THE PANDEMIC BECAME A WOMAN’S ISSUE Women were hit hard by the pandemic and related events of the past few years for many reasons. Today, they are juggling a variety of roles and responsibilities as parents and caregivers for their elderly parents, while coping with job stressors, perhaps even volunteering in their community/church/school to supplement…
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Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney, former leader of the House Republican Caucus, stood at a precipice on the threshold of an era of division unseen since the Civil War. She said: “We face a threat we have never faced before: a former president attempting to unravel our constitutional republic,” later adding, “The question for every one of…
Have a big idea? Want to start something new? Your communication skills are key to your success, whether through one-on-one conversations, in meetings, or through social media. Creative Thinking is a Natural High Research suggests people with an entrepreneurial mindset – including inventors and founders – are always cooking up something new because they’re wired that…
Interviews Lois Phillips has a broad background in producing and hosting Radio and TV talk show and is often a guest on talk shows about communication, education, and women’s issues in the context of current events and social changes. A few representative samples lie below. A LIVELY PODCAST ABOUT WOMEN IN TODAY’S WORKPLACE Interview with…
9 Fast & Flawless Presentations for Women Speakers In my PR/communications work in medicine, business, law, and the arts, I have come across many talented and knowledgeable professionals whose presentations and pitches reveal a lack of strategic planning, preparation, polish, and persuasive power—leading to missed opportunities because the benefits and value propositions of their ideas…
Women’s Equality Day: It’s Time to Meet the Moment! Featured in the The Santa Barbara Independent. Call to Action to Preserve Choice Featured in the The Santa Barbara Independent. How to Make Media Interviews Work for You Featured in the Pacific Coast Business Times. Respect for Women in Politics Remains in Short Supply Featured in…
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.” Even with a busy schedule, you can pull together prior notes, hot research from current journals and headlines ripped from press coverage of current events. You never want to walk…
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, and that’s why we all want it to be a relaxed congenial event with time for catch-up conversations and discussions about life today. It’s a perfect time to encourage people…
AVAILABLE NOW! A New Monograph by Lois Phillips Be inspired! A very readable overview of how courageous and brilliant outspoken women changed the world, now available in print and on Kindle. BEST SELLING AUTHOR Lois Phillips, PhD Lois Phillips has a range of enthusiastic clients including faculty members, doctors, lawyers, and political candidates who say…