by AnnSheybani | May 26, 2025 | Writing
A few years back, I joined a money-mindset program because I recognized that my relationship with earning had been clouded by my past—my parents’ attitudes, early financial mistakes, my deep-seated fear of loss and making even bigger mistakes. The course was... by AnnSheybani | May 11, 2025 | Writing
Once upon a time–OK, about a month ago–an expert wanted to write a book to buttress her credibility, attract right-fit clients, and help those who couldn’t afford her consulting fee. This is a more than reasonable desired outcome for an author working on... by AnnSheybani | May 5, 2025 | Life, Reading, Writing
Several years back, I had the privilege of being interviewed by Denise Brown for a column she writes in the North Star Monthly, a New Hampshire publication. I thought I might share an excerpt of it with you here. It’ll give you some of my philosophy and background,... by AnnSheybani | Apr 28, 2025 | Writing
I was 36 when I discovered that people fear public speaking more than death. Let that sink in for a minute. People would rather be in the casket than delivering the eulogy. This revelation came during my stint as a sales rep for MacDermid, a chemical manufacturing... by AnnSheybani | Apr 7, 2025 | Writing
I’m guessing we’ve all heard the business adage: “People do business with people they know, like, and trust.” It’s practically tattooed on the foreheads of networking gurus and business coaches everywhere. But, after years of coaching... by AnnSheybani | Mar 31, 2025 | Writing
I was at a writers’ conference one weekend when a bright-eyed woman approached me during cocktail hour. “I’ve just finished my PhD in organizational psychology,” she told me, “and I think it would make a terrific book.” (Back in the...
