There are no dress rehearsals once a virtual meeting begins. Most people form impressions of you within seven seconds. You are being judged by more than just your words.  Body language plays a significant role in how others perceive you, often speaking louder than words.  When you combine the right energy with the right body […]

If you’re like most people today, you are facing a whole new set of challenges around how to manage your workload, share ideas and build relationships while working remotely.  It’s not just about the work. You will also have to learn how to maximize socialization between your boss, colleagues and customers.

Having delivered hundreds of virtual […]

In this uncertain time of COVID-19, the ability not just to survive, but thrive, requires a new mindset and expanded “toolkit” for leaders and employees.

Due to restrictions on travel and in-person interaction, some of the essential tools for forward-momentum will be virtual communication amongst leaders, teams, stakeholders and customers. Embracing these opportunities will have positive […]

Self-confidence is an inside job.  Here are three ways to rob yourself of self-confidence.

1. Compare yourself to others

When you do this, you will always pale by comparison. It’s a guarantee that you will feel diminished or envious.  Ask yourself: How much do you really know about the other person? What criteria are you judging the […]

Are you a Perfectionist? Do you work for a Perfectionist? If yes to either, I’m here to help you make a perfection paradigm shift.

Perfectionism is a difficult thing.  Working for a perfectionist boss can be a very challenging endeavor as you struggle to please them. They may embody challenging traits like frequent criticism or resistance […]

Someone in one of my workshops asked if leaders should treat everyone fairly, meaning treating everyone the same.  My immediate response was to say quit trying to be fair.  As a leader, you must treat people with “respect,” but you don’t have to give them an equal amount of your time or resources.

Invest time where […]