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2011 has kicked off in a very special way for me.  I had the pleasure of appearing on CT Style on Thursday January 6th and it was a wonderful experience.  Here I discuss what your online brand is and how best to start engaging.  I also provide 5 tips on using Twitter.  You will be [...]

I currently work, go to school for my Masters degree and have a 2 ½ year old daughter.  Many have successfully accomplished keeping each of these important commitments in order.  However, it is more like mastering a dance than achieving a perfect balance. I’ll be describing a tool that has worked to keep my assignments [...]

I had a wonderful time at my first Blogher conference in NYC.  There were many great moments but one that stood out to me was attending PepsiCo’s “Sofa Summit” and the launch of their Women5G Network. Only 30 bloggers were invited to this intimate breakfast to discuss women as leaders, and I was very excited [...]

Alright Ladies, take a deep breath and repeat after me, “It’s all about me.”  Hard to say isn’t it?  I can hear all of the “yeah buts” out there but rest easy.  I understand that you have families and special causes that are very important to you, but if you are not the most important [...]

1.  Personalize as well as customize your résumé. 2.  Don’t just list your job description and tasks in each job. Describe the goals and reasons you were hired and how you achieved them. 3.  Liz Ryan, workplace expert and in demand speaker says to avoid, “corporate speak” such as “results oriented individual”, “excellent communication skills” [...]

Here is a quick update on my workout plan for St. Thomas.  We have 9 weeks to go and I have lost 2.5 pounds and 2 inches off my waist.  I am very proud of myself and am motivated to keep it going.  My husband has lost 4 pounds and 3 inches.  He is looking [...]