MY BLOG, SLATER SAYS
W-2 to 1099
For years, I had toyed with the idea of going out on my own and leaving the big, corporate world behind. I must admit that I, like many professionals, was enamored with what it meant to work for a stable, [...]
New Year – Decide. Declare. Do What it Takes
It seems almost trite to be writing a blog at the beginning of the new year to talk about everything that I have done in 2016 and plan to do in 2017. However, it is a tradition, after all. I re-read [...]
The New Corporate Executive
The profile of the new corporate executive is changing. With the decline in company loyalty, executives are making tough choices to work outside of the traditional corporate framework. Executives are leveraging their experiences and providing solutions to business problems in [...]
6 Tips For Students Beginning Their Career
This morning I had the honor of presenting to a group of college women who are participating in an exciting, career development program created by Alicia Phelps Ames (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciaames). Alicia's company, PhelpsForward, works closely with companies throughout the US as well [...]
Let The Sunshine In
It is one of those days. You know those days when despite all of the positive experiences and emotions, you just don't feel right. Today is that day for me. Following the publishing of my book just three months ago, [...]
Hope As The Antidote To Fear
This afternoon, I had one of those "Ah-ha" moments. I was on the phone with one of my coaches, and we were talking about what outcome or purpose I am striving for through my book and personal messaging. It struck [...]
Life Is A Jungle Gym
Do you ever have one of those weeks when nothing seems to make you happy? Well, this must be my week. It is often hard for me to share that life isn't always "magic and miracles" because then I feel [...]
Larger Than Life
As Father's Day approaches, I cannot help but feel a pang in my heart. The guy with the big smile in this photo is my dad. That smile is a smile he wore nearly every day; it was not just [...]
Life Can Change In A Moment
I have three daughters. I have three amazing daughters. We probably all say that about our children even when they do things that we don't like. Regardless of their mistakes, we still love them and want to protect them. Keeping [...]
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Reach out to me by any of the links or buttons below. I would love to connect, have a conversation, and see how we can work together in a great way that would benefit both of us. Thanks for visiting my site and I look forward to hearing from you soon! ~Amy