Jen Frank

A friend recently dropped this nugget of wisdom on me: “busyness is a form of laziness.” Hmpf. If you read this blog regularly, you may have picked up on the …

This week in yoga as we moved into final relaxation, my teacher said, “I give you permission to let go.” Hmm, permission… I don’t consider myself a big risk taker, …

Since I launched my business in 2013, I’ve often written about working too much, stress, time management and being overly busy. Recently I realized that I believe “it is more …

In the past month, two of my closest Memphis buddies have moved away. These are folks in my ‘hood who I saw often – my comfortable, familiar friends who always …

Recently I was walking into the library while an older gentleman was walking out. I smiled and said, “How are you today?” He replied, “I’m blessed. How are you?” As …

One of the things I discuss at my Authentic Networking workshops is the power of a thank you – especially a hand written thank you after an information interview. When …

I attended an event at the Memphis Botanic Gardens on Sunday, a beautiful spring day with the tulips and cherry trees in full bloom. Fitting, as the event was a …

There is a crack in everything / That’s how the light gets in. – Leonard Cohen The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places. – …

There seems to be general agreement that 2016 was a rough year. Yes, there were blessings and accomplishments and laughter, too. But a rough year. What was so heartening for …

Happy new year! I hope your holidays were terrific, that you’ve acknowledged all you accomplished in 2016, and that you are ready to make 2017 an exceptional year. If you …