There was a certain day she disappeared I don’t know the exact day it happenedI don’t even know the exact moment I just know it started slowly Then all at once, this changed her There was no going back There was no do-over There was no clear answer The world had changed forever And her life was flipped upside down Jobs were … Continue reading The Scars of Time
Author: Ashley Sieb
A Break
A break. Doesn't that sound nice? I am taking one this week. I know, I know, here I am - writing and telling you that I am taking a break. But, we need to talk about breaks more. We need to normalize resting instead of working our asses off 24/7. I am hitting the pause … Continue reading A Break
We All Have a Comeback Story Brewing in Us: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
It was a Thursday afternoon in March 2018. I was sitting upstairs in my son’s toy room. Small Legos nearly broke my ankle as I walked into the room to take my exit interview call. The cold leather material on the blue recliner made my legs cold. I reached for a blanket. Surrounded in a … Continue reading We All Have a Comeback Story Brewing in Us: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Capturing This Moment
"I don't want you to miss this moment - where people all over the world are using the Internet to pull together." Wow. That line hit me hard today. I heard that quote on a podcast called, "The Daily" by the New York Times. This is one of my new favorite podcasts that I listen … Continue reading Capturing This Moment
Moments of Joy – A List for You
He rushed to my car. Something seemed off with his spirit. "Are you OK, buddy?" I asked. Cooper reached my car and said, "I didn't really have a great day." "What happened?" I asked. "I don't want to talk about it," he said. *This is the part in the blog where I tell you that … Continue reading Moments of Joy – A List for You
COVID-19 DIARIES: DAY 9
I have to confess: I've been on both sides of what I am about to share with you. First, the side that I am on right now: the emotional side. The hurting and then the healing side. The mental load side. When you're on this side, you are afraid to speak up. You try to … Continue reading COVID-19 DIARIES: DAY 9
Covid-19 Diaries: Day 7
One week ago, I was standing in front of my class at Miami University. "You know," I said, "We are ready for whatever happens next. I know there is a lot of talk and concerns going on, but I want you to know that our class is ready. I've been teaching you how to do … Continue reading Covid-19 Diaries: Day 7
More Than Marketing
"The other thing I want to warn you about is that at some point near the Spring Semester, you will get an email that basically will thank you for everything you've done and says your contract is ending," my boss at Miami University told me. "Oh!" I said. "Does that happen to everyone?" "Yes, mostly," … Continue reading More Than Marketing
What I Learned About My Clients After An Unexpected Spine Surgery
“Listen, if everyone is saying YES to you and you’re closing every single deal, that means you are way too cheap,” Scott Underwood told me during a free business coaching session in 2016. “What?” I said. “You mean, it’s not because I am great at selling my services and value?” I was only half-joking, I … Continue reading What I Learned About My Clients After An Unexpected Spine Surgery
Kintsugi and Me: The art of precious scars
(Mental note - open up with something fun, include the audience, and hype up the women who follow you. Make everyone get up and shout as loud as they can)! Most people do not know that I was born in Japan. Something that I love about Japan is the style of art they use to … Continue reading Kintsugi and Me: The art of precious scars
