I know what you’re probably thinking…who has the time to proofread! Well I can tell you that proofreading clearly pays off. As you know, writing is one form of communication. That means that each time you email, submit hard copies of a proposal, send your resume, blog, produce a newsletter, write an article, or even … Read More
Your next—presentation, conference call, meeting, exhibit booth, podcast, panel discussion, award reception, networking interaction, interview? My guess is that you can relate to at least one of these scenarios and perhaps more than one. Am I right? If so, I highly recommend that you view each of these as public speaking opportunities, because that’s exactly … Read More
If you’ve hired me, heard me speak, read my blog, or listen to my podcasts…you’re well aware of the fact that I believe wholeheartedly in the power of networking (if done well). Today was no exception and therefore in my estimation, worthy of this blog. I entered a jewelry store in need of having a … Read More
What do you think of when you visualize a creative person? Sometimes we think of an artist, or a dancer or maybe an inventor. Perhaps those are indeed examples of creative people… but that doesn’t exclude you or me if our skills are different. Creativity, like a paintbrush comes in different colors, shapes and sizes. … Read More
Many of my clients and those reading this post speak a second language. Some of you may even speak multiple languages in which case you’re a polyglot. We know first hand that learning a new language can feel daunting, to say the least. The more I thought about this, the more similarities I found between … Read More
Working independently has its advantages but not nearly as many advantages as collaborating. In fact, some have written that collaboration fuels a business and I’m inclined to concur. What needs to happen next is asking the right questions to ensure that collaboration is right for you and your company. Here are ten items you may … Read More
This is a tough question to answer and yet an annual event referred to as Best Places To Work is conducted to give employees an opportunity to vote on the extent to which their workplace is indeed the best. But what does that really mean? This is where it may become tricky. To me, best … Read More
How many times have you thought you had a pleasant expression on your face but didn’t sound like you did? This is far more common than you may realize whether you’re on the phone, a conference call, on-camera or even face-to-face. The reason this is important is because what we show on our face or … Read More
Sometimes we have the good fortune of being asked to repeat a presentation or workshop. In my opinion, that’s an honor. What we don’t know is if someone in our audience will be hearing us for the first time or will be hearing us again. If it’s the latter, we must freshen up our delivery … Read More
Sometimes we tend to overlook what we’re grateful for but we can change that. In fact, research shows that being grateful creates positivity, which helps us feel more hopeful, productive and successful. Pretty fascinating to think it all stems from our attitude. Many clients I’ve coached to sound their best lack this attitude of gratitude … Read More