How I wish I had a crystal ball to predict what the next normal will look like. What’s clear right now is that many of yesterday’s business protocols and rituals have become obsolete. As more of our interactions happen digitally, we are being challenged with distanced communication to build relationships and showcase our value with […]

I’ve always believed that defining moments should be filled with joyfulness and new opportunities. However, on March 4^th, my defining moment took a turn in the wrong direction as COVID-19 completely altered how my business would operate.  Every workshop and every speech on my robust calendar were either cancelled or postponed until 2021. After 25 […]

I’m sharing this link to a thought-provoking article “Launch an Executive Job Search by Transforming Your Corporate Identity to a Personal Identity”, not just for those who are a casualty of downsizing but for those who still believe in job security. Barbara Schultz, Career Coach/Founder of Career Stager, shares her wisdom […]

I recently sent an email to a special client, Paul Martyn, Director of Advanced Sourcing at Coupa Software, curious to know how he is able to maintain his optimism and confidence during these challenging times.

His answer inspired me: “I think optimism is, like many things, a discipline. In our diverse world we have a choice […]

Have you ever met someone who captured your immediate attention?

Did you notice how engaging they were as a conversationalist? How quickly did you feel personally connected with them and inspired? This is the power of charisma.

Why should charisma matter today?  Video conferencing is not the latest trend. It is now the present and the future. […]

How are you managing your personal brand playbook?

As we navigate the new normal for ourselves, your attitude, your behavior and your self-talk will have a direct and lasting effect on your career.

To meet the challenges of navigating the new normal, you now have the opportunity to stand out from others if you choose.  It’s not just […]