When bad weather is forecasted or an emergency hits, the first place most people go to get information is social media. They’ll scroll Facebook to get updates from friends, media outlets and emergency information channels (both official and unofficial). Despite the known trend to check social media first, many organizations are still resistant to using Facebook Live and other livestream…
Read MoreWhy We Need to Include Neurodiversity in the Diversity Conversation
I was recently at a workshop about the importance of diversity in the workplace. While I value and appreciate how far we’ve come in many areas of diversity, and the conversation on the work that’s still needed, there was a glaring absence in this discussion – neurodiversity. When I brought it up, a panelist admitted she hadn’t thought about this…
Read MoreHow to Own and Protect Your Genius
As a business coach and entrepreneur, a common challenge that continues to come up for both me and my clients is people asking us to give away our time and gifts for free. This could be inviting us to speak, picking our brains or submitting a detailed proposal that basically outlines the entire project. The common element is an expectation…
Read MoreLimit Your Baggage – Don’t Own Others’ Emotions
Being a consultant, entrepreneur and mom comes with enough pressure, without having to hold the emotional load of others. But it can take courage and persistence to set boundaries and not own others’ emotions. Trust me, I know. For way too many years I carried these emotions. It was only when the load became too heavy, threatening to bury me, did…
Read More4 Tips for Going from Boring to Impactful Presentations
While it’s great finally being able to get together with colleagues, the downside is more in-person meetings. And boring presentations. At least on Zoom you can turn off the camera and zone out. Not so easy when you’re in person. I don’t think anyone ever plans to give a boring presentation that has people staring at the clock, hoping it…
Read MoreUnderstanding Why Authentic Leadership is Important
Leadership is a pretty big buzz word that’s regularly misused – with the terms leadership and management often interchanged (incorrectly). Adding to the mix, the term authentic leadership is also starting to be used more. But what is authentic leadership? Simply put – it’s a person who shows up as their authentic self. It goes beyond taking leadership courses, implementing…
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