7 Gifts to Give Yourself (And Your Career) If you’re anything like me, you’re knee-deep in holiday shopping right now. Christmas lists galore, packages from online retailers arriving daily, and tucking things away in secret hiding places so the intended recipient will be genuinely surprised. But what about YOU? You’ve worked hard all year. I know because I speak with so many of you. And I see how much you put into earning a living, providing for your family, and bettering yourself. So this holiday season, I give you permission to splurge - just a ...

Get SMART About Your Goals Last week, we discussed all the fabulous things you accomplished this year. We toasted to big wins, like promotions and raises, and little successes, like making pesto from scratch for the first time. But what about the things we didn’t accomplish? I’m certainly not trying to bum anyone out, but there are still a few weeks left of the year. You’ve no doubt heard the expression, “Leave it all on the field.” In our case, let’s leave it all in 2023! If there are things on your to-do list that ...

We Did It Again! Oops, We Did It Again! Just a couple of weeks ago, we had ‘the talk’ about celebrating our achievements. Maybe it put some good vibes out in the universe… because Ascentim just claimed another award from Inc. You can read an excerpt from the press release below, but here’s the really special part for me: this is the second year in a row that we took home the proverbial trophy in the Inc. 2023 Best in Business list in the Coaching & Career Development category.  Therefore, that means it wasn’t a ...

Here’s to 2023: YOUR Year in Review Whew! I don’t know about you, but the older I get, the faster each year seems to fly by. Part of me was still mentally summering at the beach when I realized it was almost time to pick out a Christmas tree! While the past 12 months might feel like merely a blink, I bet some pretty cool things happened in your life - things you MADE happen through motivation, dedication, faith, and resilience. Now, my friends, it is time to celebrate those achievements, personal or professional, big ...