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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Part I: Elevating Leadership Through Candid Conversations In the dynamic realm of leadership, effective communication is the cornerstone of success. Yet, it’s the tough conversations that often define a leader’s ability to steer their team toward growth and success. The reluctance to engage in challenging dialogues can have profound repercussions on trust, motivation, performance, and…
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Halloween is here—a day filled with chills, thrills, and the anticipation of the unknown. As you navigate the spooky decorations and costumes, it’s hard to miss the parallels between the fear we seek out on Halloween and the fear we often face when giving a presentation. Both can send a chill down your spine, leaving…
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Life has a beautiful way of coming full circle, and nothing illustrates this more than my recent career journey with my daughter. For much of her life, she turned to me for advice, guidance, and support. From her early years to navigating her career path, I was always there for her. But now, in a…
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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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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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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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