Informational Interviews for Introverts: A Cheat Sheet (What To Ask…)
What is an informational interview and how can it be easier for introverts. I’ll walk you through the whole thing: who to ask, what to ask, etc.
Self-Employment / Solopreneurs
Self-employment Myths and Reality. It’s OK To Be Wobbly.
It’s not as hard as you think. And it’s harder than you think. Here’s a realistic look at the inside of self-employment, and some inspiration. This includes some of my own story. More people can handle it than they think. Introverts too. Imperfection allowed.
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What If You Don’t Know What You Want?
Not knowing is actually quite common. Finding out is doable! A little clarity of direction can help you find good work more easily.
Should I Let Intuition Run My Life? My Business?
Intuition has played a key role in my business decisions. I’m exploring how much intuitive decision making can be done in practical safe ways. Self-trust takes practice, and it’s worth cultivating. It can be so magical too. I share some magical stories here.
My Social Media Sabbatical: Nourishing My Mind, Body, and Soul.
I wrote this at the outset of a social media break and described all the amazing surprising benefits from that time off. Later I added the outcome.
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Are You a SOLOpreneur or a SOULpreneur?
Solopreneur describes a one-person business, but that word can feel lonely and cold, and make you feel drained. SOULpreneur moves you into more alignment. It’s about being heart-centered in business and still having income too. 10 signs of being in SOULpreneur mode.
Meet SOULpreneur Diana Chaplin
We need role models for a heart-centered self-employment journey. Here’s a profile of Diana, a content strategist and copywriter. More profiles to come.
Your Intuition Is Better Than You Think – Even for Marketing
It’s so easy to fall into the trap of letting the business and marketing gurus tell you what to do, when actually they don’t know what’s right for you. You know more than you think. Your intuition is a better compass. I’ll explain how this has helped me grow my business.
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Is It Self-employment Induced ADD? (Focus Issues When You Work Alone)
When I was first working for myself, I thought I was losing my mind! It was so hard to focus. I discovered why + how to solve it. (Hint: introverted solopreneurs need co-workers too.)
Do You Like the Sound of SOULpreneurs?
When you tweak the word entrepreneur to something that has more soul, it’s a lot more appealing to me and to a lot of people. And that’s what business really should be—ethical, purposeful, authentic. I’ll explain what I mean and how a new word has helped me.
