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NEW ON THE BLOG! 🌞 https://lnkd.in/ezyN5aEw 📚 With the school year ending and summer beginning, it's time to think about how to keep your kids entertained and engaged at home. 🎨🏃♂️ From creative projects to outdoor adventures, there are plenty of activities to make this summer fun and memorable for your family. 🌟 Here are some ideas to get you started. 🚀🏡

Last year, I attended the NGM Conference for the first time, and it was a game-changer. I learned so much about how to be successful in my career, and I had a blast doing it. One of the best things about the NGM Conference is that it's not just about learning new skills and strategies. It's also about building relationships with other professionals in your field. I met so many amazing people at the conference, and I've been able to collaborate with them on several projects since then. Another great thing about the NGM Conference is that it's just plain fun. The speakers are engaging, the content is relevant, and the networking events are top-notch. I had so much fun at the conference, and I can't wait to go back this year. This year, NGM Conference is happening once again and it promises to be just as fun as the last, if not more. I'm literally counting the days till the event. I'll learn new things, network with other professionals, and have a blast doing it. The knowledge I gained at the NGM Conference has made me a more valuable asset to myself and to my community in several ways. First, I'm now able to provide more creative and innovative solutions to my clients' problems. Second, I'm able to manage my time more effectively and get more done. Third, I'm able to build stronger relationships with my clients and colleagues. If you're looking for a way to invest in your career and have fun doing it, I highly recommend attending the NGM Conference. It's an experience you won't forget! #21daychallengewithcoachmaverick #event #datascience #linkdinfamily

😍 This MRS&more event for #youngresearchers is not to be missed! Snap up your spot now before it's too late...there are only 50 places available. #mrx #party #marketresearch #career #marketresearch

Had our monthly all-hands meeting last week, and it was great to catch up with the legends on our team. I might start opening those up to those in our Bullpen - our publicly-acknowledged group of folks that we don't have the volume of projects to be able to work with yet. They share their skillsets, and we bring them in when we have projects that align with their strengths. These folks are amazing. Also, they sit on top of the team of 90 that I am always talking about. If that knowledge strikes a "hey, there might be something we could do with that" thought, give me a call. I want to help these folks get paired with great projects/roles - inside Catapult Commercialization Services or not. And while we are figuring out the attributes (like skills, talents, experiences, and interests) of people, we also like to talk to clients about the attributes of their product that set them apart AND are being demanded by their target consumer. If you ever want insights into what your target consumer is purchasing and where, let us know - bit.ly/catapultserv.

This week, it’s not only time for many of us to celebrate Easter, but also the end of Q1. 🐣 🗓 A quarter of the year is now behind us. ⏳ Three quarters left. Maybe a good moment to pause and reflect: how did it go? Do you notice your mind racing towards what needs to be fixed, where your focus should be next and what goals you might have missed? 📝 Or can you look back and notice what you accomplished, or where there was progress towards a goal? 🏆 I can for sure admit that my focus can quite easily jump into a “fix list”, missed goals and next steps. This is of course needed to look ahead and make the next action plan, but something very important is then missed: ✨ The opportunity celebrate, to release some reward-hormone dopamine and feel proud of getting something done, on an individual level or as a group. ✨ Forgetting to notice, let alone celebrate the goals that we did reach seems quite common, unfortunately. So perhaps when we pick our favourite Easter egg to enjoy, we could spend a minute looking back at the first part of the year and noticing what we did well. 💛

Summer is officially here!😎☀️ And today is July 1st, which also means we're already halfway through the year! 😱 What are your plans for Summer and the rest of 2024? #InnovateDentalMarketing #DentalMarketing #Summer #Summer2024

March has been a whirlwind of inspiration, connection, and growth! From powerful discussions to game-changing events, it’s been nothing short of amazing. But guess what? We’re just getting started! Buckle up for more exhilarating events in the coming months. The journey continues, and I can’t wait to share these moments with you. https://lnkd.in/eq4vPuMV

On July 20th, 2023, I took part in JCI's first ever Summer Hackathon. I was lucky to be a part of an amazing team with Grace Schmitt, Diamonia Burns, Ryan Drew, and our MVP mentor, Laura Dinh. Together we worked to develop the winning solution to the daunting issue of efficiently and accurately granting access rights to employees within a company. Too often there will be employees, typically new hires or people switching departments, that don't have the proper access they need for their role. This leads to them submitting a ticket. This ticket takes time and energy to get worked on and approved, ultimately leading to inefficient use of resources for a company. Our team cleverly utilized Power Automate and its capabilities to develop a solution that pulled role specific access from active directory and created new, or cross referenced existing Personas based on an employees specific needs. We strongly believed that our solution provided not a perfect, but a more efficient and accurate automation to granting accesses to employees than what currently exists. During all the presentations I was stunned at how many different solutions there were to the same problem. And all of them spectacular! The competition was thrilling and it was really close. There was an initial tie, but our team came out on top after the tiebreak! Not only was this a great learning experience as I had very little experience with Active Directory going in, but as it turns out, putting five people in a room and asking them to solve an unsolved problem for six hours really gets them bonding quickly. The memories of freezing in that room that only got colder (61.5 degrees F by the end of the day!), eating pizza with one hand, coding with the other, and laughing off the stresses of that day, (and finding a random brick?) will be memories that I will cherish for a really long time. Thank you to Kerry Coleman for planning all of this! I think this was a great opportunity for everyone who partook and should definitely continue in future years.

Not planned your epic end of year celebration with your team yet?? 😲 Want to do something a bit different? Something inclusive that offers an alternative to the norm? Don't fret! Start Inspiring has got you covered! We're talking about… ❤ Meaningful, not messy 🎁 Something totally outside of the box 🎉 A celebration your team will definitely be talking about for days after (and in a positive way!) What we bring: We can facilitate inclusive and fun team building activities that your team will love 😍 This isn't the bog standard dinner and drinks. This is proper team engagement, without the hangovers (unless you want to include booze - no judgement from us either way 🍾) What you'll get: 🎊 An alternative end of year celebration, designed specifically for your team 💫 Strengthened bonds and refreshed team spirit 💏 Unforgettable, meaningful memories created If you've already got plans, but think this sounds like a brilliant idea, secure your spot now for an inspiring start to the New Year 🚀 Drop any emoji in the comments if you want to hear more. We will follow up with a DM to find out a little more about you and your team!