How I became a thought leadership consultant, and what I actually do (hint: dig up the best ideas).
I’m celebrating ONE YEAR of working solo. Even though it’s been an unexpected year, I have been truly grateful to take on 2020 as my own boss. Here’s what I’ve learned in my first year.
When you’re uninspired or have a case of the blahs, try putting yourself in the way of new ideas. Say yes.
All of the nuance we’re facing can be exhausting. We look for black-and-white answers, but there aren’t any. How can we build our nuance muscle?
Are you there? Make sure your customers know that you are — and tell them what you’re working on, what you’re thinking about, and what conversations you want to keep going.
I used to treasure the “margins” in my day. I carved out time alone to think and brainstorm. I needed a lot of headspace. That’s not a reality I can achieve during the pandemic, but I’m getting better at finding the space for creative thinking and deep work, even if it’s in fits and starts.
This year, I chose the words “enough” and “care” to guide my habits. Here’s how I landed on these words, and how I have changed my routines to honor them.
3 ways I have created more blank space and room for ideas in my daily routine.
