I do what it takes to..
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,…
See moreSimplero – Calvin Correli
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…
See moreWorkshop Results: The Numbers
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.…
See moreBrand in a Nutshell Portrait
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…
See moreDon’t niche down (do this instead)
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…
See moreThe magic diagram
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…
See moreDon’t be the cheap alternative!
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.…
See moreThe Big Picture Workshop
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…
See moreCamera confidence & cartoons
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…
See moreIdea and strategy goldmines
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…
See moreSuperpower? Me?
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…
See moreStart simple
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…
See moreHiding behind your work?
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…
See moreWhat motivates you?
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,…
See moreYou’re living in a story – Mary Alice Arthur
I interviewed “story activist” Mary Alice Arthur, author of “365 Alive: Find your Voice, claim Your Story, live Your Brilliant Life”. Mary Alice views each of us as a ‘story…
See moreThe recognized Authority – Alastair MacDermott
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…
See moreCase Study: The Problem of Plenty
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…
See moreShowgirl Awakening with Kellita Maloof
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…
See moreSimplify to amplify
If you follow my posts, it can very well be that you’re creative, and you have many ideas and interests. You love to learn and improve. A new education, courses,…
See moreLearn to Sketchnote! With Mike Rohde
Mike Rohde is the visual thinking pioneer who coined the term “sketchnoting”. He is one of the people that brought me onto “the path” – I did one of his…
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