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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The Marathon of Presentations

Running and Presenting Go Hand in Hand   I set a big personal goal recently: to run my first half marathon before hitting a pretty significant birthday milestone. Spoiler alert: I survived, and I’m still here to tell the tale! As a presentation coach, I was struck by the remarkable parallels between running that half…

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Reflecting on the Leadership Legacy of Bill Walton

The recent passing of Bill Walton leaves a noticeable void not just in basketball but also in the world of leadership development. With his towering presence on the court (and by the way, I’m sporting 4-inch heels in the picture below), and his insightful commentary off it, Bill transcended the typical sports legend status. I…

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