No one can argue that the digital age has created many benefits. As a recruiter, the whole way I connect...

You do not have to be a graduate from the University of Texas to fulfill your dreams but when I...

I’m reading the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. In the book, he gives an example of 2 people who...

I was so excited when I bought myself a pair of workout leggings with flowers on them a few months...

I just went and had my annual eye exam. I’ve had glasses since 5th grade (I didn’t wear them until...

Don’t judge me but I just binge watched Cheer, the new Netflix series, and LOVED it! Surprising because I tried...

I was prepping a candidate for a job interview. She has been in the field for over 25 years. She...

I believe that we are continuously being offered advice and counsel to assist us in moving more powerfully into that...

2020 is not just a New Year. It’s a NEW DECADE! What better time to change things up. Grab 10...

It’s hard to argue with the fact that the more confident you feel going into an interview the higher your chance of success....

I often have people on a job search lament the holidays because they believe that companies are not going to...

The holidays can be filled with chaos in many ways. Projects wrapping up at work. Plans for projects kicking off...

This month my book club is reading Born A Crime by Trevor Noah. A must-read (or even better get the audio...

My husband has no interest in playing Cribbage with me. (I know right?). I have no interest in going to...

As we get ready to launch Take Charge, our digital job search readiness program, I realized that one of the...

It just came out of my mouth. I did not consider what I was saying. I was the final decision...

I probably could write a month of blogs from all I learn at the InspiHER Tech Meetups. This Meetup was no...

I’ve always had a weird resistance come up when someone says, “Mistakes are good. You can learn from them”. Not...

Have you ever wondered if perhaps you made a BIG career mistake that there is no coming back from? You...

Last week I wrote about the Super Soul Sunday episode with Dr. Edith Eva Eger, a 90-year-old holocaust survivor, and her idea that...

I was recently watching Oprah’s interview with Dr. Edith Eva Eger, 90-year old Holocaust survivor turned psychologist. She was telling a...

You’ve been in conflict. You’ve been feeling unsettled. You know you want a change but then second guess yourself. You have...

We recently had our windows replaced. We had to take all kinds of memorabilia off of a shelf my son...

Today’s blog is interactive. I am looking for participation.  At the end, you get a chance to help other women...

Flashback Story: I received my degree in business with an emphasis on Information Technology from the University of Texas. My...

Recently I have been re-reading a book called “It’s Not Your Money” by Tosha Silver. I first read “Outrageous Openness” by Tosha several years...

At our recent Meetup for Career Women in Tech, we went around and talked about recent challenges we were facing that...

I was at a recent concert of my current favorite new band, The Beths. The concert was at an outdoor...

I was at an event recently at my clients’ office. My client is doing a lot right when it comes...

Our house is over 50 years old. We still have the original windows in much of the house, the original...

At the recent InspiHER Tech meetup for Career Women in Tech we talked about the Imposter Syndrome. Imposter Syndrome, also...

Take 5 minutes right now and write down all your top excuses for not changing your circumstances. I am too...

I was coaching a women in tech who is what we call a boomerang in recruiting. She worked for a company, left...

In business there is always talk about adding value. The term value-add has been used in several industries from finance...

A job search can be tedious. Daunting. Boring. Scary. And necessary! You have made the decision (or maybe someone else...

I recently complimented my assistant on her totally cute skirt and top and she remarked that’s it’s the most comfortable...

I’m not a church-going gal but I am a faith gal. Being an entrepreneur pretty much requires that you need to...

I am not great at celebrating work milestones. I get very focused on what I am doing and forget about...

Hell no! I would never climb up the side of mountain without ropes, a parachute, spikes, perfect weather and a...

I recently went to moms’ weekend at my daughter’s college. No surprise, that got me thinking about my college days...

I recently was listening to Fresh Air on NPR and they had Dr. Thomas Boyce as their guest. He is...

I was having a conversation with a friend recently who is completely overloaded at work. She told me she had...

Think again! I was listening to an interview about an athlete who was being honored for his basketball achievements. After...

I am in a lull at work. I wrapped a project with a client and have some time on my...

I was just reading that I could apply for a newsletter that would tell me one small thing I could...

I love trivia. I remember being obsessed with the game of Facts in Five when I was very young. Then...

As a recruiter for 25 years many people who I worked with at the beginning of my career are now...

I heard a story about a school near where I live that had something called the Head of Household Stipend...

While getting my certification from Cornell in Diversity, Inclusion and Unconscious Bias I learned about a really cool study done...

I am a fan of Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos. The company I started buying my shoes from because I...

Work is very busy. Yes, that is a good thing. Though I am working a tremendous amount this is better...

I recently watched a Lisa Nichols YouTube video. She was talking about something she learned as a young coach on...

I recently gave a workshop to a tech company on interviewing that covered the laws, gave examples of what you...

