by CPhillips | Nov 8, 2018 | Blogging, Branding, Communications, empowering women, motivation, personal growth, writing
Is there something you feel deep inside you know you need to do? Is there something every time you think about it makes you a little bit nervous and a lot excited? I know there is. We all have one. It’s your calling. I think I’ve always known I wanted to write. I...
by CPhillips | Oct 18, 2018 | Branding, Business, Communications, empowering women, entrepreneurship, writing
I recently attended a women’s leadership conference called The Wisdom of Women. Throughout the day, we had the opportunity to hear from many women who have excelled in their fields and moved up the leadership ranks. Each of them had a different philosophy about what...
by CPhillips | Oct 16, 2018 | Branding, Community Building, empowering women, personal growth, writing
Anne Meisner, President and CEO of Cancer Treatment Center of America-Atlanta, reminds us that even when things seem devastating, good things can come. Before you can appreciate her story, you need to know her background. “I’m a nurse, still am, not used to be,” she...
by CPhillips | Oct 11, 2018 | Branding, Civic Dinners, Community Building, empowering women, motivation, personal growth, writing
True leaders aren’t born. They are made by their circumstance. They are the ones who will step forward when others won’t. They are the ones who run toward problems and disasters. They are the ones who don’t shy away from difficult times. “Your circumstances make you a...
by CPhillips | Oct 4, 2018 | Branding, Communication Planning, Corporate Culture, Employee engagement, PowerPoint, presentations, public speaking, strategic communications, writing
You’ve been there. Sitting in a presentation that you wished had ended 30 minutes earlier. The speaker is reading their slides to you. They all look the same. You quit paying attention about five minutes in. Congrats, you’ve experienced “Death by...
by CPhillips | Oct 2, 2018 | Advertising, Branding, Communication Planning, layout and design, marketing, strategic communications, writing
As writers, we sometimes forget about the other side of the equation. Layout and design is another important consideration when we want to make sure our message is seen and understood. First, let’s look at the difference between art and design. Art is...