Over the last six months my business has expanded in ways I never quite imagined. How fun to making a living in ways that bring me joy AND pay the bills AND serve others.
Here’s a rundown of announcements I never would have anticipated a year ago:
Speaking Gigs
I just got back from Vermont, where I delivered a keynote address and taught a workshop at my former graduate school.
- Keynote Topic: Solo or Social: Why Learning with Others Beats Learning Alone
- Workshop Topic: Using Performance and Improvisation to Create Community in the Classroom
Both were great fun! I enjoy the feeling of “coming alive” in front of audiences, and I’m humbled by all the great feedback how engaging, smart, and useful my talks were.
This weekend I’ll be speaking at Diablo Valley College at a conference for middle school girls and their parents. I’ll be sharing about study strategies that help girls succeed in science in math. Stay posted for a related blog entry.
MuseCube iPhone App Coming Soon
Lately I’ve also been working hard to create a MuseCubes iPhone App. You can see some screen shots here. My developer and I just sent the whole shebang to Apple, but heard back about a number of changes we’ll need to make. As soon as we’re able to fix those items, the app will be up and running. Can’t wait!!
Lots of New Clients, Including Graduate Students
Up until last year, I received all my academic coaching clients through Student Organizational Services (SOS). This school year I’ve added five private clients (to a grand total of 22) — one of whom is a graduate student needing dissertation-writing support. It’s so much fun to help students at all levels in creating structure and having fun as writers!
Website Changing Its Look
Within the week, www.gretchenwegner.com will have a whole new look, thanks to the design work of the lovely Leah Creates. I’m excited to expand the blog into a full fledged website that highlights my services, from academic coaching to InterPlay.
Very cool developments
I appreciate the complexity of the art poster at the top of this page too!
I love the wordle picture at the top. How did you get it into your blog? I don’t know how to do that.
I think all the recent developments are exciting. You’re designing apps and making commencement speeches?? I’m very jealous. Let me know when you and J.K. Rowling are going out for dinner next.
Also, we’ve got to talk. Soon.
Peace,
P
Go Gretchen! Woohoo! I’m so happy for you – I think the keynote thing is definitely you.
BTW, the URL for MuseCube pics is http://www.musecubes.com/apps/
@Peter: I just took a screen capture, and edited it down to be ONLY the wordle. For others who are interested, go to http://www.wordle.net to make cool pictures of common words in your various texts.
Oh, and @Peter — my talk was not a commencement talk. Now THAT would be impressive. It was a keynote address at a graduate school residency. Which is not to diminish the gig; I was very honored to be asked, because normally they bring in famous authors. This year they decided to go with an alum (and maybe in the future, I’ll be a famous author too!) 🙂
I’m not surprised in the least! I’m so excited that the world is appreciating your gifts as much as some of the rest of us already do! Congrats on all the new developments.