by Beth Cougler Blom | Jan 3, 2019 | Business back end
These past few days I’ve been doing a lot of looking back and reflecting on my past year, business-wise. Normally I do this in December so this post is a little late, but it feels like a good way to start the new year as well. A little looking back in order to...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Dec 19, 2017 | Business back end
As the year gets closer to putting itself to bed and I begin to get excited about taking two weeks of holidays over the Christmas break, I thought I’d put in one final post to look back on some of the things that stood out for me this year. I have a lot to be...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Oct 19, 2017 | Business back end
I’m looking for potential subcontractors to be able to support learning/instructional design projects for my clients. If you’re interested in talking with me about sporadic, part-time subcontracting opportunities related to learning design, please email me...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Oct 14, 2017 | Business back end
Last week I was able to reveal my new and improved website, the result of several months of brainstorming and hard work. I was tremendously supported through this process by Niki Campbell and Kim Timothy, the dynamic duo behind Brand Brilliant. But let’s back up...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Sep 29, 2016 | Business back end
I just started planning a workshop to offer with a friend and colleague, and during our planning conversation the other day I spoke about how – by working on planning this workshop – I was breaking my “rule” about the type of work that I take... by Beth Cougler Blom | Sep 8, 2015 | Business back end
One of my not-so-guilty pleasures is reading the blog of Kelly Rae Roberts, a Portland-based mixed media artist. Today I listened to Episode 3 of her “Possibilitarian Podcast” in which she talks about (among other things) the time when she had lots of... by Beth Cougler Blom | Jun 24, 2015 | Business back end
I’ve been working on a few little tweaks for my website this past week. For one, I’ve always meant to have a custom banner image created and I’m finally getting around to making it happen. I’m working with my fabulous graphic designer who is... by Beth Cougler Blom | Jul 9, 2014 | Business back end
I’ve always loved the motivational phrase “Keep Calm and Carry On” that the Brits used in posters to prepare the public for World War II. But truthfully, over the past few years of owning my own business and balancing it with working for an employer... by Beth Cougler Blom | May 5, 2014 | Business back end
A few weeks ago at a dinner I convened for my facilitators group we got talking – as we always do – about the various things that we each do for work. Not surprisingly, many of us have several areas of expertise and it made for interesting introductions...