Category: Communication
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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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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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Reality Check: Office Life Is Calling
It’s the end of August, and you know what that means… reality is about to kick in. No more work by the pool for you! Return to office mandates are en vogue. It’s time to emerge from your basement cave and engage, in real life, with people.So, how do you handle team dynamics, in person…
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Dreading a tough conversation? Read this first.
Does conflict make you queasy? You’re not alone. Even after 20 years in the communication field, I still feel uneasy when I need to set boundaries, deliver bad news, or offer constructive feedback. Many of my clients feel the same. One leader I work with, let’s call him Jamie, recently wrestled with how to tell…
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Learn why people say yes, and how to weave that into your next pitch.
Whether you’re pitching investors or recommending a new idea to your team, influence is everything. The key ingredients include: If you haven’t heard of Robert Cialdini, prepare to have your mind blown. The Arizona-based psychologist published Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion in 1984, and it’s remained a go-to resource for anyone who wants to ethically sway decision-making.…
