2024 Color & Word of the Year, Mindset Tips + Uniquely Savvy Update
The liberated feeling of waking up on New Year’s Day without any regrets from 2023 and feeling integrated, whole, and cared for – that was me! How about you? How’s your start to the New Year? Pantone’s 2024 Color of the Year: Peach Fuzz Happy New Year! I am full of gratitude, love my clients, and work as The Coach for The WHOLE You, and I have reflected on my 2023 year full of purpose, meaning, and growth -tremendous growth. Important to note: This inner peace isn’t because 2023 was the unattainable perfect, because...
read moreSummer’s Hottest Sunnies
Sunglasses are a high-impact style accessory for sunny days. Here are a few resources to help guide you on your way. I’m lovin’ the bold angular frames for summer. What’s catching your eye? Check out The Best Sunglasses Guide for Men and The Best Sunglasses for Women, Tested and Reviewed. Self-doubt creepin’ in for picking out the best frames for your face shape? Reach out, let’s go shoppin’! Championing your swift and confident breakthroughs, The Brand, Style & Confidence Coach for “The WHOLE YOU”...
read moreThe Magical Characteristic of Integrity
Integrity: what does that word mean to you? Now, some of you might say integrity means doing the right thing even when no one is looking. I would agree. I also think of integrity as an alignment between your words and your actions, and moreover, there’s an alignment between your thoughts, your words, and your actions. How will you embody integrity in your personal life and in your leadership brand? When you are a leader and you have, as a part of your leadership brand, a strong sense of integrity, you will better be able to lead the...
read moreFortify Your WHY
Tell me. Think of a time you set out to accomplish a goal. I’m sure you had a vision and a level of excitement that was so palpable you could taste it! It’s quite possible that in January you established some sort of goals or new year’s resolutions. If so, how’s the journey been? Share what you’ve achieved based on defining your values-based goals. Perhaps you’re still in process. Either way, we’d love to celebrate your progress! If you’ve found that you’ve given up or simply quit trying that which you set out to do: Have...
read moreQuestions to Ask to Discover Your Authentic Personal Brand
What unique skills, talents, and abilities do you possess that distinguish you from others? If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all this personal branding stuff, I distill it down in this video to: How you speak How you act How you look. I present questions that will bring a conscious connection to who you are on the inside so that we can dress it on the outside. Championing your swift and confident breakthroughs, The Brand, Style & Confidence Coach for “The WHOLE YOU” – Mind, Body, and...
read more3 Essentials for Your Leadership Brand
Authenticity. Empathy. Self-Awareness. How are you incorporating these attributes and values into your personal brand and online presence? I previously interviewed Tuula Rytila, Coroporate VP of Microsoft Digital Stores, for a presentation at the National Association of Women with MBAs conference and career fair in Chicago. Tuula shares timeless leadership wisdom and I thought you might be interested to listen in. When it comes to personal branding, keep in mind that everybody has a brand. Your brand is about how you show up. Your brand is...
read morePerfect is an Illusion.
In this vlog I share some thoughts about a meme I saw recently that said “Perfect is an illusion”. I’ve shared some examples from the past year where my smiling face in pictures wasn’t the whole story. And I also give you 3 Tips – one each for Mind, Body and Soul – on how I expanded my capacity to live my life in a way that was true and honest, sustainable and allowed me to experience both the joys and the sorrows, the wins and the losses of 2022. When you can do these things you’re integrating more...
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“Mastering the art of public speaking is the single greatest skill to boost your career.”
Speak with Impact Sunday: ” Billionaire Warren Buffett Says This 1 Skill Will Boost Your Career Value by 50 Percent”. What do you think it is? Read this article by Carmen Gallo to find out! …Did you know? I was always terrified of public speaking! Fear and shame that kept me from the stage. Nonetheless, I invested in myself and my career and took some public speaking courses and YES, everything has elevated! How are you investing in your career? Remember, people will need to buy YOU first …before...
read moreI Pushed for Truth and This is What I Got: “I Just Don’t Find You Interesting to Be Around.”
(Written on 10.16.18. here is the original social media post with constructive conversation for all of us to noodle on for ourselves, and pass down to the younger generations coming up. Have something of value to add? Please do!) …So glad I wrestled with “Who Am I Right Now?” for the last couple of months. It’s #nocoincidence that clarity came on Sunday morning and I finally wrote my answer in a blog (https://tinyurl.com/y82rm4ry) and this very morning I posted to social, “Who are you…today?” I knew I would share...
read more“Who Are YOU Right Now?” Mr. Rogers
Who are you? YOU are uniquely savvy. You are worthy…and so am I! …It is 6:43am Sunday morning 10.14.18, and this question had been swirling incessantly in my mind for the last couple of months – specifically over the last week. This morning I woke around 5am and knew I was ready to answer this question. That said, as I was waiting for my coffee I opened a book that has been sitting on our counter for the last two weeks. It opened to page eleven. On page eleven of “Life’s Journey’s According to Mister Rogers” the...
read moreBeauty Pageant Contestant Reunites With Me, A Judge, 4 Years After High School
HS Pageant Contestant #WhatClientsSayWednesday “I am so happy we could connect here (LinkedIn), I remember meeting you! Your positivity and sparkly attitude definitely inspired me and made an impression on me when I met you. I just want to say thank you so much! …You are such an inspiration! I enjoy all the posts you share. I am so happy to have met you all those years ago at the pageant! …Keep shining Kim!” Met this gorgeous and talented young lady back in 2014 when she was still in high school and a pageant contestant...
read moreFall Trends 2018: What Suits Your Style?
