Changing the World

I recently ran across a survey asking about philanthropy and changing the world. There were five multiple-choice questions on the survey and after I read the results, it got me thinking more about fundraising and philanthropy. Now, I do a lot of fundraising, working with groups or individuals trying to raise money, grant writing and…

Overcoming perfectionism and finding the love of writing

Sharing a post I did for Jenna Avery and her wonderful Writer’s Circle — Jenna’s Note: This guest post from one of the fabulous writers in my online Writer’s Circle coaching program: Sonya Sigler. In this article Sonya talks how she’s set herself up for ongoing success with her writing, despite her “love-hate” relationship with it (which…

Top 10 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make

I had the pleasure of seeing Guy Kawasaki speak at the Startup Conference in May. He was the keynote speaker after lunch. I was checking people in when he breezed by so I took him inside to get all set up and chatted for a few minutes while people flocked to him to say hi,…

Home Maintenance Boot Camp

Everyone should plan a home maintenance boot camp with his or her kids in the summer. I have three teen boys and I know their dad spends time with them and teaches them how to use tools for woodworking, general maintenance, and do welding and many other things, but I thought that we hadn’t spent…