Newsletters

"Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.”  — William Jennings Bryan

Hi Audie,

Welcome to the August newsletter — my 18th edition! My goal with each newsletter is to provide relevant insights and tips geared towa...

“Aging is not ‘lost youth’ but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” 
— Betty Friedan

Hi Audie,

Hope you and your families had a fun and safe July 4th holiday! 

Guess what?  YCTA just celebrated its 6th birthday on July 1st! 🎉 🎂 🥳  It's been an energizing, fulfilling and empowering experience ...

"Going back to the basics strengthens your foundation.” 
—anonymous

Hi Audie,

Welcome to June! I hope you and your family had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the Summer season. It’s so refreshing to hear outdoor venues will soon be opening up and wonderful to finally ge...

“Everything in your life is a reflection of a choice you have made. If you want a different result, make a different choice.” — Unknown

Hi Audie,

“April showers bring May flowers”, as the rhyme goes, is music to my ears. I’m definitely drawn to green grass, lush trees and beautiful flower beds, so...

Before anything else, preparation is the key to success”
— Alexander Graham Bell

Hi Audie,

Welcome to April and the beginning of Q2. It seems like this year is flying by already!

In today’s competitive job market, standing out (in a good way!) from other candidates is critical to getting noticed a...

“Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far reaching effects.”  
— Dalai Lama

Hi Audie,

Ahhhh, March!  Have you noticed daylight is getting noticeably longer and it’s no longer dark at 7 am or before 5 pm?  What a welcome sight!...

“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.”
— Anne Lamott

Hi Audie,

Where did January go? Anyone else feel like this month flew by?! As I write this newsletter, the Chicago area is experiencing its first real snowstorm of the season (it's unusually late...

"And suddenly you just know it’s time to start something new and trust the magic of new beginnings.” 
—Unknown

Happy New Year, Audie!

I love new beginnings as they’re often filled with excitement and the anticipation, hope and vision of what the future will bring.  

For me, 2021 will be filled wit...

"Stand up straight and realize who you are, that you tower over your circumstances.” 
—Maya Angelou

Hi Audie,

As we step into December, it’s a perfect time to reflect on 2020 and begin looking to 2021 with optimism and hope for containing COVID-19 (hello, vaccines), addressing equality and diver...

"When it comes to life, the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.” 
—Anonymous

Hi Audie,

As the beginning of November fast approaches, the remaining autumn leaves are still quite colorful and beautiful and there’s a crisp in the air. Ever since I was a c...

“The day you plant the seed is not the day you eat the fruit. Be patient and stay the course.”
—Fabienne Fredrickson

Hi Audie,

Welcome to Fall and the beginning of the 4th quarter of 2020. I’m sure that sentence brings up a mixed set of feelings. On one hand, it’s hard to believe we’re three months...

"You can make excuses or you can make progress. You choose.”
— Brian Tracy

Hi Audie,

Does it seem like August just flew by? I felt the same way about July, but I think August takes the cake!

Making a job/career change while working or seeking one after being downsized can be very empowering, yet i...