Category: Be Extraordinary

50 And Fired Up

I just celebrated my 50th birthday! And it hit differently than I expected. This isn’t a reflection post. It’s a perspective shift. If you’ve ever felt pressure around timelines, expectations, or what it means to “arrive,” this video is for

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Why Do I Need to Speak?

You’re presenting more than you think! Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve spoken at two women’s leadership conferences on one of my favorite topics: how to have an impact in just a couple of minutes – so you can

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Every Word Matters

I asked my cat a question. Siri answered. It reminded me how just one word can completely change the way a message is received. That got me thinking…How often are we choosing words by habit, not by intention? Whether you’re

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It’s Not About Masculine vs. Feminine

Masculine vs. feminine energy? In a recent workshop debrief, I listened as a group wrestled with the idea of “masculine vs. feminine energy” in leadership. It raised a deeper question that so many professionals, especially women, are silently navigating. This

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How’s That Working Out for You?

“Colleen, I know you’re right, but it’s just easier not to.” That’s what a C-suite exec said to me mid-training… and he’s not the only one. I was training a senior executive and his leadership team on how to lead

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Why You’re Being Overlooked

It’s the one skill I’ve preached to my kids since elementary school…long before AI took over the conversation. But with AI advancing faster than ever, I now believe it even more. In a world where so much can be automated,

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How to Deal with Angry People

Angry email? Before you hit reply…Here’s a lesson from early in my career, when I was coaching one of my direct reports through how to handle an angry client. And while this happened years ago, I continue to hear similar

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Beyond the Data

When data isn’t enough, it’s time to flip the script. As someone who spent over a decade working in data, I love digging into the details. But if you’ve ever found yourself knee-deep in research, only to feel like something’s

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Beyond the Spotlight

It lives beyond the spotlight. Think executive presence is just for big presentations and stages? Think again. True executive presence is not about performing. Watch and listen as I share how executive presence lives beyond the spotlight!

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Beyond the Birthright

It’s not in your DNA. My daughter, Reese, and I became frustrated when we used to watch the dance competition show, “So You Think You Can Dance.” There was one judge who often said to the brilliant performer, “Oh, you’re

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Beyond the Charm

Challenged with charm and charisma? While charm and charisma may light up a room, they don’t have the power you may believe when it comes to executive presence. In fact, you may be misclassifying these traits and ignoring what’s really

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The Truth About Not Being Understood

We assume they’re tuning out – but are they really? It’s easy to assume that when someone doesn’t understand us, they’re not paying attention. In this video, I share a personal story with my son, Ethan, that challenges this assumption

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