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Resolutions Schmezolutions!

Jan 9th, 2012 | By Martha Carnahan | Category: Entrepreneurs, Fresh Energy

Years ago, I vowed never to waste my energy on New Year’s resolutions again. I’ve just never had much success with making resolutions — typically they felt like an external goal I was trying to reach, sometimes realistic and sometimes not. Usually it felt more like a “should” than something I was truly excited about.  So, [...]



It’s Thursday… Time to Recalibrate!

Jul 14th, 2011 | By Martha Carnahan | Category: Entrepreneurs, Fresh Energy, Uncategorized

Almost every Thursday I announce that it’s “Recalibration Thursday!” on my BrilliantVisions Facebook page. Some folks have asked me, “What the heck is Recalibration Thursday, and what the heck do you actually do to recalibrate?” Well, here is everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask. Recalibration Thursday = A Mindset, a Habit [...]



What is an Entrepreneur?

Oct 20th, 2010 | By Martha Carnahan | Category: Entrepreneurs, Fresh Energy

When my friend told her 8-year-old nephew, Sam, that I am an entrepreneur, he took a few guesses about what that strange word means. “Does it mean that she is a funny person?”  “Is she a puppeteer?”  Does it mean she’s sophisticated?” Does it mean that she makes entrees?” Great guesses, Sam! Other than “sophisticated,” [...]



Massage is No Luxury Item – It’s a Sound Business Practice

Jul 1st, 2010 | By Martha Carnahan | Category: Entrepreneurs, Fresh Energy

Did you know that having regular massage can improve your business? It can, and there is even scientific proof! A study by the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami compared workers who received massage with workers who were asked to relax and close their eyes for the same period of time. Those receiving [...]



This May Get Me Kicked Out of Coaching

Mar 1st, 2009 | By Martha Carnahan | Category: Entrepreneurs, Fresh Energy

You know coaching has made it to the “mainstream” when comedians are poking fun at it. I got a big kick out of this clip from The Daily Show from a few years back. Some separate Executive Coaching from Business Coaching from Life Coaching. I believe the lines are blurred — anyone with a life [...]