Jan 6, 2022The Importance of ConnectingAs the New Year begins, each of us has the “blank page” opportunity to think about how we want to spend our time in 2022. This can feel daunting, but also exciting. For me, I plan to spend as much time as I can connecting with others — and am…5 min read5 min read
Sep 21, 20214 Tips To Help Find The Right Coach For YouThose of you who know me well know that I was a cheerleader from the time I was 8 years old until I was 20 (those of you who know me less well, I have likely not admitted this to you yet.) While I had many cheer coaches over the…Coaching4 min readCoaching4 min read
Aug 6, 2021Busting Myths About Women-Owned BusinessesI did not know I was going to become a business owner. Almost 20 years ago, I moved to the Washington D.C. area driven by a family decision, and I left my job in Chicago, at a place I found very fulfilling. I looked around at the D.C. market and…Female Entrepreneurs3 min readFemale Entrepreneurs3 min read
Jun 29, 2021Hire For Who They Are, Not What They KnowLike many small companies right now, the demand for our services is growing, and we are hiring to keep up with the growth. Please do not misunderstand me — this is an exciting challenge to have and I am NOT complaining! I am particularly excited about this right now because…Hiring4 min readHiring4 min read
Jun 21, 2021Why My Yoga Practice Makes Me A Better CEOYou may have just read that title and thought, oh no not another one of these “I am a CEO and I do yoga” posts. Fair enough. I have seen a lot of these over the years, so if it’s not your vibe, feel free to skip this. If you…Yoga5 min readYoga5 min read
Jun 8, 2021To Office or Not to Office? Is This Even the Right Question?While sometimes I myself find it hard to believe, I started my business 19 years ago. In the early days, Noetic worked in a loft space on the third floor of my house. Then we advanced to above my garage, then to my whole lower level, and only a year…Work From Home6 min readWork From Home6 min read
May 21, 2021The Art of IntroductionsWe would likely all agree that connecting people in business is good to do for the people themselves, and good for business. Making introductions may seem straightforward, but there is far more to it than meets the eye if you are doing it thoughtfully. Over the years I have developed…Making Introductions4 min readMaking Introductions4 min read
Apr 15, 2021When Kindness Comes Back: Overcoming COVID Vaccine AnxietyToday’s post revisits H & K First (Help and Kindness First), as I faced my fears in getting vaccinated and then met a pretty special person while on my vaccination journey. I have been amazed and humbled by the outpouring of care and concern from my sharing my first blog…3 min read3 min read
Apr 2, 2021From Me to You, a Helping Hand to Navigate CovidAt Noetic, we have 6 core values. As CEO, I know I’m probably not supposed to have a favorite, but…I do — it’s Help and Kindness First. I believe that being helpful and kind makes the world better, lifts others, and helps business. …6 min read6 min read
