April 2009

Get Real About Goal Setting

Last night I was complaining to a friend about how I need to get on track with a few things I’m trying to accomplish.  My friend’s response was totally annoying and perfect: “Then do something about it and stop bitching.” I loved it. So therefore, I’m reviewing goal setting today. As much for myself as [...]

April 24, 2009 0 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Blogging Requires Balls

I’m writing this post at 4.30 in the morning. I couldn’t sleep and decided to check my Blackberry only to find one of my more personal and emotionally driven posts (I swore I wouldn’t post while upset or in a bad mood, but it happened) smack dab on the front of brazencareerist.com with a totally [...]

April 21, 2009 11 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Why I think Entrepreneurship is a way of giving back.

Let’s be real. When you think about a successful entrepreneur you instantly imagine someone like Donald Trump or maybe even Paris Hilton: eccentric, self-centered and obsessed with luxury. Over the past few years, many people have questioned why I so badly want to be an entrepreneur. They ask why I wouldn’t rather just work for [...]

April 16, 2009 5 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

The Real Cost of Crappy Clothes

As featured on womenco.com! Girls: Tell me the truth. What do you do Friday after work when you know you have a jam packed weekend ahead? What do you do after a recent breakup or terrible week? I hope you have a better answer than I do, because I go shopping (and occasionally dye my [...]

April 15, 2009 3 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Have you been burned by social media? Get featured in a national women’s magazine!

Hey Girls, Featured “Career Girl” and amazing freelance writer Jessica Girdwain is looking to talk to people who have been burned because of something they posted on a social networking site like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or even a blog. She needs to talk to people for an article she is working on for a national [...]

April 13, 2009 0 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Do You Use Suzy Welch’s 10-10-10 Rule?

I was reading Glamour magazine this weekend and came across an article about Suzy Welch’s “10-10-10″ rule. This simple and applicable way of thinking about decisions is one that many of us will find useful. Suzy suggests that with every complicated decision you make, you should consider how it will affect your life in 10 [...]

April 12, 2009 0 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

How to Rock a Business Suit According to Ms. Erin Carpenter

Erin Carpenter answers this week’s fashion question! “Hi Erin, My work dress code requires me to wear a suit every day. I love my suits but am getting a bit bored of the same old same old. What can I do to spice up my wardrobe and express my personality while still staying within the [...]

April 7, 2009 3 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Iowa Approves Gay Marriage!

It’s official: Iowa is the first state to break the Midwest’s stereotypically old-fashioned and conservative views!  Iowa has approved gay marriage!  Check out the New York Time’s article for details here. I’m wondering if Iowa’s approval of gay marriage will start a trend among other typically conservative states.   I also wonder how gay marriage will affect employee benefits.  Is [...]

April 3, 2009 1 comment CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

The Amazing Adventures of Working Girl, Karen Burns

Author and serial entrepreneur GL Hoffman introduced me to Karen Burns this week, author of “The Amazing Adventures of Working Girl: Real-Life Career Advice You Can Actually Use.” Karen has an awesome blog packed with great career advice so naturally I had to share her story, blog and book with you! What’s your career story/background? Simply this: [...]

April 1, 2009 5 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

How Do You Handle Mistakes at Work?

What do you do when you totally messed something up at work? Do you admit the mistake? Do you hide? Do you make excuses? Blame someone else?We are all going to make mistakes at work. It’s inevitable. Some of us will make a lot of mistakes. Learning from the mistakes is what will set you [...]

April 1, 2009 8 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →