She felt totally stuck. Because her business wasn’t growing. She didn’t know where to move next. Have you ever been there? I knew we had to take a deep dive and look at things differently. There are usually some connections that need to be revealed – and released. Past events […]
We’ve all experienced this. You try to launch a product or service or set up a class, event, or gig…and no one shows or signs up. Somehow you missed the beat. It’s like when you’re playing drums and your rhythm is off. If you catch it in time, you can […]
Did you know that the main reason creatives and entrepreneurs aren’t moving forward isn’t due to a lack of cash? It’s a lack of clarity and confidence. The cost of fitting in Way before I became known as “Dori the Drum Chick,” I worked on Wall St. and later […]
What’s more important? Passion or perfection? In drumming, as in life, I think passion needs to come first. Passion drives interest, which drives experience and expertise. It’s hard to feel fulfilled in a business, career, or endeavor if you’re not passionate about it. When you love what you do I […]
Is it luck, faith, or timing? While some wait for leprechauns and their pot of gold, others of us know that things often take time – and a whole lot of faith. It’s all part of the rhythm of life. The photo below is from the last gig I did […]
Do things feel a bit off? If so, you may need to take a step back and listen to your heart. No, not the song by the band Roxette but your heartbeat! If you want to help others and make an impact, find what lights you up inside. That’s your […]
Do you know where you’re going? Do you have a game plan mapped out or are you just winging it? As I discussed in this blog post, you need to be prepared for takeoff. You may feel like you’re ready but you’re missing some key elements. You can’t be scattered […]
It’s one thing to talk about your dreams or making a change. It’s another thing to actually take action and move forward. One thing I’ve learned in my many years of working with creatives and entrepreneurs is that you have to be ready to jump when an opportunity presents itself. […]
Are you ready to rock the new year? What do you need to do to launch into 2022? Now would be a good time to take a look at what worked in 2021 and what didn’t. There may be things you need to add, drop, revamp, or revisit. I wrote […]
Are you having trouble staying focused and getting things done? I don’t know about you, but my brain seems to have shifted to “Christmas mode.” My attention has been on shopping for presents, putting up decorations, sending out Christmas cards, holiday baking, and other activities. And let’s not forget lots […]