Category Archives: Work/Life Balance

Planning for the Unexpected

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Karen

There is no good time to have a family! There is certainly such a thing as being too young, and on the flip side, there is such a thing as waiting too long! Why do I bring this up? Because … Continue reading →

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The Other Business Model

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Karen

In my new book, Entrepreneur Extraordinaire, my chapter is on business models. In this chapter, I discuss what a business model is, what it isn’t, and how to choose one that is right for you and your business. So what … Continue reading →

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The New Work Model

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Karen

The Times They Are a Changing . . . Long gone are the days when the first company you went to work for was the company you stayed with for your entire career. In those days, most employees moved up … Continue reading →

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The Balancing Act Part II

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Karen

Yesterday I spoke on work/life balance for an absolutely fabulous roomful of ladies at a Houston Women’s Luncheon. This particular women’s group consisted of graduates from my alma mater, Texas A&M University; and I was honored to be asked to … Continue reading →

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The Balancing Act

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Karen

Work and Life Balance – is there even such a thing? Last week I gave my signature talk on “The Balancing Act” – learning to balance work and family – to the TBPW in northwest Houston. (If you missed it, … Continue reading →

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Tips for Stress Management

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Karen

I am pleased to have this guest post from Joyce M. Gayles, PhD. Dr. Gales is a Clinical Psychologist and Life Coach, whom I saw speak recently at a networking luncheon. Her topic, on how to reduce and avoid stress … Continue reading →

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What exactly is a “Full-Time Woman”?

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Karen

In response to some feedback I received as a result of January’s “Ultimate Blog Challenge,” I thought I would go ahead and define the concept of a “Full-Time Woman.” When I use that term, most women immediately “get it.” It … Continue reading →