New Role Models at the Podium: Raising Awareness and Making Waves
As the holidays claim my attention, here’s what I’m thinking, noticing, and asking: 2019 Role Models Emerge from the Impeachment Hearings Women’s Voice: Will we…
Get Out the Vote (and Vote!)
So many political issues face each of us as Americans right now that it’s easy to be overwhelmed and disparaging of the entire electoral process….
Express Yourself to the Graduate: Tips and Tools
There are some special occasions, like graduation day, that require us to focus on a single individual with a hearty “hooray!” Given coverage in the press…
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From Candid to Can-Do
Business photo created by katemangostar – www.freepik.comCandid conversations can move the needle in advancing progress, particularly if you’re speaking with someone who controls resources or…
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Stand Up for a Change
Imagine yourself in a group discussion about a controversial issue. Have you had the self-confidence to take a stand when your opinion was solicited? It’s…
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Stand Up and Speak Up: 7 Tips for Pitching your Big Idea
Dedication: Ruth Bader Ginsburg I think she (Ginsburg) taught me how important it is to not be scared to speak publicly …and to be fearless…….
Seasons Greetings 2018
Happy Holidays to my Blog followers and Women Seen and Heard Facebook friends! WE ARE WOKE! As you know, this has been a time when…
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The Credible Presenter: Being Heard Versus Being Believed
Did you listen to or watch Dr. Christine Ford’s testimony in the Senate hearings for Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court? We all know…
The Serious Business of Being Funny: New Ways Women Use Humor to Engage Audiences
Let’s get serious about humor. Being funny is empowering. When women do comedy, they are in charge. But the same holds true for anyone delivering a…
To Confront or Not to Confront? Speak Truth to Power
Did you see the video of teacher Kristen Mink that went viral? She confronted EPA Director Scott Pruitt in a café, telling him the reasons…