“One day you’re going to wake up, and there won’t be any time left to do the things you’ve always wanted to do.” – Paulo Coelho For twenty years, I’ve had the joyful job of helping…
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“How Can I Be Funnier?” Speakers, Leaders and Authors Want to Know
“When you’re laughing at something, you remember something.” – Joan Rivers. Agreed. Is there any surer sign you’ve won people’s favorable attention then when they’re laughing? Appropriate humor is one of the best ways to get your idea, product, startup,…
POP! Out of Your Crowd by Being One-of-a-Kind
“You gotta be original. If you’re not, what do they need you for?” – actress Bernadette Peters. Do you think everything’s been said and done? Do you think there’s nothing new under the sun? Au contraire….
Never Again Give An Elevator SPEECH
“It’s not about you. It never was.” – actress Diane Keaton. Do you know anyone who likes listening to a speech? Me neither. Speeches are lectures. Who wants to be lectured? That’s why, from now on when…
Focus Pocus
5 Magical Ways to Focus and Flow When It Matters Most “I think the one lesson I’ve learned is there is no substitute for paying attention.” – news anchor Dianne Sawyer Are you thinking, “I agree,…
Are You Repeatable and Retweetable?
Quick. Think of the last meeting, conference or pitch you attended. Can you remember anything of what was said? More importantly, can you repeat anything you heard – word for word? If not, the messages…
Never Be Bullied Again
I had the honor of presenting “Take the Bully by the Horns” at the ASAE (American Society of Association Executives) convention in Detroit this past week. Many participants asked me to please share the handout…
Highlights from White House United State of Women Summit
What a joy it was being immersed in a sea of 5000 women at The White House The United State of Women Summit. Everywhere you looked, there were women swapping cards, sharing resources and recommendations,…