In a recent workshop I facilitated, I met Kevin Watkins—a senior manager with Protiviti who taught me an unexpected lesson about personal branding. When Kevin walked in wearing a striking Stetson hat, I immediately commented on it, mentioning that it reminded me of one of my favorite TV programs, “Yellowstone.” With a smile, Kevin explained […]
Author: Alana
For My Birthday: The Global Gift of Friendship
First thing’s first… today is not only Earth Day (Happy Birthday, Mother Nature!), but it also completes my 54th trip around the (as I like to say, it’s my B’Earthday!) Thank you for celebrating with me! With the earth in mind, I’d like to honor both nature and the extraordinary gift of friendship. As such, […]
Building Bridges Across a Global Network
I’m a member of a wonderful, global organization, International Women’s Forum, that supports women leaders. Last week, I had the privilege of participating in a thoughtfully designed virtual salon organized by the organization’s headquarters. The concept was simple yet powerful: Create small discussion groups by pairing chapters from different regions to foster connection and share […]