Mindset Matters

Mindset Matters

Shhhh, I’m going to let you in on some secrets… Being a badass is a mindset and that mindset has to be resilient. The secret to a resilient mindset is learning how to master self-talk. And, the secret to mastering self-talk is understanding my favorite theory in...
Take Action

Take Action

Let me tell you – my life has been far from perfect – I have had my ups and downs, that’s for sure. But, at the core, me being badass is about choices – good and bad, about taking action, about being true to myself, and about living a life I am proud of. I am a...
Discover Your Color

Discover Your Color

Break the Beige Crayon So… you follow all the rules, you make decisions based on what others will think, you continue to work a job you are miserable in, you are constantly comparing yourself to others, you don’t ask for what you want because it’s easier to just...
Badass

Badass

Throughout my life, particularly after sharing about my professional background and adventures, people (often) shake their heads and say, “You are a BADASS!” I typically laugh, mostly because, well, how else is someone supposed to respond to that?! It’s a little...
Have To vs. Get To

Have To vs. Get To

This is Part 2 of my series on Positive Speech. Part 1 – eliminating “I can’t” from your lexicon – was very well received. Just to share one piece of feedback — My friend, Jackie, who happens to be a very successful Blogger, called me and said, “Oh my god, MB, I loved...
Stop Trying…

Stop Trying…

Happy New Year! After a six-week hiatus, I am back. I spent a lot of time over the holidays with family and friends and I am very happy to share that so many of them have included my positive speech tips as part of their New Year’s resolutions. I am confident that...