Category Archives: Open Notebook

My thoughts on this process, this site and where I’m headed.

Judging A Blog By Its Cover

So, I’ve got a new header image for the blog!

A very good friend, the very talented Tami (her website is here!) designed a new logo and banner for me. I love them. They are uniquely mine and I love the whimsy feel.

As I’ve shared a few times, I’ve gone from writing as an exercise to free my self from the fear of failing to realizing how important this self-expression is to beginning a new chapter as a speaker. I’ve got an ambitious goal for next year and I can’t wait to share it with you! (In the meantime, interested in an entertaining and insightful speaker on the topics of diversity and inclusion, leadership, change management, or geek culture? Drop me a line!)

Just a happy little update this morning – thanks for stopping by, reading a post or two, commenting, and sharing! It’s been an amazing journey!

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Chapter 140: In Which The Universe (And An Internet Marketing Consultant) Show Me That I Am Not Nearly As Witty As I Think I Am

Hey, I’m trying.

The blog is 3 1/2 years old. I started this as a means to explore my creative side and free myself from the fear of failure. I’m happy with what I’ve written. I’ve written all kinds of stuff and stayed true to my goals. Along the way, my posts have been viewed more than 39k times. I laughed, cried, and raged on this blog.

But it’s never the wrong time for a little dose of humility.

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Developing Yourself Through Social Media within the Workplace

[I was honored to be asked to speak at a seminar my company conducted this past week titled “Developing Yourself Through Social Media within the Workplace”. I spoke for a few minutes on finding your voice and being authentic. If you’re joining me recently here at Chez TMPinSYR, this also serves as a nice introduction to my pursuit of a dream here on my blog. Enjoy!]

Who are you and what do you want to say?

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My Debut as a Speaker – Join Me!

Live in the Syracuse area? Interested in developing best practices to support transgender students and, in the process, make our schools a safer place for all students? Want to see me make my debut as a speaker?

Join us this Friday!

A review of best practices

A review of best practices

Don’t miss it!

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Are You Going Easy On Yourself?

Any Game of Thrones fans out there? (Silly question – of course there are!) Maester Aemon, one of the oldest member of the Night’s Watch on the frigid Wall, tells fan-favorite Jon Snow that “Love is the bane of honor, the death of duty.” Great line. And it’s got me thinking of a similar sentiment.

Comfort is the enemy of accomplishment.

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