Black History Includes All of Us
Black History Includes All of Us Black History is American History U.S. Representative Yvette Clarke of New York once said: “We must never forget that Black History is American History. The achievements of African Americans have contributed to our nation’s greatness.” She is 100% correct. As a Black woman, it’s easy to be discouraged by […]
Do This to Make Your SMART Goals SMARTER
Do This to Make Your SMART Goals SMARTER We can all agree that goal setting is essential for success in our personal and professional lives. Our goals help us to chart a course in the direction we want our lives to go by helping us: Clarify our priorities Direct our focus to what matters most […]
Boost Your Focus and Execute with These Tips
Boost Your Focus and Execute with These Tips Plan to Make 2023 a Great Year Our recent blog posts have focused on helping you take what you experienced and achieved in 2022 and leverage it to make 2023 an even better year. Did you follow the prescribed actions? If so, you have: Reflected – Looked […]
Savvy People Plan for Success
Savvy People Plan for Success Let’s create a plan for success. In my last post, I encouraged you to say goodbye to new year’s resolutions. Savvy people don’t make resolutions. Frankly, they don’t work. And most people who made resolutions at the start of the year have already abandoned them. But there is a better approach. […]
Say Goodbye to New Year’s Resolutions
Say Goodbye to New Year’s Resolutions Happy New Year! After only two days of the new year, it’s time to say goodbye to new year’s resolutions. Visualize the year you want and set your intentions instead. Although many things are outside our control, visioning a successful year is not one of them. I know you […]
Here’s to a Happy New You!
Here’s to a Happy New You! Happy New You! This year will come to an end in just five days. I hope you are looking ahead to 2023 with hope and enthusiasm. Even if you’re completing a challenging year, it’s natural to entertain the possibility of something better. And it’s common to start the year […]
Self-Reflection Produces Growth
Self-Reflection Produces Growth “People who have had little self-reflection live life in a huge reality blind spot.” – Bryant McGill Self-reflection seems to be a dying art. Some think they don’t have time for reflection or that reflecting is a waste of time. Others are afraid to take a long, hard look at themselves. That […]
Ascentim Named to Inc.’s 2022 Best in Business List
Big News! In a press release this morning, we announced that Ascentim is named to Inc.’s 2022 Best in Business List in the Coaching/Career Development category!! Inc.’s 3rd annual Best in Business list recognizes private companies putting purpose ahead of profit. The list includes the most dynamic companies of all sizes and industries that have […]
Take Time to Reflect and Celebrate
Take Time to Reflect and Celebrate Reflect & Celebrate The theme of November was Gratitude, in particular, taking time to be grateful every day for great and small things. This month we’re pivoting to reflecting on the year and celebrating accomplishments. As 2022 winds down, consider what you learned, how you’ve grown, and all you […]
The Butterfly Effect of Gratitude
The Butterfly Effect of Gratitude Butterfly Effect of Gratitude Perhaps you are already familiar with the butterfly effect. The concept is that the simple flapping of a butterfly’s wings could trigger a series of motions that cause a typhoon on the other side of the planet. It’s really a metaphor for Chaos Theory. The idea […]