Burn The Box

Burn The Box

Thinking Outside the Box Isn’t Always Enough How many times have you been told to “think outside the box”? It’s a common phrase meant to inspire creativity, boldness, and innovation.But here’s the truth: sometimes thinking outside the box still keeps you too close to...
Modifications in the Making

Modifications in the Making

It’s Not About “New Year, New You” As I continue reflecting on this new year, I’ve come to a powerful realization: It’s not about being a new you—it’s about ongoing modification. This isn’t a reset. It’s a refinement. Why I Teach Modification, Not Reinvention...
Four More Days

Four More Days

Reflecting on What’s Left in the Year As I prepare to welcome a new year, I paused and realized something powerful: I still have four more days in this year. That’s four more days to: Accomplish just one more thing I set out to do in 2012 Make a new friend Start that...
Goals Set.  Now What?

Goals Set. Now What?

Why You Can’t Do It Alone One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in pursuing my goals is this: I can’t do it all by myself. Having a positive support system in place is absolutely essential.Not just for encouragement—but for accountability and follow-through....
New Year.  New You.

New Year. New You.

The Countdown Has Begun 2023 is only four weeks away—but your preparation begins now.Instead of setting resolutions (which often fade), we’re shifting the focus to something stronger: Goal-setting. Why? Because resolutions can be broken—but goals can be met. Start...
2012 Reflections

2012 Reflections

Post-Thanksgiving Reflections and What’s Ahead Another Thanksgiving Day has come and gone.Now that the holiday hustle has settled, I’ve taken time to reflect on the past year—and I invite you to do the same. Over the next four weeks, I’ll be sharing tips to help you...
Goal-Setting

Goal-Setting

A Wake-Up Call From a Marketing Meeting I thought I had made great progress on my 2009 goals—until I met with a Marketing Consultant this past Friday.My intention was simple: get help creating marketing materials for a business folder I designed last year. But what I...
Branding

Branding

Branding Isn’t Just for Businesses Anymore The Rise of Career Branding Branding.Now here’s a concept that’s gaining serious traction in the world of career development. Tonight, I’ll be teaching Career Branding for the second time—and I’m genuinely excited.Why?...
My Motivation

My Motivation

Honored to Be Among Powerful Women In October 2007, Friendship-West Baptist Church dedicated their Praise and Power Pages to Empowering African American Women.I was honored to be featured among several powerful leaders—including a judge, chaplain, CAO, and...