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For most of us, the word “networking” can spark a variety of emotions. In a traditional sense, networking means showing up, being visible, and making connections in a professional setting. Traditional networking seems like a game in and of itself, but virtual...

Connection and community are powerful lifelines for us right now. While we may not be able to see our team members or friends in person, we are still able to converse with them over FaceTime or a phone call. Aside from the important check-ins and household updates,...

We thought we would be more in control by now. Some were predicting that life would be back to normal and we would be able to see our favorite people, go out to dinner as a family, or attend a sporting event and yet, life isn’t back to normal. Many people are,...

Hi, friends! So, here we are…7 weeks in the thick of this crazy pandemic. At this point, we all have a pulse check of where we are in our businesses, and we are planning for the light at the end of the tunnel. We have been through weeks of feeling grief, reflection,...

When I decided to name my business coaching company iEvolve Consulting, the name came to me in a distinct moment of clarity. In every season, every dilemma, every moment of growth and joy, “evolve” has been the word that has consistently rung true, and evolution seems...

A pulse indicates that someone or something is alive. If we want to keep a pulse on our businesses, then we need to determine specific daily check points that communicate to us our business’ health. For some people, their measurements may be largely based on their...

I’ll be the first to admit, these times are uncertain. I’ll be the first to admit, these times are uncertain. We don’t know when our children will return to school, our old business plans are up in the air, and life seems to be rolling along at a new pace. Some of us...

Where were you on April 20th, 2010? I was in the hospital having my oldest son, Wyatt. April 20th, 2010 was the same day as the BP Oil spill. The oil spill was right around Earth Day, and our country felt the spill’s irony and gravity hit all too close to home. So,...

I have found myself with pockets of free time throughout this pandemic. Free time is not a new concept to me – I enjoy taking portions of my day to exercise, get outside, watch a good TV show, or dive into a new book. However, the free time I have now is unique...

In business, you tend to hear the phrases “scaling for growth” or “scaling back” quite often, but as I’ve been in frequent, close contact with fellow business owners, I have come to the conclusion that our unique scenario calls for another type of scaling…a “new”...

We are officially to the point in home quarantine when days are beginning to blend together, and no one would know what day it is if not for the Zoom meetings that remind us. Maybe you find yourself settling into a rhythm or maybe each day brings about different...

Maybe you’re experiencing that rug-pulled-out-from-under-you, stomach dropping feeling right now, and you are struggling. I have talked to many business owners over the past few weeks who have been feeling the very same thing. Many businesses saw huge growth and...

At this point, you and your team have probably experienced more Zoom calls then you ever wanted or thought possible. At this point, you and your team have probably experienced more Zoom calls than you ever wanted or thought possible. You might even find yourself...

As one of Thomas Rhett’s songs famously proclaims, “Life changes!” There have been SO MANY changes within the past few weeks…seasons are changing, we are working remotely, school has gone online, workout habits have been disrupted, eating habits are shifting, mindsets...

At iEvolve Consulting, this week marks our first round of virtual Group Coaching sessions, and we, like everyone out there, are adjusting to our “new” normal. Last week, as I was preparing for these sessions, I brainstormed some ways my group members could get the...

Glimmering sparkles of kindness, compassion, and generosity are often reflected in humanity during chaotic times. Despite the extreme economic and operational toll that this virus is taking on many businesses, we, at Timber Industries and iEvolve Consulting, have...

Fear. It’s almost certainly present in your life right now. One glance at the news and you can see fear play itself out in panic and pandemonium. Recently Ivy Leagues schools, state governments, and countless businesses have shut down or suspended operations until...

I love the work that I do. I own and lead a multi-million dollar, national lumber and carpentry company AND as a bonus (I am for real, here) also, am able to serve my true purpose and passion of coaching individuals, partnerships, and teams to evolve and propel...

Some call them habits, I call them Standards. You can call them boundaries, your own rules, your way of life or personal expectations. Whatever you choose, below are 5 important things to support your personal journey through your day to day life routine. 1. Write...

Over the weekend, I received a panicked call from one of my clients. You know, one of THOSE moments, an “Oh sh*t!” scenario. We’ve all been there; you need to make a time-sensitive or high-pressure decision, and you go into panic mode. I have found myself there a time...

I am a self-proclaimed business nerd, maybe even a business junkie. When I walk into a restaurant, coffee shop or retail store, I study the business’ flow, think about its efficiencies, and want to know its story. I am curious about the owner, what drives them and how...