Professional associations are a major asset when it comes to staying employed and developing a more rewarding career and in building your business. Whether you're seeking to expand your network, speak at conferences, advance your knowledge, or find a mentor, joining and being active in professional associations can prove beneficial.

There are a myriad of organizations out there, some with thousands of international members and others that are localized and smaller. Consider visiting a few of...

There's no such thing as failure. Everything that happens is an opportunity for learning, for growth and the opportunity to unveil hidden talents and strengths. 

Did you know that Thomas Edison failed 10,000 times before he created the light bulb. Richard Branson dropped out of school at 15. Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team and missed over 9,000 of his shots. Walt Disney's editor fired him for lack of creativity. Anna Wintour was fired from her first job as a...

You've heard the term, "work smarter, not harder" right? Well, what if you could actually make that happen?

The Perato Principle has already taught us that roughly 80% of our results come from just 20% of our work. Using this rule the first thing you can do is to cut time from areas of your life that aren't producing. Time wasters like getting lost on YouTube or Facebook, saying yes to activities that don't contribute value, or tasks that are outside of your...

Ok, raise your hand if you're still using a manual toothbrush?? If so, then you'll really want to pay attention to this post.

You may be wondering why I'm talking about dental care and toothbrushes? February is heart health month and on social media recently I shared a story about a scare I had that took me to the emergency room. Since heart disease is the number one killer of women, I want to talk about a major contributor....gum disease.

A Healthy Mouth

Gum disease has long been...

Your fashion choices can help you achieve your goals. That's where Fashion Feng Shui® comes in.

Everyone makes resolutions this time of year but you need to either create a vision board or set a word or theme to guide your actions and intentions for the year. Adding to the energy of these words, you can also use your wardrobe to support you in these endeavors. By leveraging the elements of Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, and Metal into clothing and you can use your wardrobe for not only...

Here we are at the beginning at another year. All around me I see and hear people talking about resolutions and changes they're going to make this year.

However, when I hear resolutions I'm left with wondering why have you chosen that resolution, how does it fit into the larger plans for your life and business, and how will you accomplish the task?

The answers to these questions will accelerate your vision and dreams.

Step 1 - Change Your Planning Period

I used to make resolutions every year...

In today's competitive market it would be negligent, and irresponsible, not to develop a strong personal brand. A strong personal brand should be a key component of your career management plan. And let me make it clear that when I say "personal" brand, I'm speaking about how you individually are showing up in your professional space.

In the past your personal brand could be defined by your logo and business cards. Today, in the age of information technology, your personal brand...

In the job search process, most people put their emphasis on creating a stellar resume. Although it's an important part of the process, and a big part of your personal brand, you don't want to put all your eggs in that one basket.

While there has been some debate about whether or not prospective employers actually bother to read cover letters, no one disputes the fact that you need one.

Since your cover letter will often be a recruiters or prospective employers first impression...

Are you familiar with affirmations?

Fundamentally its statements said with confidence about something you want to perceive as the truth. Affirmations have helped thousands of people make significant changes in their lives, and frankly I use them daily myself.

However, they don't always work for everyone. There are two reasons for this.

First, the negative affirmations you've said over the years are so deeply ingrained within your subconscious that they prevent you from shifting your...