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After 30 years working for big name media brands including Martha Stewart and Fast Company, leading sales and marketing teams, I now help leaders achieve more than they think possible. Sunday Sunshine is my weekly newsletter that's about you, your future, and your success. Getting out of our default habits with insights on mindful productivity and lifelong learning, actionable ideas and exercises to have you hitting the week full of energy and enthusiasm. It's the best way to beat the Sunday Scaries.
Reader, I caught myself in a spiral. I’m writing this post on Saturday (yesterday if you are reading this on Sunday). I like to have a few Sunday Sunshines written a week or two ahead, but I’ve let it slip. Lots going on: Workshops, a team off-site, writing a keynote, coaching hours, and guesting on a podcast ----> cue that nagging voice: Why is this so hard? Shouldn’t writing be easier by now? Shouldn't there be more to show for all this effort? This put me into a spiral of expectation:...
Reader, My first week as Chief Revenue Officer at Fast Company included representing the brand at ‘The Magazine of the Year’ awards, standing at the podium before 500 industry peers—including a former boss who had fired me. The voices in my head warned that these ‘not-so-friendly’ peers would judge my ability to lead this prestigious business innovation media brand. ...The brand is cool. I am not cool... “And the award goes to…” I walked carefully to the stage, praying not to trip. Climbed...
Reader, "Your vibe is your value." This struck a chord when Erin King shared it on the Earn Your Happy podcast. I lived the opposite for years. As a media CRO, I was the poster child for powering through: Closing magazine issues, managing ad layouts, filling last-minute holes Juggling a dozen client meetings with tricky personalities Leading 1:1s and team meetings to inspire and set expectations Forecasting through market pressure Hosting industry fireside chats Fighting a never-ending battle...