A Chicago-based Consultant, Dawn Emerick earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of North Florida in 2008. Since then, she's been building a career focused on the best outcomes for children and their parents by integrating body, mind, and community for the best approach.
Iron Fists Eventually Rust
In this episode of Leadership Uncensored, I spoke with Kathryn Thomas from Yoga For Change and Dr. Jarik Conradfrom UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) about the idea of emotional intelligence and trauma-informed leadership. This episode allows Kathryn to talk about how we can address trauma with individuals and in the workplace. Simultaneously, Dr. Conrad discusses his journey through emotional intelligence and how it became his foundation for his personal and professional life.
Emotional intelligen...
4 Types of Consultants
In an ever-evolving world of business, consultants are finding a place in almost every type of business. Whether a company is looking to expand or needs to find ways to be more competitive, they can find a variety of consultants to help. Here are four types of consultants that businesses rely on to thrive.
Marketing Consultants
If you have a knack for social media and growing customers, marketing consulting may be right for you. Companies that hire marketing consultants are typically in a tra...
California’s Remarkable Wineries
Sunny, warm, and expansive, California has many notable American wineries. Usually, the ground that produces the best wine has volcanic, granite, or schist soil. Minerals naturally arranged in bands run through the rock. Oddly enough, this hard, infertile soil is most suitable for grape-growing. Because vines cannot find nutrients and water in the topsoil, they must bury deep into the ground in their search. As a result, the vines also take in minerals and trace elements that notably contribu...
5 Tips for Planning an Awesome Road Trip
Road tripping can be one of the best ways to see the country and make priceless memories with friends. However, it takes a little work and organization to make sure the trip goes as planned. These tips will help anyone have fun on their cross-country journey.
Get the Car Inspected Beforehand
Unexpected breakdowns and flat tires will add an unnecessary amount of stress to any roadtrippers itinerary. While some accidents can’t be prevented, it’s always a good idea to have the car inspected befo...
5 Tips for Taking Better Photos with Your Smartphone
Today’s smartphones are designed with sophisticated cameras that take incredible images in a variety of situations. If you find that your smartphone photos are unimpressive, you may only need a few new techniques. Here are five tips for taking better photos with your smartphone.
Turn on Gridlines Feature
Composition is the most powerful aspect of exceptional photography, and you can learn great composition with any type of smartphone camera. The gridlines feature turns on a series of lines th...
The Most Successful Baseball Franchises of the Past Decade
As the 2010-2020 decade comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on which Major League Baseball team dominated the decade. On this, sportswriters were born to disagree. They rely a lot on statistics beyond merely counting up wins or the number of World Series trophies nailed down.
Whatever. Let’s power-play forward anyway to see if we can name the Top 3 MLB franchises of the past decade.
San Francisco Giants
Wait a minute. Haven’t the SF Giants been a losing team for four years running? Yes, th...
5 Tips for Capturing the Perfect Photograph
Dawn Emerick on how to capture the perfect photograph.
The 5 Best Photo Editing Software Programs for Photographers
Dawn Emerick on the 5 best photo editing software programs for photographers.
How to Create the Ultimate Travel Bucket List
Dawn Emerick on how to create the ultimate travel bucket list.
The Best Places to Visit in the US in 2021
Dawn Emerick on the best places to visit in the US in 2021.
4 Tips for Finding Leads as a Consultant
Dawn Emerick gives 4 tips on how to find leads as a consultant.
Creating a Business Plan for Your Consulting Firm
Dawn Emerick on creating a business plan for your consulting firm.
Questions to Ask Yourself Before Becoming a Consultant
Imagine: You’ve been working in your industry for a while, your expertise has grown, you are respected in the field. You’ve established yourself as a person with a powerful repertoire of skills that serve you, your clients, your company, and your coworkers – But you don’t want to be there.
Maybe you’ve reached a point where you don’t feel there is any more upwards movement. Or perhaps you feel that the office-life isn’t suitable for your lifestyle. Whatever your reasons, if you’re an expert w...
Healthcare Transformation Post-Coronavirus: What to Expect
The writing is on the wall, and healthcare professionals are reading it. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed many difficulties and changes that need addressing immediately or in the near future, and many across the healthcare field are scrambling to enact changes right now. But for those that aren’t in the field, it can be a bit concerning to hear about large changes to your healthcare. Know that each member of the industry is dedicated to ensuring quality healthcare and accessibility, but som...
Launching a Consulting Business
Consultants are experts in their respective fields who provide advice to companies or individuals. Over the past two decades, consultants have become more sought after by big businesses. In the mid-to-late 1990s, consulting was a $10 billion-plus industry. Since then, it’s only gotten bigger. Consultants help companies chart their course, adapt to new technology, and understand how to get the best results from their marketing strategies.
To start a successful consultancy, people need to have ...