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I recently hired a boss. Some people might call Catherine a Virtual Assistant or a Virtual Business Manager, but I call her my boss because she holds me accountable to my goals. I call her a badass because she creates … Continue reading →

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Imagine a world where all your interactions are inspiring, encouraging, and productive. That may sound idealistic, but without a vision of your dream, how will you get there? I’m so lucky to work with artists, executives, and entrepreneurs who have … Continue reading →

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This one time? At band camp? We don’t need to talk about how that one ends, but we do need to talk about the speech pattern that is derailing the most intelligent people, young and old, new and experienced. Raising … Continue reading →

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Over the past ten years, I’ve made a lot more money writing for free than I ever have writing for a fee. Say what? You heard me. Writing for free is my preferred method. Here are my favorite reasons to … Continue reading →

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Here’s my nerdy little secret: I love editing. It’s sooooo much easier than writing. Editing means that someone else has done the heavy lifting of imagining and I get to pick all those words and paragraphs apart and put them … Continue reading →

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Creative coaching is powerful Sometimes you simply need a quick shot of objectivity to get you to your next most important move, your next bold strike. I can see what you can’t see, and because of my years of experience across the … Continue reading →

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Do you have a board of directors? Because you absolutely need one. Even if you’re just a freelancer, just solo-preneur, just a woman who loves her laundry more than most. (Even if your board members don’t technically know they’re on … Continue reading →

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Writing can feel like a colossal waste of time. Certainly there are better things you could be doing. Like dusting the blinds, clearing your inbox, or picking off your gel nail polish. (Not that there’s anything wrong with that.) Similar … Continue reading →

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Are you ready to turn your scribbles into something more? I’m a believer that once you get paid to write, you’ll write better and more often. Cash money has a way of motivating us like that. In addition to simply … Continue reading →

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I’m pretty sure you have something to say. Why else would you spend your most valuable resource– your time– wiggling your fingers over the keyboard, searching for just the right way to express the latest thought trying to get out … Continue reading →

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