How to authentically support Black Lives Matter publicly
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So many white people don’t know how to show their public support for Black Lives Matter. It can feel performative to post about how you are being an effective ally, so can you be authentic and thoughtful? I share the story of how my client and I created a process to determine what she would post. She wanted to share resources, educate, and be held publicly accountable for her long term commitment to fighting systemic racism. I share my 5 step process to help you go public with your support for BLM.
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Exhaustion and decision making during pandemic don’t mix
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The COVID19 pandemic coupled with the uprising against systemic racism has increased levels of fear and anxiety to new levels we have not previously seen. All of us have to be cognizant of how our fatigue and exhaustion affects our conversations and decisions in our businesses and in our households. I give you 5 steps to making sound decisions during this time of increased stress and uncertainty. Take care of yourself and each other.
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Communicate better with your camera on
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During this unprecedented time of uncertainty around money, COVID, diversity and school openings we are having tough conversations. Emotions are high and some folks are triggered unexpectedly during team meetings and family discussions.
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Our Brain is like a Junk Drawer - How to separate work and home
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Summer of 2020 is even more tumultuous and uncertain than we anticipated. People are struggling to make sense of everything happening while also trying to juggle work and home responsibilities.
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How to reduce work and home anxiety during uncertain times
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We are in unprecedented times right now. Summer 2020 will go down in history as a time of international unrest due to a pandemic and protests. Emotions were already heightened in May due to changing guidelines for masks, social distancing and business openings. Then the protests started. When we face uncertainty at work or at home we can get anxious because of the unknown. By sharing my 2 simple strategies for communicating during times of uncertainty, I hope you can create a more peaceful environment.
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How to manage your daily chaos in time of COVID
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We never have a surplus of time and energy and money all at once, right? Now that we are Sheltering in Place and working from home, we have to manage our time and energy in a different way.
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Managing Workplace anxiety during Shelter In Place
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People have different ways of handling anxiety and fear. This pandemic and Shelter in Place brings different levels of financial insecurity to every household and in turn, to our colleagues. This week I share stories of people dealing with heightened emotions, unrealistic exceptions and mental health challenges at work and how we find healthy strategies to mitigate the stress. I also give you 6 strategies that will help you deal with this new level of uncertainty you are experiencing at work and at home.
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3 things to move your business forward now
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It can be paralyzing to feel so much pressure about how to make money during this pandemic. I share my 3 best tips for moving forward in your business right now. These strategies will help you in your household decisions too.
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How to talk about invoices and bills during pandemic
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It can be awkward to talk about money with your clients and customers in the best of times. Now that our financial situations are uncertain for an uncertain amount of time, we need new skills to talk about money.
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5 people every business owner must have on speed dial
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