Here’s how I broke up my self-defeating pattern of perfectionism and realized I could have it all. You can have it all, your team can have it all, you just need to define what IT IS for you and keep your eyes on the prize and
Is personal branding cosmetic fluff? Is it a fad? Do I need one? Do I have one? What is a personal brand? In the leadership development world, there is a lot of talk about what a personal brand is and what it is not. As a professional
I'm hosting a series of events called Plan Tomorrow Today (want to sign up? Here you go). I asked 1 question on the sign-up form and was both blown away by the responses. See if you hear yourself in any of these responses. What’s the #1
Note, this article was originally published in Thrive Global and featured in the book, For Mothers, By Mothers: Stories & Reflections Of Wisdom Along The Journey Of Motherhood. It is a heartfelt share of my struggle with perfectionism in my life and business. I’m going to share
My cousin is a lawyer (as is much of my family!) and saw that I went to the Rich Litvin Coaching Intensive in April. He thought it looked like fun, (which it was, mindblowing in fact!) but didn't understand what I do for a living. So
When I started my brand strategy studio in 2009 it had a different name. Six months into my newly launched brand studio I received a cease and desist letter from a company with a similar name in L.A. that was working with the likes of Martha
When Jen Naye Herrmann and I started working together in November 2017 she was a marketing manager at MillerCoors in Chicago. As an innovative marketing executive, she rose up the corporate ladder quickly because of her passion and digital analytics experience. She is also the
Hello! Welcome to Bright Now on Fridays video series! This week, there is a challenge at the end of the video if you dare! We are diving into another branding myth that may be holding you back in your life, brand, and business: Belief: “Branding won’t help me, what I need
It's Bright Now on Fridays! Welcome back to Bright Now's 7 myths that may be holding you back in your life, brand and business. I'm unpacking the ideas in this free downloadable PDF guide, that can be yours super quickly, by clicking the button. Download
This week we are going to break down the belief that "Branding costs a lot." I'm not going to argue that this is not the case, branding can cost a lot, but it doesn't have too. Did you know that Nike paid Carolyn Davidson, a graphic
There is nothing quite as horrifying popping into the studio on a Tuesday afternoon to open a letter from a law firm that is suing you for copyright infringement. Let me start at the beginning to make this real for you. I started my first business,
My clients are multi-passionate creative entrepreneurs and creative executive leaders. So passion is not a problem, they are filled with it every day, in every way. But, the most common coaching request I get is, “Help me focus! I feel so scatterbrained…overwhelmed…I can’t concentrate!” Or my favorite
If you’re looking for freedom, confidence and long-term success, you need a brand made with purpose. I want to invite you to my free branding mini-course, right here! Is branding a must in your business? Is personal branding a trend or here to stay? I reached out to
You want your business to stand out. You want to impact the people you know you're here to serve. And you want to your business to serve your lifestyle. These are all things you deserve and are 100% possible, but the question is how?! You might have
I reached out to successful women entrepreneurs and asked them what they are committed to creating in their brands and businesses. What came back was so incredibly inspiring! These women Just. Get. It. They are leading from their heart, being proactive towards their goals and sharing
Are you a creative small business or solopreneur who's tired of battling deadlines, marketing and your own expectations of perfectionism? It's one thing to fly by the seat of your pants without a plan, but what’s that going to look like in a year? These are
I'm going to share 2 examples of how building a value-based brand creates confidence, focus, opportunity, and purpose from my clients, first, a story. In 2015 I was making more money than ever before in my brand strategy studio, Step Brightly. To say business was great
I coach ambitious women who are in multi-level marketing industries ranging from skincare and essential oils, to fitness, health and well-being, and the biggest question I get is how to create your personal brand within a multi-level marketing company. I've found is that your personal brand, what makes
