[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] What are your thoughts about becoming a leader? What if I told you that you already have the makings of a leader and now it’s time to implement what you know? Here are some considerations to ponder: Do you prefer to be succinct to discuss difficult concepts? Using shorter … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] If you acknowledge Valentine’s Day…then love is in the air. For some of us the month of February prompts thoughts of love—what about you? I hope you love life and what you do. My question is: do you love public speaking? Actually, you don’t have to love public speaking … Read More
Do you have a voice that’s listened to? Many of us don’t but that can change! For starters—ask yourself the following questions: Do you… Regularly hydrate? Avoid smoking? Practice vocal warm-ups? Use a microphone when appropriate? Take periodic “vocal naps” to rest your voice? Use a humidifier in your home especially during colder months? Monitor … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Who negotiates? The real question is who doesn’t negotiate? Most of us negotiate frequently in our personal and professional lives, but may not even realize it. All too often we approach “negotiating” as either a win or lose encounter but that’s not what truly counts. The main aspect and … Read More
[Image by Gerd Altmann of Pixabay] Everything changes…what about you? Recently I learned about AQ, known as Adaptability Quotient by author Natalie Fratto, a venture investor. Ms. Fratto referred to the importance of AQ, particularly in the interview process. She goes on to discuss how quickly our world is changing and that AQ measures how … Read More
Are you a lifelong learner? This can apply to your personal or professional life but this post is intended for professional use. We may not realize it but we’re always learning. That may range from conversations, books, seminars, webinars, online classes, to in-person classes. Maybe it’s a combination of these options. You may need to … Read More
[Image by Alexey Marcov of Pixabay] If you’ve ever attended a town hall meeting you may have found it to be rather tedious and you probably didn’t get much out of it. Unfortunately, that’s the norm. It’s anything but…the talk of the town. Here are my suggestions to make your next town hall meeting just … Read More
[Image by Tumisu of Pixabay] Many of my clients ask themselves if mentoring is the right decision for them. Perhaps you’ve pondered that very same question. Let’s begin with an understanding of what mentoring is. One way to look at mentoring is that of a learning relationship which focuses on long-term career development. The emphasis … Read More
[Image by shiulynurO of Pixabay] This week many of us will celebrate the holidays and that got me thinking of the theme naughty vs. nice. You may be thinking that you always fall on the nice side but… what if your presentation is naughty? Probably you want to change that and the best way to … Read More
[Image by Engin_Akyurt of Pixabay] So you have a press conference to prepare for…good for you! What do you need to know? First, let’s agree on the purpose of a press conference. A press conference is a method of communication with the media and is an effective way to advance the cause of your organization. … Read More