Do you have an opportunity to speak at TED, TEDx, SXSW, Small Business Expo, 99U, WBENC, Dreamforce, NMX, World Domination Summit, Wisdom2.0 or BIF? Have you watched the careers of Brene Brown, Simon Sinek, Sir…
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Ideas in Your Head Help No One: Quotes to Inspire You to Get Your Work Out of Your Head and Into the World
When people tell me they’re thinking about writing a book, starting a business or launching a project – and they’re procrastinating – I tell them two things. First, “Creativity is a roller coaster. It has…
Want to Know What To Say – When You Don’t Know What To Say?
Would you like to know what to say when you don’t know what to say? Would you like to be able to think on your feet and respond proactively when people are being unfair, unkind…
Start with a Story
A new client told me, “I don’t have any stories.” I told her, “We ALL have stories. Stories are simply the intriguing things that happen to or around us.” She came back with, “But I…
Want People to Listen? Never TELL Them What You’re Going to Tell Them
“People don’t want information; they want epiphanies.” – Sam Horn Have you been taught to open communications by “telling people what you’re going to tell them, telling them and then telling them what you told…
What’s Your Review-Preview? Are You “Piloting” Your Time?
Michael Altshuler says, “The bad news is, time flies. The good news is, you’re the pilot.” Yet many of us DON’T feel like we’re the pilot of our time. Months (years) blend and blur into…
Waiting for Your Ship to Come In?
I was in California recently to speak for the Central Coast Writers Conference. The day before my presentations, I headed to Morro Rock for an early morning walk. As I explored the waterfront, watching the…
LeadHERship: Position Yourself for Pay Raises, Projects and Promotions
“Anyone who waits for recognition is criminally naïve.” – Congresswoman Barbara Jordan Years ago, I had an opportunity to speak for the women’s leadership program for a well-known Silicon Valley company. My session was on…
Never Again Give an Elevator Speech
“It’s not about you. It never was.” – 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…
Reporting in from United Nations
Thanks to Kunal Sood for giving me the opportunity to be a delegate at the inspiring Novus Summit at the United Nations this past Sunday. Here are just a few of the many highlights of…