Do you have the capacity? I was talking with some of my A-List Program clients recently and the conversation turned deep. We were discussing the fears that come up when speaking in front of intimidating audiences, the scariness that comes from stepping on stage in rooms filled with impressive, top-level, credentialed professionals who have their…
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Own Your Authority and Watch It Change How People See You
I was working with a client last week, and we ran into a common issue. She had a presentation coming up, and it was a big deal. She was going to be speaking in front of executives at her company, and there was a lot at stake — including her reputation! It was time for…
It’s Not About the WHAT But the WHO
When you set big goals, what stops you from reaching them? Your answer might be “it depends.” But I’m willing to bet the shortfall can be attributed to a similar root cause each time: who you’re being! What do you want? What do you have to do to accomplish it? What is your burning desire?…
Say It or Act It? Your Results Will Differ
The other day, one of my executive clients told me about some feedback he got during a review. The buzz around the office was that he made people feel stupid. Whoa… To be fair, “no one can make you feel inferior without your consent,” is a bit of wisdom from former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt.…
Love Lessons from Leila
Last week, my sweet dog, Leila, had surgery. Let me tell you that seeing my poor girl go through the pain and recovery of that ordeal made her more precious to me than ever. I don’t know if you’re a pet person, but our four-legged friends have a lot to teach us about life and…
6 Habits of Highly Effective Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneur is one of the most alluring words in the English language. People daydream about quitting their jobs to work for themselves, and those who already work for themselves dream of the day when the term lives up to its luster. We’re fed romanticized images of total freedom and piles of cash, but it’s not…