Year: 2024

  • Integrity is a choice

    Integrity is a choice

    Integrity is a choice Integrity is something one must desire to be. It is not an ending it is a never-ending process that is to be pursued. Merriam Webster defines integrity as a firm adherence to a code of especially moral values, unimpaired, complete, and undivided. It could also be considered consistent in behavior that…

  • Happy Labor Day 2024!

    Happy Labor Day 2024!

    Happy Labor Day 2024! Yesterday, September 2nd 2024, here in the USA, we recognize and celebrate the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being. Interesting then to consider the relationship of the Labor Workforce and AI. How does AI effect labor? Sensational claims are commonplace when AI and jobs are mentioned…

  • The Joyful Teachers

    The Joyful Teachers

    It’s been 18 years, and it feels like yesterday. I celebrate her life each + everyday. I wrote this article on the 1st anniversary of her death. Today is the anniversary of my beloved Mother’s passing. It’s not an easy day for me… and this could very easily be a real downer for the topic…

  • Reclaim your Confidence

    Reclaim your Confidence

    Hi As I mentioned in my last email, I LOVE giving talks – teaching, inspiring, and sharing bits of wisdom that I’ve gathered along my journey as a coach, hypnotherapist, and life-long learner. I gave one just today as a matter of fact for Mums in Science, and have another one tomorrow for Inclusive Leadership in…

  • Speech

    Speech

    Speech What is your speech? What words do you speak to communicate or express thoughts? What words do you use more often than others? Many use filler words that don’t have meaning. Profanity is useless speech, which has no purpose. Profanity removes the effectiveness of the communicator. There are other “filler” words used similarly as…

  • Understanding the Stress-Inflammation Connection

    Understanding the Stress-Inflammation Connection

    Understanding the Stress-Inflammation Connection: Navigating the Hazards of Silent Inflammation The term burnout may be overused, but burnout in the workplace is still prevalent. According to a 2023 study, burnout in the business sector was described as a silent epidemic that very few are prepared for.  Research showed that a whopping 62% of employees reported…

  • DeSuckify your Work

    DeSuckify your Work

    Hi You’re getting very, very, emotionally healthy… Very, very, emotionally healthy… This is the power of combining coaching with hypnotherapy.   Tune into my recent conversation with TJ Bennett on the DesuckifyWork™ podcast as we bust the myths and misconceptions around hypnosis as a way to #dowhatyoulove and #lovewhatyoudo!   Spoiler alert: a waving watch is never…

  • Looking to me instead of looking to God

    Looking to me instead of looking to God

    Looking to me instead of looking to God Have you ever been betrayed or lied to? Has someone ever been unfaithful to you? If you have experienced this terrible situation, chances are you have been hurt by it. Chances are, you still recall it vividly. Chances are, when going through it, there is a high…

  • The Hybrid Future of Marketing: AI and Human Creativity

    The Hybrid Future of Marketing: AI and Human Creativity

    As a business strategist and marketing professional, I’ve had the chance to witness the marketing world evolve and adapt to new innovations over decades. One of the most compelling discussions today revolves around the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in marketing and how it intersects with traditional, human-centric branding strategies. Allow me to delve into…

  • A Lifestyle of Mistakes

    A Lifestyle of Mistakes

    A Lifestyle of Mistakes Have you ever made a mistake? Have you made a bad choice, errored in a decision, or harmed someone by a choice you made? With each and every person that ever breathed a breath, the answer shouldn’t be just an emphatic “Yes,” but truly, “and how many?” We all have made…