Someone recently asked me for 3Lunches on how to use social media to look for work as an art director. While I’m not a social media authority, I do know more than my friend about building relationships with people who share my values and professional interests using social media. So, I said, “Yes. I’d be [...]

Joe Pena interviewed me on his wonderful radio show that profiles entrepreneurs and inspirational stories. What a great opportunity to get the message out. Have a listen, share your thoughts and answer this: are you ready to coach a friend? Enlighten Me: Carol Quinn Rating 3.00 out of 5 [?]

I recently received a message from a Twitter acquaintance expressing enthusiasm about 3Lunches and then he asked, “How much does it cost?”  After I explained that it didn’t cost a thing, I thought it might be an opportune time for a post on the 3Lunches concept. Right alongside the recession and its aftermath, a new sense [...]

I had an entertaining interview recently with Rob McNealy on his blog radio show, Startup Story Radio. Rob’s passion is to use social media to evangelize about small businesses, and coaching entrepreneurs. I am grateful to Rob for giving me the the opportunity to talk about 3Lunches at length. Have a listen and share your [...]

  Here’s what a perfect friend-coach looks like: One who listens to exactly what you’re saying. A person with the ability to place his or her personal issues aside to focus on you. Someone who thinks creatively and is open to talking through issues. A compassionate, but active friend who wants you to succeed – [...]

The young writer who never called after our first lunch finally called. Our lunch had clarified something for her. As she thought about the difference between having a good idea and actually working on it, she focused on what role she wanted to play in the development of her book project. Turned out, she wanted [...]

3Lunches is meant to facilitate sharing between two people, and there is simply nothing more wonderful than when a person reaches out and offers time, knowledge, and experience to you. There’s no other way to describe it; it feels like love. It happened to me just last week. Iggy Pintado, author of the new book, [...]

So, here you are…sitting across the table from your coachee. What now? Between ordering lunch and being served, your coachee should have enough time to outline the issue. There’s no need for a huge preamble. Rating 3.00 out of 5 [?]

I think we’re all part of very distinct tribes— not based on genetics, but on values. A tribe is like a political party; all the members speak the same language and completely understand one another. Your tribe is made up of people who share the same values, have similar emotional IQs, and maintain related ethical [...]

A friend of mine, Mary–a museum exhibit designer and a painter–was approached by a young woman who wanted a career in the museum world. Mary was delighted to help and asked the recent college grad to visit the 3Lunches blog to get familiar with the process, and call when she was ready to start. Enthusiastic, the [...]