Yes. I disappeared. I did not blog for a really long time. I do promise that I was still mentally present and wishing I had the drive to write something. Anything. When life happens you have hard choices to make. Though, putting the blog and side business on partial hold was a relatively easy decision for me with what was going on at the time. Family health issues related. Those very close to me know what I am talking about. Work-wise could not have been better. Thriving, act

So many things. So little time. So we think. There are many angles I can take this thought that is running through my body. Not just my head. And I say that intentionally, because the stress I choose to live under is reflected physically. Stress is a choice. Most times, a conscious choice. We choose to do things, or not do things. We choose to say things or not say things. We choose to make decisions or not make decisions. I know you get the picture, but the point is that we

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My birthday is this week. So many things to consider as I age another year. I have reached a point in my life where I am prioritizing my mental well being and that starts with catching my own triggers, working at them and really being present with my family. This year for me has been very special and groundbreaking professionally. I am in my element and could not be more thrilled about it. I will be a year older as a friend, a sister, a cousin, an aunt, a mom and a wife. One

Sitting in my room, overlooking my backyard and I can overhear the party my neighbors are having. I can see a bounce house and a tent. Great music playing. Beautiful sunny afternoon. My body is achy. My voice is scratchy. Torn between sitting outside to take in the fresh air or just staying where I am. Comfortable on my chair in my room with my sparkly water. In time of sickness one tends to reflect on things, in life. Right? This summer went by fast. We had a good amount of

From taking my big career leap and embarking in the private sector journey, I have felt an incredible amount of self power. I am embracing my discipline and have not felt so connected with my work, like I do now. MY PURPOSE! I had the pleasure to engage with three Level Up Insights clients recently. One in particular, after a couple of months of thorough preparation and imminent self discovery, culminated with THE job offer! I cannot express how much I live for this. From th

2022 started with a bang! I received an interview invitation that ultimately became the job offer I dreamed of! Yes, I put in my resignation and became an official member of "The Great Resignation" or "The Great Reshuffle" as other analysts call it. I sensed the change was coming. It was inevitable. The energy I put out to the universe was returned, with sparkles. I was READY. Yes, all caps. Very intentional. I was mentally open and prepared to receive opportunities. I gave m

I am delighted to report that I have picked up three new clients through referrals and worked with four returning clients. I feel incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to stay busy doing something I love so much. Besides this, I've been providing a little marketing support for my husband's landscaping business so my evenings and some weekends have been very fun. The great resignation is still taking place across the country and the secret question remains...will I be n

I had been thinking about my next post for several weeks now. Knowing I have to. Wanting to write. But, there goes the time. Time spent on everything else, on other things, resumes, family... In just a few days it will be one year. One year of Level Up Insights becoming a reality. One year to celebrate and be grateful for. The support I've received has been incredible. Thank you. Thank you all very much for considering me and for believing in me.

I've never really liked using the word "busy." It is such a catch all phrase, "I've been so busy." But what does that really mean? Probably distracted is what we really mean. Paying attention to social media nonsense, texting family and friends, watching too much TV, going out to restaurants, being tired, neglecting chores here and there, and of course, working. Working a lot, working very hard, and staying busy. With the reopening of the things, we slowly but surely start t

And I am officially published with a domain! I am very excited to go public. I will still be in low key mode, but will crank up with branding and marketing to get some items ready to go. The support of my friends is invaluable! You all know who you are. Thank you for being there for me. Thank you for your advice and your check ins. It means the world to me! Now it is time to get busy and make the world a better place! Love yourself. :-)

Lots of things have been taking place in the Hagan household. My husband purchased a business and we have been dedicating all our attention and efforts to build content and push out some marketing materials. In the world of landscaping, there are a lot of similarities in the business approach, so we are trying to differentiate ourselves a little. Or a lot. Probably a lot. In the meantime, I have continued to publish weekly material in my LinkedIn group. I am really enjoying

I am running on barely four hours of sleep today. Motherhood matters. In looking for my domain name a few weeks ago, my husband had the brilliant idea to see if Love Your Resume .com was available. It turns out, it was. I bought it. Now I have to plan and strategize my branding approach. It is exciting, but I have no idea where to start. I will do my best and take the very approach most of us do anyway, I will wing it! Fake it until I make it! Though, I'm not really the fakin

As of January 2021, Level Up Insights, LLC is ready to onboard customers. I took the months of November and December to gather some ideas and also launch Level Up Insights, LIFT group in LinkedIn. This group is a closed group with clients and friends who I have had the honor to work with and partake in their career journey. The idea of the group is to lift each other and seek a second or even third opinion. To have a specific network that knows and understands what is like to

Here we are, finally with a formal presence online and excited about what is to come! I am learning things as I go with the website...