Author: Kiera DesChamps
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The 4 P’s That Give Me Power
Pause. Pray. Patience. Perseverance. PAUSE The best time for me to reflect is when I disconnect from distractions. Over the past two years, I’ve been building a business, almost unknowingly. I say “unknowingly” because becoming an entrepreneur was never part of my plan. My plan was to retire as a higher education administrator. I was…
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The Sun Doesn’t Chase; It Attracts
I’ve spent a lot of time in my career chasing: chasing acceptance, approval, and validation from others. I worked tirelessly to be seen and heard by decision-makers. I surrounded myself with people I thought determined my future. I traveled, attended conferences, scheduled countless coffee chats and dinners, all in hopes of being in the right…
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Family Conversations, Cocktails, and Cranberry Sauce
We are entering the holiday season, that most wonderful time of the year when we look forward to coming together as a family. It is the time of year when wearing sweaters and yoga pants daily is socially acceptable. It is the time of year when your coworkers, neighbors, and friends begin to dig into…
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“I’m Not a Salesperson!”
I’ve always been turned off by the sound of the title, salesperson. I remember being approached by many people in my past to sell Avon, Amway, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, and more. I normally answered with the same statement, “I am not a salesperson, so I’m not interested.” With their best selling techniques and intentions,…
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Define This Stage in Your Life
Do the stages of your personal life align with the stages of your professional career? My family kicked off the New Year by celebrating my mother’s 80th birthday. Retired educator, mother of four, grandmother of seven, and great grandmother of five was surrounded by her family to celebrate her life. It was an honor and…
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What are You Looking Forward to?
Like many people, I am looking forward to this holiday season. Mainly, because I will be enjoying some time off and going on a trip. For those of you that I’ve met with over the last few weeks, you are very aware of my countdown (7 days and a wake up—but who’s counting?!). My husband…
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Starting the New Year with Gratitude and Reflection
The new year is here, and we’re already off to the races! For some, it’s been a fantastic start. For others, it might feel like just another calendar page turning. Either way, I’m choosing gratitude—for another opportunity to serve, grow, and strive to be better than the year before. As a visual learner, I’ve realized…
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What’s In a Name?
There is a negative connotation that becoming a senior is “bad” and that we should avoid it like the plague. According to the Oxford Dictionary, stigma is a “mark of disgrace associated with a circumstance, quality, or person.” This means that a senior is a mark of disgrace! The stigma that comes with it is…