Presence & Presentation
Dig Deep: How to have more meaningful business conversations
Last week I spent a few days of vacation with my cousins at the beach. (Nothing exotic, Narraganset, RI) It was soul filling. We laughed, cried, and ate homemade hummus. What can I say, we’re Middle Eastern. We always have the best time. And not only because we grew up together, but because of the…
Read MoreAre You Languishing?
Languishing is a buzz word for 2021. You might feel “blah” if you’re languishing. Low energy, lost work motivation, tired of cooking every meal at home. Lots of people I’m talking to lately feel this way. And I’m not immune, either. So, if the “blah’s” got you down, you’re not alone. This is important and…
Read MorePower Up Your Presence
Yesterday I got to facilitate a live, on Zoom, conversation about presence for the RI Bankers Association Women’s group. Two of state’s most senior level executives shared their career experiences and wisdom with close to 200 women. I could have asked them questions all day. It was awesome. We talked about things like: How to…
Read MoreAre You Waiting for Permission?
Earlier this month, at one of my online networking events, we used a relatively new Zoom functionality where the host can set up themed breakout rooms (i.e,. Just for fun, favorite ways to promote your business, etc) and attendees can move themselves from room to room. It’s a pretty cool option. The first time we…
Read MoreWhat Makes You Feel Confident?
Running makes me feel confident. Music pumping, heart racing, feet pounding the pavement. Singing in between catching my breath, stretching my arms wide (taking up space, people), smiling and saying hello to people I pass (and in a mask I have no idea if they notice) Running makes me feel like I can do ANYTHING.…
Read MoreWhat do you need today?
Every Friday at 10:30am I have singing lessons. (Via Zoom, of course) My teacher, Emily, starts the session with the same question: “Stacey, what do you need from your voice lesson today?” In the beginning I didn’t get it. “I just want to sing!” I’d tell her. The more she asked, though, the more…
Read MoreEmpowering Yourself & Others During Emotionally Charged Times
I went for a walk with my friend Jen the other day. We haven’t seen each other in close to 2 years. Jen asked innocently: “So, what have you been up to?” I answered wittily: “Dealing with my anger.” We had a long belly laugh over that one. (comedy classes must be working!) After…
Read MoreHiding Behind a Label Or Letting Your Personality Show?
Labels hide our personality. Unless taped to a package with my name and address and delivered to my front door, I don’t like them. You know, words like: Introvert Extrovert Coach Consultant Techie Etc, Etc, Etc The Problem With Labels Labels lead us to tell a story that may not be true. Not sure what I mean? Here are…
Read MoreBe Bold: Business & Leadership Insights from the Hamilton Movie
Well, after much heaviness over the past few months, today I thought I’d lighten things up with a few insights from the movie Hamilton. Did you watch it? Or maybe you’re a lucky one who saw the live stage version. Personally, I’ve done both. And since I paid for Disney+ for a month, I’m…
Read MoreListening & Empathy to Create Positive Change
Today I write with a heavy heart, full mind and jumbled words. On Monday I spoke to my friend K. She is a black woman living a middle-class life in the panhandle of Florida. She has 3 kids and is married to an active duty military officer. His work brought them to FL. K…
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