Personal Development

WNC Woman (NC) May 2012
I am always astonished at how many dedicated, smart, hard working men and women who are passionate about their field and know it well –who know they have something of great value to offer others – can’t seem to turn things around...  Read More
San Diego Woman (CA) Mega Bridal Issue 2012
Congratulations on your impending marriage!   As you know, there is a lot of planning involved in a wedding.   However, while dealing with venues, bakers, flowers, guest lists and bridesmaids, many couples forget the most...  Read More
Montana Woman (MT) April 2012
  When you sit down with Sheila Callihan, Owner and General Manager of Mountain Broadcasting in Missoula, you will find yourself instantly at ease, like you are sitting down with a friend to have a nice chat.  Sheila possesses a sense of...  Read More
Montana Woman (MT) March 2012
How can you bridge the “service gap” when your customers and your employees live on opposite sides? Service Circa 1968’s: In my childhood memories, my mother pulls up to the gas station. A man dressed in a crisp uniform jogs to the...  Read More
Coulee Region Women Magazine (WI) Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
  Jordan Wegner has questioned her choice of profession only a couple of times. One was when she witnessed her first embalming; the other was when she faced moving a body, much larger than her own, alone. “It wasn’t that I wouldn...  Read More
Maine Women Magazine (ME) Jan 2012
As parents, we look forward to the day that our child gets accepted to the college of his or her choice. Unfortunately for many parents, the joy of their child’s college acceptance is overshadowed by the financial anxieties. The good news is...  Read More
My Generation Magazine (ME) Feb 2012
At the risk of sounding like a braggart, I’m more than tickled that I refinanced my mortgage a few months ago. I rolled together a mortgage, second mortgage, and a balance on a home equity line of credit and cut the combined monthly payment...  Read More
Maine Women Magazine (ME) Jan 2012
It’s hard to believe that someone so tiny can come with such a big price tag. The Agriculture Department estimated the cost to raise a child born in 2009 from birth through age 17 at $222,360 and that doesn’t even include college. That...  Read More
Acceptance means living with limitations, accepting your partner’s behaviors By Dr. David Sanford Dr. David Sanford is a couples counselor and relationship coach, practicing in South Portland. He was for 24 years the “Partners&rdquo ...Acceptance means living with limitations, accepting your partner’s behaviors By Dr. David Sanford Dr. David Sanford is a couples counselor and relationship coach, practicing in South Portland. He was for 24 years the “Partners”...  Read More
Story by Laura Bond Williams ’Don’t be afraid to risk something big for something good’ is this campaign volunteer-turned-politician’s personal mantra. On this particular November morning, a coffee shop in Southwest Austin b ...Story by Laura Bond Williams ’Don’t be afraid to risk something big for something good’ is this campaign volunteer-turned-politician’s personal mantra. On this particular November morning, a coffee shop in Southwest Austin...  Read More
Rochester Women Magazine (MN) First Quarter, 2007
By Karen MeyerWhat’s the difference between ordinary and extraordinary? A little “extra!” The Extraordinary Rochester Women Award recognizes women who have made a difference by giving a little “extra” to inspire others ...By Karen Meyer What’s the difference between ordinary and extraordinary? A little “extra!” The Extraordinary Rochester Women Award recognizes women who have made a difference by giving a little “extra” to inspire...  Read More
Maine Women Magazine (ME) October 2008
Nancy Grape served for 16 years as an editorial writer and member of the editorial board for the Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram. Her column commenting on state and national affairs for the Telegram ran for 25 years. In the ...Nancy Grape served for 16 years as an editorial writer and member of the editorial board for the Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram. Her column commenting on state and national affairs for the Telegram ran for 25 years. In the weeks...  Read More
Austin Woman Magazine (TX) July 09
Q: How would you describe your job? A: I help people get answers. While other beautiful, single women might be out on the town, Anji Fussell can often be found sitting in her car, eating leftovers, during a late night stakeout. Fussell, presiden ...Q: How would you describe your job? A: I help people get answers. While other beautiful, single women might be out on the town, Anji Fussell can often be found sitting in her car, eating leftovers, during a late night stakeout. Fussell, president of...  Read More
Northwest Woman Magazine (WA) October 2010
  It has been said that, "Money may not be the most important thing, but it's way up there with oxygen." The fastest and easiest way to get the things you want as quickly as possible is almost always to have enough money to be abl ...  It has been said that, "Money may not be the most important thing, but it's way up there with oxygen." The fastest and easiest way to get the things you want as quickly as possible is almost always to have enough money to be...  Read More
Intro to Working World 101 By Leslie Bridgers A staff reporter for the American Journal in Westbrook, she is a graduate of Bowdoin College. I’d like to think I’m still sporting Connecticut plates on my car as a symbol of pride for my home ...Intro to Working World 101 By Leslie Bridgers A staff reporter for the American Journal in Westbrook, she is a graduate of Bowdoin College. I’d like to think I’m still sporting Connecticut plates on my car as a symbol of pride for my...  Read More
WNC Woman (NC) April 2009
“When ’dating’ came at me, I dropped ’school’.” “I got hit in the head with ’drugs’ because I wasn’t looking.” “It was so overwhelming to have all the balls going at once I didn& ...“When ’dating’ came at me, I dropped ’school’.” “I got hit in the head with ’drugs’ because I wasn’t looking.” “It was so overwhelming to have all the balls going at once I didn...  Read More
How often does the subject of “success” come up in family, social and professional dis­cussions? I hear it frequently as I travel through the world of Personal and Professional Development. Yet when I ask a person what success means...  Read More
Northwest Woman Magazine (WA) november 2011
We spend a considerable portion of our day at work. In fact, we probably spend more time with coworkers than with family and friends. Because of that, we are more likely to notice when things are not quite right with a colleague. Abuse is more...  Read More
Acceptance means living with limitations, accepting your partner’s behaviors By Dr. David Sanford Dr. David Sanford is a couples counselor and relationship coach, practicing in South Portland. He was for 24 years the “Partners”...  Read More
Austin Woman Magazine (TX) July 09
Q: How would you describe your job? A: I help people get answers. While other beautiful, single women might be out on the town, Anji Fussell can often be found sitting in her car, eating leftovers, during a late night stakeout. Fussell, president of...  Read More
South Bay Woman Magazine (CA) June 2009
1) Name & Age Beth Shaw, 42 2) What type of challenges have you faced? It was difficult learning how to run a business while running it. Other challenges include over delegating, being to patient with staff, and not always having a manager. 3)...  Read More
South Bay Woman Magazine (CA) March 2009
Dear Julie-Anne, I have a co-worker who is just driving me nuts and recently got the promotion I was hoping to get. Should I stay and try to battle this out at this company or move on? What are you thoughts? Natalie Dear Natalie, Thank you for...  Read More
South Bay Woman Magazine (CA) April 2009
Dear Julie-Anne, I just got laid off from my job and I really want to see the positive side of why this might have happened. Any insights would be appreciated. Georgia Hi Georgia, Thank you for your question and thank you having the courage to...  Read More
WNC Woman (NC) May 2012
I am always astonished at how many dedicated, smart, hard working men and women who are passionate about their field and know it well –who know they have something of great value to offer others – can’t seem to turn things around...  Read More