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We have some catching up to do since my last blog post in January of '22. 2022 was a year of repair. Some updates: Back then, I was...
Samantha McGurgan
May 20, 20232 min read
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[WHAT] What to do when you don't know what to do
We've all been stuck at one point or another. In the Before Times (pre-COVID), you may have already heard these words come out of your...
Samantha McGurgan
Feb 18, 20213 min read
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[HOW] Top 5 Ways to Look and Sound Good on a Video Call
It can take some time to get used to seeing yourself on video and getting comfortable "being on TV". If you've found yourself suddenly...
Samantha McGurgan
Mar 19, 20202 min read
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[WHO] Belonging, Brene, and Saying Yes to Myself by Saying No
I turned down a six figure job offer the week before Christmas. It was the most I’ve ever been offered. I think I said thank you and wow...
Samantha McGurgan
Feb 3, 20205 min read
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[WHAT] The Messiness of Success: Using Self—Disclosure to Create Classroom Connection
I decided to be brave today and then became witness to others’ bravery. This one‘s for you, Brene Brown! As a professor, I don’t tend to...
Samantha McGurgan
Oct 22, 20194 min read
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[WHAT] The Top 5 Things I Know About Work:
1.) All work is valuable. Not all work is fulfilling. Enough said on this one. 2.) Success is not one size fits all. College is not the...
Samantha McGurgan
Sep 23, 20192 min read
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[WHO] Mommy Mondays
It’s September in New England, my favorite month here. The oppressive heat/humidity/bug mixture has backed off but the sun is still...
Samantha McGurgan
Sep 17, 20194 min read
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[WHAT] Jennifer Weiner Made Me Do It
I met my writing hero, Jennifer Weiner. And we had a straight up MOMENT of connection that was so powerful, when I stepped away from the...
Samantha McGurgan
Sep 10, 20193 min read
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