Wing It and Risk It! 4 Tips to Prepare for Your Next Presentation
Anyone can become a self-confident presenter if they prepare themselves and their material in advance. “Impromptu” derives from the Latin “in promptu,” meaning “in readiness.”…
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Mansplaining, Talk Overs, and Topic Shifters: Preparing to cross the Gender Divide at the Holiday Table!
Are you hosting or attending a holiday event? You and I know that getting together with people in person is even more precious these days,…
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…
Got Zoomitude? Covid Communication Offers Challenges and Opportunities
Video conferencing has replaced the face-to-face social encounters we are all sorely missing these days. Happy hours, birthday parties, classrooms, business meetings, psychotherapy appointments, Mah…
Speak Up on St. Valentine’s Day
St Valentine’s Day is when people show their affection for a “significant other” or “others” by sending cards, flowers or chocolates with messages of love….
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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…….
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…
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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…