When information comes at us – such as in an email, message, or feedback – our brain can get activated and we can end up reacting in ways we later regret. When we react instead of thoughtfully respond, it can cause misunderstanding, hurt feelings, and damage our...
Executive presence is not just for executives. It’s for everyone, because people notice what we do and say. And if we are doing and saying things that leave a negative impression, it can undermine our relationships and influence. Being aware of and intentional around...
When people share their solicited or unsolicited opinions about your work, your style, or how you communicate, they are giving you feedback. While some of this feedback is hopefully positive, other times it might feel negative. It might really hurt. When we receive...
Our brain and the way it thinks is powerful and persuasive. How often are you convinced that your perspective and point of view is the truth, the only way to see a situation? The reality, though, is that perspective is a choice. There are other, more positive...
Most professionals agree that networking is important, and yet, it the thought of reaching out to someone you don’t know well often fills people with anxiety or dread. Worrying about bothering someone, or not knowing your ask for a networking conversation often stops...
It’s estimated that 70% of people experience Impostor Syndrome at some point. Are you one of them? How has it kept you from asking for a promotion or raise, or sharing a novel idea? Impostor syndrome keeps us playing small in a world where we have important things to...
I’m sure you’ve heard people talk about leadership development, and maybe you've wondered, how does it actually happen? How do people develop personally and professionally? With so many resources at our fingertips, it can be hard to know where to start. Knowing the...
If you don’t have a solid and exciting elevator pitch, you are missing out on opportunities. Knowing what you offer and how you positively impact others can build you confidence and open the door to more productive networking conversations. The good news is that...
We are always negotiating with others at home and work. There are ideas we want to move forward, people we want to hire, and funding we want to secure. To create alignment takes buy-in from others. But what if you are not sure how to approach these conversations? The...