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Is it live or is it…?
If you Google “live vs. in-person” or “live vs. virtual,” you’ll find hundreds, if not thousands, of articles about virtual, live, in-person, and online events. These terms have numerous definitions and applications. You’ll notice that the term is defined differently by each author.

Networking – My Way
What comes to mind when I use the words “connecting,” “reconnecting,” and “networking”... especially when it comes to business (any business – including a nonprofit business)? Allow me to give you a minute to think about it! —- (please think about it for 60...

Self-Care Comes in Many Forms
Do you have a preferred method of self-care? I love being outdoors on the weekends to refresh and recharge my energy. Being alone in nature is my typical go-to version of self-care. But self-care can come in many forms.

Getting to Know Each Other – Again!
I’m getting more inquiries for virtual team-building retreats and workshops this Spring. Yes, virtual “retreats” for team building are not just possible. They frequently offer benefits that in-person getaways do not! In a world where everyone has been working from home on their own schedule, suddenly bringing everyone into the office or to a retreat center for a full or multi-day in-person retreat would be a HUGE change. A virtual retreat can be a useful stepping stone… an interim step. You can work from home, a coffee shop, or wherever you feel most at ease.

Seasons of Change
Every few months, as one season ends and the next season begins, I feel both anxious and excited. And it’s often a little bumpy along the way (both in my business AND in the weather). These ebbs and flows, though, are nature’s way of keeping it all interesting. They...