01 Apr 2016
Showing Vulnerability Being vulnerable is quite difficult for a lot of people. Showing vulnerability, in general, is hard when you add speaking in front of an audience (intimidating to begin with), adding yet another layer of vulnerability…it can seem even more challenging. However, it’s the right direction to move in if you want to create...
01 Apr 2016
To Speak Well in any setting means: Accepting the Role of “SPEAKER” I know it sounds cave mannish, however whenever you speak up in front of a group, YOU = Speaker…like it or not. Unfortunately, most people go into the speaking experience focusing on this: “I CAN’T WAIT FOR THIS TO BE OVER” Sound familiar?...
01 Apr 2016
Tired of Rambling When You Talk….Keep Reading If you’ve ever left a meeting or a conversation saying to yourself, What did I just say? What was I thinking? Why did I keep talking? Don’t worry it happens to a lot of people. It’s not uncommon, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. If you...
11 Sep 2014
Moving your Business from Mediocre to Magnificent You have a fabulous product or service and you know it – people have even told you so. So why aren’t you out there in the world claiming your space???? My friends – enough with showing humility and being humble. The time is NOW to be that magnificent...
11 Sep 2014
A LACK OF MOTIVATION IS NOT THE REASON WHY PEOPLE DON’T SUCCEED 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...
03 Sep 2013
8 Habits standing between you and what you want 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...
03 Sep 2013
MANAGING CONFLICT: WHEN COMMUNICATION IS NOT ALL SMILES In any type of relationship conflict is basically inevitable.  But conflict itself is not a problem; it’s all about how it’s handled.  Conflict can either bring people together or completely tear them apart. The next time you’re dealing with conflict, keep these tips on effective communication skills...
03 Sep 2013
“The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.” William James Be creative when it comes to motivation: the little things count. We all know how challenging it can be to balance the responsibilities of both work and home. The demands at both ends often mean we are stressed for time –...
27 Aug 2013
You Will Profit From A Positive Workplace “You need to be aware of what others are doing, applaud their efforts, acknowledge their successes, and encourage them in their pursuits. When we all help one another, everybody wins.”  ~ Jim Stovall A great working environment can make a world of difference. Before the most recent economic...
29 Apr 2013
3 Self Empowerment Tips you can use right now: Part I Have you been in a place in your life where nothing is going right?  You can’t believe this is  happening to you or you just don’t know how your life brought you here? Many people have those thoughts – but the real question is:...