Smell the roses
I've been blessed to meet some pretty amazing people over the course of my career. Many have influenced me profoundly. They've encouraged me to think about the big picture, evaluate situations thoughtfully and find different ways to achieve better outcomes. In between...
Leveraging Real Time Adventures and Helping People – Good Karma
A few weeks ago a close business pal of mine, Karen Yankovich, was invited to go to Virginia, to see her friend and business colleague, Christina Daves, interview Hoda Kotb, the bubbly co-host of the popular NBC TV Today Show, Kathie Lee & Hoda. While she was...
Motivation Just for You
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath. Maya Angelou Life is busy. Life is complicated. And sometimes, no matter how many blessings you have, life throws you a few curve balls. Because a little encouragement can...
Top 7 Things to “DO” with PR (plus 5 Simple Press Release Writing Tips)
Writing a great press release just got easier, if you follow these 5 simple tips. First – make sure you are sharing something that is actually newsworthy. Second – tie in your news to a recent mainstream media or industry story. Next: Add interesting stats and...
The Importance of Interdisciplinary Branding
Another post that proves that great marketing advice is evergreen! First published in September, 2012, the methodology and advice Darcy shares is still important to the success of every business today. "Branding means putting a cohesive face and personality on your...
Celebrate
“The year you were born marks only your entry into the world. Other years where you prove your worth, they are the ones worth celebrating.” ― Jarod Kintz, This Book Title is Invisible
Ubering for Better
The news today had more updates about the resignation of Uber CEO, Travis Kalanick. My hope is that the groundswell of negative reaction to Mr. Kalanick's overall bad behavior and toxic culture enabling, will create a weeding out movement in other firms and...
Sometimes things go wrong
Recently my husband and I had planned to check out some new areas in upstate NY. But sometimes plans go awry. We blew a tire on the Mass Pike. After getting a new one installed (hearty THANKS to Eddie and the other caring mechanic at the Mobile Station on River Street...
Boost Your Personal Online Magnetism
If you haven’t updated your online persona in awhile, get cookin’! Because every networking contact, strategic partner, client or prospective employer will go online to find out more information about you. So, don't forfeit your chance to make a great first...
Downton Send Off Dinner fit for Royalty!
We are counting down the hours to the last episode of Downton Abbey with heavy hearts. What will we do on Sunday nights?? A few years ago we hosted a lovely dinner party (costumes encouraged) for a small group of friends, to kick off Season 5. This year we're planning...
Help the Average Joe and Jane Crush Debt – Jumpstart the Economy
One of my favorite movies is It’s A Wonderful Life. It’s the tale of two worlds; one of the greedy Mr. Potter, who can never get enough power or money, and the other of the hard working Bailey family, who helps other average citizens make a better life for...
Ageless Acumen – Why You Should Hire Older Workers Now
Anyone questioning whether Hillary Clinton (age 68 ), Bernie Sanders (age 74 ), Donald Trump (age 69 ), John Kasich (age 63) or Marco Rubio (age 44), is NOT qualified to be in the running to be the next President of the United States - and "leader of the free world" -...
Voices of Courageous Women
This was published September 25, 2012, but as you'll see, it is still very timely with recent world events... This week I had the chance to listen to and meet three courageous women in New York City, via a whirlwind speaking tour put together by World Pulse. If you've...
Living Better Starts Here!
Welcome to a new resource for better living, at home and at work. We'll be posting exciting NEW articles, videos, interviews and more, but to get things rolling, we're selecting some of the best columns from our beta business networking site. Let's start with tips...