Hi Reader, Cold winter days and nights. How do you cope with them and everything else happening in the world these days? Here are some updates and thoughts for February: Thriving on Your Own Job Search & Career Advice Relationships & Communication Business & Entrepreneurship Mind-Body-Spirit Connection Hobbies Thriving on Your Own Whether we want to thrive on our own or with others' help, the desire to evolve and make a positive impact is always there. It’s what actually drives us as...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, Yesterday, I found a video of Romanian Christmas carols—which brought back beautiful memories. I enjoy singing carols at this time of year, but what was really special: the video featured Brașov (see image), the city I left behind when I moved to Canada 22 years ago. It also showed the slopes of Poiana Brașov (a ski resort only 12 km away)—where I spent many weekends skiing with friends.Time passed, but we evolved as well. I have no regrets about leaving that beauty behind, because...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, How do you feel about this last month of the year? To me, it seems like the whole of 2025 went by very fast! I have a few updates and resources to share with you before the Holiday Season captures your full attention. They relate to the usual categories for this newsletter: Thriving on Your Own Job Search & Career Advice Relationships & Communication Business & Entrepreneurship Mind-Body-Spirit Connection Hobbies anyone? 1. Thriving on Your Own Do you have an Accoutability Buddy...
4 months ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, While almost everyone knows about the introvert's need for solitude, we also long for human connection. I call this the "Introvert's Paradox." We don't live in a vacuum. Whether it's for career or business development, a strategy that works well for introverts is focusing on partnerships and collaborations. Because, let's be honest: we are often more comfortable talking about others than about ourselves—especially if we like or trust what they do. In this message:1) Special...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, A reader told me she felt overwhelmed when she saw the long list of 100+ introvert strengths in the Table of Contents of the newly published Awaken Your Introvert Strengths: Self-Coaching Journal for Reflection and Growth. (BTW, the journal is now also available in print on Amazon). So, in this message, I want to focus on overwhelm. While it shows up in different aspects of our personal and professional lives, it is not a bad thing or a sign to give up: Thriving on Your Own Job...
5 months ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader, Have you ever felt your natural strengths are overlooked, or been told you "need to speak up more?" Are you an introvert (or know one) who needs more confidence to move forward? I certainly experienced all this, and I gradually learned how to use my introvert strengths to move forward. That's why I started the Introverts Academy: to share how our valuable strengths can boost confidence, creativity, and resilience, leading to a more fulfilling career and life for us (and others)....
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I often find myself telling people to "be more specific." So let's explore how this theme shows up in the six sections of this monthly newsletter (plus an update at the end): Thriving on Your Own Job Search & Career Advice Relationships & Communication Businesses & Entrepreneurs Mind-Body-Spirit Connection Hobbies anyone? 1. Thriving on Your Own If you don't know what you want, how will you seize the opportunities that will help you get there? Almost 20 years ago, I realized I...
5 months ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader, Chasing progress or perfection? That's the question ... for today! :-)With that in mind, let's dive into these topics: Thriving on Your Own Job Search & Career Advice Relationships & Communication Businesses & Entrepreneurs Mind-Body-Spirit Connection Hobbies anyone? 1. Thriving on Your Own For a second, I wondered what I would’ve accomplished this summer if we hadn’t had such high temperatures. Since I’m more of a cold-temperature / winter type, I had to adjust to doing more in...
7 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, I have to admit: after completely stepping down from volunteering for the writers' association I founded six years ago, I feel incredibly free and productive! Usually, hot summer days tend to slow me down, but not this time. Even with the long hours I'm putting into my own projects, it's exciting to finally advance them at my desired pace. How's your summer going so far? Let's dive into this month's topics: Thriving on Your Own Job Search & Career Advice Relationships &...
9 months ago • 4 min read
