12 Sep 2024
Do difficult conversations scare you? Do you try to steer away from conflict as much as possible? Here’s the thing, not all all discomfort is a curse, at least it doesn’t have to be. Here’s my secret weapon, that many of my executive clients use when conflict arises… The Conflict Resolution Pyramid. In short, this...
12 Sep 2024
A Handful of Conflict Resolution tips that can be used with almost any communication, personality or learning style. Have you ever witnessed someone stay extremely calm while in the midst of all he$$ breaking loose, a challenge or dealing with a challenging personality?. Well, most often it’s not by chance, they’ve probably taken time to...
12 Sep 2024
Does Your Body Language Align with How You Want to Be Perceived as a Leader? As a leader, your body language says more than you might think. Does it convey support, empathy, and rapport with your team, or are you unintentionally pushing them away with your nonverbal cues? Many leaders are unaware of what their...
08 Oct 2020
Old habits and patterns will hold you hostage and committed to “nothing”. I learned that every time I pushed myself to do something new, something I wouldn’t normally do, I met the most amazing people: supporters friends etc., I grew and my business grew leaps and bounds. Difficult times don’t last, resilient people do. It’s...
08 Oct 2020
Starting today, stop doing the following… Playing it safe. Have you ever tucked something of value “in a safe place” out of fear that someone might ruin it or steal it from you?  And then one day woke to the realization that you had hid it so well that even YOU couldn’t find it?  If...
08 Oct 2020
By Karen Donaldson Motivation is no one’s “real” problem; it’s a lack of clarity, focus and lack of direction that is the true issue at hand. The problem is that motivation can be a curse if you lack self-awareness, focus and a commitment to “doing the right things”. Have you ever experienced being totally energized...
08 Oct 2020
We all speak everyday, but what many don’t realize is that the way we use our voice can command attention or be a distraction. Whenever you’re at a meeting, delivering a presentation or simply having a conversation and want to ensure that you’re heard, a great strategy is to monitor your tone. Be mindful of...
08 Oct 2020
Has someone ever told you that you’re unapproachable? Or do you ever feel like when you go out somewhere, you’re the last person people come up to? Well, let’s have a conversation about how you can be and look more approachable. Use this one powerful tip to help you feel more comfortable, be more open...
23 Apr 2020
  How to Show Up and Get Noticed at Work Events You have a work event that’s coming up and you’ve decided to attend, and work events make you kind of uncomfortable.  Here are a few tips to take the discomfort out of networking with your colleagues and boss. First, you have to decide if...
23 Apr 2020
  First off know that it’s completely normal and natural to be nervous before speaking. We are born with two natural fears: The fear of loud noises and the fear of falling. The other fears are products of our environment, including public speaking. It’s no wonder so many people fear public speaking, it has been...