23 hours agoDon’t Let Good Success Inhibit Greater Success (Even Subconsciously)Call it arrogance, but I hate to be publicly shamed. I also hate for someone to point out I am wrong. So, for as long as I can remember, I have made sel-evaluation a daily practice, because if anyone is going to call me out for being wrong, I would…Volunteering6 min read
Apr 15Do You Shudder When They Call You “Expert?” Yeah, Me Too.I am going into my 8th year of working full time in volunteer engagement and absolutely shudder anytime anyone refers to me as an expert, especially due to the many colleagues that have at least a decade of experience on me. I often question if I am even worthy enough…Imposter Syndrome5 min read
Mar 31Volunteers: Hidden Treasures In Plain SightNational Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 17th — April 23rd. Volunteers are EVERYWHERE, yet often unseen. I challenge you to be on the lookout for volunteers this month, and when you spot one, show them a little love. There are of course the obvious ones whose generosity stands out such…Volunteering4 min read
Jan 7Are Excuses Masked As Valid Reasons Derailing Your Goals?Just like the maze above, life is full of twists and turns, but each one is guiding you to the end goal. Don’t let fear of the unknown, or worse yet, EXCUSES keep you from starting. The most significant difference between those who succeed and those who don’t is action…Goals5 min read
Dec 7, 2021Your Network Is Gold6 months ago a series of events took place in my life that landed me on the job search superhighway. I suddenly found myself in that unnerving place of the unkown mixed with a lot of self-confidence, self-doubt and anxiety at the same time. The search ended about a month…Professional5 min read
Jul 26, 20217 Ways to Celebrate Interns on National Intern DayInterns are a vital part to any business that integrates them correctly. They bring a fresh perspective, new ideas and not to mention a helping hand. Incorporating interns into your organization is an effective way to develop a pipeline for new and diverse talent as well as provide aspiring managers…Intern4 min read
Jul 2, 2021Consider the Arts for Your Next Corporate Social Responsibility InitiativeAs Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) becomes more and more prevalent with larger companies like Target, Chase Bank, Disney World and Office Depot moving the needle in the community, it has encouraged many businesses large and small to consider doing the same. Often the food pantries, serving the homeless or anything…Corporate Volunteering4 min read
May 19, 2021Do Not Underestimate People With Disabilities….Like I DidIn the heightened age of diversity and inclusion with everyone frantically trying to be more of both, it comes with a HUGE fear of offending those who are different from us. Almost two years ago, our phone rang. On the other end was someone who was expressing that they wanted…Disability5 min read
Apr 7, 2021Volunteers: Hidden In Plain SightNational Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 18th — April 24th. Volunteers are EVERYWHERE, yet often unseen. I challenge you to be on the lookout for volunteers this month, and when you spot one, show them a little love. There are of course the obvious ones whose generosity stands out such…Nonprofit4 min read
Mar 3, 2021The Case for Unpaid InternshipsI recently conducted a poll asking if internships should be paid or unpaid. The response was surprising, mostly, quite frankly because I didn’t think people “paid” that much attention to my posts, but that’s another story. The results were overwhelmingly in favor of paying interns. 85% of voters said internships…Internships7 min read
