by stewksbu | Apr 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
It has been a few years since I met Yolanda at a National Service Regional Training. At the time she was working at the Maryland Commission. Since then, I’ve stayed connected with Yolanda through attending her Learning and Development Chats, and by listening to her...
by SharonSpeaks | Jan 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s been a hard year for AmeriCorps programs. With the pandemic upending our lives, we’ve all had to find ways to adapt. Whether it’s adjusting to remote work and online collaboration tools or simply figuring out how to support our members while continuing to serve...
by SharonSpeaks | Jul 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Do you know what you look like on video when you drink out of a water bottle? Probably not. Trust me, it’s awkward. In this short video clip, I share a few things I have learned from delivering tons of webinars. In this video clip, I show you what not to do and...
by SharonSpeaks | Apr 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you created a Strategic Plan a year ago, two years ago, or more, you may be wondering…is that worth looking at right now? During a time when so much is changing so fast and a lot of the things that you had been planning to do are no longer possible, it may feel...
by SharonSpeaks | Feb 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
When people hear my business name Do Good, Be Good for the first time, they often think that I only work with nonprofits. That is not true. I work across all sectors. However, I believe strongly in working for positive change. I want my business to be a force for...
by SharonSpeaks | Jun 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
“How many of you have vacation days you haven’t used that you are at risk of losing?” – About one third of the room put their hands up. What??? I was dumbfounded when Julie Lancaster asked this question at a training we co-taught for City...