by CPhillips | Aug 15, 2017 | Blogging, Branding, Business, Corporate Culture, empowering women, personal growth, satisfaction, writing
Before you can claim your destiny, you’ve got to have a clear direction of where you are heading. Just as a CEO has a vision for implementing her company plan, you’ve got to see the big picture. Are you staying educated on industry trends and issues? Are you working...
by CPhillips | Aug 10, 2017 | Advertising, Blogging, Business, Communications, digital communications, marketing, public relations, speech writing
Maybe you sit down in front of the keyboard and words flow effortlessly for you anytime you need them to. Lucky you! If you’re like most of us, there are days it’s hard to get the ideas in your head onto the screen. Each piece of writing has a life of its own. Some...
by CPhillips | Aug 8, 2017 | Blogging, Branding, Business, Corporate Culture, Customer Service, Employee engagement, motivation, personal growth
There will always be times in your career where you feel overwhelmed or frustrated. Maybe you feel like throwing in the towel and moving on. Instead of letting those feelings drive you away from a career you enjoy, here’s some ways to re-ignite your passion for the...
by CPhillips | Aug 3, 2017 | Blogging, Branding, Corporate Culture, Employee engagement, leadership, motivation, personal growth, student success, writing
We must be careful letting our successes define our value as a person. If a project goes bad or you get passed over for a promotion, these things shouldn’t cause your value as a person to tank. They should be opportunities to grow and improve, or perhaps an indication...
by CPhillips | Aug 1, 2017 | Blogging, Business, Communication Planning, Communications, Corporate Culture, Employee engagement, personal growth, strategic communications, writing
You’ve completed a project. You’ve tracked the results. In your mind, it’s a success. However, you haven’t really heard anything from your client or boss. So how do you know? You’ve got to ask for feedback. That’s not the same thing as asking for a pat on the back. It...
by CPhillips | Jul 25, 2017 | Blogging, Business, Communications, Crisis Communications, Employee engagement, personal growth, public relations, public speaking, strategic communications, writing
Cell companies aren’t the only ones asking that question. Are people hearing what you say when it really matters? What about in difficult situations? Are you able to communicate even in an uncomfortable situation? Think about this scenario. In a meeting, you speak up...