‘Business’ Category

2013: The P.E.R.K. Consulting Year in Review

2013: The P.E.R.K. Consulting Year in Review

With the recent passing of Nelson Mandela, I joined most of the world in mourning a life lost, but celebrating a life lived to the fullest. As South Africa’s first black president, and an anti-Apartheid and civil rights icon, there is no doubt that history will remember Mandela as one of the greatest men who […]

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Surprising Rewards

Surprising Rewards

The overwhelming things I have wanted to do in my life, the things that seemed most impossible in feasibility and practicality, when I have stepped out and just done them, have proven to be most rewarding. I thought I wanted to dance professionally at the start of my college career, but to explore it as a real possibility, I […]

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Going Back to School- Tips for Organization Leaders

Going Back to School- Tips for Organization Leaders

The back-to-school season can make anyone anxious. From business owners saying goodbye to summer interns, to nonprofit leaders managing a decrease in volunteer engagement, this time can be one filled with lots of transitions and anxiety. Wherever you find yourself this season, here are a few tips for maintaining your energy, productivity and engagement: 1. Re-frame […]

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Dream on, Mommy, Dream On!

Dream on, Mommy, Dream On!

Have you ever stopped to evaluate if you have achieved your dreams? I mean, each day we wake up and we give numerous pep talks to our kids about finishing school with honors, setting goals, taking responsibility and being anything they want to be… yet, what about us? Today, I want you to know that […]

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Marriage, Faith and Entrepreneurship

Marriage, Faith and Entrepreneurship

“It has to be more than just a business that you are setting up. Otherwise, everything will be off. Your pursuit will be for money, or recognition, or to address some other type of insecurity. Deal with your insecurities; otherwise they will rule you and the business’s success will encourage your fears.” That’s the advice […]

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