Being a mom can sometimes feel lonely. How can that be when surrounded by hustle, bustle, kids, and activity. I…
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Going LIVE!
If there is one change I made to my business (and personal life) during the past year that made a…
5 Tips for Energy Management
The older I get the more I realize how important my energy level is. I’m not talking about 5-Hour Energy…
Why Join a Mastermind Group?
In a recent blog post, I introduced the concept of a Mastermind Group and how a Mastermind Group can be beneficial for…
Time To Get Off The Struggle Bus
Recently I overheard a conversation about the “struggle bus”. There were people on this struggle bus. The story involved drama…
First Snow Day of 2018!
Welcome to 2018 and my first blog post of the new year. And guess what, today we have a Snow…
40 Blog Post Ideas for Building Your Platform
Aspiring cookbook authors have a dual-focus for tasks they need to complete, especially if they desire a traditional publishing contract.…
Mastermind Groups
When I graduated from chef school, one of the first books I read was Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon…
Focus List and Ignore List
In 2009, Peter Bregman wrote an article for the Harvard Business Review called Two Lists You Should Look at Every…
Time Management Tips
In working with my cookbook coaching clients, mastermind groups, and on my own projects, I realize the importance of planning my…
20 Ways to Enhance Your Focus and Fight Procrastination Part 2
Procrastination and lack of focus is a common challenge for writers. Procrastination is sometimes based in fear, while lack of…
20 Ways to Enhance Your Focus and Fight Procrastination Part 1
I worked on this blog post for longer than I expected to work on it, but I don’t think it’s because…
Manage Your Energy to Manage Your Time
Productivity always remains top of mind for me. Due to weekly commitments, and a desire for flexibility to spend time…
How Often Should You Blog?
I’ve often told my coaching clients that I think it’s easier to write a book than it is to blog.…
Routines and Rituals Links
It’s this time of the year that my work feels different. The pull of sunshine, warm air, and family activities…
Dealing with Overwhelm
I think we all feel overwhelmed at times. I know I do, and I have been know to let it…
Five Arbitrary Thoughts - Volume 2 No. 1
1. During the month of October I am participating in a 30-day blog challenge. The challenge is to post…
Who Listens When You Talk?
Or who listens when I talk for that matter? This is the question most publishers ask when they consider publishing…
Limit Time to Make Time
At the beginning of July we took a trip to the beach. We live in a land-locked part of Kentucky…
Who Is Your Audience?
So here I am at Holly Hill Inn speaking to over 30 guests who attended a Kentucky Fresh Cookbook luncheon. Here’s the best…