I had a boss who frequently talked about “competencies and characteristics” when interviewing nurses for various positions. Admittedly, it did strike me odd that she…
When I got my IBCLC™ certification in 1993, it was just another certification. (I already had others.) Another bunch of letters after my name. Another…
Hiring the right lactation consultant requires a little thinking. Consider your situation, then formulate several questions, and get some answers before you hire anyone. What…
In his book, Atomic Habits, James Clear makes the distinction between “being in motion” and “taking action.” I found myself re-reading his definitions, asking myself…
If you’re thinking about starting or expanding your business, first ask yourself, what will you offer in your private lactation practice? Services? Products? Both? I…
No matter where you are in achieving your professional goals, I will give you free help. Yes, you can get free help. It’s 100% FREE!…
Times feel uncertain. The presidential election is unresolved. COVID-19 looms large, and a vaccine can’t come soon enough. Maybe you’re wondering … with all of…
So many people don’t understand what an IBCLC™ is. Even more amazing is that some of those people actually start the process to become an…
Even before they pass the IBLCE Exam, people often ask me questions about how to start a private lactation practice, how to attract clients, how…
By now, you’ve heard about the Felix Biancuzzo Scholarship which is offered annually to IBCLC-hopefuls. We’ve offered it every year for the past 10 years.…