Unstoppable at every age!
In March I celebrated a milestone birthday, My seventieth, and I feel GREAT! As anyone over the age of 40 will tell you, these occasions
Is good enough really good enough?
As March comes to a close on International Women’s month, take an extra moment to think about the wonderful women in your life who fortify
What will be your IMPACT in 2023?
I hope your holidays were joyful and restorative and that 2023 is off to a wonderful start. At the end of each December, I make a lengthy
Change is Inevitable. Growth is Critical.
You want to feel safe and certain, to predict the future, and to be large and in charge. But, what in life can you be
Unstoppable Courage: Speaking Your Truth
This year, on July 4, we celebrated our Independence as we have for over 200 years. Flags were flown and brilliant fireworks were on display
Being Present, Grace and Poise Under Pressure
In “The Writing Life,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, essayist, and novelist, Annie Dillard, writes: “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our
Applauding UNSTOPPABLE Confidence and Courage
Like everyone, I am in awe of the UNSTOPPABLE spirit of the Ukrainian people. On TV, I watch the devastation to their beloved cities, I hear them
Happy New Year and welcome to my first monthly newsletter of 2022
I am so delighted to be able to share my work with you. Among the many communication and leadership programs being offered this year, my
Stop Assuming, Start Asking!
It’s no secret that there is a plethora of different communication styles that vary greatly based on age, experience and individual circumstances. Yet recently, in
Why Even Seasoned Professionals Fail at Networking
Everyone talks about the importance of networking, from finding a job to securing a board position. Yet an effective networking campaign hinges on two words
Make the Most of Your Performance Reviews
End of year performance reviews are right around the corner and with them comes the anticipation and excitement usually associated with having a root canal.
Bringing Back Civility at Work
“Civility costs nothing, and buys everything” Mary Wortley Montagu As people we are prone to thoughtlessness, narcissism and impatience. But recently, I’ve noticed that the
Still Hiding After All These Years
Backstage after her Oscar win for best supporting actress, Viola Davis, 51, spoke with Good Morning America’s Amy Robach about how she felt. Davis acknowledged
Want to Last as a Leader? A State of the Union Address Helps You Stay On Top
Far too often, when Professionals are promoted to their “dream jobs,” they experience something closer to a nightmare. In fact, research indicates that up to
Do More. Do Better. Do It Now.
A couple of days before the election a group of my friends and I sat down for our monthly supper club and, like most of
Master the Art of Deflection
There has never been a shortage of political and social drama for tongue wagging around the office water cooler. But this year it seems our
Do Women-Only Business Events Really Work for Women?
Have women-only conferences and workshops failed in their goal to advance the careers of the women who attend by leaving the guys out? Given the
It Pays to be Specific
Be specific – two little words that have the power to change your behavior and the behavior of others. Yet, business professionals are rarely specific
#stupidcareermoves
“The stupidity of brilliant people never ceases to amaze me.” – Jeno Paulucci Read these doozies… March 23rd, 2016 My company has a catering firm
Now What? Here’s How Smart Women Succeed Despite Gender Barriers
T’is our season of discontent, women! Earlier this month what many of us already knew from experience was hugely confirmed by the Lean In and
You Can Go On!
According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person,
I Was Not Prepared for This!
I recently had the pleasure of welcoming a young woman into the office as my new Manager of Business and Client Services. Contrary to popular
Public Speaking Is The #1 Fear In America. It Shouldn’t Be Yours
Public speaking can seem like a daunting task, and more often than not business professionals underprepare and under deliver when it comes to making an
Buddha At Work: Keeping Calm in the Hairiest of Situations
Most of us don’t want to react poorly when things aren’t going our way at the office. We don’t plan or rehearse our outbursts. Rather,
Can You Be Cute and Perky And Still Have Executive Presence?
Recently we took a poll asking people to vote on who has more executive presence, Katie Couric or Diane Sawyer. Diane Sawyer won hands down
Raising Your Executive Presence in Conflict Situations
As much as many of us would like to run for the hills when faced with conflict, it’s part and parcel of our daily business
Should Women Say “We” Not “I” When Promoting Themselves?
In a word, no! After two decades of coaching professionals at every rung of the corporate ladder, I want to set the record straight when
New College Graduates—What Employers Are REALLY Looking For
What’s the one thing that many college graduates fail to consider when preparing for a job interview? Overcoming stereotypes! Everyone to a certain extent faces
