Afraid to Speak? Handling Stress, Fear or Phobia in Public Speaking
Have you ever been paralyzed by fear at the thought of public speaking or presenting? Or do you get a jolt of nerves before you speak? I do, but it…
How Does Your Audience Listen to You?
Read Your Audience Know How They Listen to You (As seen at BizCatalyst 360) - As a small business owner, I am always in sales and marketing mode. Maybe you can…
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Boomer Brain Drain = Historic Opportunities for Women
As seen at BizCatalyst360 - I believe the generational shift of the next five years - caused by the Boomer Brain Drain - will be a historic opportunity for women…
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Amid Gloom & Doom: Phenomenal Job Growth Predicted
Gloom & Doom? From the headlines to politicians running for office to TED Talk gurus we are being fed a constant diet of frightening news and statistics on jobs, the…
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My Mother, My Mentor
Mother’s Day 2016, I found myself thinking about my mother, who passed away two years ago, this week. I miss talking with her. For more than 25 years, we used…
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Motivation & How To Stay Motivated
We live in an “I want it now” world. Often, we expect instant and perfect results from the people we lead and ourselves. Have you ever seen something once or…
Once A Year Performance Review vs. Mentoring NO CONTEST!!!
It’s time for your annual performance review. Aaarrrggghhhh! My sentiments, exactly. Before I started my company, I worked for several organizations that used annual, ratings-based performance reviews. To tell you…
Inquiry 4 2day: What Am I Thankful For?
Inquiry 4 2day: What am I thankful for? - Your daily coaching/mentoring question to spark passion, productivity & growth. Gratitude is an attitude that allows you to be present to…
Mentoring Partners Fully Engaged?
You’ve given them the tools, are they using them? Do they meet regularly? Are they producing the anticipated results? Is your program a showcase for excellence? If your answers to…
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Ensure Feedback is Heard and Used
Being able to understand and act on feedback is critical to your ability to be a fully functioning and contributing member of your organization. Another critical skill is giving actionable feedback.…