iAspire To Prosper

As we continue mapping out the “new normal”, one feature - the mask - has come into business reality.  For how long you might ask?  Truthfully, no one really knows.  While here, however, we need to avoid using “the mask” as an additional social barrier…at least, more than it was intended. 

 Back into my people-watching mode, I’ve noticed a growing trend where people are literally scurrying around one another.  Eyes averted, body stiff, quick paced – each person avoiding eye-contact, barely giving the weakest of nods let alone offering a simple “hello”.  It’s as though acknowledging others will somehow make the awkwardness of the moment even worse.  I often wonder - what are they thinking?  “I feel fine” or “This is ridiculous!”  Maybe it’s “I can’t breathe” or “Great, my glasses are fogging up again!”  Whatever the inner speak might be, we all need to recognize that social interactions and communication must continue.  Perhaps “acknowledgement of the awkwardness” makes the moment less...

Hello and welcome to iAspire To Prosper!  My name is Wilma Broussard and I’ll be facilitating this new journey into business relationships.  With nearly 30 years of professional experience and travels around the globe, I’d like to use this opportunity to share insights, observations and professional talents with you, the reader.  

My blog is based on the business principle of PROSPER – or – Professional Rapport Offers Successful, Productive and Energizing Relationships.  In order to do this, we’ll look at ways to help you discover how to build successful business strategies, polish your professional demeanor and ultimately strengthen and retain relationships.  Customers and colleagues want a relationship with you…it’s what keeps them engaged and coming back to you time and again.  People are pack-animals, by nature.  They want to belong; they want a network that offers them respect and safety.  Are you a good member of the pack?  If not, you may just lose your network.  Think of it an...