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07/22/2026

⏱️ Woosah Wednesday ⏱️

While I have been active here, it's been a minute since I shared a WW post.... life has been lifing. 😂

And while I talk a lot about consistency, sometimes it's ok to "set something down" for a bit if it's done intentionally. Since woosah is all about embracing the opposite of stress, stressing myself out to post every Wednesday (yes, these are done in real time, not scheduled) defeats the purpose of the message I aim to share mid-week.

What's been happening over the past few months?

I moved my daughter home from her college apt (to all the parents out there who've been there, done that, you know it's no small feat).

Our summer league basketball team made a deep run all the way to the finals and forced a final and deciding game 3.

I'm getting very close to the end of a 3 year project that I'll share with the world in the fall.

I'm in the process of getting books 2 & 3 ready for printing.

AND, I still have all of the duties that come with my day jobs. 😜

I'm also trying to enjoy summer before it's over, although I have yet to make it to the beach - my happy place. 😩

So when life gets to lifing, remember to give yourself some grace, take a few deep breaths, and then consider what you can put down for now and pick back up a little later when your bandwidth isn't stretched to the max.

We all deserve a little rest and reprieve now and again. 🙏🏾

07/01/2026

One of the hot topics in my Leadership Webinar last week was working with the younger generations. I was asked about employee turnover, communication, and how to truly engage Millennials and Gen Z.

Here are a few facts along with my "overnight thoughts," as my coach likes to call them (as a high C on the DISC wheel, I need time to process things fully).

My Advice
Meet them where they are, get to know how they like to operate, and then slowly bring them up to where you'd like them to be.

Having raised kids and step kids that fall into both categories, I can say this isn't the most talkative group when it comes to the workplace. They're tech savvy and tech driven way more than us Gen Xers will ever be. So when it comes to meetings with everyone around the table, they may not feel comfortable speaking up as much or as often. Work on fostering an environment where everyone is encouraged to share their thoughts and give them time to get used to it.

The Facts
1. Just like all of the generations prior, their priorities have been shaped by the world they grew up in and differ from those of the older generations.
2. They want more frequent feedback than the older generations (73% more - which is a substantial number).
3. They're worried about their futures as Ai continues to make its way into every industry.
4. They want to feel a sense of purpose at work ... and without it may feel inclined to move on.

In the end, and no matter what generation you're working with, understanding the person is always the starting point. Our behavioral styles determine HOW we show up at work and at home, and is the starting point for ensuring people are in roles that suit who they are naturally while giving them the opportunity to grow.

If you're leading a team and struggling with any of this, I'm here and happy to have a conversation with you. Or you can learn more about HOW we operate at the link below.

https://thefullcirclebusiness.net/behavioral-assessments/

06/25/2026

I gave this talk in person in January to the Ardmore Business Association. Then I beefed it up and gave it again on Zoom this month to the SCORE Mentors Orlando chapter. It got great feedback both times, and then I read a post on LinkedIn about having "answers" and not sharing them. 🙃

So here's a link to a recording for anyone in a leadership role or who owns a business and wants to know what trends will be the most important in the next few years.

And here are the top 4 topics that came up in the Q & A at the end. I'll be back to post my thoughts and answers in the coming weeks.

1. Ai
2. Employee Turnover
3. Communication
4. Engaging the Younger Generations

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06/15/2026

The thing that will move the needle is the thing you're probably avoiding.... 😬

Last week I attended a networking event with a guest speaker and her topic was "Avoiding Shiny Object Syndrome" - It was geared towards entrepreneurs with any level of ADHD, and she shared tips on how to stay focused and on task.

This morning I had call with a client I've been working with all year. In addition to working with me to get his systems and processes dialed in, he's done a sales training refresher course as well. Today he filled me in on the conference he attended at the end of last week (on AI) and was on the verge of signing up for a different sales training program.

