by Norma Thatcher | Nov 22, 2019 | Interesting information, Professional Image
In my mid-20s I began working as a secretary for an office furniture and supply company. When I was transitioning into my first middle management position, I had an amazing mentor named Ann. This was in the late 70s and the business world was still very much...
by Norma Thatcher | May 14, 2019 | Inspirational, Professional Image, Public speaking
For nearly a decade when I was in my 40s, I was involved in the Virginia segment of Business and Professional Women Clubs, Inc. (BPW). Unbelievably, the group was founded way back in 1919. The tagline of the current iteration of the group is, “Developing the business,...
by Norma Thatcher | Mar 20, 2018 | Inspirational, Leadership, Professional Image, Thought provoking
Are you aware of the communication/empathy/rapport building technique called mirroring? Many of us do this naturally when we’re with people we’re close to. For instance, if I’ve just had lunch in a restaurant with a good friend, I might suddenly realize that we’re...
by Norma Thatcher | Mar 6, 2018 | Leadership, Professional Image, Public speaking
Why do we want what other people have? My friend Sue has the greatest hair. It’s short and curly and a tad unruly, but it’s a perfect fit for her. When I asked how much time she spends on “the look,” she said, “Oh I slept on this and did nothing to my hair this...
by Norma Thatcher | Feb 27, 2018 | Humor, Inspirational, Professional Image, Thought provoking
I was near the end of telling my husband the story of the two blouses I’d bought at a consignment store. I mean, it was a super deal on two new designer name blouses: 75% off AND buy one, get one free. My total for the two was less than four bucks. I take pride in my...
