Pam Nurrie 
More ways to make your brain your bitch As a Business Advisor and Coach, I often wonder why one person is successful and the other person with the same background, education, upbringing, etc. is not successful. I believe it has to do with resiliency and coachability. If you could create an algorithm for success, it … Read more
Try dating first First of all, there is a reason why the Partnership Dissolution Agreement is one of the most popular downloads on LegalZoom. But fear not! You can avoid the nasty pitfalls of a bad partnership by preparing for the “marriage” up front with a well-thought-out “prenup.” It’s all about finding the right partner … Read more
When putting butts in seats, don’t forget their hearts and souls, too! Gallup reports we have seen the strongest last six months of economic growth in a decade. That’s good news considering we’ve struggled to adapt or completely recover from the side effects of what’s now being called the Global Recession. But our economic climate’s … Read more
The 100th Monkey Effect There is a story about monkeys being studied in Japan in the 1950s. The story goes like this: scientists observed the monkey’s behavior on a small island for years. The scientists were feeding the monkeys wheat and sweet potatoes, but the monkeys didn’t eat the food if it dropped in the … Read more
Reasons why I’d rather work with Millennials Millennials have been getting a bad rap lately. They’ve been labeled with laziness, poor work ethic, and narcissism. As the mother of two Millenials, I disagree. I see potential in their many redeeming qualities, such as forward-thinking, tolerance, and creativity. They are the fresh new blood transfusion this … Read more
The “positive sandwhich” is not good. Have you heard about the sandwich concept for delivering feedback? You say something positive, then something negative, and top it off with something positive. This approach is Baloney! Negative feedback is hard to swallow, even if delivered via a positive sandwich (compliment, criticism, compliment). It’s a kiss, a slap, … Read more
Have you ever wondered why some businesses fail and others succeed even if they provide the same product or service? Spending the last few years coaching business owners worldwide, I was surprised to discover some simple signs that lead to trouble. Here’s a list of bad practices every small business owner should avoid. 1. Slave … Read more
“There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and open a vein.” — Red Smith Easy Tips to Have Them at Hello Content writing is the rocket fuel for your company’s brand and marketing. It’s used to target, engage, and capture audiences. It’s the most important ingredient for determining … Read more
“Change is avalanching upon our heads and most people are grotesquely unprepared to cope with it.” –Alvin Toffler, author of Future Shock Did you know that even the threat of death is not enough to motivate us to change? And only 1 in 9 people will make a significant change even with the threat of … Read more
The Road to Enlightenment is Uphill All the Way Over recent years, Buddhism has gained popularity, and meditation has become the fastest-growing health trend worldwide. People are looking to take advantage of the health benefits and hoping to promote their emotional health and well-being by relieving stress and anxiety. Buddhism and meditation can provide insight, … Read more
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