I encouraged him to hit pause on "new" things and finished the ones that are already in process. And my take away, which prompted this post, is how many things have you let fall by the wayside at the 75% completion mark to try something new? 🤔

Let's break it down with a few examples of things I see a lot....

Marketing - chasing new leads before making the most of the ones you have or reactivating past customers

Sales - telling your marketing team you have a leads problem when you haven't followed up on all of the open estimates in your pipeline.

Collections - creating a cash flow issue by not honoring your payment schedule and keeping your customers up to date with what's due.

Software - thinking the newest and latest piece of software or app is going to solve all of your problems when you haven't created the system to support the tech you're using.

If any of these hit a nerve with you, now would be a good time to slow down and reevaluate what boring tasks you might be avoiding that are actually critical to your success.

Moving the needle isn't always as difficult as we think it will be, but it does require discipline, consistency and accountability to make it happen. If you struggle with any or all of them, let's chat - I'd love the opportunity to help you get to 100%

04/29/2026

🛳️ Woosah Wednesday 🛳️

I was in the zone today and cruising right along and almost forgot it was Wednesday. 😬

It felt good to spend some time both IN and ON my businesses today without the usual stress of "Am I getting enough done" looming over me. 😂 When was the last time you had a truly "good" day and what made it different than all of the rest?

Being able to identify what it takes for you to be at your best is the first step in being able to replicate it.

Here are a few things on my short list:
- A good night's sleep
- A morning walk with my dogs
- A hearty breakfast to keep me full until lunch

And last night, the Sixers win on the road to keep the series alive sure helped my mood today. 🤩 Having a good day at work starts long before you get to your desk. Figure out what's on your short list and then put it on repeat to boost your productivity and mood in the weeks ahead. 👍🏼

04/24/2026

Are you creating safe spaces? 🤔

While my weekly newsletter is all about women in leadership and sometimes applies to men as well, this week it came to me to write an issue specifically for all of the gentlemen. You can read it at the link below (in 2 minutes or less) and then feel free to forward it along to anyone else you think would benefit from the message.

Here's to all of our allies and more in the making. 🙏🏼 We need you more than you may realize, and "not being a part of the problem" isn't enough anymore.

Email from The Full Circle Business Like A Girl - Redefining Leadership For Women on the Rise Hi , Happy Final Friday of April 👋🏼 I was struggling a bit with what to write about this week, and then

04/22/2026

🖥️ Woosah Wednesday 🖥️

So far this week, I've spent more time away from my desk than at my desk, and as a highly productive person, that had me stressed for a minute... Then I ran back through the activities and impact being away from my desk would have in the second half of the week and beyond, and I was able to exhale.

Monday - I took an hour in the middle of my workday to stop and declutter my space. This instantly lifted the load I was subconsciously carrying and helped me work more efficiently for the remainder of the day.

Tuesday - I spent the first half of my day out with our photographer taking photos of our work. This will result in at least a month's worth of marketing content to keep the leads coming into our family Residential Painting business.

Today - I spent almost ALL DAY (hence the late post) at my monthly Vistage Worldwide, Inc. meeting with my peers. We learned all about pricing today and worked through everyone's current key issues in their businesses.

My takeaway - be careful how you label "productivity." While I love having something physical to "show" for myself at the end of the day, not all of the work we do is immediately tangible. And stepping away from your usual routine often leads to new ideas and breakthroughs. 💡

04/15/2026

🥤 Woosah Wednesday 🥤

Today I did a few things to refill my cup...

1. I expanded my tribe
2. I worked in a new space
3. I honored the time I set aside for myself

Here's the short version of the back story. As part of the Shadow Her group, I was invited to a Mentor's "Working Wednesday" a while back and saved the date on my calendar. Then today arrived, my morning got crazy and spilled over to the afternoon, and my to do list got longer instead of shorter as a result. 😵‍💫

BUT, instead of skipping the trip to The O'Connor Group's office to work alongside my fellow mentors, I grabbed my bag, ate my lunch in the car on the way out, and spent two hours in a new space working on the rough draft of a new project in the works.

