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Three Easy Fixes To Go From Copycat to Copywriting Star

Your copy sucks — here’s how to fix it — One summer during college, I worked as a server at a local restaurant. It was one of those all-you-can-eat salad buffets, which meant my job was less about serving and more about clearing plates and wiping down tables. One night, after an incredibly long shift, I crawled into bed and…

Copywriting

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Three Easy Fixes To Go From Copycat to Copywriting Star
Three Easy Fixes To Go From Copycat to Copywriting Star
Copywriting

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Published in The Writing Cooperative

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What a Move to New Zealand Taught Me About Ruthless Editing

There’s a kinder, easier way to cut the crap mercilessly — “Just grab everything!” I yell from across the room. I can barely see my husband through the piles of books, clothes, and junk littered over the floor. He wipes the sweat from his forehead and continues packing. …

Writing Tips

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What a Move to New Zealand Taught Me About Ruthless Editing
What a Move to New Zealand Taught Me About Ruthless Editing
Writing Tips

6 min read


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This Extreme Editing Exercise Can Help You Nail Your Core Message

A fun, but challenging method for finding focus — I looked up at the clock. 11:58. Only two more minutes before the world’s most boring meeting would finally end. As I started quietly gathering my things, I felt my spirits lift at the thought of my lunch waiting for me in my office. …

Editing

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This Extreme Editing Exercise Can Help You Nail Your Core Message
This Extreme Editing Exercise Can Help You Nail Your Core Message
Editing

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Published in Better Humans

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Watch Your Productivity, Health, and Happiness Soar With These 5 Home Office Upgrades

It’s time to take your office space seriously — My productivity had sunk to an all-time low. I hate to admit it, as I’ve always prided myself on my ability to get stuff done. I’ve built businesses and websites, written books, and published hundreds of articles. …

Productivity

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Watch Your Productivity, Health, and Happiness Soar With These 5 Home Office Upgrades
Watch Your Productivity, Health, and Happiness Soar With These 5 Home Office Upgrades
Productivity

8 min read


Sep 27, 2021

Feelings Over Facts: Don’t Tell Me the Tooth Fairy Isn’t Real

The catastrophic risk of holding too tightly to our beliefs — Never before had I felt so betrayed. And by my own father? It was unimaginable. “I’m so sorry,” Dad said. “I just forgot. It was an accident.” The tears started welling up inside my eyes as he tried to explain what happened. My big (and excessively loud) extended family was…

Inspiration

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Feelings Over Facts: Don’t Tell Me the Tooth Fairy Isn’t Real
Feelings Over Facts: Don’t Tell Me the Tooth Fairy Isn’t Real
Inspiration

6 min read


Published in ILLUMINATION

·Sep 21, 2021

Lemmings on Parade: The High Cost of Personal Branding

The highly curated life comes with a hefty price tag — I’m so glad I didn’t grow up in the age of social media. My childhood memories are a mishmash of people, colors, and feelings. I like that it’s a little fuzzy in places. The blur of growing up still holds significant weight in the formation of my identity. …

Identity

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Lemmings on Parade: The High Cost of Personal Branding
Lemmings on Parade: The High Cost of Personal Branding
Identity

4 min read


Published in ILLUMINATION

·Sep 12, 2021

Confessions of a Former Know-It-All: The Liberating Loss of Confidence

All the swagger in the world couldn’t help me answer life’s most challenging questions — At just 24 years old, my confidence was at an all-time high. Graduate school had forced me to think critically and wade through deep discussions. Entering a university career kept my mind sharp. I felt alive with new ideas and bold assertions. …

Leadership

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Confessions of a Former Know-It-All: The Liberating Loss of Confidence
Confessions of a Former Know-It-All: The Liberating Loss of Confidence
Leadership

2 min read


Published in Better Marketing

·Sep 7, 2021

The Biggest Mistakes TEDx Hopefuls Make & How to Increase Your Chances of Getting to That Red Dot

Insider tips from five TEDx organizers — 5.4 billion. That’s how many views TEDx talks have accumulated on YouTube since 2009. Speaking for TEDx is a coveted opportunity for many leaders and innovators. While most speakers won’t have the kind of life-changing fame of Brené Brown or Simon Sinek, the process of applying, writing, and presenting a…

Personal Development

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The Biggest Mistakes TEDx Hopefuls Make & How to Increase Your Chances of Getting to That Red Dot
The Biggest Mistakes TEDx Hopefuls Make & How to Increase Your Chances of Getting to That Red Dot
Personal Development

4 min read


Jun 22, 2021

Scared to Speak? 7 Simple Ways to Show up Confidently in Your Business

Stand out by mastering these essential public speaking tips — Imagine standing in front of a crowd, all eyes on you. The audience is silently waiting to hear what you have to say. Whether that scenario pumps you up or freaks you out, in today’s world where everyone is talking at once, this kind of undivided attention is a gift…

Leadership

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Scared to Speak? 7 Simple Ways to Show up Confidently in
Scared to Speak? 7 Simple Ways to Show up Confidently in
Leadership

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Jun 19, 2021

Crayon vs. Diamond Ideas — Why Finding your Gem Matters

A good idea has the power to change your life and the world — A green crayon changed my life. In junior high, I was always just outside the cool kids’ circle. Sure, I had plenty of friends and a rockin’ personality, but I spent most of my time one step behind the trendiest clothes and popular parties. Then, in ninth grade, our all-girls…

Ideas

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Crayon vs. Diamond Ideas — Why Finding your Gem Matters
Crayon vs. Diamond Ideas — Why Finding your Gem Matters
Ideas

4 min read

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