My heart is heavy this week. It’s not my usual vibe here, but with the devastation in my fave city, Asheville, NC, and throughout the South, it’s hard to stay upbeat. If you want to help, consider donating to the Red Cross or a vetted local organization. PLAY Agency Director Kaitlyn Pearson's Testimonial Before that, I had a fun time as the opening and closing keynote speaker for the Association for Home and Hospice Care of North Carolina. The 2.5-day event kicked off with a DJ and rooftop...
18 days ago • 3 min read
We just hit our 100th episode(!), and if you've listened to episode 99, you know this is our last one (at least for now, but maybe forever). In this episode of the Health-Powered Productivity™ Podcast and corresponding blog post, I share my personal 50 by 50 birthday challenge. 50 specific things I aimed to accomplish before turning 50, which included these themes below: Travel Physical challenges Service work Reading, movies, plays, and concerts New foodie experiences, and more! 2-MIN...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Hooray - I'm 50! What an incredible two weeks it's been! My husband completely surprised me. All I knew when we left at 5:30 AM was that we were heading north, I needed hiking boots, and I'd never been there... It was Bar Harbor, Maine, and Acadia National Park! I didn't love the six-seater plane, but I'm alive and made it with some help from a prescription 🙂 We loved the walkability of Bar Harbor, and Acadia quickly became one of our favorite parks (and we’ve been to several!). I even had a...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
In the latest episode of the Health-Powered Productivity™ Podcast and corresponding blog post, I dive into why I'm stepping away from blog writing and pausing the podcast after 100 episodes. Tune in: How SEO and AI are changing the game for content creators. How AI-driven searches are reducing site traffic. Tips on using AI tools like ChatGPT and Cast Magic to enhance (not replace) your unique voice. 90-SEC BLOG POST 14-MIN PODCAST -Marcey PO Box 46832, Raleigh, NC 27620Unsubscribe · Preferences
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Milestones Reached! I’ve hit a BIG one—I've finished self-editing my fourth productivity book—Think Work Well. Play More! but for teams & companies. I didn’t just sit at a desk to do it. I read 40,000+ words out loud over two days while walking, biking, and, yes, hula-hooping! (Check out the LinkedIn post here.) Now, it’s with the amazing Emily Crookston for some polishing. Meanwhile, I’ve been training 712 accounting pros on how to Work Well Remotely "This should be mandatory for all remote...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Tune in: Jennifer McCluskey, RaderCo Career Specialist, shares three truths for removing anxiety about your career path. Key takeaways: No single "right" career path Worst experiences make the best stories Celebrate a varied career journey 1-MIN BLOG POST 10-MIN PODCAST -Marcey PO Box 46832, Raleigh, NC 27620Unsubscribe · Preferences
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
It’s been a whirlwind... It all kicked off with a trip back to Ghana for my dear friend Justin Jones-Fosu's wedding. Proud bridal party for Tanya & Justin's beautiful wedding in our gorgeous, one-of-a-kind hand-sewn dresses. With my husband Kevin, who wore the traditional white attire for all wedding guests. An incredible experience that still had me dancing in a dress that took real effort (and shallow breaths) to move in! Then, we drove 6 hours to the village of Akyremade in Kumasi to...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Tune in: Ever wondered what a journalist would uncover if they followed you for a day? In the latest Health-Powered Productivity Podcast and blog, I explore this idea to help you reflect on your commitments. Tune in to Learn: How to spot gaps between stated and actual priorities Strategies for aligning actions with priorities Real-life prioritization mishaps and how to avoid them BLOG POST PODCAST -Marcey PO Box 46832, Raleigh, NC 27620Unsubscribe · Preferences
2 months ago • 1 min read
Woot, woot! Celebrating my 11th business anniversary on July 16 was perfect timing with so many cool happenings this year. We jazzed up both the RaderCo and Marcey Rader websites and rolled out my brand-new speaker reel, showcasing the core message I deliver in keynotes, training, and coaching. It was a big investment but totally worth it, and Video Narrative nailed it! Watch it below and let me know what you think! If you know a team, organization, or meeting professional who could use this...
3 months ago • 2 min read