Summer is here, so let’s set the scene: the smell of barbecue is wafting through the air, flip-flops are your go-to footwear, and the beach is calling. Yet, in between beach reads and mowing the lawn, summer is also an excellent time to step out of your comfort zone and…
Speak Up More With Hope Timberlake
Big Presentation? Here’s Your Ultimate Guide
Here at Forté Consulting, Bethany Hart and I have been spending quality time helping speakers prepare for everything from big-stage keynotes to small-stage virtual meetings. We’ve seen it all—from last-minute scramblers to those who fine-tune… Read More
Someone Throw Shade at Work? Try This.
Snarky comments aren’t new to the workplace. You’ve probably heard, “Oh great, another meeting that could’ve been an email,” more times than you can count. Even worse? Overhearing a colleague take jabs at your process, your ideas—or your… Read More
Escape the Negativity Spiral
Picture this: You’ve spent weeks preparing for a big presentation. You walk out of the room, and instead of feeling accomplished, your mind zeroes in on every tiny mistake. Sound familiar? It’s human nature to… Read More
“Let Them” at Work
Welcome to 2025! Over the “break,” I enjoyed long walks with my family and devoured podcasts, including Mel Robbins’ episode about the Let Them Theory. If you’re not acquainted with Mel, she’s an author and podcast… Read More
