Janet Holliday is the President of the CE Group, a nationally recognized large scale even producer and strategic public relations and
marketing firm. She is reputed by many as being on of the busiest women in town.
Linda Elliott sits down with Janet to learn how she maintains balance in her life. To do so, she must say “no” to many requests and opportunities. How does she do this in a gracious fashion?
Janet Holliday’s “Guideposts for Living”
- You cannot pick the hand you are dealt. You can decide how long to play it. Attitude is everything.
- Be on high alert when it comes to your health and well-being. A strong mind, body, and soul connection is crucial.
- Perfection and insecurity are a total waste of time. You cannot sustain perfection. Confidence is simply a decision you make to be the best you can. Do the most you can with all that you have. Self-doubt his paralyzing. Self-fulfillment is liberating.
- You can have it all and be it all. Just usually not on one day, or one at a time. Wear many hats and many shoes- one pair at a time.
- Live a clean slate life. Get rid of would-haves, should-haves and could-haves. Loose ends prevent you from making each day complete and really count.
- Live your life in a way that makes your children proud. Role modeling is a huge responsibility and privilege.
- Laugh often and try these words: I am sorry. I am responsible. I am not able to do that at this time. In other word- you can say “No”. I am here for you. I love you.
- Think of “me time” as an essential calendar listing in your life and not as a luxury.
- And last, but not least- be blessed and not stressed.

I simply love Janet’s advice. She has distilled exactly what it takes to be a woman in today’s world.
Thank you Janet and Linda
We all need to take lessons from Janet, don’t we? I certainly learned a lot from her just doing the interview!!
Janet…this is the best advice! I know you well enough to say that these comments are truely how you live and model for the rest of us. Thanks for sharing this Linda!
Janet truly is an inspiration for all of us!
I’ve known Janet for many years; she is perpetually young, energetic, enthusiastic and her upbeat attitude enhances the lives of all around her.
You are right on target about Janet. She simply doesn’t age!