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Ready or Not … Extreme Weather Prep
Extreme weather has become a norm in the US and across the globe. Electing to to ready, or not is a choice. Let’s talk practicality and review some tips and tricks for your home and workplace. We’ve seen the devastation from Hurricane Dorian – winds, tornado, power outages, flooding. Fires and earthquakes in the west. […]
PIPE Dream Strategy
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 […]
Change and Loss – A Catalyst
“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 / […]
Hit the Reset Button
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. […]
Nature Break
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. […]
Forward Thinking
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 […]
Equifax Data Breach Settlement
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 […]
Emotional Well-being
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 […]
Critical Business Decisions
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 […]