BLESS AND RELEASE: THESE ARE YOUR HAPPY DAYS! “In the end, only three things matter – how much you loved, how gently you lived and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.” -Buddha We live in a 24/7/365 world of “always on.” Amidst the distraction, confusion and lack of focus, there […]
BLESS AND RELEASE: THESE ARE YOUR HAPPY DAYS! “In the end, only three things matter – how much you loved, how gently you lived and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.” -Buddha This quote has always reminded me of Babciu, my maternal grandmother. Widowed at 40, when her youngest–my aunt […]
HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL AFTER COLLEGE: FOUR LIFE TRAITS TO HONE While college graduation is a milestone, this accomplishment alone will not make you successful. To be successful after college, know that it is what you do with your degree, with the knowledge garnered and the opportunities that you seek, that will create a path […]
SLOW DOWN TO SPEED UP “I have simply tried to do what seemed best each day, as each day came.” -Abraham Lincoln Feeling overwhelmed? Is your schedule jam packed? Do you find yourself lamenting, “If only I had more time?” You are not alone! But with just 24 hours in a day, it’s all about the choices you […]
THE POWER OF PURPOSE: OPPORTUNITY VS. OBLIGATION “I have simply tried to do what seemed best each day, as each day came.” -Abraham Lincoln Do you feel like your job is a tremendous opportunity? Does it still excite you to walk into your office? Are you energized? Do you enjoy the company of your coworkers and […]
THE POWER OF PURPOSE: OPPORTUNITY VS. OBLIGATION One week ago, I returned from Jeremie, Haiti – the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Since I was 19 years old, I have had the opportunity – and the privilege – of volunteering there with the Haitian Health Foundation (HHF). Founded by my father, Dr. Jeremiah Lowney, over three decades ago, the […]
CRUSHING IT: HOW TO HAVE YOUR BEST YEAR YET #CrushIt This month marked five years that I have had the privilege of conceptualizing, organizing, leading and teaching the University of Rhode Island Career Rhode Trip. The 14 students and I visited with over 50 professionals in the “real world” from the Manhattan and Connecticut areas. I always learn […]
GOT STRESS… RELIEF? SEVEN TIPS TO ADDRESS YOUR STRESS In the busyness of the holidays, it’s easy to get wrapped up in tackling things that feel urgent: buying presents, planning gatherings, cooking, perhaps arranging childcare for a school break or navigating stressful travel. This “task focus” leaves us constantly asking “what’s next?” If we’re not […]
GOT STRESS… RELIEF? SEVEN TIPS TO ADDRESS YOUR STRESS “The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” -William Jame If there is one thing that I have learned in more than three decades in business, especially in the deadline-driven event business, it is that we have control over our stress. Stress […]
YOU ARE YOUR CHOICES: FIVE TRAITS OF SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS LEADERS While the world is full of unique talents, personalities, and gifts, there is a shared set of values that runs through each and every one of the successful business leaders I know. And while these attributes come naturally to some, I guarantee that each of these […]
