying your relationship.   I’ve learned that when I don’t speak up I’m …

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How To Stop Putting Up With Something That Feels Bad

Everyone has something—something that they don’t like but tolerate. What’s yours? Are you ready to do something about it?  Are you okay with being a little uncomfortable? If you put up with something, you tolerate or accept it, even though you find it unpleasant or unsatisfactory. Your partner or colleague is constantly correcting or criticizing …

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