Today I received an email from a dear friend that was uncomfortable to read. The gist of it was that she suggested my name for a board position, and when she did, she was not met with enthusiasm by some of the other board members. “There’s a woman who used to be active in the group who does not like …
Haters, Copycats and Raving Fans (why they have everything and nothing to do with you)
I’m finally experiencing the post-launch afterglow I’ve heard online business friends and colleagues mention which has thus far eluded me. My insides feel as soft and fluffy as marshmallows. I wake up and my first thought is, “thank you,” rather than, “What do I need to attend to first?” I laugh and cuddle with my family during non-work hours without …
Don’t Choke When You Speak
“I’m so excited. I’m so excited. I’m so excited. I’m so….scared.” I have always loved the Saved by the Bell episode when Elizabeth Berkley utters these words mid-meltdown. Fortunately, unlike Berkley’s character, Jessie Spano, I’ve never had an addiction to caffeine pills; but I have unsuccessfully dated perfectionism most of my life. And there is nowhere a perfectionist’s anxiety surfaces …