How many times in a week does someone say to you – oh, I’m so busy. Usually this starts with – I’d love to help you, but I’m so busy. Sorry I can’t attend, I’m so busy. Somehow saying I’m so busy has become the go-to excuse to get out of a work and social commitments. But here’s the problem….

In an age of social media, video and shortened attention spans, how do you get people to not only listen to what you’re saying but also engage? Through the ancient (and still relevant) art of storytelling. While we now have unlimited ways of sharing information, one thing hasn’t changed. The impact a story has making a personal connection. Stories can…

Have you ever worked on a project or been in a job where you have little to no motivation to see it through? That spark you once had is long gone, yet you continue slogging on, day after day. We have all been there. Many times. So how do you find your motivation to get out of your rut? There…

Have you ever had a day that you dreaded going to work? Maybe you had a fight with your partner, you were up all night with a sick child or wanting to avoid seeing a toxic coworker. Yet you push yourself to go in, thinking more about your responsibilities versus why self care is important to you. I hate those…

I recently returned from speaking at the BC Communications Forum in Vancouver. While I am a big fan of conferences (not just as a speaker but also as an attendee), I know there are two sides to this camp – those who love them and those who think they’re a waste of time. If you hate conferences, I won’t try…

Do your palms get sweaty and your heart races just thinking about having to speak in front of an audience? If so, you aren’t alone – 74% of people have a fear of public speaking. This makes it the #1 phobia – greater than the fear of dying, spiders (my biggest fear) and darkness. If so many people have this…