Posts by Kim Scaravelli
The Quiet Power of Small Words
We talk a lot about finding the right words. And when we’re thinking about how to communicate important things, we tend to give a lot of credit to big ideas and bold statements. But honestly, it’s not the clever, trendy words that do the heavy lifting. More often, it’s the small, familiar ones. The words…
Read MoreThe HARDEST Creativity-Boosting Exercise EVER!
Looking for a creativity exercise that doesn’t involve sticky notes, group brainstorming, or yet another “innovation framework”? I’ve got one for you! It requires zero equipment, zero skill, and zero movement. But here’s the twist: it might be the most challenging ten minutes of your day. Ready? Here’s your creativity exercise: Why is This Simple…
Read MoreBoost Brand Authority: Strengthen Your Voice to Stand Out
Your professional brand voice goes beyond how you talk about your business; it’s how you showcase your authority and leave a lasting impression. But if your voice isn’t sending the right signals, you might be missing out on chances to build trust, stand out, and win people over. 💣Truth bomb: You can have impressive qualifications,…
Read More5 Fabulous Journals That Help Me Organize, Navigate, and Ponder Life
My first journal was a bright pink diary that had a tiny gold lock on one side. I stashed the key in my underwear drawer. FYI: To my 8-year-old self, that drawer was an impenetrable vault where I kept my most sacred items, including a very grownup lipgloss I was too self-conscious to wear, my…
Read MorePersonal Brand Versus Professional Brand. It Doesn’t Matter!
As a brand voice coach, I spend WAYYYY too much time locked in the personal brand versus professional brand debate. The concept of personal branding goes back to 1997, when a fellow named Tom Peters wrote “The Brand Called YOU”. Tom’s theory was that doing your job well was valuable – but to reach a…
Read MoreWhat Picasso Knew About Becoming Brilliant
Are you a Picasso fan? I am, but not for the reason you think. I like his paintings. They’re amazing. But I LOVE his work ethic. Did you know that Picasso created around 13,500 paintings and 100,000 prints and engravings? Yep. That dude did his thing EVERY SINGLE DAY. Was he talented? Absolutely! But were…
Read More10 Ways Writing Is Like Riding A Bicycle… Sort Of.
I must start by admitting that I do not ride a bicycle. I OWN a bicycle. Because they were on sale at Costco on a Saturday morning when I was apparently feeling athletic. But I don’t actually RIDE the bicycle. Truthfully, the seat is tiny and it hurts my lady parts. Also, I look ridiculous…
Read MoreAuthenticity Is More Valuable Than AI-Generated Perfection
Authenticity is a hot-button topic right now. In fact, Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year for 2023 is authentic. To be cheeky, I asked the AI Assistant in my Buffer app to create a post about “authenticity” and here’s what I got: Authenticity is key. In a world full of filters and facades, staying true to yourself is…
Read More5 Things You Should Have In Your Writing Space (Because I Said So)
I’ve been writing for decades, in cubicles and offices, and in various parts of my home. For many years, I worked in a makeshift office in the unfinished side of my basement — just steps away from the oil tank and the kitty litter box. And my first real office doubled as a spare bedroom, so I had to…
Read More3 Breathing Exercises To Help You Focus, Think Creatively, And Enjoy Life
Being able to steady your thoughts is a hugely valuable life skill. Breathing exercises are an integral part of that skill. Professionally, I’m paid to think deep thoughts, strategize, organize, and write creatively. It’s how I pay my mortgage and put my kids through university. So I’m pretty disciplined when it comes to keeping my…
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