By: Julie Shipman, Career Coach Have a question or comment? Connect with me at [email protected] My dad served proudly in the United States Air Force. On June 28th his ashes were interred at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. He received a burial with full [...]
Have a question or comment? Connect with me at [email protected] On August 12, 2020 Joe Biden, the democratic nominee for president, selected his running mate for Vice President. For the second time in history, a woman has been selected for the VP position. Geraldine Ferraro was first in 1984. She [...]
By: Julie Shipman, Career Coach Have a question or comment? Connect with me at [email protected] What is the purpose of sharing an opinion? I think that opinion sharing comes in a variety of forms - note the opinion. Here are a few examples: Interviewing someone for a job, then providing [...]
Have a question or comment? Connect with me at [email protected] There have been some incredibly bold and poignant pieces written with the title "Black Lives Matter" in the wake of George Floyd's death at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer. Are you reading them? Will you make changes in [...]
May: Restaurant Industry Pivots, One Insiders Perspective I’ve worked in restaurants for over 30 years. I’ve appreciated the accolades I’ve received from guests at the end of a meal, their generous tips and strong ratings on social media. I like giving people an exceptional dining experience. I think that people [...]
April: Quarantine: The joys and sorrows By: Julie Shipman, Career Coach Have a question or comment? Connect with me at [email protected] I would like to propose that all teachers receive double their pay next year. I’ve never been more willing to vote yes on my next referendum. And I have [...]
February: The Price of Admission By: Julie Shipman, Career Coach Have a question or comment? Connect with me at [email protected] How much would you pay to see your favorite band live? If movie theater ticket prices doubled would you still leave the comfort of your home to see it on [...]
Have a question or comment? Connect with me at [email protected] We talk about, joke about, meme about mic drop moments. It's when an idea, concept, phrase, statement hits you with such force that you pause, you re-evaluate, you gain valuable understanding about something. I had that moment in December when [...]
Have a question or comment? Connect with me at [email protected] Uniqueness. We talk a lot about uniqueness. No one wants to be mass-produced…. and yet, someone is buying all those Maroon 5 albums. We are all unique and we are all the same. It’s like the snowflake. The symbol of [...]
Have a question or comment? Connect with me at [email protected] Have you ever noticed that the most grateful people are also the kindest? I don’t mean the people who will bend over backwards to do things for you, because they desperately need to be liked. I’m talking about the people [...]