When you meet a friend for a walk or go out for dinner, I bet you do a lot of storytelling. There’s always that friend who tells hilarious stories that make you laugh. Or that friend who tends to be upset about something, ranting away. Storytelling is an integral part of how we communicate and is what makes us human. …

I recently read a tweet from a politician that was full of grammatical errors. While that’s not uncommon, what was interesting were the replies. I was amazed at how people slammed the communications staff for not doing their job properly.  As a PR professional, I’ll admit I’ve written social media posts for organizations and individuals. It’s part of the job. But guess…

Talk to any elite athlete and they will tell you the many ways their coach has helped them hone their skills and get to the next level in their sport. Coaches are so integral to their journey, that they spend hours a day getting advice and guidance.  Since there’s a clear appreciation of the importance of coaches in the sports…

It’s safe to say we’ve all been under a lot of stress these last few months. Living through the never-ending changes brought on by a global pandemic has been challenging, exhausting and overwhelming. As we continue to transition, soft skills are more important than ever in helping people adapt, connect and pivot. In this new reality, the business world needs more emotional…

Having worked as both a consultant leading a project and a manager hiring consultants, I have success and horror stories to share. What they have in common is the level of integration the consultant has with the project team. The more integrated, the more successful the end outcome.  A lot of time organizations hire consultants because either staff are too…

There’s a lot of talk in business about finding your niche. Zeroing in on the one or two things you do better than anyone. While having a niche is important, don’t forget to tap into your broader skills and life experience. The challenge with just focusing on your niche is people tend to niche away their gifts that they don’t…