Setting goals and intentions for the new business year is an important step for any business, and carving out time to create those goals is an exciting and imperative time. Set yourself up for success by heading out on a…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year - no, not Christmas, not back-to-school, its BUSINESS PLAN RETREAT SEASON! I’ve headed out on yearly business plan retreats for years now, and it truly helps me set a strong base for…
What’s one of the biggest reasons that people are hesitant to build a personal brand? It’s one more thing on their plate, its time consuming and it's exhausting. I get it friends, personal branding can be like having another full-time…
"So tell me, hospitality professional, why would a consumer choose your product or service over your competition?" It's not a question that can be easily answered for some. In a sea of sameness, articulating our unique selling proposition and what…
If you think "social media" is the only platform on which we can amplify our personal brands, think again. There are a number of ways that you can amplify your personal brand, outside of your social media profiles, your blog…
So you’ve been working from home during the past couple of years, or maybe you’ve decided to work from home more often moving forward. Working from home can offer you an immense amount of flexibility and freedom in how you…
As the world's most powerful B2B social media platform, LinkedIn is the go-to place for many industries. The hospitality industry is increasingly using LinkedIn to connect with clients and customers, and the industry's professionals are getting more and more savvy…
One of my favourite sections on my LinkedIn profile is my Featured Section. This feature rolled out in February 2020, and it's created an incredible opportunity for us to showcase items for those visiting our profiles. What is LinkedIn's Featured…
There is really only one thing that can pull this winter-loving tea drinker hopping into springtime, and that is my garden! I was never one to enjoy springtime; it meant saying goodbye to my skis and snowshoes and saying hello…
I'm a slave to my goals. It's not a healthy relationship and I'm working hard to become more "flexible" when it comes to my personal branding goals. But I'm wired in a way that if I don't set goals, in…