by Beth Cougler Blom | Dec 7, 2011 | Uncategorized
Last week I was registered (and paid up) to attend a networking event that was sure to be a lot of fun and perhaps a good help to my business. But in the last few minutes before I was due to walk out the door for it, I took stock of my mood and decided that what I... by Beth Cougler Blom | Nov 27, 2011 | Uncategorized
What stops us from doing what we love? Lots of things of course. But one of them is the unwritten rules that we have – consciously or unconsciously – set for ourselves or have inherited from our families or society. Unwritten rules are rules that we feel... by Beth Cougler Blom | Nov 7, 2011 | Business back end
One of the things I love to do is refer people who are looking for something to someone who I think can help them. The fact of the matter is, I love to connect people. That’s a big part of my approach to networking and I don’t ask for anything in return. I... by Beth Cougler Blom | Nov 4, 2011 | Workshops
Last week I delivered a two-hour workshop to the management team of the Inter-Cultural Association on the topic of time management. I called it “Change the Way You Work.” One of the topics I brought forth during the workshop was how to manage our email so... by Beth Cougler Blom | Oct 26, 2011 | Workshops
Wherever you live in the world it’s important to know people. We all need friends, things to do, places to go. Whether you’re new to your city or not, attending networking events to expand your connections, grow your business, or just get out of the house... by Beth Cougler Blom | Oct 16, 2011 | Uncategorized
On Friday I got some disheartening news: my proposal to speak at the TedxVictoria event wasn’t accepted. It was disappointing because I’d been pretty excited about the possibility of speaking at a TEDx event, and I had spent time in my mind envisioning... by Beth Cougler Blom | Oct 7, 2011 | Uncategorized
I often have people comment on the way I look when I talk about my work. “Wow,” they say, “I can tell you really love your job!” And I do! And I know how they can tell. When I talk about the work I do my eyes light up, my hands and arms swoop... by Beth Cougler Blom | Sep 27, 2011 | Uncategorized
Even though I am busier these days than I probably ever have been before, I’m pretty excited about where my life is headed. I’ve got plans in place, lots of big dreams, and passion galore about my current work. But you know what? I haven’t always... by Beth Cougler Blom | Sep 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
I like to believe that sometimes the Universe (or whatever word works for you) likes to give us a little push in the right direction, especially when we may need more courage. We could be going down a path and not really know where we’re headed, or we could have...