A post appeared in my LinkedIn feed about designing intentional workplaces. A space where employees “bring their full selves to work, and feel like they belong.” If you follow my blog, you know one of my themes is diversity and Read more…
Here we are, it’s mid-January already! With the start of the year, it’s also time for my annual tradition. Previously, I’ve chosen 3 words to guide the next 365 days…a sort of compass to inform and provide a positive direction. Read more…
As we wind down 2019 and get ready to ring in 2020, I’m wondering about something. I’m sure you’re aware of the saying ‘hindsight is 20/20.’ The numerical alignment has me thinking. As I reflect on this past year on Read more…
Ah, it’s November and it’s Fall ya’ll. The air is crisp and cool. Yes, even in Florida we’ve had cooler, grayer and fall-like weather. The month of November commemorates a few things. There’s No Shave November for those who wish Read more…
Do you know this feeling? You set out to do the norm and discover inspiration? You follow the regular routine and something disrupts it, yet in a good way? Turns out, my side gig for my branding startup delivered just Read more…
If you’re a consultant, freelancer or small business owner, how do you find balance? I’m not talking about work/life balance. I’m talking about the balance of ‘I got this’ with ‘Do I?’ The balance of the up and down, push Read more…
cooldeb coming at ya’ll with some grand and groovy branding advice called the 4Vs of Branding. Gearing up for a startup launch? Refreshing an existing brand due to a change or expansion in services? Pushing out emails and social media Read more…
Danger. Beware. I’m breaking blog best practices. I’m going off topic and deeply personal. My black lab son has cancer. As a single woman, Bo is the center of my universe. Actually, he IS my universe. If you know me, Read more…
On Sunday, my before church ritual involves a Cup of Joe and CBS Sunday Morning. The show recently featured a company killin’ it with their latest ad campaign. In cooldeb terms, read killin’ it = knowing thy audience. The messaging Read more…
Since 2014, I’ve followed Chris Brogan and his tradition of selecting three words to guide the New Year. The collective group of words were an alternative to resolutions and ideally, they were inspiring and actionable. This year, I’m taking a page from Melinda Read more…