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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
If you’re like many people, (me included), you’re working remotely and communicating virtually with colleagues, clients, students, teachers, and customers, via a wide variety of virtual meeting apps. What’s more, you’ve been doing it since this past March, so you’ve...
Maybe it’s the lovely weather. Maybe it’s the change of season. Or maybe we’ve been inspired to think creatively and dream big while sheltering in place and working from home. No matter what the impetus, within the past month, I’ve consulted with so many people who’ve...
Hi, and welcome to Part 2 of my article on writing! I’m happy you’re here. In case you missed Part 1, here’s what we discussed: 1.) mindset, 2.) keeping your readers’ needs front and center, and 3.) how to overcome writer’s block. Today, I’m going to cover two more...
Writing! Love it or hate it, but you’re probably doing it. And you may even find yourself doing a whole lot more of it, now that you’re conducting far fewer (or possibly zero) face-to-face meetings with your customers and colleagues. Many of you know that I...
