by carlaswank | Apr 4, 2013 | Professional Life
And so it’s April 4. It was a year ago, on this very day, that I received a phone call that I don’t think anyone can truly say they are prepared for – that I was being laid off. Oh, don’t get me wrong. I knew it was coming. I knew almost 72 hours before the call was...
by carlaswank | Jan 23, 2013 | Communication Strategy
Earlier this week, I was asked about my writing style. “What types of writing are you most comfortable with?” they asked me. Over the years, I’ve come up with a very simple answer to this question. I’ve done a lot of different types of writing in my career, from...
by carlaswank | Jan 22, 2013 | Professional Life, Social Media
Sometimes, all it takes is a nudge. When that nudge comes from someone well-known, who you have a great deal of respect for, that nudge becomes more than just a simple “hey, you might want to think about this.” It becomes, “hey, you need to do something about this.”...
by carlaswank | Jan 10, 2013 | Professional Life
I was fortunate enough to be able to travel back to Pennsylvania for the holidays again this year. While I’m not a huge fan of flying, it’s a short flight I’m willing to take. The family time, the Christmas Eve services, all that yummy food … I wouldn’t miss any of...
by carlaswank | Jan 7, 2013 | Professional Life
So, here we are. 2013. My calendar tells me that the new year began just a few short days ago. But for me, my new year began way back on Nov. 1. That’s the day that I started as communications director at Ten Fast Feet, and my whirlwind adjustment into a new job and...
