Articles
Business Planning, Brainstorming, Celebrations and Learning!
This week was packed with business planning, brainstorming, celebrations, and learning. Like last week I set a goal of getting one big thing done each week day. Here's how it all went Monday: Stress Management Webinar Prep I completed the deck and handouts for my...
How to Achieve Big Wins with Small Actions in Business
This week, I focused on how to achieve big wins with small actions in business. By dedicating one big thing each day to moving my business and speaking engagements forward, I was able to generate significant progress. Some tasks only took an hour, but each was...
Weekly Highlights: Labor Day Feasts, Home Improvements, and Recovery
This week, we enjoyed a Labor Day feast, tackled home improvements, and focused on recovery from surgery. See how we made the most of a week filled with celebration and rest!
“Retirement” Highlights – August
Since retiring from my IT career on March 31 to focus on keynote speaking, I’ve been sharing monthly highlights of my adventures and experiences. Fry Your Chickens! Keynote at Child Focus August kicked off with a bang as I delivered my "Fry Your Chickens!" keynote at...
Chandelier Cleaning and a ‘Brilliant’ Mishap
This week started with a much-needed task—cleaning the chandelier in our entryway. With its vaulted ceiling, this was no small feat, but I was determined to get it done. As I was up on the ladder, I realized one of the bulbs needed replacing. Of course, it had to be a...
How I Read Six Books in an Hour: A Speaker’s Strategy for “Speed Reading”
This weekend, I read six books in just one hour—without speed reading. Using AI, I quickly distilled key insights and actionable takeaways, making informed decisions on which books to keep or donate. Discover how this strategy can save you time and help you focus on what truly matters.
Home painting and an awesome outdoor co-worker!
This week, we coordinated with professional painters to revamp our first floor and adapted to working outside. Discover how we made the most of this productive week!
Family Beach Time! (This Week in Chicken Frying)
This week, we spent quality time with family on Isle of Palms, SC, enjoying beach walks, tours, and adventures. It was a week full of fun and unforgettable memories!
This Week in Chicken Frying: Keynote and More
This week was all about engaging moments—delivering a lively keynote at Child Focus, reconnecting with an old friend, and crafting a fun-filled keynote introduction. It was a week to remember!