Are You a Business Bridezilla?

Written by Karen D. Swim There is a television show that follows around cake throwing, profanity spouting, possessed by Satan would be brides and films the train wreck for American audiences to watch on television. It is appropriately titled Bridezillas. I have watched only bits and pieces, two minutes in and I am so appalled [...]

Let’s Connect – Maybe

Image by simonech via Flickr Written by Karen D. Swim The invitation arrived in a velvet box tied with silk ribbon. Inside the box atop dupont silk was the quirky greeting inviting me to join the party. Excited to meet new friends, I dressed in my best party clothes and showed up on time. I [...]

Of Unicorns and Rainbows

Written by Karen D. Swim I sat at my desk watching the steam from my morning cup of coffee curl and dissipate in the quiet morning air.  Technically at work but not fully alert I gazed out the window as command central booted up for the day. I closed my eyes and inhaled the aroma [...]

Silent No More

Image via Wikipedia Written by Karen D. Swim Evan sat at his computer screen, unable to focus. His shoulders sagged with the weight of disappointment. It had been one of those weeks when failure had followed him around like a stray dog who adopts you as master after one meal. He rubbed his hands across [...]

Learn to Love Self-Promotion – Part I

Written by Karen D.  Swim I could not see her face but the anxiety and confusion in her voice provided a visual image that made me wince with recognition. “I don’t understand it. I have given keynotes to a room filled with hundreds of people. My training programs have consistently received excellent feedback. I know [...]