This originally ran on the Personal Branding Blog. I have been talking and writing about my recent relocation to the Tampa Bay/Dunedin Florida area to be closer to my family. I seem to be on the move more over the past 6 years but that is just where my life cycle is now. The good news [...]
The Question That Changes Everything
by Deborah Shane on February 6th
This article is reposted with permission from Emily Bennington. As you know, year-end is a time of reflection and – typically – we focus on two questions: 1. Did I achieve my goals? 2. Am I where I want to be? For most of my adult life, I have used this time between Christmas and [...]
4 Ideas for Handling Criticism
by Deborah Shane on December 17th
This post is reprinted with the permission of Andy Robinson. Too many of us allow criticism to slow us down or, many times, stop us cold in our tracks. Dealing with criticism can be difficult sometimes, but we should not allow others’ opinion detract us from our intended actions, goals and objectives. ALWAYS make it [...]
Adopting a New Habit? Try This!
by Deborah Shane on December 6th
Reposted with permisiion from Andy Robinson, Executive Career Coach. Old habits die hard and new habits can be difficult to sustain. Change is tough … change requires willpower … change requires determination, and … change requires effort. Change is necessary if you’re planning to adopt winning habits, particularly those that seem “foreign” to you or [...]
Being Nosey and Asking Probing Questions!
by Deborah Shane on November 1st
Sniff, Sniff… There is nothing quite as alluring and seductive as sharing time with someone who finds you extremely interesting. We all love to talk about ourselves and find it very flattering when another party seems to be fascinated by some aspect of our experience, background or area of specialty. Having someone ask us probing [...]
MSNBC’s JJ Ramberg Launches New Book-It’s Your Business 183 Essential Tips
by Deborah Shane on October 24th
I went to a media event in New York City last year hosted by small business champion and media host Tory Johnson, to learn about how to get more media coverage and attention. She gathered some of the best journalists, writers, TV hosts and consultants including JJ Ramberg, host for the past 6 years of [...]




















