by Shelley Forrester | Oct 24, 2018 | Insight
Last month I was on my first trip to Alaska – a round trip cruise from Seattle stopping in Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan. One of the more memorable things a guide told us is that there are only three ways to get to Juneau – by air, by sea, and by birth canal. I sought...
by Shelley Forrester | Sep 20, 2016 | Insight
On a recent flight, I sat next to an off-duty flight attendant. Her professionalism, comfort in her surroundings, and larger-than-life personality intrigued me. After hearing some of her travel stories, I couldn’t resist asking her for her air travel tips. Here’s...
by Shelley Forrester | Aug 25, 2016 | Insight
“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” – Saint Augustine Most of my summer was spent traveling for work and pleasure. My travels took me from Portland Oregon (which they are successfully keeping weird) to Bentonville Arkansas (one of...
by Shelley Forrester | Jan 5, 2016 | Insight
There’s a lot to look forward to in 2016, and in addition to the intensifying political ads that will happen all year, it’s a great year for sports, travel, and rebalancing your life. 2016 is a Great Year for Sports While Jets fans have a few wounds to nurse, the NFL...
by Shelley Forrester | Jun 26, 2013 | Insight, Networking, Relationships
The other day clients and I were flying Southwest and they asked me how I decide where to sit. Since my objective on a plane is to engage people in conversation, here’s what I look for: An aisle or middle seat, which doubles my chances of meeting people. To my left...
