Life Lessons: Caring for an Aging Parent
“If he needs me, I’ll move back to the US.” I said it for years – that if my dad ever needed looking after, I would gladly step up. I meant it, too, and...
Author: Marne Platt
Leaders are People, Not Job Titles
Lead with your whole self Team leader. Manager. Director. Chief Marketing Officer. Do you introduce yourself with your job title? Beware! If your job title is your identity, you’re leaving your best leadership qualities...
Another Mentor? No Thanks, I’ll Pass
You don’t need another mentor. You need another employer. Picture this: You’re a successful marketer in a mid-size company, deftly managing a portfolio of brands. You’ve beaten your targets for the past 3 years,...
Unemployed? Stay Motivated Between Jobs
Between jobs. Between gigs. Looking for my next adventure. Seeking new opportunities. All over LinkedIn, people are finding creative ways to say they are unemployed. Whether traditionally employed, self-employed or freelance, for many of...
Recipes to Try in 2021: Love What You Eat Again
Are you looking for new tastes and new recipes in 2021? Tired of the lockdown menu, and ready for something new? These fast, delicious recipes will shake up your kitchen and wake up your...
Career Pivot? How to Change to Work You Love
After surviving the 2020’s dark and twisting rollercoaster ride, many of us are ready for a change. According to one professional women’s network, 61% of women surveyed in 2020 are planning a career pivot....
New Year’s Resolutions: Make Real Changes in 2021
It’s January – time for New Year’s resolutions – and especially after surviving 2020, many of us are looking for a change. Some have no choice. We have lost jobs, businesses, or loved ones,...
2020 Takeaways: What Did You Learn This Year?
2020: The year of COVID-19. The year from hell. The year it all fell apart. Many of us can’t wait to leave 2020 behind. Even introverts like me are itching to get out and...
Your Money: Why Interest Rates Matter
Why You Need to Understand Interest Rates Knowing the basics about money is absolutely essential in 2020. The days of wanting a man to take care of all the financial decisions are long gone,...
Focused and Diffuse Thinking: Why Your Brain Needs a Day Off
What a day. I can’t think. I can’t write. Even choosing something to watch on TV feels like a major effort. Playing solitaire on my phone is about all I can handle. Have you...