Author: Marne Platt
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Three Inspirational Women You Should Know About
Throughout history, brave women broke with convention, taking on roles deemed ‘inappropriate’ for their time or culture. Many of their names have been lost. Here are ... -
Enough Passion, Can’t I Just Have A Job?
The Passion Push Why does it seem like every other blog, video or tweet we see these days is about being passionate about work? Interviewers ask ... -
Four Powerful Questions You Can Start Asking Today
Do you ask powerful questions? Or do your questions allow meaningless, trivial answers? A good question encourages people to think before answering, and to give more ... -
3 Way Balance: Your Life, Your Job and Your Side Hustle
Life Balance – on a 3-Sided Seesaw I work full time, run a side hustle and try to keep up with friends, family and the rest ... -
5 Reasons to Adopt Your Next Pet at a Shelter!
Thinking of sharing your life with a pet? Good for you! Pets provide love, companionship, laughs and a sympathetic ear. A dog gets you out walking. ... -
Lead a Killer Meeting, Not A Mind-Killing One Full of Meeting Boredom
Death by Meeting Silvia was dying of meeting boredom. Her manager, Tom, was nice guy, but his bi-weekly Leadership Team meeting drained her energy and wasted ... -
The Secret to Happiness? Choose Your Type
Happiness. We all deserve it. The pursuit of happiness is even enshrined in the US Declaration of Independence. Each of us finds it in a different ... -
Tips on Getting Over a Cold, Fast!
Cough. Sneeze. Sniffle. You have a cold. To be more exact, a rhinovirus – the cause of most of our common colds. Colds disrupt millions, if ... -
Building A Killer Professional Wardrobe: Maximize Your Style
It only takes a split second to make a first impression, and much of it comes from your clothes. In the work world, your look signals ... -
Marne Platt Unplugged: Insights From A Ms Career Girl Columnist
From age 5, I dreamed of being a veterinarian, taking care of horses. Thanks to persistence and very supportive parents, I achieved that dream in May ...