Angie McLeodFeb 7, 20212 minPivoting with Positive ResultsLike most small businesses, HIP Strategic Consulting has had to pivot during COVID-19. Thankfully, the pivot I chose to follow was one...
Angie McLeodDec 19, 20192 minMy 2019 annual theme in review: scaling abundanceOverall, 2019 has been a year of planning, assessing, evaluating, and putting my own teachings into practice. And I’ve loved every minute of
Angie McLeodMay 24, 20192 minDetours: Short Cuts or the Long Way?I got a message from a friend this AM saying that the one of the main roads that I use to take my children to school was closed due to an...
Angie McLeodMay 17, 20193 minGood or Bad: The power of internal messagesWe all talk to ourselves subconsciously. In fact, I’m not embarrassed to say that as a solo entrepreneur, there are times that I talk out...
Angie McLeodMay 10, 20193 minBoundaries: Fight back against the slippery slopeAs women entrepreneurs - as humans really – we are constantly setting boundaries around what is and is not okay in our lives. For many of...
Angie McLeodMay 3, 20193 minA lesson in being present: Sweet Georgia BrownI like to pride myself on being self-aware, of being grateful, and of being present in the moment. However, while I would like to say...
Angie McLeodApr 26, 20193 minThe other side of trust: Do you trust yourself?We often talk about trusting others; however, how often do we examine whether or not we trust ourselves? In my work with women...
Angie McLeodDec 26, 20183 minBalance: Make Choices, Manage ExpectationsAs an entrepreneur and mother of two, I’ve occasionally complained that my life is out of balance; that I’m either doing so much family...
Angie McLeodOct 1, 20183 minNon-Profits Can’t Make Profits | A Challenge: Rethink to see the bigger pictureWorking with non-profit leaders is rewarding and invigorating. It feeds my soul. These are my people. They are driven by their hearts and...
Angie McLeodJul 31, 20173 minManagement vs. leadership: Are they the same thing? My perspective.What is the difference between being a manager and a leader? And what do these differences mean to your business?[1] In more traditional...
Angie McLeodJul 13, 20173 minTry this challenge to banish internal gremlins!I’ve spoken in the past about gremlins … those nasty monsters that sit on your shoulder and tell you what you cannot do. They tell you...
Angie McLeodJul 6, 20172 minFinding Yourself in Quicksand? Here’s What to Do!It’s been an interesting year so far here at HIP Strategic Consulting and in my world in general: a year of highs and lows. My year...
Angie McLeodJun 30, 20172 minI Can’t Fail These Tests—and Neither Can You!Business is all about growth and evolution. Entrepreneurs know that to achieve long-term success and growth, they need to push boundaries...
Angie McLeodMay 29, 20172 minOut of bed and off the couch!I love people—and I love meeting new people—but I am really an introvert at heart. I recharge by being at home, curling up with a good...
Angie McLeodApr 27, 20173 minCan balance be achieved?Balance. It’s elusive. It was elusive when I worked in the mainstream workforce, before I had children. Now, as an entrepreneur with two...
Angie McLeodApr 13, 20172 minThe view from hereAs I write this I am sitting in White Rock on a nice spring day (considering the weather we’ve had) enjoying some fresh air. It’s been a...
Angie McLeodApr 4, 20172 minPersonal Reflection: Get out and Play!I love that the sun is out and that the trees are showing the first buds of spring. It is energizing. April is also the month that I...
Angie McLeodMar 3, 20172 minSpring into ActionThe crocuses are blooming in my yard. After a February filled with snow and cold weather, I am, as usual, grateful to see the first signs...
Angie McLeodFeb 13, 20172 minBlowing away the winter blues.In my 20’s I had a friend who hosted an annual Winter Blues Party in February. We gathered at his home for a potluck meal, a fire, and...
Angie McLeodJan 6, 20172 minA well-placed punch.“Your only limit is you.” I found this quote as I was scrolling through Pinterest, looking for inspiration for this article. Looking...