Author: Nancy Poleon

Katy Perry once sang: I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath Scared to rock the boat and make a mess So I sat quietly, agreed politely I guess that I forgot I had a choice I let you push me past the breaking point I stood for nothing, so I fell for…

I have been in the sun for a week now and you know how they say a walk in the park can help you clear your mind. Well, a week in the sun has that effect, except 10 times more! It’s like Jimmy Cliff once sang: “I can see clearly now the rain is gone. I…

Now there was a time when we used to say that behind every great man, there had to be a great woman. This song by Annie Lennox and Aretha Franklin is my inspiration this week, for 2 reasons. ​​​​​​​1. I just heard that Cardi B became the first female rapper since Lauryn Hill in 1998 to go to number 1 on…

A golden oldie from Stevie Wonder. I listen to music to quiet my mind and not to let my own limiting beliefs (lesson number 2 in personal branding) drive me crazy. The lyrics to this song inspire me, because they help me to stay empathetic and civil when having difficult work conversations. Not just towards the person I am…