Happy Holidays 2017
Happy Holidays to my friends and blog-readers! This has been quite a month with the Thomas Fire consuming our attention. But keep in mind the…
A High Stakes, Big-Impact Presentation Benefits from a Professional Coach (The Likability Penalty Part 3)
While few of us will run for office, those of us in business or professional life often need to “campaign” for funding, endorsements, or promotions….
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Political Debates Make the Double Standard Transparent (The Likability Penalty – Part 2)
Click here to read the first post in this series. The societal double standard about women’s and men’s roles that defines how and where women…
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The Likability Penalty – Part 1
The most common reason given by registered voters for not voting on Election Day, Tuesday November 7, 2017, was that they didn’t like the candidates….
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6 Tips for Increasing Your Likability Quotient
In terms of how women present themselves, they need ”to be three times as good and ten times as confident” as men (quote from film…
Rising to the Occasion: Stressed but Ready to Speak Up!
The dictionary defines “rising to the occasion” as showing that “you have the courage and wits to deal with a difficult situation successfully.” In these…
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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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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…