In this week’s Aspire to lead episode, Dave Schmittou discusses ways to confront your own thinking and how to challenge the status quo. But the aim of our conversation is not to provide a step-by-step, one size fits all solution. Instead, the goal is to create a spark that inspires you to engage in difficult conversations. In this episode, we … Read More
5 Strategies to Improve Your Time Management
TL;DR: Managing time effectively and maximizing every minute is essential for personal and professional success. Prioritize tasks with the Eisenhower Matrix to help you assess urgency with importance. Embrace the Pomodoro Technique by working for 25 minutes + 5-minute break intervals. Use the time-blocking technique to schedule specific blocks of time for different types of tasks. Eliminate distractions. Track your … Read More
Don’t Sell Yourself Short Blog Series
Don’t Sell Yourself Short Blog Series Overview It’s not easy to publicly share your expertise! Whether you are writing a book, sharing your voice in a blog, offering an opportunity to learn during a training session, or transforming your hobby into a small income stream, it does not often feel natural for an educator to celebrate themselves. But why do … Read More
Getting Started with Email Marketing to Promote Your Work: 11 Steps
TL;DR: Learn about the importance and value of email marketing as a powerful way to connect with your audience. 11 steps to consider as you start with email marketing to promote your work: (1) What is your purpose? (2) Who is your target audience? (3) Service provider (4) Lead magnet (5) Format (6) Set up welcome email (7) Set a … Read More
Marketing Is Dirty
TL;DR: Marketing can feel like a dirty word, but it doesn’t have to be if you keep it real. Craft the story you are sharing with others. Set your marketing timeline goals and evaluate them at the end of each bi-weekly period. The term marketing always felt like such a dirty word. I don’t care about tricking people. I don’t … Read More