“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life...Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your inner voice.”

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We all want to succeed at the interview.  Succeeding means connecting with the interviewers and making them want to offer you the job.  You want the interview to be YOURS.  It should be YOURS to say NO to, not the other way around.

When I had the idea to start an organic baby food company, I struggled with coming up with the perfect name for the brand. I settled on Happy Baby (which later evolved into Happy Family) because, honestly, my first choice – Fresh Start – was taken. Also, let’s face it, everyone wants to be happy and perhaps more importantly, everyone wants their children to be happy. Happiness is a powerful emotion, but how do you conjure up that emotion through a brand?

In October 2012 I decided to take the plunge and start my own Services Marketing company. This was a big leap for someone like me that had always played it safe, done what was preditable and expected. I compiled a high-level business plan, got a referral from one of my first clients and managed to land my first large contract.

Before I became a home imrpovement professional, I was a regular working mom, slaving away at a 9-to-5. Of course, 9-to-5 often turns into 8-to-6, and then there are crazy deadlines that keep you later than you magine. I missed my kids like crazy and knew that a change was necessary.

Over and over again, I am amazed at the accomplished, successful, wonderful women I meet that lack self-confidence.  These women are powerhouses with amazing resumes, wonderful families and incredible experiences.  Yet, when the leave and re-enter the workforce, their confidence disappears.

Confidence is critical to career success.  It is critical to the job search process, resume development, interviewing and work-life balance.

What happened to Paula Deen?

The Food Network dropped her like something deep fried and smothered in butter. But her fans are defending her and still lining up at her restaurant.

Your attitude is what will determine if you fail or succeed. Only you allow yourself to quit. No one can make you do anything it is only you to blame if you fail because you allowed it to happen.

Getting a job can be a challenge, especially if you are changing careers.  Some individuals believe offering to temp or freelance is a viable and productive way to receive a full-time offer from a company.  But unless you are changing careers (or otherwise feel you are at the end of your rope), I DO NOT recommend offering to temp or freelance for a company.