Peacock – What’s trending for fall! What suits your style? As you check out fall trends in this months newsletter, remember that your wardrobe and appearance is your “personal brand packaging” and at- a- glance should reflect the brand called YOU’s story. Does the language of your look accurately communicate your skills, talents, experience, and aspirations? If not, call me for a complimentary Discovery Call to see how I might be able to support you in aligning the brand called you from the inside out! …Be...
read moreWhat to Wear: A Lazy Seattle Saturday in Fall
What moves you in nature? While Doc loves chunky sticks to carry on walks, I’m crazy about all the juicy colors and textures! Inspiration from this morning’s walk influenced my very casual “staying home” style choice for today! What did I see? A sky’s grey back drop and trees with beautiful bright orange-red leaves that sprinkled life all across the overcast canvas! Cheers, xo #StyleCoach#PersonalShopper#ImageConsultant – for the whole you! Icy grey sweater w/side zippers and asymmetrical design detail. Always...
read moreWho Knew?! I Was In A Movie…Perfect Cause, Perhaps Perfect Role!!!
Rescue Freedom Dinner, With Hooked Director, Allen Wolf Well who thought this would happen? …I was in a movie! How perfect and unexpected to sit at the #RescueFreedom dinner/auction with the Director of #Hooked, Allen Wolf, and his wife. …While the lead actress, the anchored and delightful Cora Cleary, was unable to attend, her parents were also seated at our table… It was meaningful to share with them my experience of their down-to-earth daughter with whom I conversed about “real life” topics for a...
read morePermission to Pause: A Personal & Raw Blog for #TruthTuesday
Doctor Prescott, PhD in Love & Kindness “Permission to Pause” (below) was originally written and shared on my personal social media back on September 26th, 2018 after “Cosby was convicted of drugging and molesting a former friend, Andrea Constand, at his home outside Philadelphia in January 2004.” (USA Today) I’m sharing it more broadly today because much of who I am as a woman, and a professional Speaker, Trainer, and Coach is informed not just my professional education and experiences – but by my personal adversities...
read moreBe The Reason Someone Smiles Today!
Good mornin’! Who we saw last & 1st has me saying, “Keep my eyes…open…to who…is around me. Let me see the invisible.” Our family spent the night at Trellis, a nice hotel in DT Kirkland – in a quaint and vibrant part of the city. On our walk last night, the last person I talked with was (I now know) a veteran who was crossing the street at about 9p. Four hours early I’d seen him on a park bench enjoying the warmth of the sun on his face as he sat by the water. … Crossing the street, I said “Hey, I...
read moreTruth Tuesday: In Motion
A very wet… Doctor of Love & Kindness There is a cost to everything. …A cost to every action and inaction.This morn I’m reminded of how I got to my 18th year in business as Doc & I had a arduous training walk. Just like this walk, I’ve held the mantra of “No Short Cuts” and have kept myself accountable for every action or inaction I’ve taken in business. …From onset to clean-up Doc’s wall was about 2 hours and included: Over 6k steps, help from his paw girlfriend Cassie and her person….then many...
read moreHe Got Some Hugs, But This Kid Gave a Stunning Treasure to Last A Lifetime!
#MotivationMonday Sunday was a day to refresh and rejuvenate my mind, body, and soul – and to unplug from social media. Loved connecting with family, friends, and new folks along the journey. …A question kept resurfacing for reflection , “Now that it’s been a while, do you have any regrets?” This 4th grader who was so eager to meet Doctor Prescott (PhD in Love & Kindness) last week while on a walk, hopped out of his patio chair as we were walking by. As he was steadily making his way toward us -without words but...
read moreCut 3 Inches Off My Hair…in 20 Minutes: Meet the Master Behind it All!
Vu, Master Stylist – Obadiah Salon Jeselle, Apprentice – Obadiah Salon These two made a great team! Meet master stylist, Vu, who cut my hair. …And this is Jeselle, his apprentice, who washed, dried, and styled my new do! Vu agrees with me…hair is one of your biggest accessories – whether in a professional or social setting- so I thought to blog about my awe-mazing experience yesterday in case you are looking for a new stylist in Seattle! My Goal: Clean up the ends and style my long layers (hadn’t been cut...
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