The change of scenery helped me stay focused on the task at hand (I only took my notebook and laptop with me and ended up outlining everything on paper). The other ladies in the room asked what I was working on and I was able to share and get feedback before I get too far into the details. I made two new in-person connections which will help with continuing to expand my tribe. And I honored the time I set aside for myself weeks ago when it would have been easier to skip it and just stay at my desk focused on the rest of my to do list.

That last one is a big one, and something I'm continuing to practice as often as possible. Life is crazy, but that doesn't mean you don't deserve to put yourself and your needs at the top of your to do list every so often. ❤️

04/07/2026

I was put on bread duty this morning, and I can't remember the last time I was so nervous about being responsible for a successful outcome. 😜

Here's the quick backstory ... my daughter loves to bake and made sourdough starter about a year ago. Now, when she has time, she makes a loaf or two. 🥖 And for those that don't know, it's a two-day process.

This morning, she popped this loaf in the oven and then told me I'd be responsible for the second half of his baking (his name is Larry) since she had to head out for class. 👍🏼 I set my timer for 30 minutes, stepped away from my desk when it went off and pulled the pot out of the oven.

The only thing she told me was that "he needs to be brown." I took a quick picture and sent it to her to ask for her stamp of approval. She called me from the car and said "what temperature is he?" So I grabbed the kitchen thermometer and checked ... 211 degrees. 🔥She then told me to take him out of the pot and off of the parchment paper and sit him on a rack to cool.

So why am I telling you this story? And what does it have to do with leadership?

How many times have you given an employee a task and only half of the instructions on how to complete it successfully? 🤦🏻‍♀️ It probably wasn't intentional, but when delegating, the goal should always be to set the person up for success, not doubt in their ability to execute.

In this case, I had to ask my "boss" to clarify the process while in the middle of it to make sure I got it right. How many of us answer these phone calls everyday because we didn't provide enough clarity and instruction at the start?

If you want to build a business and a team that doesn't need you to complete every task successfully, you'll need to learn how to delegate clearly and consistently.

Want to know more and get access to free tools to get you started? I've got you covered at the link below. 👇🏽

https://thefullcirclebusiness.net/delegation/

And I'll be enjoying a slice of sourdough with my dinner tonight once my daughter is back and slices him properly. 😂

04/06/2026

Are you prepping for the game or are you prepping for the win?

That's the underlying leadership lesson that surfaced for me after the unsportsmanlike ending to the Women's South Carolina vs. UConn game. I debated chiming in, and am choosing to skip the obvious issues that arose that afternoon, but couldn't skip this valuable lesson that came to me after the dust had settled.

Here's my short take on why it all went south... Coach Staley prepped herself and her team for the GAME. Coach Auriemma prepped himself and his team for the WIN.... and banking on keeping their perfect record.

And here's the leadership lesson, wrapped in one of my favorite things - basketball - the team that shows up prepared for the game at hand and plays every last minute until the ref says it's over almost always has an advantage over the team that shows up thinking they're favored to win. We've seen it time and time again every March, where an "underdog" team knocks out a high ranking team and it's considered an "upset." What they really did was show up more prepared for the task at hand without focusing on the end result ahead of the final whistle.

So how does this translate back into our everyday lives as business owners and leaders. Prepare yourself and your team for the task at hand and leave the "winning" for later. Confidence in your ability to execute successfully is very different than overconfidence that you already "have it in the bag."

Which leads me to one last basketball example at the highest level.... The year the Lakers beat the Sixers in the final. If you go back and watch his interviews, Shaq talks about wanting to go undefeated that year as well. And then admits openly, after the fact, that he wasn't really worried about the Sixers. But then they came to Philly ... and AI said "I'm not going out without a fight," and put 1 L on the Lakers record.

So, one more time for the people in the back - Are you prepping for the game or are you prepping for the win?

Do the work FIRST, then if and when you get the W ... and only then, take the time to celebrate. And please do so in an honorable way.