A special guest post by SECO member, Marisa Gray Atha. If you are an independent voice teacher who has ranged within full to part time, are fairly seasoned, perhaps but not necessarily a parent, tend towards introversion or get stuck in fear, wish to lead a creative and fulfilling live and need help understanding how to frame this and seek out the right opportunities, this is for you.
From the mind of Michelle Markwart Deveaux…
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Brick Walls Aren’t Machetes: Enforcing Strong Boundaries
When we are clear about what is non-negotiable behavior in our lives, we can gently build a brick wall that can withstand all kinds of weather. We don’t need to feel fear or become dysregulated because we feel empowered (maybe even safe?) inside our walls.
Velvet Ropes Boundaries for Tired People
People who set up “velvet rope boundaries” are able to save their mental energy. If you’re tired, and need to set boundaries, use systems and tools to save the day! Read more to discover some examples of velvet rope boundaries.
Ending relationships – No need to cover your bases
It’s all too common for people, especially women and other underrepresented communities of business owners, to be told to “exhaust every last solution before you throw in the towel” and have this be framed this as “being responsible.” Good advice or bad? Read on…
Learning to be an Unployee
When you are a self employed person, or you are an owner of a team-based business, NONE OF THE EMPLOYEE RULES APPLY. You are an Unployee.
It’s Time for a Talk About Your Working Conditions
As people who employ themselves, Labor Day can seem irrelevant to us. It is not. On the heels of this past Labor Day weekend – whether you are in the USA or somewhere else in the world – have two conversations: one with your boss and one with your worker.
What do you want? My SOP for the secret to success.
The “secret to success” isn’t knowing your ideal client, or the perfect pricing figured out, or having the most aggressive marketing plan. Read my SOP to help you determine what you want and get on your way to success.
Being Unproductive in a World that Glorifies Productivity
It's the time when we choose words for the year. It's an extremely valuable exercise - one that allows us to choose an intention and stick with it. There are no real...
How to Have (and implement) Boundaries During the Holidays
Every year, I read multiple comments and stories about what it's like to run a voice studio during the holidays. We are singers, after all, and even now in the semi...
What to do when Things get Difficult to Manage
Content Warning: Grief/Death/Difficult Times I've been coaching myself on this question - "What to do when things get difficult to manage" - since November of 2019 when...