I was doing a presentation for Sharp Skirts a few months ago and was sharing my “it is what it is” mantra. This saying has gotten me through some really tough times with Evan over the past few years. One of the participants, Jenny Magic, a local marketing and social media strategist, shared that her mantra…
DetailsMeet Bernie, the newest addition to our family. We rescued this adorable 3 ½ lb, 3 month old toy poodle mix on Friday in Boerne, Texas. My grandfather’s name was Bernie as well, so it seemed like the perfect name. Our whole family, except for our cat Spitz, has fallen in love with this puppy. …
DetailsLast week, I was thrilled to hit a career milestone; I was quoted in a CNN article. Ever since I can remember, I’ve wanted to be a professional speaker, and national exposure has been one of my goals. So what did I do to celebrate? I started thinking about the next goals, accomplishments, and list…
DetailsKeep it simple silly. In our house, we don’t like the word “stupid”, so we use the word “silly” instead. Whether I’m working with individuals, teams, or entire organizations, I find that too often, we make things way more complicated than they need to be. What do you make complicated in your life? Whether it’s…
DetailsMy travel adventures continue. Last week I was in Virginia, speaking at the National Society of Government Meeting Professionals Annual Conference. What a blast. They sure know how to have a good time! Think ice sculptures, great food, open bar, and professional dancers from Dancing with the Stars!