Concerned you sound selfish? Think you might appear weak? Doubt that you’ve earned the right? For years, even at my lowest points, I avoided asking for what I really needed at work. Maybe I’d seem selfish. Maybe I hadn’t “earned
They’re not just staring. They’re signaling. Earlier this week, I shared an NPR article that broke down the viral Gen Z “stare.” It’s sparking a lot of conversation, but here’s the thing: we need to go deeper than memes and
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
What my “Year of Release” is teaching me. One year ago, I looked ahead at the back half of my calendar and I couldn’t believe how packed it was! From a business standpoint, it was a win. But emotionally, it
Top 3 communication barriers. Communication is everything! But even the most well-intentioned messages can fall flat – or worse, go sideways if you’re not careful. In this video, I’m breaking down three of the most common communication barriers. These are
Hard moments happen. What you do after matters most. My daughter, Reese, had one of the toughest school years. Between academic challenges and the intensity of lacrosse, it all finally caught up with her one night in a full emotional
Change happening? Then you might be wondering, “What’s the culture going to be like?” But here’s the twist… It’s not always about the big company vision or a formal rollout from the top. Most often the powerful culture shifts actually
I was an elementary school teacher for 6 years. So when my manager at my first-ever corporate job invited me in for my first one-on-one meeting, I was so excited! But, I was not prepared for what came next! You’ve
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!
Command respect—don’t compete for it. Executive presence isn’t about speaking the loudest, taking over conversations, or asserting dominance. In this week’s video, I’m busting the myth that power comes from volume. Influence isn’t forceful. It’s intentional.
Presence comes before promotion. Executive presence isn’t reserved for senior leaders – it’s what helps you get there. In this week’s video, I’m busting the myth that executive presence is only for those at the top. The truth is, it’s
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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