I know, it was not that long ago I wrote about Michelle Williams and Negotiation. I decided to write on this...

I was recently talking with a woman who I had recruited for a Project Manager role for my client. When...

In my recent Oprah Magazine, Martha Beck is working with a woman around addiction. Martha mentions something she heard from...

I have a thing for TO-DO lists. I love checking things off them. I like accomplishing things and I am...

The head of HR called me to let me know they were not moving forward with my candidate for their...

I was at a holiday party this past week and learned of an organization that helps coal miners retool themselves...

‘Tis the season of gift giving. In that spirit we put together a list of ideas for that special woman...

I love dictionary.com. They send me a Word of the Day and I am often surprised at how appropriate the...

“Mom, TI is not a word.” “Yes it is.” “Uh, no it isn’t!!” “TI as in DO, RE, MI, FA,...

Over Thanksgiving the family got out an oldie-but-a-goodie game called Would You Rather? If you have never played the game...

I was recently listening to an interview with Annie Duke talk about her new book: Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter...

I was in my car going to do some grocery shopping listening to Comedy Central on Sirius radio when Andy...

Last week I: Ran a pitch contest for 8 investors and 8 tech company founders for Women Tech Founders-first time...

I thought we were on the same page. I was to send an email inviting people to participate in an...

During the recent hearings regarding Brett Kavanaugh, Senator Jeff Flake said in an interview on “60 Minutes” that if he...

When I was in college I dated a bad boy. He drove a fast, black sports car…with a stick shift!...

I’ve been reading a lot of books lately on leadership, leadership training and what gets in the way of women...

Recently, my husband and I were having one of our more interesting discussions.  We wondered what we would be doing...

I am currently in Sarasota, Florida. I travel here during the 39th week of every year- because that is the...

I’m going to be leading a workshop called Own It! at STEAMfest on November 9th. STEAMfest is an event for...

I am getting ready to do a workshop at a local association about Emotional Intelligence. (FYI-You can find more information...

I really like to lead events. It’s something I’ve enjoyed since running a Ronald McDonald House carnival at 10 years...

A weird thing started happening in July. I was waking up most mornings feeling sad. Sometimes on the verge of...

  I am involved in the planning of an event for an organization I co-founded called STEAMahead.  This event, STEAMfest,  is set to...

By now you have heard about the article in The Washington Post from November 2017 that talked about the pay gaps, or should...

As many of you are aware, I am in the midst of a website re-brand. This process reminded me of...

My assistant texted me this interesting story she saw on Facebook. A school teacher would start every year with a...

A good friend of mine is moving. She has had her house on the market for a bit. They’ve lowered...

A few years ago, my husband and I were invited to a holiday party by a couple that we did...

I started my career as a computer programmer which might be why I’m a sucker for a formula.  I think...

have a plant in my family room that is a most unusual shape. The pot is about 4 feet away...

I am taking a certification course online through Cornell University. In the first section of this course we are talking...

I’m currently helping lead a fairly significant volunteer project. It is 90% successful and 10% challenging. Most would consider this...

I recently made a decision that some might consider a bad parenting move. The actual decision is between my daughter...

My 20-year-old son and I were watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs. When the game finished another show came on that...

I was part of an event last week for women tech founders. What women technologists and women who are creating...

I was looking through my copy of Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will,  by Sheryl Sandberg for some stats on women in...

Part of what I do to grow my business is network. I am a member of different organizations. I pay...

I gave my mom a Notorious RBG coffee mug for Mother’s Day this year. She turned to me and said,...

A friend told me a story about a recent golf outing. Her foursome included herself, a more senior female colleague,...

I asked a question on a recent Facebook Live with Martha Beck- coach, author, artist, writer and tribe-leader extraordinaire. How does someone...

I received a check from a client for $21,000 this past week. At the same time, my son asked me...

I was in the midst of prepping a candidate for an interview. Something I have done 1000’s of times in...

When I was little I would go to Marshall Field’s with my family to visit Santa and eat by the...

A friend called me because she was in a dilemma. Spring break was coming up and she and her family...

I DID NOT notice her. OK. That is not true. I did notice her. I just thought she wanted to...

I was out to lunch with a friend recently who wanted my advice on her job search. She went on...

Last week, I talked about being on a mission to close the wage gap between men and women through simple...

I have been listening to the BBC on Sirius radio a lot lately. This started because I am a coach...

I have spent over 20 years and worked with 1000’s of people helping them to navigate the job search and...

This Friday kicks off the XXIII Olympic Winter Games. Who is not in awe of the abilities of these athletes...

Laurie’s To-Do List January 22nd, 2017 Put away the holiday decorations Write my Blog Unload Dishwasher Write those thank-you notes Get...

For Christmas, my husband had asked for a new blanket for our bed. Conveniently, my mom called me to say...

Once upon a time I was in college. My group of friends did a ton of fun things like Cubs...

