What’s Driving You To This Madness?
March 2020 was a vibe. And by "vibe," I mean a total dumpster fire. I’d spent over 25 years in the meetings and events industry. I had the network. I had the reputation. I had the "badge." My story isn’t…
What The Sam Heck Are You Doing?
I’ve been doing some deep thinking lately. The whiteboards are a-glitter with post-it notes and arrows…. Now that I’m doubling down on helping expert professionals (the ones heading into their "Second Act") design a business that actually honors their bandwidth,…
Unique Ways to Use AI (That Aren’t Just “Write My Email”)
Most people use AI like they use a microwave: quick, convenient, and only when they're hungry. Although with AI, if you quickly put something in the chat box, hit the button, and instead of getting a hot meal, you get…
Your Niche Is Not a Tattoo (So Stop Treating It Like One)
You ever look back at an old version of yourself and think, “Bless her heart… she was trying”? Yeah. That’s how I feel when I read my first LinkedIn headline from 2016. (If you’re curious: “Helping meeting pros elevate their…
What Changed Everything for Me (And Why Visibility Doesn’t Have to Feel Gross)
Almost 20 years ago, I had a problem. I started a new role in the meetings and events space - and I loved my new work—helping meeting planners find hotels and destinations for their programs. I even loved negotiating contracts…
How to Train ChatGPT to Sound Like You (Like, Really You)
Remember when AI first rolled onto the scene and everyone was like: "Oooh, it can write emails! Blog posts! Social media captions!" And then you tried it and thought: "Cool cool cool… but why does it sound like a middle…
Less Content, More Impact: The Strategy Behind Thoughtful Content Creation
Why More Content Isn’t the Answer (And Might Be the Problem) If you’ve ever felt like content creation is a high-effort, low-return game, you’re not alone. Many professionals fall into the trap of thinking that more content equals more visibility,…
ChatGPT Success: Mastering AI Prompts
Every time I sit in on a ChatGPT training* or hop into an AI accountability group, I brace myself. Not because I expect disaster, quite the opposite. I genuinely love that people are showing up to explore AI. That curiosity?…
AI Mini-Me: My Secret Time Saver!
Let me guess: You tried ChatGPT once or twice, maybe asked it to write a post about your industry, and what you got back was... meh. It didn’t sound like you at all (but it did sound like a corporate…
ChatGPT for introverted LinkedIn creators
Too Shy to Post on LinkedIn? Let AI Speak First. If you’ve ever stared at the LinkedIn “Start a post” box and panicked, you’re not alone. ChatGPT for introverted LinkedIn creators is becoming the quiet hero for those of us…