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#001: Very First Episode of Encouraging Words for Working Moms Podcast!

Encouraging Words for Working Moms is a weekly podcast designed to offer you an engaging dose of positive encouragement for your day.  If you are a busy working mom, then you will want to tune in to learn best practices, tips, ideas and strategies to help you live with positive connections and purposeful living.

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She Gave Me A Challenge…

I have to write this post before I lose my nerve. On the way to the bus stop this morning I spilled coffee in my lap, staining my ONE pair of shorts. I screamed and  frantically began searching for a napkin. As I’m moaning and groaning about how I just ruined my ONE pair of…

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Are You A Nut…sheller?

I’ve noticed that when it comes to ways people communicate, most organizations are full of basically two types of communicators. There are the “Nutshellers” and the “Detail Lovers.” One of my clients, a high-level executive from San Diego, once made this comment; she said, “Christy, I hope you’re going to tell me what to do…

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Where Can You Find Generosity?

Now that Easter has passed and we’re heading towards mid-year, how about a Christmas holiday throwback?  Were you by chance one of the 35 million people who viewed the WestJet video at Christmas?  If not, take a minute (actually 5) and enjoy it here. So how did that make you feel?  If you’re like I…

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Spring Break Time!

It’s spring break here in northern CA and I have been busy with the kids exploring the San Francisco area.  And, as every day passes I’m feeling more and more guilty for not posting a blog post this week! So I decided today to just let you know I won’t be posting this week –…

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5 Steps to Get Taken Seriously

Are you taken seriously?  Are you seen as the resident expert?  When you speak, do people listen?  If so, then you can probably stop reading now.  If not, and if you’ve ever longed to be taken more seriously by your bosses, co-workers and clients, then this post will give you 5 powerful steps you can…

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5 Steps From Stark Raving Mad to Raving Fan

Half way to my early morning meeting, and with just minutes to spare, I made the incredibly stupid decision to slip into the Starbucks drive-through lane for a quick cup of coffee.  15 long minutes, and 2 dozen ‘deep calming breaths’ later, I was desperately praying for the Suburban in front of me to get…

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Super Fast, Easy and Quick Conversation Starters

Have you ever had that awkward moment when you meet someone and have absolutely NO IDEA what to say?  People tell me it’s a fairly common event. Considering the fact I have carried on a full conversation with a Hungarian taxi driver (WHO SPOKE NO ENGLISH) and I’ve never let a little thing like, I…

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5 Steps to Tap Into the Magic of Your Mind

Do you realize that a well tuned mind is kind of like magic?  Really.  It’s true.  Here are my top 5 action steps you can take to ensure you’re “feelin’ the magic” in the best way, each and every day. 1.  Be intentional with your input.  What are you allowing into your mind?  From the…

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How to Knock Their Socks Off

This company knows how to do it!  Just one glance at that distinctive turquoise packaging and your heart starts beating and you catch your breath. This photo is the loot I scored from a shopping spree in NYC and let me tell you, I still thrill when I think of the experience! From the moment…

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Are You Listening To Me?

It’s a dastardly villain that will ruin relationships and short-circuit work success.  It sneaks up on you and becomes a bad habit before you even know it.  It’s not silent, indeed its hallmark is empty noise.  Confusion, irritation and even anger are it’s children.  What is this you ask? Indeed, could you be suffering from this…

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He’s Driving Me Crazy!

Do you have someone in your life who seriously rubs you the wrong way?  When people share their frustrations with me, I usually find these irritants are more of a personality clash than any one thing the person is doing.  So let’s take a look at some top irritating behaviors, and I’ll give you suggestions…

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