What You Are Not Being Told About Interviewing for Your Next Opportunity

The great resignation had many of us questioning our happiness in our current employment situations. While this rapid “quit” fest is slowing down, the seed has…


When to say ‘I’m sorry’ vs. ‘thank you for understanding,’ so you’re less annoying and keep your integrity

The biggest takeaways here are to ask for what you need and own up to your mistakes. (Originally published for Fast Company February 10,…

3 things you’re doing in meetings that make your coworkers feel stupid

It is your job to bait the curiosity of your colleagues—not shame them for not understanding you. (Originally published for Fast Company August 5,…

3 tips we need to handle communication overload

Originally published for Fast Company January 20, 2022 Back when we are all in the office, communication could be as simple as stopping by…

Do these 3 things if you want a promotion this year

If you’re working hard to get noticed and given a promotion, you are missing the most effective strategy for getting considered. Originally published for…

3 strategies that help fight nerves before an important event

While the run-up to a consequential presentation or meeting may induce dread or panic, there are actionable tools you can use to alleviate the…

3 ways to project confidence (even when you’re not feeling it)

Originally published for Fast Company October 5, 2021 I was speaking with a client recently about having…

Don’t script your group presentations.

You will lose your audience and squander the talent on your team. Keeping your team’s messaging clear, concise, and consistent is…

3 ways thinking like an athlete will improve your communication skills

We’re all experts at communicating to some degree, yet when the pressure is on, we can overthink this very natural, practiced skill and end up…

Need to leave your Job? Here are 3 ways to do so without burning bridges.

“Many workers spend five years or less in every job, so they devote more time and energy transitioning from one job…

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Use these 3 tips if you’re nervous about speaking to people in-person again

When you are about to give a presentation, speak at an important meeting, have a call where the pressure is on, or even just heading…

How to Speak Like a Senior Executive

Perhaps you’re looking to advance your career. Maybe you were just promoted to a new position, or you’re simply looking to improve your public speaking…

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