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Face It, Name It, Tame It: Insights on Outsmarting Our Inner Critics, Part 2
It’s not likely that we will ever completely rid ourselves of our inner critics, so how can we productively live with them? The first step is to identify when your inner critic is present, acknowledge what brings it on, and maintain the awareness that it’s not serving your higher good. At DRIVEN founder Deborah Goldstein’s…
Read MoreLose That Baggage: Insights on Outsmarting Our Inner Critics, Part 1
DRIVEN founder Deborah Goldstein often hosts discussion sessions called Real Talk/Real Food for DRIVEN Professionals who are inclined to enhance their outlooks. These informal workshops are a place to come together over delicious food and explore the deeper conversation about important topics in our personal and professional lives. When Deborah sent out the invite last…
Read MoreAre You Doing the Simple Things?: The Top 5 Habits to Protect Your Information
I often tell people we are in the new normal. The way we think about information and privacy is not the same as we thought about it even ten years ago. If we are using email, various websites or consistently saving files, getting into the routine of changing our passwords, updating our antivirus and becoming…
Read MoreSplitsville Simplified: What To Expect When You’re Expecting To Divorce
The divorce process takes time, patience, and expertise. If you are considering divorcing your spouse, your first step should be to consult with an attorney who is skilled in family law. By listening to your unique situation, he or she can apply years of accumulated experience to your advantage. Work side by side with attorneys…
Read MoreWhat Can You Bring To The Table? The Answer Is YOU
Today’s article is from guest blogger and college sophomore Katherine Nelson. Despite her young age, this political science major already has quite the scholastic and career résumé, including her posts at Class of ‘18 Secretary, West Building Senator, HCA Board Member, Research Intern at Spa Week Media, Ltd., Marketing Intern for Pastry Kicks, Consulting Sales…
Read MoreNetworking Know-how: The Top 5 Tips to Manage Contacts
DRIVEN’s recent Network Management Workshop was another incredible event, focused on how to utilize the multiple contacts and potential life-changing individuals we meet at various events. It can be very overwhelming, not only meeting people, but also knowing how best to follow up (or even when to follow up). We know we want to keep…
Read MoreBusiness Development: Why Trust Is Such A Big Deal
What is the first thing someone does when considering working with you? They look online. And what they are searching for is what others have to say about you – are you a trusting person they should do business with? It’s the seed that feeds every relationship and why, if you are looking to become an…
Read MoreThe Facilitator In You: 3 Key Skills For Leading Effective Meetings
I’m proud to introduce Author and Personal Safety & Security Professional Jessica Robinson as a guest blogger for DRIVEN. As a DRIVEN Member, and a participant in our late May workshop exploring the attributes of a great discussion leader, Jessica has come away with a proficient outlook on the three universal skills for facilitating a…
Read MoreWhat if You ‘Rode the Wave’ of Fear Instead of Letting it Drown You?
At a recent DRIVEN Professionals event (formerly known as Women’s Advancement Compact), Cara Power of Cara Power Coaching and The Paradox of Leadership addressed Fear in the Workplace (it turns out we have many!). When we think of fear, it’s tangible; fear of getting hit by a car, fear of getting sick or something happening to…
Read MoreGetting Results: How One Woman’s Health Insurance Runaround was Foiled!
Most of us have come up against unfair medical bills at one time or another. Trying to straighten out the charges can be a hassle of epic proportions, as the system always seems to be stacked against us. Often, we’re compelled to just surrender and pay the unjustified balance. But today’s guest blogger and WAC…
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