Physical distancing means that millions of people are meeting virtually and video conferencing has taken the driver’s seat when it comes to connecting and building your business. Unfortunately, many people are showing up looking (let’s just say) less than professional.   Poor lighting and a messy ba...     Read More

You’re sitting at a red light and your head is elsewhere. You’re thinking 10 steps down the road. How to juggle caring for a sick family member and get your work proposal written and delivered on time. You feel sluggish and really haven’t been taking the best care of yourself. It&#...     Read More

Part 2 of our 4 BrandUP Components of building a powerful Team Brand focuses on Communication. These team communication tips will increase your team’s productivity, integrity, and personal responsibility. They will know exactly what is expected of them and feel valued. They will feel comfortable ask...     Read More

In this 4-part blog series we will be focusing my 4 BrandUP Components of building a powerful Team Brand; Team Building, Communication, Personal Brand Development & Work-Life Balance. Today I am tackling Team Building Tips that will help you build trust and communication within your team. The fo...     Read More

I have been in your shoes. I’ve made many excuses NOT to attend networking events. What will I say? Will I come across as accomplished? My confidence shrinking before I even step out the door! Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, we all have insecurities about building our visibility. I hav...     Read More

Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram…. and on and on, ad infinitum. These platforms have become synonymous with making connections, but really, the extreme reliance on building a brand online has taken the connectedness out of relationship branding. I am drawing a line in the ‘b...     Read More

Lady Gaga and personal branding go hand-in-hand. Much like the late Prince, Gaga has perfected the art of standing out and capturing attention like no other and there’s so very much to learn from her. Branding Case Study: Lady Gaga Stefani JoAnne Angelina Germanotta, born in March 1986 was passionat...     Read More

Savvy business leaders know that hiring the right keynote speaker can make a HUGE difference in the overall experience of an audience.   Whatever the message is that they are trying to convey, an engaging speaker can be the most effective way to deliver that message.  An engaging keynote speaker can...     Read More

Do you want to make a fantastic impression at your next speaking engagement?  We all want to WOW the room, but showing up with a less-than-polished image will cost you business!  You know the saying, “You can’t judge a book by its cover?”  Unfortunately, that doesn’t apply when you’re on stage...     Read More

I know you.  You’re sitting at a conference wondering why some people seem to have it all together while inside you are beating yourself up because you always seem to forget something important.  Or you intend to eat healthier this time, but your head is full from all the content you’re learning and...     Read More