Monthly Insights & Musings
The one essential “must-have” for career success? Goal setting!
Yes, I get it. Countless professional career coaches, me included, have written volumes about the importance of goal setting, and right now, you may be thinking to yourself, “Oh pleeeease. Not another article, yammering on about the same old thing…” Well, sorry, but...
How’s your post-pandemic financial situation looking?
You’ve heard for years about how important it is to manage your finances, for now and for the future. But with the world still in pandemic upheaval and the global financial picture in flux, it’s gone from important to essential. Maybe you’ve been laid off or are...
Integrating new employees into your office culture
Good news! The CDC has just announced that vaccinated individuals may begin interacting with one another without a face covering or social distancing. This announcement signals the return to in-office work for many businesses, although not all companies are...
Want a Hot Investment Tip?
Special note: Hi, everyone! You may remember that I posted an article from a guest blogger a few months ago. Well, talk about opening the flood gates—I’ve received so many inquiries from other writers! This time, I’d like to introduce you to Rob Croley, who’s a health...
Four ways to keep your positive attitude going strong, even when times are tough (like maybe right now!)
It’s difficult to get agreement on almost anything these days, but I’m going to give it a try: we all enjoy being around people with a positive attitude—both at work and at home. Do you agree? Even if you yourself aren’t overly positive, I bet you appreciate those who...
Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting Your Own Business
After a tumultuous year, significant changes have been made in day-to-day life, including how individuals earn a living. For example, many people have made career pivots while others have considered starting a business. How about you? If you’re embarking on a new...
5 Ways to Improve Your Business Marketing
Special note: Hi, everyone! This is the first time I’ve ever posted an article from another writer. (I've received many submissions, but I've always turned them down—I’m just too picky!) However, this time was different. I’d like to introduce you to Carley Gilbert,...
Staying focused while working from home – Part II
Hi, and welcome to Part II of this article. If you missed Part I, or if you’d like a quick refresher, here’s a link back to Part I: Staying focused while working from home – Part I | Denise M Dudley. So, moving forward, let’s continue with four more tips: Plan...
Staying focused while working from home – Part I
Many of us have been in work-from-home (WFH) mode for quite some time now, but one of the most common questions I’m still asked is, “How can I remain motivated and productive while working from home?” (And by the way, readers, thanks for all your great questions and...
Whew… You made it through 2020!
The holidays are officially over and 2021 is in full swing. You’ve already had several days to get your January bearings, you’ve begun writing “2021” (that particular switchover always takes me a while!), and you’ve had a chance to reflect upon where you’re headed in...
Ten instant, easy, and completely doable New Year’s Resolutions to make you stronger, smarter—and nicer!
Well, it’s that time of year—again. You can either dread it or embrace it, but either way, it’ll happen. When you fire up your laptop and head back to work on January 4th (virtually, I assume), you’ll be bombarded by the most famous seasonal question of all. Be...
Five tips for amping up your communication skills in virtual meetings, job interviews, and business presentations – Part II
Hello, and welcome to Part II of my series on five ways to amp up your virtual communication skills. In Part I, we discussed finding a role model and learning from them, and lowering our voice pitch. (If you need a quick review, here’s a link back to Part I: Five tips...