Posts Tagged ‘professional’
Life Editor’s Picks: Home Office Indulgences
Just because most of us are working from home, doesn’t mean our workspaces need to look like dorm rooms. It’s so easy to just dump papers wherever, park yourself on the couch, or use an old Amazon box as a desk. You’re alone, so who cares, right? No way, Life Editor! You deserve a proper…
Read MoreHow to Get Gen Z to Follow (and Love!) Your Brand
The Instagram generation (also known as Gen Z) is fussier about brands than any other in history. In the past, Boomer buyers and Gen X (my generation) consumers would usually accept company claims and then move on. But social media and advanced communications technology is erasing that. Now businesses have to prove themselves online as…
Read More5 Reasons It’s Never Too Late to Start Your Own Business
It seems ridiculous now, but when I started my business nearly 10 years ago, I thought I was too old! I already had a decade-long career as a book editor, and I felt sort of old fashioned and not nearly as tech-savvy as the entrepreneurs I saw. Could I really keep up with this changing…
Read More3 Simple Ways to Maintain a Positive Mindset
One of my defining characteristics is my unwavering positive mindset, which comes in handy when my career is about motivating people. Seeing the bright side of life comes naturally to me, but I have to admit that the last year put a strain on my chipper attitude. Who can stay optimistic when it feels like…
Read More5 Effortless Ways to Make Your Business Look Professional
Whenever I start working with an entrepreneur (or a wannabe biz owner), the first thing we do is set up their online headquarters. Whether you’re selling a product, service, or simply blogging for now, online is the best place to be. Most clients understand why having an online presence is so important, but one of…
Read MoreAre You an Amateur or a Professional? How to Tell For Sure!
One of the toughest lessons I’ve ever had to learn in my nearly 10 years as a life coach is that I can’t save everyone. No matter how many doable strategies I provide, motivational emails I send, or accountability calls I make, there will still be clients who won’t do the work. Sometimes they need…
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