Paula Rizzo’s Post

If the idea of promoting your own work makes you feel a little icky, you’re not alone. No one wants to be that person who always finds a way to bring up their work and their success. But that’s not what self-promotion is. Self-promotion means owning your hard work, expertise, and authority. Sharing what you know and how you can help is actually one of the best ways to be of service to others. As an author or expert, you have a message — so get it to the people who need to hear it! Here’s how to get over your fear of self-promotion and step into your confidence. #author #expert #selfpromotion #media

I was a TV producer for nearly 20 years, and in that time I got hundreds of pitches from people wanting to share their message with an audience. I learned a few things about what distinguished a successful pitch. It all came down to this: The experts I kept coming back to were really ready to do media. Are you? Here are 5 ways to tell: https://bit.ly/3S3SK7B #news #media #pitching #expert #author

Today is World Laughter Day! As they say, laughter is the best medicine. And it's so true! A good laugh can turn even the worst day around. I hope something makes you smile today! #worldlaughterday #humor

Lots of people say they're overwhelmed. But there's a difference between feeling stressed out and being burned out. Join me and nationally recognized registered dietitian, nutritionist, healthy cooking expert, and speaker Patricia Bannan, MS, RDN to learn the difference and how to prevent it. For more on how to organize yourself and plan ahead, check out my List-Making Starter Kit: https://lnkd.in/gDeiZ8X #lists #insidescoop #selfcare #burnout

Get your audience involved. Ask them questions and really listen to what they say. That investment in your work means your audience becomes part of a community interested in your expertise. After all, you've got a lot to share. It's time to get yourself out there! That's one of chef, TV host, and author Nikki Dinki's top tips for creating buzzworthy videos that will really boost your online presence. #author #chef #buzzworthy #contentcreation #video

Sometimes life throws you a curveball. And what you do next is up to you. Embracing change isn't easy, but it's necessary for stepping up to what you need at this moment — and imagining where you're going next. I hopped on Tara Stiles' podcast to chat with her about getting comfortable with change — Tara is the author of eight yoga and wellness books and the founder of Strala Yoga. I interviewed Tara way back when her book first came out (over ten years ago!) and I loved reconnecting with her about this topic and more. You can check out our whole conversation here: https://lnkd.in/eB8Ab2EK

Nearly everyone thinks they have the same productivity problem: not enough time. But… more time isn’t going to magically appear. And it wouldn’t solve the problem to get another hour or two in your workday. You need to make the most of the time you have — and the best way I know how to do this is by timing yourself. An accurate sense of how long each of your tasks takes is crucial to developing sustainable productivity habits that are tailored to you. Here’s how to try out this unexpected productivity fix. #productivity #timing #timeyourself

Who doesn't love a great party? It's the perfect way to celebrate and bring together all your favorite people. But the planning aspect can be overwhelming. I get that. And I want to help make it easier on you. Lists can be your secret weapon for tackling all the to-dos that accompany any great party. Some of these lists are no-brainers (guest lists, for instance) — and some you probably haven't heard of before. Here are my tips for using lists to take your next party to the next level: https://lnkd.in/eNXXy6kQ #partyplanning #eventplanning #listmaking #productivity

This year, over one million people have boosted their productivity, learned new skills to succeed in hybrid and remote jobs, and discovered tools for setting boundaries — all with my LinkedIn Learning courses! I'm honored that so many people have connected with the content of these courses. If you're looking to grow your professional skill set in 2024, I've put together a round-up of all my LinkedIn Learning courses so you can pick the ones that are right for you. https://bit.ly/3uTJSbn Here's to lifelong learning in 2024! #linkedinlearning #productivity #hybridwork

How cool is this? A “blind-date book” at my local bookstore! What book do you think it is? #books #authors #happyindependentbookstoreday #writers