You Be The Judge (or Not)

After a particularly growly day where I spent a lot of time judging the people around me, I knew I needed to slam the brakes on that b.s. Judge much, Carolyn? So when I woke up the next morning, I […]

Posted in: Mindset & Priorities, Thought Leadership

Ease Up On That Death Grip Before It Ruins You

We waste so much time hanging onto stuff we don’t need. “We” means me, btw. I was reminded of this (again) last Sunday when my favorite Irishman and I went for a hike on a trail with miles and miles […]

Posted in: Mindset & Priorities

Don’t Allow Their Limits To Be Your Limits

As a business coach to women business owners, I’m always inspired by the things they dream of being, doing and having. But so often, I hear about things they think are only pipe dreams because they’re clouded by perceived limits. […]

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Risk Lies In Routine: 8 Ways To Stay Fresh

We don’t stay fresh by sitting still. Unless you’re meditating, of course. 🧘🏽‍♀️ But we’re not like fruit and veggies that last longer in the crisper drawer. Or bread that stays fresher in a sealed plastic bag. Or meat that’s […]

Posted in: Mindset & Priorities

One Quality My Most Successful Clients Share

Having served hundreds and hundreds of clients over 17 years as business coach, I can point to one trait that every single successful female entrepreneur and aspiring small business owner shares. Curious if you’ve got it too? Watch the video […]

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You Can’t Want It If There’s No Way To Get It

If that’s not a Universal Law, it damn well should be. 😘 Problem is, it’s easy to skip that part about deciding to go after it. People look at me and think I’m so bold and badass and New York-y. But […]

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Your MacGyver-Like Ability To Do What You Know

When I lived in Minneapolis, I hosted outdoor movie parties in my back yard. You might be surprised by what you can do with a white king-size sheet stretched between volleyball poles, surround sound speakers from Craigslist and friends who […]

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3 Things That Suck About Reinventing

Few people understood my desire to walk away from my first business when I was a known thought leader banking multiple sixes a year.  By all accounts, I was a success. (Unless you compare me to my old colleague Bruce Krebs, […]

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If You’re Guessing, You’re Already Losing 😫

Most business owners take a well-meaning stab at trying to guess their value — “I’ll price this at…*consults Magic Eight Ball*… $500?!”  via GIPHY But the clammy, icky, nobody-loves-this-part truth is this: If you’re guessing, you’re already losing. Don’t throw […]

Posted in: Business Model Design, Mindset & Priorities, Sales Strategy

When It’s Time To Move To Something New

Stop trying to tune out your inner voice that’s rumbling,“It’s time for you to move on.”  As I assess the themes and the wisdom bombs from the first dozen-ish episodes of my Burn The Bullsh*t podcast (what?! you’re not subscribed? […]

Posted in: Thought Leadership
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