I love talking to strangers and I love making new friends. Before the pandemic, WFH, and wearing a mask in public, it would usually begin with some point of connection that engages a conversation. That might be the current state of the weather, how long it’s taking to get served at Starbucks or how much […]
3 Tips To Better Manage Your Social Media Addictions
The other day a friend of mine told me she had something she needed to tell me. I tensed up. She sounded serious enough to have me worried that something was really wrong. “I’m addicted to social media. I have not […]
The Day My Posts Got Monitored
About a week ago this little blue message appeared in the sidebar in one of my LinkedIn groups. I won’t write the exact words that spewed from my lips – that might cause this post to get flagged too, but you get the gist. I checked my other LinkedIn groups. The same horrifying little blue […]
The Upside Of The Stress Of Keeping Up In A Digital World
It’s not easy keeping up in a digital world. You take off for a week – to a location where internet service is unstable – not to mention expensive. The withdrawal gives you the shakes. You find yourself distracted in conversation, your hand keeps reaching for that iPhone, certain there is something important happening inside […]
How Not To Make A New Connection On LinkedIn
I love LinkedIn. I think if it is used properly it can be a powerful tool to network, market and build your business. The idea that I can peruse new connections at any hour of the day or night whilst in my yoga pants with no make-up on, is nothing short of a modern day […]
7 Non-Techie Ways To Make An Impression
I love all things digital. I admit to getting a bit geeked out over a cool new App or some new techie tool designed to make my life easier. But when it comes to standing out from the crowd and making a good impression the best and simplest way is by indulging in one or […]