My 5 Minutes in the Sunlight
By Meredith Scheraldi, Director, Marketing, Exclusive Networks
This week has been particularly challenging for time management. Now that we’re into the new year, I've found my schedule jam-packed with planning calls, meetings, reports, and endless to-dos (I currently have 14 Post-its on my desk...IYKYK).
I've skipped meals and water breaks, trying to juggle everything and keep up with the demands and I started to feel it. I took a quick break to let my dog in from outside.
I noticed my 6-month-old puppy basking in the sunlight, truly enjoying a happy moment. Normally, I would call him in and mindlessly check my phone, but this time, I decided to take five minutes for myself. I sat outside without my device, holding a refreshing iced tea, and watched him.
That brief escape made a world of difference. I feel much better and more focused to wrap up the afternoon.
This got me thinking: what does everyone else do with their perfect five minutes? I’d love to hear about your go-to activities for a quick break – whether it’s enjoying a warm coffee, reading a few pages, or taking a brief walk to the mailbox.
Bio: Meredith Scheraldi is the Director of Marketing for North America at Exclusive Networks, a leading cybersecurity solutions provider specializing in product distribution, marketing, and solution sales. She is an expert in marketing strategy, demand generation, and vendor and event marketing, with over 30 years of experience collaborating with partners, vendors, and distribution teams.
Before joining Exclusive Networks, Meredith spent over six years in marketing leadership roles at Arrow Electronics’ enterprise computing solutions division, overseeing signature events, strategic programs, shared services, business development, and field marketing.
Earlier in her career, Meredith held high-profile channel marketing positions, leading global teams in field and channel marketing, communications, promotions, program development, and event management.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Cabrini University and is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and Virtual Event Meeting Manager (VEMM). Meredith has been recognized on CRN’s “Women of the Channel” and “Women of the Channel Up and Comers” lists, named a Visionary by the Channel Marketing Association (2024, 2025), and honored as a 2023 CRN Marketing Executive of the Year finalist. She also judged the 2024 CRN Women of the Year Awards and serves on the Women of the Channel Advisory Board.