I’m Learning to Surrender
Two words that have been echoing in my mind lately are EMBRACE and SURRENDER… Specifically, I’ve been ruminating on embracing and surrendering to change. Something I’ve observed (and shared with you just a few weeks ago) is that most people try to resist change or cling to what they know when they sense change coming […]
How I Approach Team Conflict
I’m sure I’m not the only one who has experienced a time when a star team member’s performance suddenly shifted. Team to me can mean employees, but also the not-obvious like contractors, vendors, and freelancers. Maybe they’d started missing deadlines, or slipping on their communication, or just not bringing the same energy into the work…In […]
How NGNG Stays Steady in a Shifting World
I just got back from California (check out the trip here) where I took Clay on a pretty outstanding trip for Spring Break. Just the two of us – it’s always my favorite time. We did it all… the flower fields, Legoland, date nights, sandcastles on the beach, cannonballs in the pool, walks, talks, giggles, […]
Putting Myself Out There (You Too!)
Have you ever looked at someone you admire in your industry and thought: “If I do things just like them, then I’ll be successful”? I observe this idea popping up all the time…and it couldn’t be farther from the truth. I’m sure that person’s website is awesome, their content rocks, they have great products and […]
Using Your Voice of Influence
This morning, I invite you to reflect on a SUPER important question that’s been on my mind lately: Are you consciously aware of how much influence you have at any given moment…and are you using that influence for good? I observe that most people severely underestimate the influence they have. The thing is, we have […]
How to Free Up 20 Hours of Your Time Per Week
Have you ever finished writing a blog post or newsletter, only to immediately dive right into the next marketing task on your list…and then another…and another…until half of the day (or more, yikes!) had slipped away? I know just how draining being stuck on that hamster wheel is, because around 8 years ago, I had […]
Are You In Love With Your Branding?
Since today is all about celebrating love, I want to take this opportunity to shine a light on something I am absolutely in love with (*insert drum roll*)…my new branding!! 😍 As I’ve shared with you before, I went through a period of deep personal and professional growth in the past few years. That kind […]
The Year of Efficiency
Do you ever feel like you’re drowning in work, like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done? I know I have in the past (🙈), and I think it’s safe to say that we’ve all had that experience at some point… In November I onboarded a new client who is […]
The Courage To Connect
I was recently in Nashville at Imaging USA, the largest annual conference for photographers in the US. I was hired as a featured speaker to teach photographers how to attract qualified buyers and convert using their website. I’m no stranger to speaking in front of big crowds (I’ve been doing it since I was 20!), […]
Setting ‘Effective’ Goals is Easier Than You Think
Tell me if this sounds familiar: Just before the new year, you’re SO excited for a fresh start. You make resolutions that you swear you’ll stick to. You promise yourself that this year will be different. Then the new year rolls around and in no time at all (I’m talking before January ends!) your motivation […]
