The Joy CEO - Blog
Did you happen to catch my LinkedIn post last week as I was prepping a talk for International Womenās Day?
I LOVE public speaking. The first time I ever gave a speech was for my 4th grade commencement.Ā I was ten years old. My whole family sat in the front row and I was my best possible self I co...
Joy?Ā Letās be honest, itās not even in your top 10 things to do. Youāve got more important things to handle: the board meeting, the customer presentation, the imploding supply chain crisis (I mean shouldnāt we be done with this sh*& already?!), your boss wants to talk about the āthingā, the school ...
With Valentineās Day just around the corner, I wanted to share something that would not only bring us love but also some JOY! For some, Valentineās is a great day to celebrate someone they love, but for others it can be lonely and disheartening. Iāve definitely sat on both sides of this fence. My ye...
Picturesque Maine, known for a captivating coastline with world-class lobsters, a breathtaking mountain region, home to the Northeastās greatest ski resorts and a portion of the Appalachian Trail.Ā People come from all over the world to visit and consume our little slice of Godās country.Ā Ā
Scenic ...
Ever find yourself questioning your dreams and your own audacity to even have them?Ā Then running through a list of reasons to squash them yourself?
Yah. Me, too.Ā Ā
My stream of conscious ramble goes something like this:
Who the heck do I think I am?Ā I grew up in a tiny little town in Maine with...
Imagine this: youāve checked all the boxes.Ā Youāve reached some of your biggest goals: you just got the promotion with THE title, you now have THE pay, youāre finally in THE house.Ā Youāve got the kids, the car, the Louis.Ā Life is pretty damn good.Ā You stay busy and booked with color coded calenda...
Ever since I can remember, I had a longing, an ache.Ā I have worked from home for years, decades.Ā I would travel to see customers, bosses, teammates.Ā Planes, trains, and automobiles has always been a tagline.Ā Iāve never minded the busyness, but there were times when a hint of loneliness was palat...
Have you ever experienced such joy? Allow me to introduce Miss H, the daughter of a dear friend. Just this very photo of her brings me joyā¦. xo
I admit, I love summer.Ā Among all the seasons, it claims the crown with its elongated days, warm temps, unbridled laughter of carefree children, and the l...
Happy July! I hope this blog post finds you in a serene beach setting, where you can unwind with your favorite beach read, SPF protecting your skin, and a refreshing sparkling water by your side. When Iām at the beach, I canāt help but let my mind wander and indulge in daydreams.
But let me ask you...
Letās be honest, you love your job ā the pace, the work, the people, the industry, the constant learning, the leading, the ābeing in the knowā. But there are moments when the demands of your job know no bounds, nor do they know a season. For some, summer means long weekends at the shore or the lake,...
You know her, the strong, empowered leader who seems to have it all together. She has clear intentions, takes little BS, and keeps her eyes on the big picture all while maintaining a Christmas card worthy family photo every year.
How does she do it?
In the competitive world of executive leadership...
As women, we are so good at juggling.Ā We juggle all day long.Ā The kids, the drop-off, the bus schedule, the homework, the soccer shoes, the permission slip.Ā The things.Ā All the things.Ā And, that is just our warm-up before we get to our desk with our inbox blowing up and our ELT screaming that w...
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