Please Stop Boring People in Meetings
“Woo!” That’s how I started a five minute pitch last week at a business networking event. See, 20 business owners had been sitting around a large conference style table…
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Do Your Presentations Lack Energy?
My husband gave up eating french fries 4 years ago after reading an article stating that as men approach a certain age, french fries and potato chips are often…
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How Small is Your Small Talk?
When you run a meeting, or attend one, do you jump right into business or start with a bit of “small talk”? That was a question posed to me…
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The Natural Communicator – Interview on The Hub of Success
I recently had the opportunity to sit on the other side of the microphone when David Elmasian interviewed me for his podcast The Hub of Success. We talk about……
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Communicate Change with Empathy & Curiosity
Whether a business owner or a leader inside a company, at some point you’ll have to communicate change to clients, employees or other important audiences. How you communicate that…
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Creating Real Relationships in a Data-Driven World
Real relationships matter in business. Do you have the relationships you need to be truly influential and accomplish great work? That’s what today’s post is all about. Imagine this.…
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Are You Solving the Right Problem?
Change is hard and people don’t like to be “sold to.” So, whether you’re selling a service, sharing bad news, or communicating change, make sure you are solving the…
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Feeling Vulnerable at Work: When Hiding is No Longer an Option
Moving from a job that is “behind the scenes,” maybe something technical, analytical or numbers focused, to a role that is more people or purpose focused can feel uneasy…
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Is Anyone Listening When You Speak?
Have you ever wondered if anyone is listening when you speak? Or if what you say gets through to people? It all comes down to trust. And that’s what…
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You Are Good Enough
I don’t know anyone – men, women, early career professionals, entrepreneurs, executives – who doesn’t struggle with being good enough. Do you? (I’d like to meet them!) For example,…
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