Alison NissenJan 102 minFastest Way to Earn your (Future) Client's TrustCreating a blog that helps customers learn more about you, your business, and your values is key to winning trust and loyalty
Alison NissenDec 1, 20211 minCopy of Lessons from LakelandNever be too lazy to change the toilet paper roll. Why you ask? If you are too lazy to change the toilet paper roll, what else are you...
Alison NissenAug 23, 20211 minIt's Nice to Be Asked, But Asking Is HardAsking for help often gives me anxiety, you know, sweaty palms, heart palpitations, dry mouth. But when someone asks me for help, I am...
Alison NissenAug 16, 20211 minWarm Introductions vs. Cold CallsAs a child, I made money confirming patient appointments for my dad (he was a dentist). I liked the money but hated making the calls....
Alison NissenAug 10, 20211 minLost IdeasHave you ever lost the nugget of an idea? It’s on the tip of your tongue and simply vanishes like the last morsel of a cookie that tastes...
Alison NissenMay 4, 20212 minAsserting Yourself as a Subject Matter Expert: Why I No Longer Believe in the Impostor Syndrome“But what if I fail?” A few years ago, I jumped on the Impostor Syndrome bandwagon, wrote a blog article about looking yourself in the...
Alison NissenMar 4, 20211 minSensesImagine your favorite photograph. Close your eyes and relive it. Remember the sound of children as they run through the waves on a...
Alison NissenJan 31, 20211 minFootshakes"No, no, no, let's shake feet!" The room erupted into laughter as we all tried to hop on one leg and tap toes. Those of us in heels had a...
Alison NissenJan 9, 20212 minFull-Cycle Thinking and Squirrels“Squirrel!” I typed and hit send. My email disappeared into the ethernet. My colleague on the other end quickly responded, “What?” She...
Alison NissenNov 23, 20203 minThe Sordid History of Jameson Akbash“Quick, get a towel!” I ignored the plea and continued to fill the washing machine with white sheets. “Hurry!” I shut the washer door,...
Alison NissenSep 12, 20201 minRadio Interview with Suzanne Lynn!(Just ignore my goofy introduction face and click play!)
Alison NissenMay 24, 20201 minThe Author’s Bio WebinarAre you frustrated trying to write the perfect bio? Join the club! In this Webinar, I offer some helpful hints. Watch the Author’s Bio...
Alison NissenMay 16, 20202 minBasket Case“That is the ugliest piece of pottery I have ever seen!” My ceramics teacher glanced at the basket I held in front of me as he turned on...
Alison NissenMar 28, 20202 minAudience MattersMy dad’s advice fell on deaf ears. I was too big for my britches, and my dad knew it.
Alison NissenMar 14, 20202 minBreatheAt 9:00 pm, I received a text from my husband. Our son needs to be home by Friday before the European Corona Virus travel ban begins. For...
Alison NissenFeb 26, 20201 minIt’s Nice to be AskedAsking for help often gives me anxiety, you know, sweaty palms, heart palpitations, dry mouth. But when someone asks me for help, I am...
Alison NissenNov 6, 20191 minInterview with the And I Thought LadiesWhat an opportunity! I joined the And I Thought Ladies on their interview show….Watch it now! And I Thought Ladies Interview: Alison...
Alison NissenSep 13, 20193 minThe Three StumpsOur leader stepped out of our vehicle and hoisted his body-length shovel to his shoulder. “This way,” he shouted with enthusiasm and...
Alison NissenAug 6, 20193 minPresenceI was twenty-three and newly engaged. My mother’s friends decided to host a bridal shower. Dressed in an aqua linen skirt with a...