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They call me Coach Jul 18, 2024

I admit, as a K-3rd softball coach, I get way too into it. I'm cheering these girls on for even missing the ball because dangit, they tried. I wish I would have had this much passion and drive to win when I was playing in high school, if I'm being honest. 

We had our last games of the season a coup...

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Balancing Act ... or Not? Jul 12, 2024

It is my pleasure to get to be part of the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce's Women Empowerment Series, continuing next Thursday at the Kroc Center. There have already been two women featured this year who have stood in front of crowds and shared their stories and wow, have they moved the crowd. 

Th...

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How do you view the World? Jul 10, 2024

This is our little man, Hudson Jude. He's confident, direct, fearless and apparently, lacks the ability to see well! 😂 Last week, we had our eye check before heading to Kindergarten in the fall, and thank goodness those are required! This kid can't see up close and has an astigmatism that is worse t...

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Self-Confidence vs Self-Worth Jun 20, 2024

We all have varying levels of self-confidence. For me, my confidence varies based on the situation I'm in. Speaking in front of a crowd? High level of confidence. Discussing cryptocurrency with a coaching client? Low level of confidence. Helping teams learn how to better invest in their teams? High ...

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What different about your eyebrows? Jun 13, 2024

My sister is my absolute best friend. Deanne is also the person that is the most honest with me, whether I like it or not. Recently, while going against the Romantic Classic Style ID that I am, I tried something trendy. I got my eyebrows laminated, and wasn't sure how I felt about them. If you're li...

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Make TODAY a special day Jun 06, 2024

Do you have a cabinet or a drawer where you store things to use only when company comes over? Or do you have a bottle of champagne or bourbon you're saving to celebrate a specific milestone? Yeah, me too.

I think of this classy white platter that I only use when friends come over as a meat, fruits ...

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I made my daughter cry over her dress choice May 30, 2024

Sydney, our 7-year-old, is all girl. She loves to wear fancy dresses, style her own hair and pick out her own mismatched socks. The book series "Fancy Nancy" is a favorite of hers, and it fits her quite nicely, curly hair and all.

Over the weekend, we had a birthday party held outside at our local ...

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Are you being transparent? May 24, 2024

Being transparent is hard. Being a good communicator is hard. Being transparent and having good communication in the workplace is really hard. 

One thing I like to think about when it comes to communicating is ‘how am I being clear’? That's sometimes hard to implement but being strategic in how you...

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Where's Waldo? I mean Denise! May 16, 2024

Where's Waldo, I mean, Denise?

My hope is when you look at the photo above, it's hard for you to pick me out because of my youthful looking skin. No? Ok, fineeeeee. It's because I'm only three feet off the ground, isn't it? Yeah, that's intentional.

When we speak with people of any age, it's impor...

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She Didn't Give Me the Credit . . . And That's How it Should Be May 10, 2024

Running TEDDYco Media, our online advertising company, and Denise Tallcott Leadership, our business coaching and training business is truly a pleasure. I get to work with people each day to help people see their value, their business's value and the value in others. We get to help other see how inve...

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I Didn't Bake the Cake . . . Yet! May 06, 2024

It was a special day in the Tallcott home last week, as Jeremy, my husband, celebrated his 37th birthday on May 1st. I don't know about you, but I thoroughly enjoy getting to spend a whole day celebrating someone to make them feel super special. Balloons, streamers, candles, we go all out.

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"Are you sure it's a good idea for you to wear white, Mommy?" - Sydney Tallcott, age 7 May 02, 2024

I should have listened to her. The kid is smart. She knows my tendencies better than I apparently do. Nonetheless, coffee was spilt on my white shirt ahead of a full day. While taking a Tide-To-Go pen to it, I was thinking ahead to my day's schedule. Who am I going to get to work with today that wil...

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