So many white people don’t know how to show their public support for the recent uprising and support for Black Lives Matter. It can feel performative to post about how you are being an effective ally, so how do you make it feel authentic and thoughtful? I share the story of how my client and I created a process to determine what she would post. Not only did she want to share resources and educate her friends, colleagues and neighbor- she wanted to be held publicly accountable for her long term commitment to fighting systemic racism. I share my 5 step process to help you decide how you will go public with your support for BLM. Thank you.

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How to authentically support Black Lives Matter publicly

The COVID19 pandemic coupled with the uprising against systemic racism has increased levels of fear and anxiety to new levels we have not previously seen. All of us have to be cognizant of how our fatigue and exhaustion affects our conversations and decisions in our businesses and in our households. I give you 5 steps to making sound decisions during this time of increased stress and uncertainty. Take care of yourself and each other.

Exhaustion and decision making during pandemic don’t mix

During this unprecedented time of uncertainty around money, COVID, diversity and school openings we are having tough conversations. Emotions are high and some folks are triggered unexpectedly during team meetings and family discussions. Please turn your cameras on during your meetings and conversations so you can see all the subtle body language and facial expressions that are part of empathetic and understanding discussions. Take care of each other.  

Communicate better with your camera on

Summer of 2020 is even more tumultuous and uncertain than we anticipated. People are struggling to make sense of everything happening while also trying to juggle work and home responsibilities.    I share 2 simple and practical strategies for reducing your anxiety around making decisions and getting work done while you deal with new COVID business guidelines that affect your household. 

Our Brain is like a Junk Drawer - How to separate work and home

 We are in unprecedented times right now. Summer 2020 will go down in history as a time of international unrest due to a pandemic and protests. Emotions were already heightened in May 2020 due to changing guidelines for masks, social distancing and business openings- then the protests started. When we face uncertainty at work or at home we can get anxious because of the unknown. By sharing my 2 simple strategies for communicating during times of uncertainty, I hope you can create a more peaceful home and work environment.  

How to reduce work and home anxiety during uncertain times

We never have a surplus of time and energy and money all at once, right? Now that we are Sheltering in Place and working from home, we have to manage our time and energy in a different way.   I share strategies my clients and I have come up with that work right now for them as they balance household responsibilities with work responsibilities.    I also share 6 strategies that help you create a sense of order and control over how you spend your time and energy so you feel less chaotic and anxious. You aren’t alone in trying to figure this out.    You have me and my strategies and optimism #inyourbackpocket 

How to manage your daily chaos in time of COVID

People have different ways of handling anxiety and fear. This pandemic and Shelter in Place brings different levels of financial insecurity to every household and in turn, to our colleagues. This week I share stories of people dealing with heightened emotions, unrealistic exceptions and mental health challenges at work and how we worked together to find healthy strategies to mitigate the stress. I also give you 6 strategies that will help you deal with this new level of uncertainty you are experiencing at work and at home.

Managing Workplace anxiety during Shelter In Place

It can be paralyzing to have to make so many decisions about our business right now with all of the uncertainty. We could all use help with figuring out how to prioritize how we spend our time and energy and money. I share my 3 best tips for moving forward in your business right now. These strategies will help you in your household decisions too because really, it's all blurred into one reality now that we all Shelter In Place. Please take care of yourself right now. You are not alone.

3 things to move your business forward now

It can be awkward to talk about money with your clients and customers in the best of times. Now that our financial situations are uncertain for an uncertain amount of time, we need new skills to talk about money.    I share my simplest strategy for making it less stressful to talk about bills that need to be paid TO you and BY you.

How to talk about invoices and bills during pandemic

5 people every business owner must have on speed dial

What to Focus On During a Quarantine

When the shit hits the fan we tend to freak out or freeze, right? Kathy shares what she had to learn to do to make it through really stressful times when bad stuff happened. These 6 straightforward steps allow you to feel a bit more in control in a time of crisis AND allow you the time to freak out!  Please listen if you don’t know what to do when life throws you a curveball. 

What to do when something bad happens. 6 steps that work

How to feel less alone and sad: 4 steps that really work

5 People Every Business Owner Should Have on Speed Dial

Do you feel super busy all the time and unable to find the time to do what matters most to you? You aren’t alone in trying to figure this out.    Kathy shares her best tip for helping clients become less busy and feel less busy. Learn this simple strategy that has Kathy’s clients call “life changing”! 

How to be less busy: this really works!

Tough Love no Bullshi* is how Kathy Hanson helps entrepreneurs, business owners and corporate professionals figure out how to spend their time, energy and money on what matters most to them at work and at home.

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