From the category archives:

Say What You Mean


I had a BLAST talking with Andy Epstein about strategies for keeping focus, being creative and leading with your strengths in corporate (or new to you) environments. Please listen in, tell me your experiences, ask questions and share ideas in the comments.


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Melanie Orndorff wants you to Rock Unemployment! I want you to rock your passions and get what you want! We talked about how to create your PitchPerfect! introduction as you look for new gigs, seek out clients and build a community of evangelists!

Listen to me and Melanie talk cattle prods, tattoos and values. OH, and yes, how to pitch yourself! (N.B. I offer a special discount during this recording. . .so, listen for the secret word!) While you are there, sign up for Rock Unemployment tips and check out the blog.

What do you say when someone says, “what do you do?” How do you lead with what’s juicy? Share your stories, questions and ideas in the comments.

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Are you (always) “on sale?”

September 19, 2009

Are you working for free? Are you “on sale?” Can you think of one job or project that you are either not getting paid enough for or aren’t sure what to charge for? Are you asking for it (money, that is)? How much do you charge for your services? Does it vary—wildly? Do you find [...]

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The Truth Comes Out

August 12, 2009

Dear Fabulous Followers, Subscribers and fellow truth seekers, I have had the privilege of being the first of many incredible interviews hosted by Danielle LaPorte. I tell the truth about my addiction to being busy and call MYSELF out, for a change! Enjoy her and let me/her know what you think. Burning Questions with Dyana [...]

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Pitch Perfect!

May 7, 2009

Pitch Perfect: 3 Steps to your perfect pitch Ever find yourself in a panic when someone asks, “What do you do?” Here are 3 easy steps to take to create a perfect pitch, elevator speech or blurb. Please make comments and let me know your ideas for creating a perfect pitch. Ideas in this video [...]

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Struggles+Strengths=Strategies

October 1, 2008
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Have you felt like you are dragging a bag of leaky onions around behind you? Do you have a list of struggles, complaints, to dos, woes as long as your arm? I get it, really. I made an art out of dragging that stinky pile of rotten veggies around. I was 100% focused on that [...]

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Communication on the Job

March 11, 2008

Have you ever felt nervous starting a new project, job or adventure? Wondered how to put your best foot forward on the first day? How about two weeks in? When communicating with others, you are constantly demonstrating your intentions. If you can get clear about your intentions: which you have put on the wall, you [...]

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