How can you communicate more clearly? This is probably the #1 ask I get from leaders and teams. And it is because communicating clearly is a lot harder than it looks. How many times have you communicated something to someone, believing you’ve been clear, only to have things go sideways because … [Read more...] about Be Crystal Clear: 2 Truths and 2 Tips to Communicate Clearly
I Didn’t Mean To! Learn to own the impact you have on others
Learning to own the impact we have on others is essential to developing effective personal and professional relationships. Being defensive and placing blame are common tactics that only escalate misunderstandings and conflict. When we place blame, it prevents us from accepting the role we play, no … [Read more...] about I Didn’t Mean To! Learn to own the impact you have on others
I Didn’t Mean To! Learn to own the impact you have on others
Learning to own the impact we have on others is essential to developing effective personal and professional relationships. Being defensive and placing blame are common tactics that only escalate misunderstandings and conflict. When we place blame, it prevents us from accepting the role we play, no … [Read more...] about I Didn’t Mean To! Learn to own the impact you have on others
Having difficult conversations! The Awareness Wheel-a tried and true method
Just writing the title makes me a little uncomfortable. Having those difficult conversations stirs up a range of emotions; all of which makes us want to avoid them. We fear saying the wrong thing and having the situation escalate or being misunderstood and not heard. Sometimes it just seems easier … [Read more...] about Having difficult conversations! The Awareness Wheel-a tried and true method
Public Speaking: Raising your professional profile
Speaking in public is one of those things that make even the strongest weak at the knees. Even after years of experience, I still get nervous when speaking in front of a group of people. Yet, despite our fears, speaking to groups is a great way to raise your profile. In a survey … [Read more...] about Public Speaking: Raising your professional profile
My boss sucks! 4 Rules to improving life at work
Do love your job, but hate your boss? You've found a great job, it pays well and is something you can get excited about, the only problem is... your boss sucks. I’ve had my share of crappy bosses and it never ceases to amaze me how often the wrong person becomes “the boss”. How does this happen? … [Read more...] about My boss sucks! 4 Rules to improving life at work
No More Drama!
No More Drama: Real life problem solving was the name of workshop I gave this week to a group of young Gen Y women (16-18). These young women are part of a life skills program and the workshop objective was to explore conflict and problem solving. The workshop kicked off by asking for a definition … [Read more...] about No More Drama!