Author: Hope Timberlake
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Not Feeling It
Let’s be honest, between rising costs and the constant drumbeat of bad news, it can be hard to stay focused when everything outside your window — and on your phone — feels a little ominous. Throw in fears about how AI will impact your job, and the anxiety can be hard to shake. It’s challenging…
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Three Simple Ways to Build More Trust at Work
If you’ve been following my work, you know I offer tips for fine-tuning our inner voice, but it’s also important to reflect on how we perceive the world around us. It should come as no surprise that how we view those around us influences how we experience those relationships. This also applies to how much…
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What if you already have everything you need?
When I meet people who want to enhance their presentation skills, their goals often sound like: “I want to be more confident.” “I need to eliminate my nerves.” “I should slow down.” “I have to stop using my hands so much.” I listen. And then I ask: What if you already have everything you need?…
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Easing Into the New Year: Managing Anxiety and Finding Balance
It feels like every headline these days adds another layer to the unease already humming in the background, and as the new year begins, it’s hard not to feel that weight pressing in. The world feels unpredictable, and somehow, the clock ticking into January only amplifies it. The stress of a new year can make…
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Let’s make this holiday… easier.
Welcome to the holidaze! If you’re anything like me, you might be feeling joyful, overwhelmed, excited, and exhausted, all before lunchtime. As tempting as it is to power through, this is actually the perfect moment to exhale and take care of yourself. A few strategies to stay sane: Find “you” time.The to-do list isn’t going anywhere. But…
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AI Can’t Do This (Yet): How to be a Trusted Advisor
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, or blissfully offline, you’ve probably noticed all the buzz about what AI can and can’t do. One thing it can’t do? Be a trusted advisor. (At least, not yet.) So, what is a trusted advisor? It’s someone who understands, connects, and adapts to the people they’re working with……
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2026 is coming (and willpower isn’t the answer)
2026 is less than 100 days away. For some, that’s cause for celebration. (A clean slate! A chance to turn the page on political and social chaos!) For others—especially those with still-lingering 2025 resolutions—it might feel like a ticking clock of shame. Before you beat yourself up for not running a marathon or not chiming in…