There is no better time of year to make changes and start anew than in January. I don’t know about...

Holidays are a time to connect with family, give and receive gifts, create traditions, play games and make memories. I...

I like to have the content for my blog done by Monday so that my assistant can put it into...

When I was in grade school I went to a “go away” camp (at least that’s what my parents called...

I was watching Super Soul Sunday (yes, again). Oprah had on a 92-year-old Benedictine Monk, Brother David Steindl-Rast, who has...

Everyone has heard about, and many have participated in, a rebound love relationship. You know what I mean. The relationship...

It felt like my whole body was contracting in on itself. What might surprise you is what brought this on....

I have a client who has been on a long-term contract. The contract should have lasted at least 12 months...

I am currently working with a multi-passionate, multi-skilled woman who is on a job search. She is ready to change....

On October 17th Gord Downie, lead singer and songwriter of the Tragically Hip, died of brain cancer. The Tragically Hip (TTH...

You may remember this classic Henny Youngman joke:  Patient: Doctor, it hurts when I do this. Doctor: Then stop doing...

September 25th was one of my favorite days because The Voice was back! For me, The Voice is right up...

One of the things that I do not think I have done very well as a business owner is to...

“I don’t think that it is the right time to leave my job. I have a vacation planned in December...

Recently I was reminded of an article from the Huffington Post on the wage gap. It speaks to several possible...

  All of us have dreams. Some of us are actively pursuing them and other of us are busy with...

Every year I go to Sarasota, Florida to a timeshare we own. I spend much of my time walking the...

This past weekend I celebrated 20 years of playing poker, once a month, with my closest girlfriends. (I’m in the...

This is one of my favorite lines. From one of my favorite songs. From one of my favorite lyricists. From...

I am reading this great book by Peter Wohlleben called The Hidden Life of Trees. What they Feel, How They Communicate. This...

I have several patio plants that add such wonderful color to my patio. I love them. They make me feel...

Money can be a big quandary when a person is on or considering a job search. How much should I...

Starting a business, very much like starting a job search, can be scary and daunting. Fear feels like it has...

I was working with a client recently who is in the process of getting ready to leave behind her director-level...

When I was in high school, the first interview I ever had was to be a lifeguard at a local...

I have a good friend who is struggling on his job search. He called me because he had, once again,...

It would seem like it. He had a desire to become the President of the United States. He worked hard...

The work you are meant to be doing in the world, your Soul’s Mission, is really the form of service...

In January 2001, I started a Women’s Group with some of my nearest and dearest women friends. I had moved...

Afraid that I will never get out of debt. Afraid that my kids won’t find a career they love. Afraid...

And you know it. You know you opened the barn door AND left it open…again. Something you said you would...

It was Friday. It was 3:00 pm It hit me. This was the end of my first week of my Month...

Yes. I will be having a funeral on April 30th. This is no ordinary funeral, because I am, in fact,...

I have always loved magical things. I love the idea of someone being able to walk through their wardrobe into...

I remember one of the weirdest experiences of being a new mother was when son cried and almost instantly my...

To be or To do, that really is the question. I am crazy busy with: Maintaining my recruiting business. Building...

It is December.  The month that my heart just about explodes with love for friends and family and memories past...

I have long been intrigued with the idea of archetypes. In Jungian psychology an archetype is defined as:  An inherited pattern...

I recently read an article on a research study co-authored by Richard Petty, professor of psychology at Ohio State University....

Last month I wrote about discipline and accountability and how just the thought of “having to do something” makes my...

In my coach training with Martha Beck one of the things we focus on is making decisions based on a...

said that there are many ways to climb a mountain, but your path can change as you change. One person’s...

How many times have you asked yourself, “What is my purpose?” Maybe you have felt as if you were not...

You should never underestimate the power of a mantra.  It could get you on national news! I recently was having...

Spoiler Alert! I  am going to be talking about “Joy”, the movie that just came out with Jennifer Lawrence. Since...

 I recently reposted an article from Robert Wyse about Julie Mills. Julie Miles is a jewelry designer who has traveled...

I Dream of Jeannie Harry Potter All of the Incredibles Spiderman and my favorite…Bewitched!   Who would not want to...

My sister just celebrated a milestone birthday. She received a beautiful sapphire and diamond ring from my parents. I was...

Support can come in many forms. From Friends and Family Like the time I was taking a walk with a...

Do you ever feel like there are so many obligations on your plate that require your attention yet you are...

Normally I walk on the paths on the south side of my town since they are closer to my house....

I am not sure if you play poker but I have been playing with a group of girlfriends every month...

Did you know that Stephen Colbert has his own backronym, given to him by NASA? They named their ISS treadmill...

I haven’t (written that book, lost that weight, made that budget)…YET.  I was listening to a podcast From Carol Dweck...

One of my favorite stories I ever heard was from back in the day when I was doing a lot...