My blog is called “Manny’s the Man,” but I’m thinking of changing it to “First time daddy!” Our boy is due in June and I can’t wait to start being a dad!!! I remember getting married and thinking about how everything cost us so much money. Flowers, tablecloths, food, parting gifts, invitations, Etc… I can  Read more »

The Washington, DC Metropolitan Area was hit with a heat wave and thunderstorms that left the area without electricity for over a week. Wouldn’t you know the week before I had done a major shopping at Costco so we were stocked up with food and supplies in our fridge and extra freezer. Needless to say  Read more »

I have always admired Eleanor Roosevelt. Mrs. Roosevelt was a pioneer in female leadership and a great leader in general. I often think of her quote, “ No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. ” When we are experiencing negativity and encountering unpleasant situations, we have the option to choose our mindset.  Read more »

Having clear and healthy boundaries in the workplace and at home will make your life easier. Boundaries are limits you set on how others treat you and behave around you. People will treat you and behave around you as you allow them. Even the most well intentioned friends and family can innocently “invade” boundaries you  Read more »

Sipping on a martini in D.C., my friends and I were having a great time chatting and shaking our tail feathers in this quaint lounge. As luck would have it, a rather handsome gentleman walks in. I slowly switched toward him and began interesting, yet mysterious conversation……in my head. In reality, I stood there with  Read more »

Isaiah…that was his name- the one true love of my life, the one that got away, the one that broke my heart. The one I daydreamed about all day and thought about all night. I had visions of marrying and living a life happily ever after with this guy, having his children, and growing old  Read more »

How many of you are going through some type of transition? Have you recently met an inspiring person or read an inspiring book? Why am I asking? Recently I was going through one of my many bookcases and came across a timeless classic…Oh, the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss. What a great book for  Read more »

                   Good mooooorning heartache…. I listen to Billie Holiday’s words as I sip my coffee and swallow the somber truth. Here I am again…single…and ready to mingle…I guess.  I think this, with as much enthusiasm that children have for standardized tests. I’m certain that most of you are expecting me to attribute this sickly heart  Read more »

Life is all about relationships, personally and professionally.  Lately, I’ve been giving life and career transition workshops that focus on how to ease through change. The most frequently stated fear by my individual clients as well as men and women seminar attendees is loneliness. People are afraid to be isolated or cut off from others.  Read more »

“America’s Leading” Resilience and Confidence Coach and our resident  Power of Positive blogger Susan Samakow, talked with JC about building and sustaining confidence with positive self talk. For More Information: Susan Samakow, PCC, CPCC America’s Leading Resilience and Confidence Coach www.selftalkcoach.com susan@selftalkcoach.com 301-706-7226 Susan Samakow, PCC, CPCC, is a Certified Business, Life and Leadership Coach,  Read more »