Posts by Nicole Mangina
Pretty Good Is Better Than Great
I’ve been in full creative mode this week as I work on new classes and masterminds for the Fall. And in true fashion – I fell into the cycle that many do when they are creating something new: This is awesome This is hard This is crap I am crap This might be okay This…
Read MoreSchool’s Out For Summer!
Summer vacation starts today in our house. Woohoo! I appreciate the structure of the school year, but I also welcome the shift that comes with the boys being out of school. Schedules change, the weather is better and life feels more relaxed. Shifts are a beautiful opportunity to check in on what’s working, what’s not…
Read MoreLove, Loss and Gratitude
This week was the completion of my Dad’s journey. He passed away on Monday. This is my last picture with him. So many of you have been on this journey with me through conversations and my Facebook posts. Your comments, kindness and words of support have meant the world. Thank you for showing up for…
Read MoreSpoiler Alert: You Don’t Have to Have It All Figured Out
As I child I used to think: Being an adult must be great, they always know what to do and say. I’ve been an adult for a while now, and – I still don’t always know what to do or say. Doubt, fear, and uncertainty pop up on a regular basis. For years I assumed…
Read MoreYou Are Amazing!
Just in case you needed a reminder… You are Amazing You are Enough You are Worthy Let that be your mantra going into this weekend and see what unfolds. The world shows up as a mirror to our beliefs. What does your world look like and what do you experience when these are your core…
Read MoreAre Things Happening For You or To You?
Wow! This showed up for me big time with week. It’s been a week of highs and lows all rolled into one. On Wednesday, I hosted over 80 agents for a class on Articulating Your Value. It’s something I really struggled with early in my career. Over time I’ve gone from dreading the conversation to…
Read MoreIs It A Negotiation Or A Conversation?
It’s been a busy week prepping for my upcoming Articulating Your Value class. After 28 years in real estate I’ve had more than a few ‘why should we hire you’ and ‘why should we pay you’ conversations. In prepping for the class, I’ve also talked to a lot of agents, owners and managers to see…
Read MoreEmbrace The Plot Twist
Ever have those moments when your well laid out plans and carefully crafted intentions get knocked off track? The seller who half way through prepping their house decides it’s not the right time to move. The buyer who writes 3 offers that don’t get accepted and then gets a new job – out of state.…
Read MoreIt’s Your Responsibility To Shine Bright
Because when you do, you light up the world. I saw this quote on instagram and it seemed perfect for today’s post. A beautiful reminder that it is okay to be the shiniest version of ourselves. Not only is it okay, the world is better for it. I started a series on social media this…
Read MoreWhat Comes First – Energy or Mindset?
They aren’t the same thing. Mindset is just that – working to change your thoughts, which is turns out is pretty difficult. Your mind is powerful. And yes, you can use your mind to think different thoughts and change your outcome. But at its core, your mind is wired to keep you safe, which it…
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