Jennifer Carole, also known as The Lawyer’s Daughter, is a published writer and podcaster who tells the story of her father and stepmother’s murder in a small town. Over the years, the case goes cold. Nearly forty years later, the murders are connected and used to catch the Golden State Killer through the DNA recovered from her stepmother. Professionally, Jen is an accomplished integrated marketing strategist with over 25 years of experience, mostly as a marketing consultant in high tech, including over 30 companies ranging from Fortune 50 to start-ups, B2B to B2C. Relying on insights gained from exposure to so many business models, Jennifer's expertise in brand development, integrated marketing, content creation, research, and user experience has consistently driven engagement, elevated brand visibility, and increased revenue. Notable achievements include generating $33 million in pipeline as Marketing VP at Bromium Cybersecurity and spearheading a website overhaul improving lead generation for Venafi Cybersecurity. As Director of Brand at Adobe, she led the charge by giving Adobe a consumer presence in retail. At Siegel & Gale, Inc., a Saatchi and Saatchi Company, she provided branding and marketing recommendations for universities and consumer products like Home Savings, Bank of America, First Interstate Bank, and Pacific Bell. Jennifer created content using the Carnegie Mellon simplified English and information hierarchy techniques, skills she still uses today. Jennifer won the Platinum Blogger Award from Cisco Systems in 2011 and various Addy Awards for outstanding content. For fun, she runs a cat preschool, which is to say, she has way too many cats, designed to reinforce the cat lady cliché and wait for it; she loves to crochet. You can purchase her crochet items by visiting her website.
I was roasted on Reddit* the other day – totally unexpected – and it seems like things got weird when someone accused me of posting to promote my coaching business. Of course, my website has my coaching business on it, but that wasn’t why I was there. I was just participating in the discussion like… More The Golden State Killer Economy – Who’s Making Money
I feel remarkably better today – the boost of adrenaline I had from yesterday’s hearing (while I sat in my darn recliner) kind of flushed my system. Remember that for the next time you’re sick – just get really worked up about something! I also promised a part two today about the Intersection of Justice… More What Is DeAngelo’s Defense Thinking? What Will Be Their Strategy?
I wasn’t in court today and I under-estimated my frustration. I’ve been sick and then I managed to share it with mom (and her birthday was yesterday!) and there was no way I was infecting more people. You’re welcome. Instead, I sat here dying to know what was happening. I also missed my buds and… More Court Date | January 22, 2020 – We Have a Preliminary Trial Date. Finally.
“It’s just another day.” Christmas Week is coming, and for many, that means there’s a certain dread in the air. While we want to see our family, it’s maybe not the easiest thing to do. If you’re alone, you might feel like you’re missing out. Instead of letting all the magical tropes get you down,… More Video Tip: Mental Prep for Christmas Week
“Hey honey, it’s time to go.” Transitions can be tough. When you approach someone who is wrapped up in an activity and need them to change their behavior to accommodate your needs, it can often result in conflict. This little tip can make those requests go much more smoothly by setting expectations and engaging the… More Video Tip: Managing Transitions with Ease
“Here’s what I want you to do.” Ever need to talk to someone hoping they’ll say just the right thing to make you feel better or heard? This is an easy way to have that happen. Humans are pretty bad mind-readers. With this technique, you help them deliver what will help you most. How it… More Video Tip: A Simple Way to Ask for What You Need
“What’s your idea?” This is a great way to avoid fights while gaining insight into the motivation of the people you work with or live with. It’s easy and incredibly productive. If you use this tip – let me know how it works! Hit me up on social media or leave a comment here. And… More Video Tip: Stop Fighting! Ask One Simple Question
Laughter is the best medicine. It relaxes people while elevating their confidence. I have used humor with my teams for years. This team building workshop introduces concepts from improvisation to improve communication and relationships among the team members. From accepting the offer to thinking on your feet to staying aligned, improv provides relevant skills that… More Team Building Featuring Improv
I’ve worked with sales nearly all of my career. I’ve done this workshop with great results and sales folks have said it is one of the better workshops they’ve attended. Self-awareness is not necessarily a core skill for salespeople, but after this workshop, they understand themselves and their impact on others. This leads to better… More Sales Leadership Workshop
David was married when he was 25. He and his wife waited a few years and then had two kids. All was going well until it wasn’t. I met David after his divorce and provided coaching to help him gain control of his finances and adapt to a post-divorce financial outlook he hadn’t expected. This… More Coaching Case Study: Finances After the Divorce