Messaging
Before responding to an outburst, apply these two strategies to maintain your composure and speak truth to power.
Welcome to Part III of this month’s F You February blog series! We’re discussing how to air out tension and set CLEAR boundaries without making things worse or pushing people away. Last week in Part II we covered: ✔️The most effective way to deal with indecision ✔️The #1 principle behind which “to-do” to tackle first…
Read MoreHow to cut tension and set boundaries – without making things worse
Have you ever felt that “f*ck you, February” feeling? Once the newness of the year has worn off and you’re back to the daily grind? It might manifest as tension between co-workers, a dip in energy, or a budding sense of irritation in the air… Because if you’re sensing any of this, you’re NOT alone…
Read MoreWant to avoid miscommunications and set clearer expectations for your team? Watch this.
Welcome back to Part III of this month’s 2020 Vision series. In Part I, we talked about goals and how to get clear on which skills YOU need to develop this year to tackle all your to-dos in less time with less stress. Missed it? Snag that free goal-setting worksheet here. In Part II, we talked…
Read MoreThe 3-letter-word that’ll ALWAYS help you paint a clearer picture for your audience [Video]
Welcome back to Part II of this month’s 2020 Vision series. Last week we talked about goals and getting clear on which skills YOU need to develop this year to tackle all your to-dos in less time with less stress. Missed it? Snag that free goal-setting worksheet here. TODAY, I’m breaking down the #1 secret to…
Read MoreHow to Make The Most of Holiday Parties And Networking Events (Parts I, II & III)
It’s the holiday season, which means it’s holiday PARTY season. Are you looking forward to connecting with people outside office life? Be honest: Does some part of you wish you could skip the small talk, avoid awkward conversations, and *actually* connect with a couple people you’ve been meaning to spark a deeper relationship with? If…
Read MoreInside a client session: How to get the info you need without defending your competence
Ever feel defensive when someone tells you you’re not doing something correctly? Especially when you’re new to the game or to a particular challenge and you’re trying really hard to figure it out? Or how about when you’re making an argument, and someone starts poking all sorts of holes in it? Is your impulse to…
Read More[VIDEO] What to do when people tune out or look skeptical when you’re talking to them
Earlier this week, I was asked a VERY important (and common!) question: “What do you do when you’re talking to people and it seems like they’re tuning out or just not picking up what you’re putting down?” Have you ever experienced this? Or wondered what to do about it? If so, you’re not alone (I’m…
Read MoreWant To Make Your Message More Inspiring? Use This Simple Technique.
Have you ever struggled to phrase things in a way that really inspires people? Be it your colleagues, potential customers, or an audience eager to learn from you? While there’s no one-size-fits-all method for putting together an inspirational message, there is some compelling science behind the kind of language that motivates people to act. In…
Read MoreHow to memorize your presentation (or really, anything!) without memorizing the lines
Preparing to give a presentation can feel a lot like pulling teeth. And while memorizing your lines might seem like the only way not to f*ck it up… It’s not! Listen to this week’s audio post to learn how to: Memorize the flow of your talk (or really, anything!) in a much more efficient and…
Read MoreHow to manage conversational expectations (and not ruin someone’s day!)
My mother-in-law does this hilarious and very HER thing whenever she hosts a big meal at her house. She’ll make an amazing spread with enough food to feed the whole town, and she’ll put everything out on the table in the kitchen. Before she invites you to grab your plate and “go enjoy the buffet,” she…
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