Happy New Year!

Ready to get this year started? 

Ready to jump confidently into conversations and network like a pro this year?

When meeting new prospects/clients/etc. for the first time, you are sure to get bogged down with small talk. If you take charge of the dialogue and turn it into something interesting, you become the rescuer of the situation. You leave a great first professional impression.

Quick tips for surviving small talk:

Do Your Research

Do you know who you will be meeting? If so, find out a few details about them in advance. Use the points to ask questions constructed to get people talking. For instance, “I hear you enjoy golfing. Where is your favorite course?”

Give a Memorable Introductions

When you introduce people, say the names slowly so everyone can hear. Also, be sure to tell some interesting facts about the person you are introducing, so they have something to talk about instantly.

Remember People’s Names

In social situations, most people do not ev...

It is the time of the year, again, when we break open our shiny new planners and start dreaming big. Next year will be different! I can feel it! Of course, as the saying goes, the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. So, this year, I would like to invite you to try something different!

“When you can’t change the direction of the wind – adjust your sails” is an inspirational quote from writer H. Jackson Brown, Jr. It has depth and meaning if things are going on in the life that you cannot control.

The only issues you can change are the ones over which you have some control. Therefore, you need to find a way to adjust your sails and look to the future rather than spending more time on what is not working.

When a sailor knows a storm is coming from a particular direction, he or she will adjust their sails and let the wind blow them in the opposite direction. Remaining on the same course would mean being caught up in ...

Part of good health is self-care. But, self-care is a routine that appears foreign to most women. Probably because most have learned to put themselves last and take care of the needs of others first. That is backward thinking because you cannot help anyone else until you first help yourself.

Start by letting go. Too many women hold on to performing tasks because they feel guilted into doing it. They manage issues or deal with other people's responsibilities that they do not want to do in the first place.

It is tough to decline invitations you do not want to say yes to or stop doing what people you care about want you to do, even though you do not want to do it. Sometimes, it can also be hard to say no to ourselves.

That happens when you have a fixed mindset. You create a mental checklist of what you "should" do. For 2020, decide that you will say no to handling or doing anything that you do not wish to have in your life.

It is okay to skip the big family meetings that e...

Jesus Christ was born circa 4-6 B.C. in Bethlehem, just outside of Jerusalem. After the birth of Jesus and the narrative around his first visitors, we get just one glimpse of Jesus as a young boy before the camera stops for nearly twenty years.

Jesus visited Jerusalem at age 12 and became separated from them. He was later found in a temple, discussing religious affairs with some of Jerusalem's elders.

He went home and was obedient to his parents. "And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart." - Luke 2:51

Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist at the Jordan River was one of the first acts of His public ministry. This was the scene of the very first appearance of the Trinity to man. 

We go from baby to pre-teen to grown-up in just a couple of chapters. 

What are we to make of this silent period?

What does this mean for us and our day-to-day life? 

The journey of Jesus is a visio...

The changing of the year often generates parties and excess. Instead of being careless, I choose to meet the New Year safely. I softly say goodbye to the year that is departing. I contemplate on all it brought me - good and bad - and choose to focus on the good. There are many accomplishments I am proud of in the past year.

Looking back at things that took place last year, I decide what I need for the New Year. I realize what to avoid and what I want to see more of in the upcoming months. I choose happiness, joy, and peace. These are all gifts I can bestow on myself. I consider their importance and value and vow to keep them in my life throughout the New Year.

Because I possess these gifts, I share them with others. I make the world better and brighter since I am happy to share what I know. I freely offer my happiness and joy to others. I present them peace with no strings attached. I get much satisfaction from encouraging others.

I serenely let go of one year as I greet th...

I LOVE this time of year!

Women are all in full swing trying to finish this year STRONG (I hope!).

A lot of women are crushing it right now. I see a lot of momentum in our Life Coach for Ladies groups. It is amazing!

Many are discovering what is working, what is not, and where progress and momentum are happening in their lives (or not!).

With so little time left this year, women know that they need to be on their A-game.

That is why for me, as a high-performance coach, these next 3 months are like my Super Bowl...

Clients always reach out this time of year, and I love it. They need a ton of help, and I book outcome-focused sessions like nobody's business. I still spend a ton of time coaching 1-on-1 or group. I love it!

Coaching is about the client and a process that is proven to help them reach their potential faster. All coaching is ultimately about conversations of discovery, decisions, discipline, and direction. I help clients master that process to improve their lives and achieve...

In a world that often glorifies busyness and hustle, sleep can feel like a luxury we do not have time for. Yet, as Christian women striving to live with a Truth Mindset, we must recognize that rest, particularly sleep, is a gift from God—an essential part of caring for both our bodies and our spirits. In this blog, we explore how a Truth Mindset reframes sleep as an act of trust in God’s provision, allowing us to rest fully, knowing that He is in control.

KJV Scripture:

"It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep." — Psalm 127:2 (KJV)

This verse speaks to the futility of overworking ourselves. No amount of staying up late or waking up early will give us the peace and rest that only God can provide. With a Truth Mindset, we learn to surrender our need to control everything and trust that God will take care of us—even while we sleep.

Zig Ziglar Quote:

"Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass...

Christmas would not be Christmas without Christ. The holiday overflows with wonder, love, and joy. There is something extraordinary about Christmas and the feelings you felt as a child about that time of year.

It is not just about toys and presents, but the true meaning of the holiday is essential. But as women age, we tend to lose that reality. Christmas has gotten so commercialized that we hardly remember the true meaning of Christmas.

Sharing Christ: Planning a Christ-Centered Christmas

Each year we seem to lose a bit more of the true meaning of Christmas. God arrived in the world as Christ. He walked together with us as a man. His name is Immanuel which signifies “God is with us”. He appeared here on Earth to redeem us back to Himself and forgive all our sins. Christmas is about Him.

What if you could get back to the true meaning of Christ Christmas?

What if you could make the holiday this year about sharing Him and having beautiful feelings of joy, love, and won

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As the snowflakes begin to fall, I become a child again. I love to catch snowflakes on my tongue. I love to watch the first snow of the season gently change the landscape. I especially love the giant snowflakes that look like angels in flight. They are my favorite.

I am full of childlike wonder as the world changes from orange to white.

As the world shifts, my heart becomes light. I think of times in my youth of sliding down the hills of snow on a sled. I can even hear the ‘shushing’ of my skis right now. I hear the echo of friends calling through the hills of white.

I cannot help but smile and feel like warm cocoa inside.

Becoming a child again helps me to see the world through a fresh set of eyes. No longer do I have the weight of the adult world on my shoulders.

I am free to be silly. I am free to laugh. I am allowed to do anything I want. Wow, this feels good!

This time, I am going to go through the Christmas season with the eyes of a child. I am going to e...

Are You Living the Purpose God Has Called You To?

Have you ever asked, "Am I truly living out the purpose God has called me to?" As Christian women, we desire to align our lives with God’s will, yet the busyness of life, personal doubts, and unclear direction can often make us feel like we are falling short. Is your life filled with peace and fulfillment, or does it sometimes feel more like an endless to-do list, leaving you spiritually drained?

If you feel disconnected from your purpose or are questioning how to live in alignment with God's plan, you are not alone. Many Christian women wrestle with this same uncertainty. But here's the truth—God has designed each of us with a unique purpose, and the path to that purpose begins with clarity and spiritual alignment.

Why Purpose Matters

As Proverbs 19:21 (KJV) tells us, "There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand." This scripture reminds us that though we may have many plans and...