Marissa Brassfield

Marissa Brassfield

Los Angeles
Trusted advisor, simplifier, and loving catalyst of your biggest and best initiatives. Discovering how to stretch time, maximize ease, and optimize work-life alignment.
Apr 09

The Hidden Cost of Standardization: Why One-Size-Fits-All is Draining Your Time, Energy, and Creativity

It was the summer of 2015. I stood in my kitchen during a break from demolition and couldn't
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Apr 01

Building Through the Uncertainty: How Temporary Solutions Lead to Lasting Breakthroughs

In early 2015, I felt like the walls were closing in. We had just (very unexpectedly) packed up our entire
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Mar 31

Supercharge Your Productivity with AI: Unlock Success Through a Tailored, Goal-Aligned Strategy

Discover how a tailored, goal-oriented AI strategy can unlock sky-high productivity and accelerate your mission-driven success.
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Mar 25

Saying Yes Before You Know How: Navigating Uncertainty in Big Life Decisions

Big decisions don’t come with a guidebook. Here’s how I navigated uncertainty, trusted my intuition, and embraced change after inheriting my childhood home.
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Mar 13

The Future of Work: Will AI Free Us or Trap Us in Endless Overwork?

AI Was Supposed to Reduce the 40-Hour Workweek. So Why Are Tech Leaders Now Saying 60 Hours Is the Minimum?
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Mar 12

How to Improve Business Efficiency Without Working Harder (And Finally Build a Work-Life Rhythm That Fuels You)

Optimize Your Business Without Adding More to Your Plate Back-to-back meetings, endless to-do lists, and manual tasks are draining your time. Learn how to streamline your work, automate what slows you down, and create a work-life rhythm that actually lasts.
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Oct 30

Handling Overdue Client Deliverables: Best Practices

Delivering on time is crucial in client services. Yet, despite our best intentions, deliverables sometimes fall behind schedule, putting client
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Oct 23

How to Politely Escalate an Issue in the Workplace

In every professional setting, there comes a time when issues need to be escalated. Yet many hesitate, fearing they'
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Oct 16

Effective Communication Strategies for Remote Teams: Practical Solutions

Mastering remote communication isn't just a nice-to-have skill – it's essential for business success. Yet many teams
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Oct 09

Following Up Without Sounding Pushy: A Tactical Guide

In today's hyper-connected work environment, the ability to follow up effectively is a critical skill. Yet many professionals
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Sep 05

The 15-Minute Reset: How to Leverage Micro-Breaks

It's 3:45 PM. Your high-stakes client call just wrapped up. What's your next move? For
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Sep 04

The 'I'll Do It Myself' Trap: Why DIY Thinking Holds Back Non-Tech Leaders

"I'll just do it myself." How many times have you caught yourself saying that? I used
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