I have always been a firm believer in living life to the fullest but it wasn’t until I became a career consultant and listened to hundreds of college students and professionals that I realized that discovering fulfillment and purpose was what every professional needed before they could feel they were living their life to the fullest. Discovering your professional purpose is different from setting goals for yourself. Your purpose is your reason. Your why. It is the direction o

How many times you heard a great quote or saying and believed it instantly, but then thought “How do I do that?” For example, when you hear “Embrace where you are” “Do one thing every day that scares you” “Dream Big” “Stay in your lane” and of course… “Don’t do your career alone” I am a lover of a good, motivational, mood-shifting, kick-in-pants quote. So much so that I write them on multicolored post-its and stick them to my desk. But what good are they if I don’t know how t

Based on my 7 experiences as an employee for large and small companies, my many experiences as a leader, and my 1 experience as a boss, I have come to realize there are 3 factors that heavily contribute to company culture. I have read many articles and books on leadership and company culture and have learned many, many strategies, approaches, and dos and don’ts for leading people and creating a thriving culture. But it is these 3 that I find the easiest to understand and, mor

I know you are busy. I know the last thing you want to add to your TO DO LIST is a reflect exercise. I also know from speaking with professionals and students almost every day that you want to find your career path, purpose, passion, motivation, calling, fulfillment. Me too. But can I be real with you? STOP WAITING FOR LIFE TO HAPPEN. STOP WAITING FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO COME TO YOU. STOP THINKING THAT WAITING IS WASTING. If you are in a waiting time, don’t waste it. Use the exe

Hello! Welcome! As we launch a new blog for .eloise. design co. I want to introduce myself and share with you my unconventional career journey in hopes it will encourage students, professionals, and small business owners as they approach the next step in their career and business. This blog will provide you with actionable branding and career content while sharing encouragement and motivation along the way. Something I wished I had when I was a student and a very green small