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Here is a “Find your why” prompt that I stumbled upon: Answer the question: ‘What do you do?’ (in your mind) with ‘I do whatever it takes to…’ For me,…

I met with Simplero founder Calvin Correli for a sketching session. This is the software that I’m using daily, for my courses and emails. And while working in Simplero, once…

My email subscribers noticed I’ve been email-happy lately. Yep, I was spreading the word about my recent Big Picture Workshop. Was I worried about sending too many emails? You bet.…

In my last Big Picture workshop, I shared my journey from a “tall girl in a small city” desperately trying to fit in, to helping my clients how to stand…

  My current business started with a “magic diagram” where I circled all the elements that made it into my signature service. With that decision, I transformed from being one…

I had a chat with Shahroo Izadi, who wrote the book “The Kindness Method.” I started reading it, did a few exercises, and was so impressed that I immediately contacted…

Creative entrepreneurs often think they would feel boxed in when they hear they should find a niche. I did too, back in the day. Storytime!  When I started my design…

Don’t be the cheap alternative! (Wrong) thoughts about niching. Creative people have many ideas. You probably enjoy working in different areas, with diverse clients, using one of your many skills.…

Where do you send people when they have been on your website, and they want to learn more about your work? Have you ever tried to explain everything you do…

They say nothing gives your audience a better taste of your vibe than video. I politely disagree. The truth is – video only shows your authentic self if you’re comfortable…

You don’t need any drawing skills to draw a Very Useful Venn Diagram. Start by drawing some circles or ovals on a piece of paper. Then fill them with the…

What is your superpower? „Superpower” sounds like something big and unusual. But maybe that’s wrong! The other day I did a Brand Kickstart session with somebody who wants to focus…

My first online course was an epic fail (but here’s what that taught me) When I started my teaching journey, I bit off more than I could chew. I tried…

My journey from creator to communicator For years, communication wasn’t my focus. I wanted my work to speak for itself. I identified strongly as a creator. (And I still do!)…

  For a designer, it can be difficult to create your own brand – although creating brands is your profession! When you work for clients, you need to step into…

  I’ve been pondering on what motivates us in business. It condenses down to four core desires: the impulse to create, the commitment to serve, the need to make money,…

I have followed  Alastair McDermott for some time, and I’m impressed with how he built his brand through podcasting. I met with him to talk and sketch the challenges faced by…

Clients often book a session with me when they feel swamped with ideas. They have many interests and use a wide range of skills and modalities. Describing what they do…

To Kellita Malloof,  a “showgirl” is woman who authentically expresses her essence and thereby inspires others to do the same. Kellita works with kind, highly sensitive women who have a…