A Note from Jackie: Do Your Homework!

Well, it finally feels like autumn here in Portland, Oregon: pumpkin spice lattes are back on the menu at Starbucks, the leaves are turning red and gold…and the rain is pouring down. But I have to admit that I love this season, rain and all. I get that old “back-to-school” feeling. I think back to Read More …

“Golden Puppy: STOP” by guest blogger Fay Putnam

One of the three principles of the Alexander Technique is inhibition, that is, to STOP! Simple, right? We recognize something is not working and we stop. Slam-Dunk-Done!! I was watching our 22-month-old puppy, Tobey. Mostly, he does not know what stopping or inhibiting means, in any way. He is all forward to go! In one Read More …

“7 Blocks to Living the Creative Life: Part VII” by guest blogger Donn Rochlin

We are thrilled to be featuring a seven-part series of guest posts by coach Donn Rochlin of Living the Creative Life. This is the last installment, but make sure to go back and re-read the previous ones!  All human beings are born with the gift of creativity. It is either developed or lost through lack Read More …

“7 Blocks to Living the Creative Life: Part VI” by guest blogger Donn Rochlin

We are thrilled to be featuring a seven-part series of guest posts by coach Donn Rochlin of Living the Creative Life. Check back each week for the next “block”…and advice on overcoming it. All human beings are born with the gift of creativity. It is either developed or lost through lack of use. Following is Read More …

“7 Blocks to Living the Creative Life: Part V” by guest blogger Donn Rochlin

We are thrilled to be featuring a seven-part series of guest posts by coach Donn Rochlin of Living the Creative Life. Check back each week for the next “block”…and advice on overcoming it. All human beings are born with the gift of creativity. It is either developed or lost through lack of use. Following is Read More …

“7 Blocks to Living the Creative Life: Part IV” by guest blogger Donn Rochlin

We are thrilled to be featuring a seven-part series of guest posts by coach Donn Rochlin of Living the Creative Life. Check back each week for the next “block”…and advice on overcoming it. All human beings are born with the gift of creativity. It is either developed or lost through lack of use. Following is Read More …

“7 Blocks to Living the Creative Life: Part III” by guest blogger Donn Rochlin

We are thrilled to be featuring a seven-part series of guest posts by coach Donn Rochlin of Living the Creative Life. Check back each week for the next “block”…and advice on overcoming it. All human beings are born with the gift of creativity. It is either developed or lost through lack of use. Following is Read More …

“Diversify Your Risk and Income with a Portfolio Career” by guest blogger Laura Schlafly

This article originally appeared on the Mac’s List Blog of July 3, 2013. More people are patching together a livelihood from a variety of sources. Job security no longer comes from an employer, but from your marketable and transferrable skills. They’re creating their own portfolio career, which, according to Penelope Trunk, is: “Not the same Read More …

“7 Blocks to Living the Creative Life: Part II” by guest blogger Donn Rochlin

We are thrilled to be featuring a seven-part series of guest posts by coach Donn Rochlin of Living the Creative Life. Check back each week for the next “block”…and advice on overcoming it. All human beings are born with the gift of creativity. It is either developed or lost through lack of use. Following is Read More …

“7 Ways Blogging Can Improve Your Business” by guest blogger Tony Evans

According to recent business courses, if you want your business to be successful, you need to work on building a steady and stable presence online. Not only will this allow you to engage with customers, but it can also make your life much easier, in terms of PR and market research. Need a bit of Read More …