How well do you listen? The truth is that most people “half-listen.” They’re either thinking of their response or they tune out and think of other things while you’re talking. Some people even multi-task on Zoom calls! The art of listening has gone by the wayside in our fast-paced, overly-connected […]
Feeling overwhelmed? It’s easy, given the climate we’re in right now. I chose to take a step back over the holiday weekend. My intent was to clear my head and hear more from God. There’s too much noise out there right now. I’m tired of people fighting on Facebook, I’m […]
Does it seem like your business, career, or life is on hold? Things have certainly changed since mid-March of this year. St. Patrick’s Day weekend was the last time I performed live with a cover band and with my church band. Most of my hand drumming classes were on hold […]
There is no doubt that creative types march to a different beat. So do many entrepreneurs. We’re just wired differently. With 1,001 ideas in our brains at any given time, it’s easy to lose focus and get distracted. But does that mean we have ADHD? Not necessarily. I was recently […]
Could you use some positivity? I think we all could. This year will go down in the history books for sure. Some may consider it “The Year of Fear.” Others, like me, see it as “The Year of Change.” Ripple Effect Many know me as “Dori the Drum Chick.” But […]
Are you good at waiting? Although things are slowly opening up after months of quarantine, many of us are still waiting. Waiting for our businesses to pick up, waiting until it’s safe to gather in groups, waiting to resume some sense of normalcy. Like Tom Petty says, “Waiting is the hardest […]
How are you holding up? As I write this, many of us are still quarantined. While some states have lifted some restrictions, things are largely still the same. How you deal with change often depends on how you’ve managed change in the past. For example, I remember a layoff that […]
Are you feeling out of sorts? That’s to be expected during these unusual times. Things may not be flowing smoothly and your personal rhythm may have been thrown off. Sit back and grab your favorite beverage. I’m going to share some interesting things that have happened to me during this […]
There is no question that we are in a difficult season. This is especially true for creatives, entrepreneurs, musicians, speakers, and anyone who is part of the “gig economy.” However, remember this: In the Christian faith, today is Good Friday. This is the day that Jesus was crucified and all […]
Being stuck at home due to the Corona virus has forced us to be more resourceful. It has also forced us to slow down, take a breath, and find different ways to do things. If you’re a musician, speaker, teacher, or coach, you totally get this. Now, don’t get me […]