A 5:00 AM Text and a Lesson in Leadership

It’s the kind of message that makes your heart race. “Mom, are you awake?” A 5am text from your child. A wave of panic hit me. I called him immediately. It went straight to voicemail. Like any parent jolted awake before sunrise, my mind jumped straight to worst-case scenarios. I pulled up our shared location,…

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The One Thing AI Can’t Do!

Why AI Will Never Replace A Great Presenter! Many of my clients have started using AI tools to prepare for high-stakes meetings and leadership presentations. And I understand the appeal. AI can be fast and helpful when it comes to organizing ideas and building structure. But in this increasingly automated world, one truth is becoming…

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Stop Talking. Start Communicating.

Most people think great communicators are the best talkers. The truth is, the best communicators are the best listeners. In conversations, we are often more focused on what we will say next rather than truly hearing the other person. We listen to respond instead of listening to understand. And in doing so, we miss opportunities…

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The Power of Storytelling

  I just wrapped up an onboarding project that reminded me why storytelling matters—one that brought me back to an experience years ago when I first saw its impact in action. Too often, an employee’s first day is packed with paperwork, policies, and systems training. But no one joins a company excited about learning policies…

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Leading with Love

As Valentine’s Day approaches, we often think of love as romantic gestures and heart-shaped chocolates. But love isn’t just for our personal lives. It’s also a powerful force in leadership. Leading with love is not about grand gestures but about making care and empathy the heart of what we do.  Leadership grounded in love builds trust,…

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WHAT ARE YOU MOST AFRAID OF?

CONQUERING YOUR PRESENTATION FEARS! Do you have a big presentation coming up that has you feeling nervous? Have you ever been asked to present and felt terrified, hesitant, or uncomfortable? Are you one of the 75% of people who fear public speaking more than death?  I am typically not one of the 75%, which is…

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