by Gayle Carson | Apr 21, 2019 | Communication
From the Journal of the S.O.B.: Image may not be everything, but it’s darn important. Of course, a lot has to do with what you do, where you live and how you want to be perceived. Living in Florida, people are pretty casual. They shop in jeans, shorts, leggings...
by Gayle Carson | Feb 20, 2018 | Communication
Contributed article to: The Six Figure Coach online magazine They say public speaking is #1 on the list of the greatest fears people have. I of course make my living at speaking in front of people so I am always amazed by this number, however it wasn’t easy getting...
by Gayle Carson | Feb 20, 2018 | Communication
Contributed Article to: The Six Figure Coach Online Magazine So you’re holding an event! It sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? You’ve been to so many yourself and after all, if those people can do it, why can’t you? So the dream begins. You have big ideas and even...
by Gayle Carson | Jan 9, 2017 | Communication, Inspiration
Here we were breaking temperatures this past week with 80 plus degrees and yesterday the chill set in with 50’s – but as you know we will be back in the 70’s shortly. I do feel badly for the rest of the country that is experiencing such dreadful...
by Gayle Carson | Oct 31, 2016 | Communication, Inspiration
Yes, it’s that time again, and I am hopping on a plane to San Diego so won’t get to see any trick or treaters. Usually, the Saturday night before is a big deal in South Beach but the weather wasn’t all that good, so not sure how it turned out....
by Gayle Carson | Sep 19, 2016 | Communication, Feeling good, Inspiration
I’m counting on you gals to do just this. I got up yesterday and was greeted with the news of the New York bombing. It is so incredible to me that there are people in this world who are so unhappy with themselves that they act out in this way. It takes someone...
by Gayle Carson | Aug 8, 2016 | Communication, Feeling good
Talking about transitions, I am obsessed with the Olympics Just think about it–working all those seconds, minutes and hours for just a few minutes of action trying to win the Gold, Silver or Bronze medals. I just love it! Think about what your business or life...
by Gayle Carson | May 18, 2016 | Communication, Women Over 50
We are talking about renewal this month and I am finding myself constantly reinventing me and what I do. I spent this past week at a seminar with Lisa Sasevich. And what is wonderful about Lisa, is that she is always adding, subtracting and tweaking what she does, to...
by Gayle Carson | May 9, 2016 | Communication, Feeling good, Women Over 50
I hope all of you had a wonderful mother’s day! I spent mine with my daughter and you may laugh, but we went to IHOP. It was terrific! I had a Belgian waffle combo with 2 eggs, sausage and hash browns and loved every minute of it. I don’t get to do...
by Gayle Carson | Apr 26, 2016 | Communication, Feeling good
It’s interesting to me as I have spoken with various people, that they are interested in leaving a legacy. I thought it only happened once you reached the age of 50, however I am finding that many people in their 40’s, especially women, are thinking...
by Gayle Carson | Apr 19, 2016 | Communication, Customer Service
After a magnificent weekend of learning at a conference in Colorado Springs, I was surprised at even more learning experiences in the 24 hours it took to get home. Yes, I went to sleep Friday night to a beautiful day of green grass, flowers and gorgeous scenery at...
by Kimball Stadler | Feb 21, 2016 | Communication, Feeling good, Health and Wellness
Are you getting enough sleep? It seems all the literature I’ve been reading this past month says we aren’t getting and what we are getting is fitful and not at all peaceful. Then there was an additional study as to whether you should sleep with your...
by Kimball Stadler | Feb 15, 2016 | Communication, Customer Service, Financial Independence
I had the honor of meeting Daymond John of Shark Tank and he’s just come out with a new book “The Power of Broke” which he graciously signed for me. Although he is tremendously successful now, he started out with no funding and a $40 budget. So he...
by Kimball Stadler | Apr 27, 2015 | Communication, Feeling good
Did a lot of traveling this past week and found some wonderful people even though planes were delayed, cancelled and all the rest. Some were happy they had another day in paradise, others were inconvenienced and sad and still others had a fatalistic approach. The...
by Kimball Stadler | Mar 4, 2015 | Communication, Customer Service, Feeling good
You know how I am always preaching having a smile and a positive attitude. Well, most of you know that I was in L.A. last week and when I returned my rental car to Hertz, there were quite a few people waiting. A gentleman came up to me and said “Are you late...
by Kimball Stadler | Mar 4, 2015 | Communication, Customer Service
I hope that all of you who are involved with customer service situations that are not favorable to you will take a stand. I am sure that everyone of you can think of daily incidents where you experienced poor service and although annoyed, didn’t do anything...
by Kimball Stadler | Jan 26, 2015 | Communication, Health and Wellness, Women Over 50
I had the most fun experience yesterday. I went to the Cat Show held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in California. Most of you know how much I love animals as I have two cats (and one dog). When my kids were still at home I had 5 dogs and 3 cats so I am fascinated...
by Kimball Stadler | Jan 19, 2015 | Communication, Feeling good, Women Over 50
I really had a moment that brought me back to how important mindset is. You know that I keep stressing positive thinking and attitude and how it affects your entire being and thinking. Recently I was an observer of a few individuals dealing with extreme stress in...