Delivering A Memorable Toast to the Happy Couple
The lockdown changed everything, including wedding plans for many couples who postponed marriage or opted for a private wedding without family and friends. After the…
Spring Has Sprung! Time for Some Mental Housecleaning to Get Rid of Dusty and Stale Cliches
A cliché is a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought. For example, “one man’s meat is another man’s…
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How to Introduce a Speaker at a Meeting or Conference
If you are asked to introduce the speaker or a panel for a meeting or event, you may not realize what an important role you…
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Present yourself “on air”: What makes a good interview?
Do you have a new project or product that would be interesting to clients, customers, subscribers, or investors? An interview-whether via podcast or during a…
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Hillary Clinton’s Chortle, Giggle, Cackle, or Chuckle: Who’ll have the last laugh?
When a woman seeks the top executive position in this country, she takes a huge risk. Every pundit and source of opposition will find ways…
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Campaigns make the Candidates Face it!
Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump raised eyebrows when he ridiculed opponent Carly Fiorina’s face in an interview with Rolling Stone. “Look at that face. Would…
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At the Podium, Women Manage Stress Better Than Men Do
I’ll find out how well I manage stress when I face 400 people at the Girls Inc. “Celebrity Luncheon” on Thursday, October 30. Of course, I’d…
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In the Case of Texas Senator Wendy Davis’ Heroic Filibuster
Consider the case of Texas Senator Wendy Davis as a barometer reflecting much of the country’s attitudes towards women. Davis is an outspoken feminist seeking…