Amazing to think September is here and Q4 has arrived. After a conversation with a friend’s mom this week, it became clear that we are long overdue for a discussion about Life Planning Strategy. I have a theory, one I test rigorously meeting people. It’s holding up thus far, much to my amazement. It’s become […]
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“A person or thing that precipitates an event” is a definition of catalyst. Today, let’s consider change and loss as a catalyst. Why? Often, it takes a disruption at work or home, for us to consider a new approach in life. Change is inevitable! How often have you heard this? How have you anticipated /
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As the summer draws to an end and we approach Q4, it is a perfect time to take stock in life and work to assess if it is time to hit the reset button! How are things going for you? Amidst busy schedules we often rely on “auto pilot” to propel us through the day.
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As you read this post, I’ll be offline enjoying what I call a “nature break”. Summertime is a season I remember fondly during my years living in the Pacific NW. The sun shines, warm days, good friends and blackberries – yes, blackberries! Picking blackberries and making jam soothes my soul. We live in constant stimuli.
Anticipating the future to improve strategies and decisions – ah, it is evident the Equifax team didn’t engage in forward thinking last week! Retractions galore have occurred this week about the refund those of us whose data has been compromised will in fact receive. Apparently there were too many compromised individuals who submitted for the
Heads-up – this is an important news announcement. There were many 147 million of us (me included) impacted by the Equifax Data Breach. On July 22, 2019 the FTC reports Equifax Inc. agreed to pay at least $575 million, and potentially up to $700 million, as part of a global settlement with the Federal Trade
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Have you considered why emotional well-being matters? This topic has gained attention of late in general and has become a topic of interest in business circles. Were you aware that employers spend an estimated $80 billion to $100 billion each year on indirect on indirect costs related from mental health and addiction? Companies are learning
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Have you, your team, colleagues or bosses had discussions about how work would continue if the business was impacted by natural disaster? This is a critical business decision every business would be wise to pursue in conjunction with their business planning. Think about this week alone; earthquakes north of Los Angeles and north of Seattle
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After 20 years without an earthquake above a 6.0 magnitude, Southern California has experienced two. It seems to be a perfect time to remind us all about the Drop, Cover and Hold On instructions officials have created for us. Because of the location of the quakes, on 4 July a 6.4 magnitude and on 5
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Today’s life includes frequent use of technology. Smartphones, tablets and the “old fashioned” PC/Mac are a constant in our days. What are online risks at home and work and how may we prepare for them? Let’s question ourselves on a personal level and a professional level today. Cyber attacks are a problem globally. Cities and
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