by Gayle Carson | May 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
From the Journal of the S.O.B. If there is one thing that is irreplaceable, it’s your time. People always ask me how I get everything done, and it’s mostly because I am a good manager of time and always have been. Whether you are alone for the first time...
by Gayle Carson | Sep 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
My message today is all about the Hurricane. As most of you know, I live in North Bay Village which is part of Miami Beach. Hurricane Irma did not spare us, however I don’t know what my damage is because I’m in San Diego. I was supposed to fly home today...
by Gayle Carson | Feb 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
This has been an interesting month bringing with it many new emotions and thoughts. Between Valentine’s Day, my birthday, Spunky Old Broad month, and two very interesting boot camps, I have been through a lot of experiences. I want you to think about the various...
by Gayle Carson | Feb 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
For the first time, I am honoring two Spunky Old Broads. Why? Because they deserve it! They are Debbie Reynolds and Mary Tyler Moore. I loved both these women although I identified more with Debbie because of her singing, dancing and her never-say-die...
by Gayle Carson | Nov 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
IT’S OVER!!!!! The election is over and finally all those ads and phone calls. Although there are many demonstrations going on (which I don’t believe in) I do think it’s great that we live in a country where you can have them without repercussions....
by Gayle Carson | Sep 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
Remember when summer was just coming and now fall is here along with some storms fueling the east coast. It reminds me of our lives. We think we have so much time and yet it is very fleeting. When we are young, we can’t wait to grow up. It can’t come fast...
by Gayle Carson | Aug 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
As you can imagine, I am still in the throes of the Olympics–loving every minute and so proud of all the competitors. And it is my hope you are continuing to look at the spirit, enthusiasm, dedication and appreciation of all the participants. Whether they win...
by Gayle Carson | Jul 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
I’m in Phoenix at the annual convention of the National Speakers Association and as you may imagine, there is chatter everywhere and a lot of hugging and kissing. This is a group of positive minded, motivated, energetic individuals who are smiling and happy,...
by Gayle Carson | Jul 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
It’s always been a trite thing to ask in a beauty competition–“What do you want most in this world?” with the answer being “World Peace.” However with the events of last week, I have to say, that has always been my wish as well....
by Gayle Carson | Jul 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
Today is a very important day in our history and I hope we all appreciate it for more than the fireworks that are going off. I want you to think of this in terms of yourself as well. What have you done to make yourself more independent and how are you celebrating...
by Gayle Carson | Jun 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
For all my positiveness, I have to recognize the horror of yesterday’s events in Orlando. Some people are so unhappy, so biased, so low in self-esteem, that they create these acts of utter devastation. And of course, I ask, “To what end?”...
by Kimball Stadler | Mar 29, 2016 | Feeling good, Uncategorized
And I’m not talking about the basketball games that are at their height right now. Yesterday was Easter and I’m sure you had kids or grand kids who were on many an egg hunt. Good Friday was not only an important day of worship but left us devoid of a lot...
by Kimball Stadler | Oct 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
I was thrilled that I was asked to emcee the Women’s Leadership Forum for UPS, Caterpillar and MasterCard held at Florida International University this past month. In exchange they made a donation to the Florida Breast Cancer...
by Kimball Stadler | Dec 6, 2014 | Health and Wellness, Uncategorized
How would you rate your life on a scale of 1 to 5? If you said a 5, just keep reading and enjoying. If you’re down around the 1’s, try some of the suggestions I provide. When I was doing my focus groups, one of...
by Kimball Stadler | Sep 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
After spending most of my life coaching, consulting, training and speaking to corporations and associations, I am now working primarily with women over 50 who are looking for a new lease on life. Having also discovered the nine secrets for living a regret free life,...
by Kimball Stadler | Aug 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
Whether you are new to the networking scene or looking for a different audience, be sure you look into all your local options in joining a trade associations, civic organizations or other professional group. Too often I see business professionals stay in small...
by Kimball Stadler | Aug 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
One of the best ways to succeed as a supervisor is to build a winning team. Part of that task includes the sometimes distasteful job of coaching and improving subpar performance. Everyone can take criticism, right? Wrong. And berating staff in front of others is not...
by Kimball Stadler | Aug 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
When you are asked to provide a program for a group, whether civic or professional, you know you’re going to be scrutinized by everyone in attendance. Whether they really do this or not is questionable, but your personal pride should not let you approach this in...
by Kimball Stadler | Aug 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
Another term for positioning is self-marketing. Can you market yourself into a certain ob, office, title, peer group or organization? The answer is probably yes, however you must lay out a plan. Your plan will require goals and timetables, and may mean certain...
by Kimball Stadler | Aug 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
Through a learning process you will also discover a great deal about yourself: your likes and dislikes, tolerances and intolerances, strengths and weaknesses–and very important–just how much patience you have for the learning process. Many...
