Hello Friends, I am getting ready to go on vacation but before I go, I want to share a few things with you about Rest. Rest is an Action. I remember back in the day when I used to tell my friends that I was going on a “hiatus” and I’d let them know when my break …
“What You Do Will Change Lives. People Are Waiting For You.” Years ago, I was sitting quietly, and I heard those words. Then there was a question. “How many people are struggling because you are waiting for EVERYTHING to be “just right” before you show up?” That was a powerful day because I knew it …
I celebrated my birthday earlier this week! This is one of the few times I turn into a total and complete kid. I mean, I get downright giddy reading birthday messages, opening gifts, and being pleasantly surprised. It brings me JOY. I define JOY as basking in the utter delight of a moment that didn’t have to be. After all, people …
This year has been very different, to say the least. But supporting you has made this year special. You didn’t have to select us, but you did and for that we are grateful. You have listened to our PaulaSpeaks podcast on your preferred listening platforms, you have referred our services to others, you have read and responded …
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, I’m thinking about leftovers. You may wonder why I have leftovers on my mind, days before the traditional holiday meal is served. Well, I’m’ not thinking about the leftovers we generally have after a tasty meal. I’m thinking about the leftovers that often go unseen until the unexpected occurrences in …
Constance’s Story She asked me “Who am I now?” When her job ended because of the pandemic, she struggled greatly. Her entire identity was wrapped up in her career and she never realized it. Constance and her husband Carter were both impacted by COVID-19. They both hired me to be their executive career coach so we …
A few years ago, a friend of mine invited me to attend a conference with her. One of the main speakers was Les Brown. I had heard him speak before, but most of what I heard were sound bites from larger talks he had given. I listened as he described many of his life-changing moments. I was …
Are You Bold Enough To Pursue Your Career Dreams? This is a question I had to ask myself years ago. This is also a question I am asking you. Are you bold enough? There is one thing I realized about my career a long time ago. I knew if I didn’t change my destiny, other people would …
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking and talking about Clarity. Here are 10 Clarity nuggets I want to share with you. Be very clear about the value you bring to every table. Be very clear about your expertise, your strengths, your excellence, and your intentions. Be very clear about how you …
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. All I can say is… Whew!!! Metal health awareness is critical in these changing and challenging times. For now, unemployment rates are still rising, and many businesses are closed. As we re-open this country there are many concerns in the world of work. Whether you are a business owner …
